Anime: Wangan Midnight

[Ragnarok043]

the 1st episode is out, for those who dont know what its about heres a synopsis

the story follows this guy name Akio who is particularly fond of Z's, specifically the 1st generation 240Z. with the help of his friends brother who's also a gear head, heard there was one at his friends junk yard. Akio immediately falls in love with the Z, and even more so when he finds that the cars already been modified with upgraded parts including a legal L28T swap. but things started getting creepy, the name on the registration is the same as his. the car also has a bad history of trying to kill its owner which started with the death of the 1st owner. even as his friends try to convince him not to buy the cursed car Akio was still determined to buy the car. with the intent of defeating the legendary black Porsche Turbo known as the "Black Bird" after he was defeated in his Z31.

http://a.scarywater.net/omfg/%5BOMFG%5D_Wangan_Midnight_-_01_%5B7DC7CD86%5D.avi.torrent

[Flipzide]

the anime is alright. its made by the same production company that did initial d and keiichi tsuchiya also supervised the production from what i read.

[LB.Motoring]

guys,

please hide the links

:)

[svensko]

Oh... Anime... so, you guys don't get laid often hm? :naughtyd:

[kdashy]

First episode looks good. Keeping to the same generation cars.

[EDacIouSX]

doooooooope!

[ManoNegra]

Oh... Anime... so, you guys don't get laid often hm? :naughtyd:

You kidding that's what the 20 year old 240 with mis-matched primered panels is for.

Downloading as I type. Wasn't too thrilled with what I've read of the Manga so far so I'm not holding my breath. Thanks for the heads up.

[alexkosheck]

Watched it yesterday
Good, follows story good, but nothin "extraordinary"
The sounds of the cars were done really well though

[2f2fLOL]

I agree with ^. The anime is starting slow, but hopefully it picks up like most animes.

[ManoNegra]

Wow, saw about half of it. Initial D clone - style, music, art, etc.

[KwKouki]

Wow, saw about half of it. Initial D clone - style, music, art, etc.

Same studio dood

[HyperTek]

heres the translated manga for anyone who wants it http://www.wangan-midnight.com/download/index.html

haha its like the anime studio used left over 3d models from initial d lol

[ManoNegra]

Same studio dood

Yeah I know but you don't normally see that much similarity between projects. I mean Evangelion and Ebichu both made by Gainax are polar opposites for example.

[SimpleSexy180]

Its dope IMO.

i like the idea about how the z is literally a cursed devil car.

cant wait to see how this story folds out to the main char.

[LB.Motoring]

I'm working on my s30z

hahahaha,

I wanna drive really slow tho.

[Flipzide]

I agree with ^. The anime is starting slow, but hopefully it picks up like most animes.

really? i thought it was moving too fast, but then again i've never read the manga.

[chmercer]

man. i really enjoyed that. haha

[alexkosheck]

The manga has a lot of crazy cars
Too bad not much of the manga is translated yet
Wangan Midnight is older than Initial D, I believe.

[Unholy S14]

wow I totally forgot about it

thank you so much for reminding me

repped

[BustedS13]

just watched episode one...

kind of a silly story being laid out, the fansubs aren't the greatest, and the video encoding leaves something to be desired... but the action sequences in it were top notch, and it seems they put a lot of effort into the sfx. about time we got some fresh car porn.

[HyperTek]

I'm working on my s30z

hahahaha,

I wanna drive really slow tho.

stay on topic and stop bragin about cars that dont run thats all you do on this forum lol

[chmercer]

cant call him out too hard man. you drove around in a bondo bucket for like 2 years

jkjkjkjkjkkjkjkjkjjkjk dont wanna go offtopic

[kdashy]

lolololololol

[ManoNegra]

Wangan Midnight - 01 (http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/19715)

[Ragnarok043]

episode 2 is out

http://a.scarywater.net/omfg/%5BOMFG%5D_Wangan_Midnight_-_02%5B833632B9%5D.avi.torrent

[IIIXziuR]

This show is pretty dope. I enjoy it so far.
I think the animation is pretty cool, seems more rough than I.D.

