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Creation & Design

Speed Racer was created by Tōru Fujisawa and first appeared in a manga series that was later adapted into an anime. The character was designed to embody the spirit of racing and adventure.

Early Years

Speed Racer's early years were filled with challenges as he sought to prove himself as a top racer while dealing with family dynamics and rivalries.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Speed evolves from a young, ambitious racer into a seasoned competitor who values family, friendship, and the spirit of racing.

Cultural Reception

Speed Racer has been well-received globally, becoming a beloved character in both manga and anime, known for its vibrant storytelling and thrilling races.

Character Details

Real Name:
Go Mifune
First Appearance:
Dai Kamikaze! #1
Aliases:
Speed, Racer X
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Racer Family, Team Mach 5
Abilities:
Expert driver, Mechanical skills, Strategic thinking
Equipment:
Mach 5, Racer X's car
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Dai Kamikaze! #1
Now ⋅ 1987
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Dai Kamikaze! #1
 
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Preview of Speed Racer

[May 2022 - Warner Bros. developing a live-action Speed Racer series for Apple TV with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot]

Speed Racer #1
Now ⋅ 1987
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Speed Racer #1
 
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First ongoing Speed Racer series adapted from the Japanese animated program

1st appearance and origin of Speed Racer in a U.S. comic book

[May 2022 - Warner Bros. developing a live-action Speed Racer series for Apple TV with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot]

Dai Kamikaze! #1
2nd Print ⋅ Now ⋅ 1992
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Dai Kamikaze! #1
 
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Second printing with Speed Racer depicted in inset

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