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Minami Ikki Itsuki, is a student and a delinquent. Also known as the Unbeatable Babyface, Ikki is the leader of the youth gang by the name of East Side Gunz. Upon his return home after being humiliated by a street gang of Storm Riders called the Skull Saders Ikki discovers a secret hidden from him by his benefactors, the Noyamano sisters. The sisters belong to a group of Storm Riders who go by the team name of Sleeping Forest. Keen on helping Ikki to regain his confidence and pride, they supply him with a pair of Air Trecks (abbreviated as AT). Ikki eventually settles his grudge with the Skull Saders, but in the process he receives more than the simple satisfaction of revenge. Determined to experience the sensation of flight for as long as he can, our headstrong protagonist is quickly sucked into the mysterious, yet irresistible world of Air Treck.
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The dub is passable, if not amazing. Jing's voice is a little sedate, but it's hard to blame the actor, given some of the dialogue he has to work with (“Will we find a paradise of treasure, or a frozen hell? Only the angels know for sure.” Oy.). Kir's actor sounds like he's doing his best Gilbert Gottfried impression, which is both fitting and highly annoying. Competent ADV regulars voice the rest of the (totally inconsequential) cast, and they do a good job bringing the show to life. ADV's dub work has done nothing but improve since the late 90s, and King of Bandit Jing is no exception. If you're a dub fan, give it a shot.
Overall, King of Bandit Jing is a rote exercise in shonen formula action, tied up in an exceptionally pretty package and given a high glossy sheen (and a little whiff of artistic pretension). Don't let that fool you, though; art design students and art fanatics will find a lot to love about the visuals, but little else to keep them in their seats. Shonen fans will probably find something to love, but won't stick around for long. It's an odd little show that doesn't have overwhelming appeal to any particular audience. Here's hoping the storyline improves over the final two volumes.
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