[alexkosheck]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/dreco240/old-new-wall.jpg

just a sick wallpaper

[BustedS13]

This show is pretty dope. I enjoy it so far.
I think the animation is pretty cool, seems more rough than I.D.

it looks significantly less like cgi... i can't quite put my finger on it. i think a LOT of the shots with cars in them are hand-drawn cars, with cgi backgrounds, instead of the other way around, or all cgi. at any rate, it looks awesome.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Those torrents got translations? I started getting it yesterday and i got done with ep 2, but it didnt have any translation.

[djkowai]

i just got done with episode one. I havent read the manga but i cant wait to see where this story goes, i liked it a lot.

[origin_s135]

ragnarok you roK! haha good looking out, i've read about this coming out a while back. now it's subbed...WOOT WOOT. BIG UP! from what i've read in this thread it sounds good. i'll be downloading it as of right now! : )

[Ragnarok043]

Those torrents got translations? I started getting it yesterday and i got done with ep 2, but it didnt have any translation.


sounds like you DLed the RAW, this one is subbed.

[fliprayzin240sx]

sounds like you DLed the RAW, this one is subbed.

Yah figures...Im downloading the subbed now. Only reason I clicked on the raw one was cuz it had the most copies.

[Dax]

Watched both episodes. Seems interesting. I usually don't watch anime, but this just might make me a fan of it. Keep us posted with new episodes!

[aa87]

Streaming subbed version for those that dont want torrent download shenanigans.

Ep 1.

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v653790rYB6HTfZ?searchId=5715093794167233032&rank=6

Ep 2.

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v653226BarMcbBG?searchId=1891984646167646630&rank=0

[IIIXziuR]

Ep 2 was pretty cool.

[Baka Sama]

What the hell is the point of this anime? He drives a "ghost Z" and they what.. see who has the highest top speed on the highway?? Lame. Who wants to watch an anime about people racing in a straight line to nowhere.

Initial D is much better and I dont even like drifting that much.

[articdragon192]

Watch it. Both episodes. Good stuff, Kept me entertained. Any news on Stage 5 yet?

[ManoNegra]

Opening and closing not translated :bash:

[Matej]

Makes me want to go flash my brights at people.

[fliprayzin240sx]

This will be the new craze...truck dodging in LA freeway after midnight at 120 mph.

[Ragnarok043]

What the hell is the point of this anime? He drives a "ghost Z" and they what.. see who has the highest top speed on the highway?? Lame. Who wants to watch an anime about people racing in a straight line to nowhere.

Initial D is much better and I dont even like drifting that much.

ever played Tokyo Extreme Racer or Maximum Tune, its not easy controlling a car going at 100+mph dodging traffic. and all those sweeping turns at 100+mph suddenly becomes almost like hairpin turns.

[fliprayzin240sx]

ever played Tokyo Extreme Racer or Maximum Tune, its not easy controlling a car going at 100+mph dodging traffic. and all those sweeping turns at 100+mph suddenly becomes almost like hairpin turns.

Some people dont get that its a CARTOON!!! Is there a point to why Wiley Cayote chases the Road Runner non-stop? He could just go eat porky pig, he's slow and meaty. Its entertainment, shiets not based in real actual events. Does this mean Wangan Racing isnt real? No ofcourse not, it happens just not as hyped up as some media portrays it to be.

Just cuz it shows in Initial D that you can use the gutter to ger around a corner, does that mean you should/could? Hell how many of you seen an actual gutter ditch in Japan?!?!

[Z_Spool]

This will be the new craze...truck dodging in LA freeway after midnight at 120 mph.

It's already been going on for years. But like you said, it's just not as hyped.

What the hell is the point of this anime? He drives a "ghost Z" and they what.. see who has the highest top speed on the highway?? Lame. Who wants to watch an anime about people racing in a straight line to nowhere.

