Redline & Madhouse - The Straw That Was Worth the Camel's Back 

Redline is one of my favorite animated pieces of work ever. Its so beautiful. The character designs are unique and memorable, and its super fun. The first time I saw it a friend described it as "Imagine a universe where aerodynamics don't matter, and the speed of your vehicle is solely determined by how cool you look driving it."

Red line is a master piece in my book. It's incredible to look at every frame of animation and each frame.

there really isnt anything quite as fun as saying "your just a voice pal. you don't know a damn thing about racing" and then accelerating a lot

Yeah it took them seven years to make, millions to produce, and flopped harder at the worst possible time for an anime to flop for their studio... ...but.... Imagine being on the Madhouse team, standing with your fellow animators and creators, and just letting all that work wash over you as you look upon the finished product. Take it in and empathize with how _good_ it must have felt. To take a doomed dream and make it real. Not to make money...but because it just _needed_ to be done. My god....it must have felt spectacular. We can only hope to achieve this much.

Why there are no model kits of the vehicles is beyond me

The soundtrack of Redline alone is worth it. But I guess, like in a lot of movies, people that don't care about a nice sound system miss a lot of that.

Redline: the *best* sounding anime I've ever heard. From top to bottom: soundtrack, voice acting, sound effects, ambient effects... even the use of silence in this show is masterpiece.

I've watched this movie at least once every year since it came out.

This movie shown me what it means to REALLY leverage every frame for maximum impact of the subject, something a non-animated feature cannot do nearly as well. The sense of speed in Redline is absolutely breathtaking. And that’s coming from someone who is normally bored by that sort of thing...

The Animation Looks Like Its Ripped Straight From A Comic....AND I LOVE IT

MACHIIIIINE HEEEEEEEEAAAAAD

"I'm a man of simple tastes" me too man, me too

Redline is a bloody masterpiece. All you who put that insane work into it, know that we appreciate it.

Redline is a perfect, sublime love letter to animation. I also like that it isn't super violent

I'd just seen this movie not to long ago. It was pretty much an adrenaline rush. Plus the movie's soundtrack got my heart jumping to its beat.

I've probably seen Redline 10 times, and I can watch it 100 more in my lifetime

I tell my friends "this movie is proof that you don't need drugs to see some crazy shit!" and i love every minute of it. I like the reflection.

Don’t forget UNTZUNTZUNTZUNTZUNTZUNTZUNTZUNTZ

Redline, and many other Madhouse titles in gerneral, have made some of the greatest and fantastic animations IN THE WORLD! NinjaScroll, Wicked City, Deathnote, Cyber City Odeo, Trigun, Deathnote..and so much MORE!

Also I really prefer this format of recommending one anime per video, instead of a top 10 list

its like you can feel the passion dripping from every single frame of animation and because its hand drawn on cells it'll never get old

Just bought the Blu-ray version. Watched it on stream a couple of times before,but now I feel the need to give them some of my money. Worth it!

Ah man. I love this movie so much. I've bought it on bluray for half a dozen friends who enjoy anime. Only a couple ended up loving it as much as I do, but everyone recognized how amazing it is. This film is a true achievement in anime. It takes my breath away every time. Goddamn. What a great movie.

I remember when I first saw this movie I was in awe of how polished it was it still doesn't disappoint

You know what I did when I first got my hands on the Blue-ray? I made sure that nobody in the block was at home, pumped the bass and volume to eye-wobbling frequencies, pulled the couch right in front of the TV and just enjoyed the first race like I was at the IMAX. Was I numb and nearly deaf afterwards? Jup, but it sure as hell was worth it.

None of my friends want to see this movie even after I tell them how good it is. Yet they will settle for shitty Tokyo Ghoul lol.

Redline is a excellent move. The animation and music. It all works. Oh, and your a great reviewer.

I watched this movie for the first time this week and I'm astonished this movie did so bad. This shit was amazing

Forever haunting is the Music combined with that howl of a motor at the final charge for Yellow line, that was a show of pure raw energy

Just saw this yesterday. Won't be forgetting this. Watching this had me feeling like what few movies ever make you feel. Each single frame is so amazing.

The opening is on RU-vid and it's reignited my love of racing games and movies. I'm not talking about the whole movie. The opening did that by itself.

1:54 damn that some god like animation.

