Genres
    Coming Soon Random Anime

    Midori no Makibao

    Green Makibao / みどりのマキバオー / The Incredible Race Horse
    Midori no Makibao
    Genres: Comedy, Racing, Shounen, Sports
    Themes: Racing
    Demographics: Shounen
    Studios: Pierrot
    Producers: Fuji TV
    Rating: 6.81 / 10
    Rank: #5419
    Popularity: #11032
    Users Listed: 2,819
    Users Scored: 1,382
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 07/25/2025
    Aired: March 9, 1996 – July 12, 1997 (Spring)
    Type: tv
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: G
    Episodes: 61
    Broadcast: Saturday at 06:30 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    The story follows Midori Makibao, an unlikely racehorse whose unassuming appearance belies surprising tenacity. Makibao navigates the competitive world of thoroughbred racing, facing prejudice and physical limitations due to his unique build. Driven by a desire to reclaim his mother from a debt-driven fate and fueled by a long-standing rivalry with the formidable Superhorse Cascade, he perseveres through demanding races. The series explores themes of determination, overcoming adversity, and proving oneself in the face of societal expectations. Makibao’s journey is a grounded portrayal of striving for excellence within a challenging environment, emphasizing skill and willpower over inherent advantages. Viewers can expect a narrative centered on athletic competition, personal growth, and the emotional bonds between animals and humans.

    You May Also Like:

    Characters:

    • Midori Makibao (Main) - Voice Actors: Inuyama, Inuko
    • Cascade (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
    • Chuu, Hyoue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Shigeru
    • Honda, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiratori, Yuri
    • Iitomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami
    • Iitomi, Genjirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Kenichi
    • Iitomi, Masatora (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iizuka, Shouzou
    • Midoriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arima, Mizuka
    • Saegusa, Tomonori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
    • Yamamoto, Kansuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Toshiharu

    Staff:

    • Hagino, Ken (Producer)
    • Abe, Noriyuki (Director, Episode Director)
    • Date, Hayato (Episode Director)
    • Hashimoto, Mitsuo (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Mizuno, Kazunori (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Episode Director)
    • Takayanagi, Shigehito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Takeshita, Kenichi (Episode Director)
    • Ueda, Hidehito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kamimura, Osamu (Storyboard)
    • Shigino, Akira (Storyboard)
    • Takahashi, Motosuke (Storyboard, Animation Director)
    • Hasebe, Atsushi (Key Animation)
    • Hoshi, Kazunobu (Key Animation)
    • Iwashiro, Taro (Music)
    • Kanai, Jirou (Key Animation)
    • Kanbe, Hiroyuki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Katou, Shouji (Sound Effects)
    • Kawakami, Yoshimi (Color Design)
    • Kawamura, Akio (Animation Director)
    • Kuhara, Shigeki (Key Animation)
    • Nagamori, Yoshihiro (Key Animation)
    • Nakayama, Katsuichi (Key Animation)
    • Nakazawa, Kazuto (Key Animation)
    • Nishio, Tetsuya (Key Animation)
    • Noji, Kiyoshi (Key Animation)
    • Nunokawa, Yuuji (Planning)
    • Ogura, Nobutoshi (Key Animation)
    • Ohara, Hidekazu (Character Design)
    • Ohiwa, Rieko (Background Art)
    • Oishi, Tatsuya (Key Animation)
    • Saeki, Shouji (Key Animation)
    • Sai, Fumihide (Animation Director)
    • Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)
    • Suzuki, Fujio (Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Design)
    • Takigasaki, Makoto (Production Manager)
    • Tomioka, Takashi (Key Animation)
    • Tsunomaru (Original Creator)
    • Yamaguchi, Kenichi (Key Animation)
    • Yamakawa, Yoshiki (Key Animation)
    • Yamamoto, Sawako (Key Animation)
    • Yamasawa, Minoru (Animation Director)
    • Yokomatsu, Norihiko (Background Art)
    • Yoshikawa, Hiroaki (Animation Director)
    • Yoshinari, Kou (Key Animation)

    Reviews:

    • User pologs81 (Score: 8/10):
      Makibao is a shonen anime dedicated for kids and preteens. However,be sure to watch makibao alone because of the show's nude art. I enjoyed watching this as a kid. I gave it an 8 because of the good story. The story was great. A typical underdog character that works hard to succeed his dreams of meeting a beloved one. The story consists of more on comedy than drama. The art was a little bit shocking. WIKIPEDIA confirmed that this is a shone anime but yet the main character, Makibao , is practically showing his pubes. Maybe the art is designed with naturalsm. The art is depicted with aparticular style that is hard to describe. Know shin-chan? Maybe they're related.nnThe sound was okay.nnThe characters blended wall. A protagonist, antagonists, a heroine and supporting characters. This is one of the rarest shows that make the leading role an animal. But it did not matter anyway for the harmony was smooth.nnI really enjoyed their antics but no overpowering was done.nnOverall I say that this is a good normal anime (good,normal? what's that?) It is worth killing your boredome.

    External Links:

    Related Anime/Manga:

    • Midori no Makibao: Owaranai Chousen!! (anime - Sequel)
    • Midori no Makibao (manga - Adaptation)
    • Dokodemo Makibao (anime - Spin-Off)