Initial D is much better and I dont even like drifting that much.
As far as the real method of wangan running... don't judge what you've apparently never experienced. It's not about who can get a higher top speed. A winner can be determined several ways. Like Initial D, the story doesn't revolve around the racing, but the racing is rather the background for the story. In this series, it's not about the racing, it's about the car and it's curse, as well as the group of people it has snared in it's mystery. The wangan is simply the backdrop for the story.

Whether most like it or not... I'm impatiently waiting for the next act. :drama:

[Maxstyle]

Agree with Z_Spool. I remember when i had to wait for the D translations to come out. Like 2 every other month. Anyone that finds the next acts should post here. Just hope no one takes this type of stuff as driving lessons.

[Addicted2Kouki]

This will be the new craze...truck dodging in LA freeway after midnight at 120 mph.


im actually waiting for that.

so that the initial d drifting taxes get lowered and ill be able to afford more parts for my car.

[Matej]

Here's some real truck dodging, I get scared just watching it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwfM83XGF0

[kdashy]

Alright, episode 2 was good.

[SilviaNinja240]

The story is a bit different than the comic, but its interesting. Its like another story almost, or a mixed up verison of the original. I can't wait till they introduce the other major charecters (Reina, Kitami, etc..) This is going to be a loooong series, similar to Initial D

[articdragon192]

Fairlady Love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0_vF7YaGzE

[Dax]

Agree with Z_Spool. I remember when i had to wait for the D translations to come out. Like 2 every other month. Anyone that finds the next acts should post here. Just hope no one takes this type of stuff as driving lessons.

+1 on posting up new acts when they come out. If anyone finds new acts post up. I'm semi-addicted to this anime. lol

[SochBAT]

I like how they kinda keep to how the original characters look.

and OG cars.

[Baka Sama]

It's already been going on for years. But like you said, it's just not as hyped.


As far as the real method of wangan running... don't judge what you've apparently never experienced. It's not about who can get a higher top speed. A winner can be determined several ways. Like Initial D, the story doesn't revolve around the racing, but the racing is rather the background for the story. In this series, it's not about the racing, it's about the car and it's curse, as well as the group of people it has snared in it's mystery. The wangan is simply the backdrop for the story.

Whether most like it or not... I'm impatiently waiting for the next act. :drama:

I think the whole idea of "wangan" is pretty silly. Also I think its kinda rude to play with peoples lives like that on the highway. One mess up going 100mph and you dont only kill yourself but could easily kill alot of innocent people minding their own bussiness. I really hope this anime does not become popular for the sake of many future deaths.

[vanish1]

^uhh japanese wangan racing has been around for over 20 years.....

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

I think the whole idea of "wangan" is pretty silly. Also I think its kinda rude to play with peoples lives like that on the highway. One mess up going 100mph and you dont only kill yourself but could easily kill alot of innocent people minding their own bussiness. I really hope this anime does not become popular for the sake of many future deaths.

well.... the main difference between wangan and other street racing is:

most of the drivers are old heads.
most of the drivers are BAAALLLLLINNNNN SOOOONNNNNNNN.

it won't be equal to drifting level in popularity. cars become slow when the money doesn't flow.


edit: that's 2 differences. fuck.

[ThatGuy]

Funny that I found this thread at the same time I'm watching "Worlds FASTEST Police Chases" on TV. :keke:

[Z_Spool]

I think the whole idea of "wangan" is pretty silly. Also I think its kinda rude to play with peoples lives like that on the highway. One mess up going 100mph and you dont only kill yourself but could easily kill alot of innocent people minding their own bussiness. I really hope this anime does not become popular for the sake of many future deaths.

I never said I was a fan, but I can't say I've never done it...Sure it was fun but after spinning my car accross the freeway while driving home one night cause I was falling asleep, I rethought my opinion of speed. I felt as though my car was stable even in excess of 120mph, but when I spun it at 80 and relized how little control I had once it was going around on me, and I realized how deceptive speed is. I definately don't do it anywhere near as often anymore, (a rarity now) and I make sure not to do it around others cause I was barely able to keep my car on the freeway when I spun it, I could only imagine what would have happened if I was going faster and/or if there were other drivers around me.

