Green Makibao
Synopsis
Midori Makibao is a small white racehorse. Compared to other thoroughbred horses, he looks more like a donkey with wide nostrils; however, with his guts and speed as his weapon, Makibao wins in every big race. In the beginning of his career, Makibao had a trouble making his debut as a racehorse, because of his appearance and various disadvantages he had. But Makibao had reasons to overcome his difficulties; there was a lifelong rival horse called Superhorse Cascade, that Makibao needed to defeat. Plus, he was determined to win back his mother, a horse that had been taken away for pay back the debt on the farm. There are many hardships that Makibao has to overcome, but he thrives in the series of races to become a great racehorse. (Source: pierrot.jp)
Audience Consensus
Midori no Makibao is a generally well-received sports anime with a focus on comedy and an underdog story. While the show is aimed at a younger audience, the unusual art style and occasional nudity may be off-putting for some viewers. Overall, it's considered a good, normal anime that's worth watching to kill boredom.
Strengths
- Good story
- Underdog character works hard to succeed
- Characters blend well
Weaknesses
- Nude art may be unsuitable for younger audiences
- Art style is shocking and hard to describe