By depicting journeys of pursuing dreams and forging bonds between team members, crew, and rivals, racing anime rarely fails to cross the finish line without touching fans’ hearts. I am an ...

especially among fans of both anime and horse racing. With the Kentucky Derby partnership, Cygames is giving these characters a surprising new platform to gallop into the hearts of American fans.

Redline, a 2009 sci-fi racing anime, gained cult status despite initial commercial failure. Directed by Takeshi Koike and produced by Madhouse Studio, it is available on Prime Video and Apple TV.