Speed Racer: The Next Generation

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  • TV-Y7
  • 2008
  • 2 Seasons
  • 4.1  (461)

Speed Racer: The Next Generation is an American animated television series, which premiered on NickToons in 2008. It brings back the beloved characters of the original series, including the legendary driver, Speed Racer. However, the show is not an adaptation of the original's plot, but rather a continuation that follows a new protagonist, a teenager named Speed Racer Jr.

Peter Fernandez, the original voice of Speed Racer, served as the show's voice director and returned to voice a new character, Spritle. Michael Sinterniklaas voiced the lead character, Speed Racer Jr., while Robbie Sublett played his best friend, Conor. Sahra Mellesse portrayed Lucy, the love interest of Speed Jr. Other notable cast members included Kurt Csolak as X, David Skigen as Jack "Cannonball" Taylor, Carter Johnson as Taejo Togokahn, and Gregory Abbey as Announcer.

The show takes place in the future, in a fictional city called "Capital City." Capital City is home to the famous racing academy, the Racing Elite Junior Academy (REJ). The REJ trains young individuals to become world-class racers. The story begins with Speed Racer Jr.'s enrollment in REJ, where he meets his new friends Conor and Lucy.

Throughout the series, Speed Jr. competes against rival racers, participates in dangerous races, and uncovers a conspiracy to control the world's water supply. The show's themes revolve around teamwork, dedication, and the importance of family.

The animation style of Speed Racer: The Next Generation is a mix of 2D and 3D graphics. The characters are designed in a modern style but maintain the classic elements of the original show. The show's visual effects are impressive, with colorful race tracks, futuristic vehicles, and action-packed scenes. The music for the show was composed by Noam Kaniel, and the catchy opening theme song was performed by actor and singer Jesse McCartney.

One unique feature of the show is the inclusion of real-life advertising within the series. The show incorporated various Toyota Racing cars, such as the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Camry, as well as Nike shoes, and other consumer products. This was believed to be a tactic to appeal to younger audiences that are heavily influenced by advertising.

Overall, Speed Racer: The Next Generation was a well-received show by audiences, despite mixed reviews from critics. Fans of the original series were happy to see their favorite characters return, and younger audiences were introduced to a new group of heroes in a futuristic world of racing. The show had a total of two seasons with a total of 52 episodes, ending in 2013.

In conclusion, Speed Racer: The Next Generation was a unique take on the classic series, adapting it to a modern audience with updated animation and themes. While it might not appeal to everyone, it was a worthy addition to the Speed Racer franchise, introducing new characters and continuing the legacy of the original.

Speed Racer: The Next Generation is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (87 episodes). The series first aired on May 2, 2008.

