TV Special
Description
"Hit and Run" centers on a high-stakes narrative involving a group of individuals entangled in a web of crime, betrayal, and survival. The story unfolds in a gritty urban setting where the boundaries between law enforcement and criminal underworlds blur. The protagonist, a former detective turned fugitive, is framed for a crime they did not commit, forcing them to navigate a dangerous landscape of corrupt officials, rival gangs, and shadowy organizations. As the protagonist seeks to clear their name, they uncover a conspiracy that implicates powerful figures in both the criminal and political spheres.

Key characters include the protagonist, whose resourcefulness and determination drive the plot forward; a mysterious informant with ambiguous loyalties; a relentless investigator pursuing the protagonist with personal stakes in the case; and a rival crime lord whose operations are threatened by the unfolding events. The narrative is structured around a series of escalating confrontations, with each episode revealing new layers of intrigue and shifting alliances. Themes of justice, morality, and the cost of survival are explored as characters grapple with their choices and the consequences of their actions. The series maintains a fast-paced, tension-filled atmosphere, balancing action sequences with moments of strategic planning and emotional depth.
Information
Hit and Run
がんばれ!ぼくらのヒットエンドラン
Type: TV Special
Movie/Episode length: 75 min.
Date: 02/18/1979
Categories
Genre
Fighting Shounen
Log in to rate this anime.
Cast
Comment(s)
No entries available.
Staff
  • Director · Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu
  • Screenplay · Niisan Takahashi
  • Storyboard · Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu
  • Music · Kensuke Kyo
  • Original creator · Hideo Aya
  • Character Design · Hiroshi Kanazawa
  • Animation Director · Hiroshi Kanazawa
  • Sound Director · Shigeharu Shiba
  • Director of Photography · Katsuji Misawa
  • Producer · Yoshio Kato
Production
  • Animation Production · Nippon Animation