Kosame Isshiki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 10, 2020 – September 25, 2020
- Season
- Spring 2020
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- P.A.WORKS
- Director
- Masakazu Hashimoto
- Original creator
- Masakazu Hashimoto
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cars99%Historical88%Foreign88%Steampunk80%Primarily Male Cast79%Travel79%Male Protagonist74%Guns74%Anachronism64%Swordplay41%
overview details
Synopsis
After a certain mishap, the brilliant but socially inept engineer Apare Sorano and the shrewd but cowardly samurai Kosame Isshiki find themselves drifting on a boat from Japan to America. Broke, the two decide to compete in the Trans-America Wild Race to win the prize and return to Japan. The two battle crazy rivals, outlaws, and the great outdoors itself as they race through the wild West from the starting line in Los Angeles to the finish line in New York - in the steam-powered car they built.(Source: Anime News Network)The first two episodes pre-aired on select platforms starting from March 21st. Regular broadcast started on April 10.
Should you watch APPARE-RANMAN!?
APPARE-RANMAN! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 42% of 14,679 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #53 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #59 most popular anime of 2020, and #16 highest-rated anime of Spring 2020 on AniList.
Of the 26.7K AniList users who started it, 11.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 18.5K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially cars, historical, foreign, steampunk.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masakazu Hashimoto
- Director
- Masakazu Hashimoto
- Series composition
- Masakazu Hashimoto
- Character design
- Yurie Oohigashi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“I got it!” by Mia REGINA · eps 1-4, 6-8
Endings (1)
- ED1“I'm Nobody” by Shoutarou Morikubo · eps 1-12
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APPARE-RANMAN! FAQ
How many episodes does APPARE-RANMAN! have?
APPARE-RANMAN! has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch APPARE-RANMAN!?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is APPARE-RANMAN! finished?
Yes. APPARE-RANMAN! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of APPARE-RANMAN!?
No sequel is listed for APPARE-RANMAN! as of October 2026.
Is APPARE-RANMAN! based on a manga?
No. APPARE-RANMAN! is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated APPARE-RANMAN!?
APPARE-RANMAN! was animated by P.A.WORKS and directed by Masakazu Hashimoto.
Who sings the opening of APPARE-RANMAN!?
The opening, "I got it!", is performed by Mia REGINA.
Where can I watch APPARE-RANMAN!?
APPARE-RANMAN! is listed on Hulu, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.