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Seasons
Shrinkage
26. Shrinkage
August 25, 2013
Conor's new invention accidentally shrinks Speed, X and Lucy! Can he enlarge them before the problem grows from bad to worse?
Gotcha!
25. Gotcha!
August 18, 2013
A forbidden campus game quickly turns to trouble when students suddenly begin vanishing!
The Iron Terror, Part 3
24. The Iron Terror, Part 3
August 11, 2013
Speed and the gang must save the Racer family before a mysterious man traps them all in his Virtual World!
The Iron Terror, Part 2
23. The Iron Terror, Part 2
August 11, 2013
When members of the Racer family disappear, Speed Sr. is the prime suspect. Can Speed find the real culprit and clear his father's name?
The Iron Terror, Part 1
22. The Iron Terror, Part 1
August 11, 2013
The crew returns to a present where Speed Sr. and Trixie are happily married! But is this world too good to be true?
Family Reunion, Part 3
21. Family Reunion, Part 3
August 4, 2013
Speed and the gang set out to correct the past, but will a run-in with Zile Zazic prove one problem too many?
Family Reunion, Part 2
20. Family Reunion, Part 2
August 4, 2013
Speed, X and Chim return to their home dimension and learn a shocking secret about their long-lost mother. Will the Racer family ever be happily reunited?
Family Reunion, Part 1
19. Family Reunion, Part 1
August 4, 2013
Speed, X and Chim return to their home dimension and learn a shocking secret about their long-lost mother. Will the Racer family ever be happily reunited?
The Shadow World, Part 3
18. The Shadow World, Part 3
July 28, 2013
Speed hatches a plan to battle the Shadow Committee and get his friends back to their home dimension. Will X be willing to cooperate?
The Shadow World, Part 2
17. The Shadow World, Part 2
July 28, 2013
Trapped in an alternate dimension, Speed and Alpha join forces with some unlikely allies. Unfortunately, they now must deal with the alternate dimension Shadow Committee.
The Shadow World, Part 1
16. The Shadow World, Part 1
July 28, 2011
The unstable Hourglass Part transports Speed, Alpha, Chim Chim and X to an alternate dimension. Will they be able to find each other again to get back home?
Racing With the Enemy - Part 3
15. Racing With the Enemy - Part 3
November 24, 2011
Speed calls X out on his treachery and tries to get him to leave the Shadow Committee.
Racing With the Enemy - Part 2
14. Racing With the Enemy - Part 2
November 15, 2011
X obtains a secretive sponsor who wants him to become a professional racer.
Racing With the Enemy - Part 1
13. Racing With the Enemy - Part 1
November 8, 2011
X obtains a secretive sponsor who wants him to become a professional racer.
The Hunt for Truth - Part 3
12. The Hunt for Truth - Part 3
November 1, 2011
Speed and his pals search for Speed Sr. by using a cryptic map he left behind.
The Hunt for Truth - Part 2
11. The Hunt for Truth - Part 2
October 25, 2011
Speed doesn't trust Lucy's new friend Alpha Racer. Is it jealousy or is Alpha working for Handles Mustache?
The Hunt for Truth - Part 1
10. The Hunt for Truth - Part 1
October 18, 2011
The Alpha Academy arrive for a clean race, but Coach is not acting like himself.
The Hourglass: Part 3
9. The Hourglass: Part 3
May 19, 2011
When Speed Sr. calls from the Racer Academy, Speed senses that something is wrong. Will he be able to both save his father and discover the hidden truth about the Racer Academy?
The Hourglass: Part 2
8. The Hourglass: Part 2
May 12, 2011
A hole is found in the virtual track, but Speed and Conor don't know who's responsible for it.
The Hourglass: Part 1
7. The Hourglass: Part 1
May 5, 2011
Speed suspects that the Security Team hired to protect the Racer Academy has dark motives. Can the gang ensure that the Mach 6 stays safe?
Together We Stand: Part 3
6. Together We Stand: Part 3
April 28, 2011
Speed and the gang are invited to race at the Alpha Academy, but Speed is suspicious. Could their rival school somehow be linked to the Shadow Committee?
Together We Stand: Part 2
5. Together We Stand: Part 2
April 21, 2011
A hole is found in the virtual track, but Speed and Conor don't know who's responsible for it.
Together We Stand: Part 1
4. Together We Stand: Part 1
April 14, 2011
Speed and his pals must work with Annalise in class, but they have doubts about whether she's trustworthy.
The Return: Part 3
3. The Return: Part 3
April 7, 2011
Speed and the gang are attacked by masked goons.
The Return: Part 2
2. The Return: Part 2
March 31, 2011
The gang must defend the Mach 6 from the evil Shadow Committee when the Committee goes after the Mach 6's new functionalities.
The Return: Part 1
1. The Return: Part 1
March 24, 2011
When Conor discovers a mystery energy signal coming from the Mach 6, the gang is forced to investigate.
Ep 201 - The Return - Part 1
