Speed Racer - Season 1 - Eps 36: Crash in the Jungle (1)

Name: Eps 36: Crash in the Jungle (1)
Released: 1968-01-19
Rating: 3.8

1968-01-19 • 26 min • ⭐ 7.5/10

The episode opens in Africa with the scene of a lion chasing a leopard. As the two fight, a huge gorilla enters. Broken shackles dangle from the gorilla's wrists. Speed is flying to Africa. Professor Robert CarnivorÃ© is sitting next to Speed on the plane. He relates the story of a huge monster that lives near the mountain they're flying over. Speed will be participating in the Trans-Africa Grand Prix, a race which crosses the continent of Africa. He checked out the course and is on his way to Nairobi where the race will start. The pilot and co-pilot point weapons at the professor and Speed. They are exiles from the nation of Bangdabongo. CarnivorÃ© is also an ex-pat from Bangdabongo. The men need the professor's help to liberate their country which was taken over 20 years before. The men and the professor get parachutes to jump out safely. Speed is tied up. As the plane plummets earthward, Speed snaps the ropes. He dons a parachute and jumps out at the last moment. Down on the ground, S

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About Speed Racer

Title: Speed Racer

First Air Date: 1967-09-23

Last Air Date: 1968-03-15

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.5/10 (from 131 votes)

Language: JA

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 52

Network: Fuji TV

Genres: Animation, Family, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Comedy

Production Companies: Tatsunoko Production

Synopsis

Speed Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.