Either way, it doesn't affect my watching this... I'll still enjoy it just as I enjoy watching streetracing videos even though I don't actually enjoy straight-line racing. It's an entertaing series with the 'car scene' as it's background... I'm hooked.:rawk:

[Maxstyle]

Anyone ever see the old movie FREEWAY SPEEDWAY. I think they're are 6 of them. K.S. is a few of them. Bad ass R31 RS.

[chmercer]

is that like shuto kusoku trial

[WILDACEX187]

I never said I was a fan, but I can't say I've never done it...Sure it was fun but after spinning my car accross the freeway while driving home one night cause I was falling asleep, I rethought my opinion of speed. I felt as though my car was stable even in excess of 120mph, but when I spun it at 80 and relized how little control I had once it was going around on me, and I realized how deceptive speed is. I definately don't do it anywhere near as often anymore, (a rarity now) and I make sure not to do it around others cause I was barely able to keep my car on the freeway when I spun it, I could only imagine what would have happened if I was going faster and/or if there were other drivers around me.

Either way, it doesn't affect my watching this... I'll still enjoy it just as I enjoy watching streetracing videos even though I don't actually enjoy straight-line racing. It's an entertaing series with the 'car scene' as it's background... I'm hooked.:rawk:

or, this is a wild shot in the dark, u could stop driving when you're sleepy and rest or not drive at all if u know u're going to be sleepy. if your car isnt stable at 80 u should look into seeing if something is wrong with it.

[Z_Spool]

or, this is a wild shot in the dark, u could stop driving when you're sleepy and rest or not drive at all if u know u're going to be sleepy. if your car isnt stable at 80 u should look into seeing if something is wrong with it.
I wasn't sleepy when I left, and I was only a couple exits away from my house when it happened, and I thought I could make it. (Stupid mistake, that I have since learned from) The car was stable at 80, until it started spinning. Once it started going around on me I had very little control over it. (only enough to keep it from going off of the road) Either way, falling asleep at the wheel isn't what we're talking about here. All I was saying is that that instance is what made me rethink my opinion of speed on public roads. And for the record, this wasn't in my S13.

[SimpleSexy180]

i remember the last time i got off an exit so i could take a nap. I was dead tired i parked at a dennys, so a cop decides to knock on my window and fucking give me shit. Asks if i had drugs..blah blah. Then realizes im just trying to not cause an accident so he slams my door shut and just goes in the car. He was an ass but oh well.

[WILDACEX187]

here in ny i see people on the side of the road all the time. usually during rush hour traffic. they just pull over and recline their seat. im grateful i dont have to drive long though. it would suck to drive sleepy.

[ManoNegra]

Any checked out Hot Version Vol. 87 yet?

[FaLKoN240]

SOMEONE POST UP EPISODE 3!!!

I just finished 2.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Torrent files FTW!!!

[Z_Spool]

i remember the last time i got off an exit so i could take a nap. I was dead tired i parked at a dennys, so a cop decides to knock on my window and fucking give me shit. Asks if i had drugs..blah blah. Then realizes im just trying to not cause an accident so he slams my door shut and just goes in the car. He was an ass but oh well.
Yeah, I've slept in Carls Jr, Burger King, and a few other fast food resturaunt parking lots, as well as on sidestreets. I've even pulled in the driveway and been too tired to motivate myself to go inside, so I'd take quick nap, before realizing it's more pain than it's worth. It seems logical at the time then you look back and go... Seriously, I didn't want to walk inside and crash on the couch even?:duh:

[fliprayzin240sx]

Enough with your life stories...nobody gives a flying fuck about it.


Where's episode 3???

Actually, anybody got a good place to get Yukikaze? I got a couple episodes of it and then I cant find a decent english version...

[Maxstyle]

+1 for eps. 3 dammit.

[Ragnarok043]

Enough with your life stories...nobody gives a flying fuck about it.


Where's episode 3???