201. Ep 201 - The Return - Part 1
January 1, 2011
Speed Racer Sr. finally returns and reunites with his sons, but X is angry with him. The Mach 6 is again stolen by Zile, so the Racer family works together to retrieve it and get Zile arrested.
Part 2
202. Part 2
January 1, 2011
School is back in session and the Mach 6 is exhibiting new and mysterious capabilities. Could this technology be what the Shadow Committee is after?
Ep 203 - The Return - Part 3
203. Ep 203 - The Return - Part 3
January 1, 1970
Connor works to bring the Mach 6 under control while masked goons attack Speed and the gang. They must find out for whom the goons are working before the team qualifier race.
Ep 204 - Together We Stand - Part 1
204. Ep 204 - Together We Stand - Part 1
January 1, 2011
In class, Speed and the gang must join forces with Annalise, but can they trust her? And why is there an unidentified car on the tracks during the race?
Ep 205 - Together We Stand - Part 2
205. Ep 205 - Together We Stand - Part 2
January 1, 1970
Speed and Connor discover a glitch in the virtual track that could leave them vulnerable to attack. They must figure out where the problems leads and who is behind it.
Ep 206 - Together We Stand - Part 3
206. Ep 206 - Together We Stand - Part 3
January 1, 1970
Speed and his friends are invited to race at the Alpha Academy, but Speed is suspicious. Could their rival school somehow be connected to the Shadow Committee?
Ep 207 - The Hourglass - Part 1
207. Ep 207 - The Hourglass - Part 1
January 1, 2011
Speed suspects that the Security Team hired to protect the Racer Academy has darker motives. Can the gang ensure that the Mach 6 is protected?
Ep 208 - The Hourglass - Part 2
208. Ep 208 - The Hourglass - Part 2
January 1, 1970
While experimenting with new parts for the Mach 6, Connor accidentally opens up a portal to another time! Can he fix and close it before Spritle finds out?
Ep 209 - The Hourglass - Part 3
209. Ep 209 - The Hourglass - Part 3
January 1, 1970
When Speed Sr. unexpectedly calls from the Racer Academy, Speed senses that something is wrong. Will he be able to both save his father and uncover the truth about the Racer Academy?
Ep 210 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 1
210. Ep 210 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 1
January 1, 2011
Racer Academy is hosting the Alpha Academy in a nice, clean, gadget-free race, but it seems their coach, Handles Mustache, won't be following such restrictions.
Ep 211 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 2
211. Ep 211 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 2
January 1, 1970
When Handles Mustache captures Lucy, can Speed trust her mysterious new friend Alpha Racer to help get her back?
Ep 212 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 3
212. Ep 212 - The Hunt for Truth - Part 3
January 1, 1970
Speed Sr. is missing, but he left behind a mysterious map for his sons. Will Speed, X, and the gang find Shadow Committee headquarters in time to save him?
Ep 213 - Racing with the Enemy - Part 1
213. Ep 213 - Racing with the Enemy - Part 1
January 1, 2011
A curiously unknown sponsor invites X to join the world of professional racing. Will X appreciate this opportunity, or will he let the fame and fortune get to his head?
Ep 216 - The Shadow World - Part 1
216. Ep 216 - The Shadow World - Part 1
January 1, 2013
The unstable Hourglass Part transports Speed, Alpha, Chim Chim and X to a dangerous alternate dimension. Will they be able to find each other and get back home?
Ep 219 - Family Reunion - Part 1
219. Ep 219 - Family Reunion - Part 1
January 1, 2013
Speed, X and Chim Chim return back to their home dimension and learn a shocking secret about their long-lost mother. Will the Racer family ever be happily reunited?
Ep 222 - The Iron Terror - Part 1
222. Ep 222 - The Iron Terror - Part 1
January 1, 2013
The crew comes back to a present where Speed Sr. and Trixie are happily married! But is this new world too good to be true?
Ep 225 - Gotcha!
225. Ep 225 - Gotcha!
January 1, 2013
An off-limits campus game quickly turns to trouble when students suddenly begin vanishing!
Ep 226 - Shrinkage
226. Ep 226 - Shrinkage
January 1, 2013
Connor's new invention accidentally shrinks Speed, X and Lucy! Can he return them to regular size before the problem grows from bad to worse?
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Where to Watch Speed Racer: The Next Generation
Speed Racer: The Next Generation is available for streaming on the NickToons website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Speed Racer: The Next Generation on demand at Amazon, Vudu, The Roku Channel Free, Apple TV and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    May 2, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    4.1  (461)