Tobidase! Machine Hiryu
Aired: 1977 - 1978
A racing anime co-produced by Tatsunoko Production, Toei, and Tokyo 12 Channel, based on an original concept by the Tatsunoko planning room and Jinzo Toriumi. Young racer Ricky from the Misaki Conglomerate drives the machine Hiryu, competing against rival Ockanavich from the Ganaporin Conglomerate and international racers. The series starts as comedic racing then shifts to intrigue plots from episode 9 onwards across 25 episodes.
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Tobidase! Machine Hiryu | こおろぎ'73 | 加賀晋吾 | 筒井広志 | 筒井広志 | |
| ED | Yaruzo Warera no Zenizeni Team | Koorogi'73, Feeling Free | 八手三郎 | 筒井広志 | 筒井広志 |