Arrow Emblem Hawk of the Grand Prix (Japanese: アローエンブレム・グランプリの鷹) was an anime series aired from 1977 to 1978 in Japan. There were 44 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also known as "Arrow Emblem Grand Prix no Taka". In the US, it was re-edited to a short movie called "Super Grand Prix". Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Bleach , a well-known example of Shōnen manga This article is about the shōnen style of anime and manga. ... “TV” redirects here. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) “Animé” redirects here. ... Rintaro (りんたろう Rintarō) is the pseudonym of Shigeyuki Hayashi (æž— 政行, Hayashi Shigeyuki) (January 22, 1941 - ), a director of anime. ... Toei Animation Company, Limited ) (JASDAQ: 4816) is a Japanese animation studio owned by the Toei Company. ... The Fuji TV headquarters in Odaiba is known for its eccentric architecture. ... is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) “Animé” redirects here. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

Original Story

The story is about a young boy named Takaya Todoroki who dreams of becoming a F1 racer. He puts all his energy into winning a beginners heat, but causes a massive pile up due to an error of judgement. Initially swearing to give up racing. Then a masked stranger appears by his bedside in the hospital who turned out to be world-famous driver Nick Lauda. He encourages him to dust himself off and try driving a new prototype. Before long, he is a team member of "Katori Motors", hoping to become a world F1 champion, driving the "Todoroki special", a car built to his own design. ^[1] Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with prototyping. ...

Production Notes

The show's Japanese name "Grand Prix no taka" translates as "Hawk of Grand Prix", a theme that often reccurs in the opening animation. The main character's name was probably chosen to suit this theme as well.

In the US the 44 episode series was significantly shortened to form a 90 minute movie for children called "Super Grand Prix" released by Liberty International on August 12, 2003. The story is essentially the same, except Takaya is now known as "Sean Corrigan" and nicknamed "Crash Corrigan" for the crash. Liberty International PLC (LSE: LII) is UK property investment and insurance company. ...

Staff

Director: Rintaro Rintaro (りんたろう Rintarō) is the pseudonym of Shigeyuki Hayashi (林 政行, Hayashi Shigeyuki) (January 22, 1941 - ), a director of anime. ...

Screenwriter: Masaki Tsuji Masaki Tsuji (born March 23, 1932) is a legendary screenwriter of Japanese anime TV series and films. ...

Creator: Kogo Himiko

Additional Directors: Nobutaka Nisizawa, Yugo Serikawa, Takenon Kawada, Yasuo Yamakichi

Designer: Akio Sugino, Takuo Noda

Animator: Bunpei Nanjo, Takeshi Shirato, Toshio Mori Toshio Mori (1910-1980) was born in Oakland, California and grew up in San Leandro. ...

Music: Hiroshi Miyakawa

DVD release

There are 2 DVD releases for the series, a 4 disc set and a 5 disc set.

Merchandise

There were a number of Arrow Emblem race cars released under the Popynica toyline by Popy Pleasure in 1978 and 1979. Two things made these cars unique. The first is that the Arrow Emblem toy car designs carried heavy paint or stickers that made the F1 cars seem flashy and almost appear to be "tricked out". This is in the 70s when the best toy car line in the west, Matchbox, sold very simple scaled models of average street cars and occasional hotrods. The second is that the cars are derived from a successful TV series following, something Matchbox do not have. Matchbox Superfast window sticker A miniature Matchbox Gowings van Matchbox is a die cast toy brand currently owned by Mattel, Inc. ... T-Bucket hot rod Hot rods are older, often historical, cars. ...

PB-34 Todoroki Special

PB-35 Todoroki Special, mark 2

PB-36 Todoroki Special, mark 3

PB-37 DX Todoroki Special

PB-38 Katori Super Roman

PB-39 Katori Rally Version

PB-40 DX Katori Super Roman

PB-41 Anchor

PB-44 DX Anchor

PB-45 Countach LP500S

Aside from these model cars, Popy also made a 1:1 scale racing helmet which could be worn by children. Unfortunately the serial number for this helmet is unknown.

References to two other pieces of merchandise have been found:

• A slotracing track, created by Bandai.
• A garage kit of the Todoroki Special, created by Club M

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Trivia

• It was aired every week Thursday 7:00pm to 7:30pm.
• The character Nick Lauda is evidently based on the real Austrian world champion F1 driver Niki Lauda.

References

External links

• Italian review
• Arrow Emblem info