Actually, anybody got a good place to get Yukikaze? I got a couple episodes of it and then I cant find a decent english version...

http://www.boxtorrents.com/download.php/129687/%5Ba4e%5DSentou_Yousei_Yukikaze.torrent
http://www.boxtorrents.com/download.php/129439/Sentou%20Yousei%20Yukikaze.torrent

DVD Rips

http://whitebase.edwardk.info/%28W_B%29%20Yukikaze%201-5.torrent
http://kaa.animeconnection.net/torrentpage/torrents/%5BKAA%5D_Yukikaze_01-05.DVD(complete).torrent

as for Episode 3, the RAWs arent even out yet.

[aznhype]

According to OMFG the guy who does the english subs episode 3 won't be out for a month.

[ManoNegra]

Hot Version 87 - Wangan Midnight Segment (http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/20911)

[HKsilvia]

dl the first 2 episode, pretty nice i would say, to some point i think its even better than initial D
1. Wangan is tend to be more realistic, since it has been going on for more than 20 years in reality, mountain past too, but definitely not as old as the highway running.
2. If you think wagan is just straightway, theres definitely more corners than u can imagine. besides, when u are running 150mph even a smooth curve can be deadly.
3. simply the characters look better than initial d.

but still i love both of the animates. the last 5 mins from wagan 1st episode is so breath taking. must see!!


btw the 3 and 4 episode wont be out till 7/20...

[satal95]

so is episode 3 and 4 out yet?

[Ragnarok043]

the Raws are out but not subbed yet

http://bt.saiyaman.info/download.php?id=4891&file=%5BS%5EM%5D+Wangan+Midnight+03-04+RAW.torrent

[LB.Motoring]

Anyone got any hosted? besides Torrents?

Fileshare, Rapidshare?

[Helghast]

So like..DLing anime gets old fast.
Using all that precious HD space.
soooooo
I watch em Online.

http://www.dailymotion.com/RAIDER/1

Homeboy has it updated till EPS3 RAW.
I'm sure he's gonna keep updating till the series ends.

Infact, Dailymotion has most of the anime's out.
Only way I watch Naruto.
..well that's the only one I watch anyway.

[Manhitbytran]

is that like shuto kusoku trial

Those are pretty cool movies, i have 1 2 3 4 and max:)

[LB.Motoring]

So like..DLing anime gets old fast.
Using all that precious HD space.
soooooo
I watch em Online.

http://www.dailymotion.com/RAIDER/1

Homeboy has it updated till EPS3 RAW.
I'm sure he's gonna keep updating till the series ends.

Infact, Dailymotion has most of the anime's out.
Only way I watch Naruto.
..well that's the only one I watch anyway.



No subtitles. :(

[Helghast]

I don't follow this particular anime, but it seems like they stopped subbing it?
Maybe the group got over it, or super busy.

When it does get subbed, it'll be up.

[ManoNegra]

Probably someone picked up the US rights. Not that that'll stop someone from subbing it.

[StaticX27]

Next 2 episodes are pretty stale IMO.... Some of it is kinda hard to understand as well, so they probably shifted it to pretty late on their schedules.

[s13_redSILVIA]

:-/ ep 3 and 4 are stilll not uppp soooo gayyyyyy!!. why are they taking forever to sub?

[Ragnarok043]

Episodes 3 4 and 5 have been subbed, unfortunately i havent been able to find the torrents, but its up on Youtube

Ep3
1 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uldgPmg6Bgk
2 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hkIcSSqra4
3 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Zimyla1wk

Ep4
1 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuN6mHc6bQY
2 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXPDJYDf-CE
3 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31f1GRab_jE

Ep5
1 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRhM9-BElOo
2 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMoxip4wvP0
3 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxq4cAnbIu4

[fliprayzin240sx]

Dammit, i want the torrent files so I can watch it on my big screen TV!!!

[CKAMC]

for some reason no one has done this show in the fansub world.... only this one man crew as we see who uploaded them onto youtube......

Ray if your japanese is good you can watch the raw files that are up on torrents.

[ManoNegra]

I think that's because honestly - other than to car people, especially Nissan people - the show isn't that interesting.

[SiI40sx]

someone post up a streaming link thats corporate anal IT friendly!!!