Wangan Midnight
湾岸ミッドナイト
After losing a street race to Tatsuya Shima's legendary "Blackbird" Porsche 911 Turbo, high school student Akio Asakura purchases a heavily-modified first-generation Datsun S30 Fairlady Z from a junkyard. The car has a…
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Synopsis
After losing a street race to Tatsuya Shima's legendary "Blackbird" Porsche 911 Turbo, high school student Akio Asakura purchases a heavily-modified first-generation Datsun S30 Fairlady Z from a junkyard. The car has a dark history of accidents, leading some to believe it's cursed; hence its nickname "Devil Z." Akio also discovers that the Z's first owner shared his first and last name, and was killed in the car during a race with the Blackbird. Meanwhile, fashion model Reina Akikawa joins the rivalry between Akio and Tatsuya with her modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.
About
Wangan Midnight premiered on June 14, 2007. and was created by Michiharu Kusunoki. It falls under the Animation genre. The series has aired across 1 season and 26 episodes. with each episode running approximately 26 minutes. It airs on ANIMAX, SKY PerfecTV!. and concluded its run on September 18, 2008.
Why viewers enjoy Wangan Midnight
Wangan Midnight targets fans of Animation anime. This combination of Animation sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Wangan Midnight was animated by OB Planning, ACGT, under the creative direction of Michiharu Kusunoki, and broadcast on ANIMAX, SKY PerfecTV!.
Critical reception
Wangan Midnight holds a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 12 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Wangan Midnight include: car race, street race, racing, anime, japan car culture, highway racing. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Shun Oguri
Shin-ichiro Miki
Reiko Suhō
Daisuke Namikawa
Kenichi Suzumura
Akimitsu Takase
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Jin Horikawa
Production credits
- Created by
- Michiharu Kusunoki
- Direction
- Tsuneo Tominaga · Hiroshi Kimura
- Writing
- Nobuaki Kishima
Release dates
Premiered
June 14, 2007
Last aired
September 18, 2008
Seasons & episodes
Season1
June 14, 2007·26episodes
Season1
June 14, 2007·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- car race
- street race
- racing
- tokyo, japan
- anime
- japan car culture
- highway racing
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Frequently asked questions
When did Wangan Midnight premiere?
Wangan Midnight premiered on June 14, 2007.
How many seasons does Wangan Midnight have?
Wangan Midnight has 1 season and 26 episodes in total.
What genre is Wangan Midnight?
Wangan Midnight is classified under Animation.
What networks did Wangan Midnight air on?
Wangan Midnight aired on ANIMAX, SKY PerfecTV!.
Who created Wangan Midnight?
Wangan Midnight was created by Michiharu Kusunoki.
Is Wangan Midnight finished?
Yes, Wangan Midnight concluded its run on September 18, 2008.
How long is each episode of Wangan Midnight?
Each episode of Wangan Midnight runs for approximately 26 minutes.
Where is Wangan Midnight from?
Wangan Midnight is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Wangan Midnight?
Wangan Midnight holds a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
