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Go and Mach 5 Tee

Go and Mach 5 Tee

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The car racing anime series Mach Go Go Go is an adaptation of a manga series created by one of Tatsunoko Production’s founders, Tatsuo Yoshida. First aired in Japan in 1967, it later gained popularity in the United States as ‘Speed Racer’. This composition consists of Go Mifune, the central character, and his racing car Mach Five and is based on character design sketches by Ippei Kuri, another co-founder of Tatsunoko Productions who played a key role in the production team.

  • Colour: White
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Fit: Relaxed
  • Printing technique: Front - Inkjet, Back - Silkscreen

Made in Japan. Fabric knitted in Shiga, cut and sewn in Nagasaki, printed in Kyoto.

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SKU:MST01-00201-01-S

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Tatsunoko Production

Tatsunoko Production is generally recognized as one of the most important animation production companies in Japan. Established in 1962 by two brothers, Kenji Yoshida and Toyoharu Yoshida (aka Ippei Kuri), many of their works were inspired by American superhero comic books given to the brothers by American soldiers after the war. Their notable works include Mach Go Go Go (aka Speed Racer), Gatchaman (aka Battle of the Planets) and Tekkaman. Toyoharu also served as a guest professor at the Kyoto University of Arts and Crafts.

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