I saw this movie nearly 12 years ago and will still click any RU-vid video that mentions it.

I know this is an older video, but a lot of your editing really sticks out to me. Whether it be how your pictures rumble and move to display tension in your berserk video, or the small audio cues- like when JP flicks the switch in his car, and it switches right into your review. It’s really satisfying to watch and hear!

Redline is a masterpiece

Spectacular film, a visual and auditory feast. It's not really a storytelling masterpiece, but the world building is amazing and will leave you wanting to know more about this crazy universe. Space nazis that hate racing, a racing corporation that seems to own half the galaxy, a bioweapon named funkyboy, all these details and more will leave you hungry for more exploration of this universe. It won't tug at your heartstrings, it won't surprise you with complexity of characters, but this movie will get your heart PUMPING!

Favorite animated movie. It's cool that you mentioned F-zero as well.

If I had to choose to watch a single movie for the rest of my life it would be Redline. Nothing I've seen comes even close to the sheer sensation of speed and adrenaline pumping velocity that is represented to the viewer in Redline. A masterpiece 10/10.

WaHoo! I have watch this this movie twice a month for the last year (tongue-in-cheek). The most unashamed World Building EVER. Like Made In Abyss or Howls Moving Castle, The people of a Galaxy are just there... Loving Redline and the World of Racing.

Have to be honest, shocked i haven't seen this video sooner i watched Redline a few years back, the first time i watched it i was so enthused i rewatched in 3 more times the same week just to take in all of the action and story. Then i revisited it a few months after still not boring to re watch. the actions perfect the soundtracks on point the backstory is heartwarming the animation the art work it takes the cake for me. I can understand the time effort talent and man hours it took and really push the envelope, and how risky that can be for a business. But honestly I'd like to see more of this art style or for that matter more of this story. But at the end of the day love it or hate it. It takes alot to hit the caliber of what Redline really is for what it is. It started strong and ended right, and will keep you on the edge of your seat for 99% or it.

One of my old time favorite anime movies ever!!! right there with Jin-Roh, Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust and Ghost in the Shell. A lot of people don't know but there is a sort o prequel to Redline called Trava: Fist Planet. In 2006 Madhouse did a teaser for Redline and that is super rare. It used to be on youtube but it got taken down, watch that to see the early designs of many of the characters and vehicles

I'm so glad I got to see this, back when it was free to watch on RU-vid. God, but it's such a stellar movie. I still go back to listen to the soundtrack, every now and again.

I saw redline a couple years after its release, it impressed me so much that I had to knew how they did, when I got educated that the ENTIRE fin was made by hand and ANALOGUE blew my mind.

Just recommended Redline to an anime fan coworker of mine today, he was particularly intrigued when I told him its 100% hand drawn. I can't wait to hear his reaction to it next week. ;)

Bought this one on blu ray immediately after first view of it's trailer, this one was a buy b4 even watching with no regrets

Takeshi got fired? Lmao😂😂😂 He then helped create the Fujiko Mine Series and Directed the movie sequels so i guess thats somewhat a gud thing

This is actually one of the few dubs you want to watch. Manga did a great job dubbing this, but as someone who's first time viewing this masterpiece was subbed, you miss a lot reading the subs.

You can say they....redlined it.

I haven't seen this film and found myself bopping my head to this video. I'm not into car related movies but I'm definitely giving this a watch.

PLEASE NEVER STOP. THESE ARE AMAZING!!!

The fact that Redline doesn't have a cel-shaded, high-octane, arcade racing game still hurts me to this day.

I didn't know this movie until a few days ago... watched it three times in a row. Everytime I noticed another detail, brilliant movie.

I just needed the first minute of this to convince me to watch it! Thanks for all the good vids! Also: Subbed

When i first watch redline i was like why isn't there more

Ok I'm convinced. Thank you

I just stumbled across Redline and it's safe to say my jaw was on the floor. Absolutely giddy with adrenaline during the race scenes... ridiculously campy awesome fun start to finish. That movie is just mad.

Redline is a great movie, with really good music. When I first watched it I knew I had to buy it on DVD then track down the music. I have both and I am very happy.

I cant help thinking "So this is what Space Dandy did before he became an alien hunter" its the hair yeaa the hair man.

I watched the intro race while hosting one evening and lost track of this film it sits and waits in my ps3..I plan to wake up tomorrow on my day off to enjoy and fully emerse myself in this work of art, but first more RU-vid hype on the film before bed.

