Appare-Ranman!

In a time when technology was just beginning to transform transportation, the tale unfolds around Sorano Appare, an ingenious engineer struggling with social grace, and Isshiki Kosame, a valiant samurai plagued by his own courage deficit. Adrift in the sea between Japan and America, these two unlikely heroes find themselves penniless but determined to make their way home.Their salvation comes in the form of the Trans-America Wild Race, an audacious and dangerous competition from Los Angeles to New York, requiring a vehicle that combines speed with grit. With their combined knowledge and skills, they construct a steam-powered car and join the race. Their journey takes them through treacherous terrains, across vast landscapes, and into encounters with rivals and bandits who will stop at nothing to claim victory.Their shared adventure not only tests their survival instincts but also pushes the boundaries of friendship and cooperation. As they navigate the challenges that come with the race, Sorano's engineering prowess meets Kosame's strategic thinking to create a team capable of overcoming every obstacle thrown at them. Their quest for success is both thrilling and heartwarming, demonstrating that true grit can triumph even against the greatest odds.