Speed Racer: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

Pros: Series Finally on 1080 HD Slipcover Cons: No 5.1 Standard aspect ratio

One of the greatest animated series ever. Brought back memories of my childhood. Having this series on Blu Ray looks a lot cleaner and a bit sharper than when it was on tv back in the day.

Go Speed Racer GO!!!!!!!, what a classic. great to have only thing missing is a digital code too.

This is a tricky release to review. While I love Speed Racer and the HD transfer this release was given - the release wasn’t exactly what it was set up to be. Originally stated to have the Japanese subtitles and episodes of the original Mach Go Go Go, the release was then knocked down to only going as far as to support Japanese subtitles with the dub, and then again to only contain the dubbed Speed Racer episodes. This was a shame because the studio then proceeded to put out the Speed Racer/Mach Go Go Go set out months later in a ridiculous collector’s toy-head that costs at least an arm. I hope Mach Go Go Go receives a better and more accessible release, but for now I’m at least happy to own Speed Racer on blu-ray.

How do you write a review for a 60s/70s Japanese TV Show dubbed with the folks from Rocky & Bulwinkle? I grew up on SPEED RACER! I rushed home from school everyday to watch it on a fuzzy UHF channel (precable - I am old). I purchased the DVDs when they came out. The cost of a couple seasons was more then the boxed blu set (and takes up less space). I am disappointed the 'toys' of the DVD sets are gone but that's why it's cheaper I'm sure. For those who care - the original Japanese track is there. I love the cheesiness of the U.S. dub but you can choose to hear them how they were in their original language. The price is right, don't put off buying this set. Shelf space - 1 blu case vs the original 5 or so DVD cases. Keep the toys from the DVDs, and save space (plus TRUHD sound)

These are the well-known classic English language dubs from the 60s. There is a bit of confusion due to the mistaken listing on the back of the box claiming a Japanese language dub is included. It is NOT, but apparently there will be a future release which will be of the original Japanese versions. What this release does, for a give-away price is thorougly improve on the rather dim looking DVD releases in the interesting but cumbersome custom packaging.

Speed Racer was what I rushed home from Middle School for in the early 70's. It had been on for several years on the stations out of Dallas, Texas and I'd discovered it in 1970. It was a fun and at times freaky show that I didn't at first know came from Japan. So when it was put out on disk from Funimation I just had to get it. Best Buy had a great price and I had a rewards coupon. Highly recommended.

I have very found memories as a young boy growing up and Speed and the whole crew were a part of it. I couldn't wait to get home from school, finish my homework, and settle in for Speed Racer. This set definitely brings back fond memories and now I'll try to share those memories with my daughter! A must have for those of you similar to me that want to relive those days gone by!