Ok. I am sold. Going to go figure out how to watch it now.

One of my top 10 all movie. Amazing animation.

i discovered the first video you uploaded just ten minutes ago and i was almost mad enough to comment on not mentioning REDLINE when talking about non ghibli. but checking out your chan payed off, you redeemed yourself. superb content, a shame you get no views man.

Thank you for this review. I wouldn't have found this movie otherwise and I enjoyed the video essay so much I watched the movie straight away.

I saw it last night for free on the Tubi App. This is on my top 5 now.🤘🏻

I rarely watch or read something twice but I think I've watched Redline a good dozen times by now. It's just so much fun.

I have never seen a movie as many times as Redline and it's still amazing to watch.

The way ppl move in Redline is the way I always wished my body wud move

I've watched this movie 3 times and not only do I still have goosebumps but I also generally hate watching stuff more than once. Its more than excellent and I would never judge someone jacking off to this level of animation.

This popped in on my feed and I watched Redline and I was not disappointed .

This recommendation was perfect. I stopped this video midway to go buy Redline here on RU-vid.

watched this on January and now it is one of my favorite animated movie

I'm sold. I'm sold on the first twenty or so seconds alone.

There's only one movie I wish I'd seen on the big screen and it's this one.

when i found this movie online i had no idea about it but it got me hooked easily one of the best animes ever made on par with AKIRA

I watched the first minute of your video and immediately went over and watched the movie. It's 5:30 AM right now. This movie was absolutely spot on!

Free on RU-vid, though I recommend blu-ray

I have sinned here too, my eyes almost came out of their orbits and my heart jumped like a speeding car, I loved it and whenever I can I recommend it! thanks for this boy!

the fact that all Mad House animes soundtracks are in spotify makes this studio live forever in our hearths, some Trigun tracks and the super boins are always in my repeats

Redline was the end of an era. The high water mark for hand drawn animation. Simultaneously one of the greatest testaments to the glory of traditional animation, and one of the reasons it is now dead forever...

Love this movie. I find myself watching at least once a month

I’ve already seen the movie and I got chills at least five times during the video.

It's the only anime that kept me on my toes every seconds of it. Hope they produce another gem like this again!

redline was such an amazing piece of art. the vibrant colours were just overwhelming. it even gave a vibe of the bebop and champloo which i love so much. an amazing work

I straight up never knew about this movie until i saw the clip from the beginning of the movie and i thought it was the end of the movie, but GOT DAAAMNN if i didnt fall in love with it and immediately find a way to watch this incredible film, and gee golly i love REDLINE with all my heart... that is all.

I love the fact that the sound track is like 20 min shorter than the movie. Meaning there Is music through most the movie

This movie is exactly what we imagined as kids playing toy cars but magnified to a degree of beauty and detail that is beyond belief

Redline: the only movie where shit can hit the fan so many times so quickly AND NONE OF THE MAIN CAST FUCKING DIES!!

Redline has one of the best style, worldbuilding, lore, characters, music and plot combined of any anime I've ever seen

This was one of the best anime movies I have ever seen, it reminded me of the excitemen I felt as a child when I used watch anime, now, all I see in youtube recomendation videos for anime is touchy feely crap, protagonists questioning why they have to fight or someone who was pulled into another world and became a slime. Anime is dying, but RED LINE is pure gold

i still remember that unexpected fan service

Stop it RU-vid I just watched this for the first time two days ago I need to wait to watch it again. Maybe I will try the dub

SEVEN YEARS HAND DRAWN EVERY FRAME IS A GODDAMN WALLPAPER

I can’t watch this movie enough times. It’s always a go to for me at any type of mood I’m in and I can’t get enough of it.

These types of shows and movies are why mad house is my fav animation company.

Redline is up there as one of my favorite movies of all time

Ahh you've convinced me. I'll go watch Redline for the 18th time

7 years. HAND DRAWN. It's worth the two hours to watch Redline.

saw the yellowline on YT then decided to actually watch it 10/10

The animation in Redline is simply gorgeous!

How this movie went under my radar until 2021 is shocking to me because it's one of the best things I have ever watched, the sound track matches the action perfectly and get's me fired up every time, I didn't need to watch it for ten minutes to know I was going to love it more like 10 seconds.