Midori no Makibaō

Midori no Makibaō (みどりのマキバオー, lit. Green Meadow King) is a manga series written and illustrated by Tsunomaru and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. It was also adapted into an anime series.

Plot

Midori Makibaō is a small white mule. Compared to the other thoroughbred horses, his physical size comparable to a donkey with wide nostrils. However, with guts and speed as his weapons, Makibaō wins in every big race.

At the beginning of his career, Makibaō has trouble making his debut as a racehorse. But he has reasons to overcome his difficulties; a lifelong rival horse called Superhorse Cascade, that Makibaō needs to defeat. Plus, he is determined to win back his mother, Midori, a horse that had been taken away to pay debts.

There are many hardships that Makibaō has to overcome, but he thrives in a series of races to become a great racehorse.

Episodes

1. 生まれてオドロいた! Being born, Makibao it was!
2. うんこたれ蔵! The Burrito it is densely to droop, the warehouse!
3. 鬼の調教師! Tamer of Orge!
4. カスケード登場! Cascade Appearance!
5. だめになる! It Becomes Useless!
6. 立つんだ たれ蔵! It Stands, It Is the Flap Warehouse Which Is!
7. 誰がのるの?! Someone Rides?!
8. みどり牧場の王様 The King of the Green Ranch
9. 強くなるぞっ!! It Becomes Strong, Scared!!
10. 嵐のデビュー!! Debut of storm!!
11. つっこめ! たれ蔵!! Thrust! Flap Warehouse!!
12. どっちが強いの!? Either One is Strong!?
13. 黒い殺し屋! Black Killer!
14. 甘ったれるな〜!! Do not be Over-Reliant!!
15. もう迷わない! No More Hesitations!!
16. はかったな!! Unmeasurable!!
17. けちらせ! 泥んこ!! Kick Away! Mud!!
18. 行け!! バレリーナ作戦 Let's Go!! Ballerina Operation
19. カスケードデビュー!! Cascade's Debut!!
20. 魔のトライアングル Magical Triangle
21. 根性200%!! Spirit 200%!!
22. ハハキトク
23. 試練の雨! 朝日杯の朝!! Rain Trial! Morning of Asahi Cup!!
24. 1600Mのサバイバル!! 1600 m Survival!!
25. 三強激走!! 勝つのは?! Competition among the Strongest Three!! Who is the Winner?!
26. 勝負あり?! 菅助涙のムチ!! To the White Meadows, Mongolia!
27. 白い草原、モンゴルへ! A Man-to-man Fight in the Wilderness
28. 原野の一騎討ち!! Awakened!! Wild Power!!
29. 目覚めろ!! 野生の力!! Awake!! Power of Wildness!!
30. たれ蔵・命がけの疾走!! Strong Attack!! The Death Fight of Wrath!!
31. 猛突進!! 怒りの死闘!! Devil's Lucky House
32. 悪魔のラッキーホース Foul! Ro's Determination!!
33. 反則あり! アローの執念!! Duel! Dangerous Race!!
34. 対決! 危険なレース!! Clash!! The Wounded Spirit!!
35. 激突!! 傷だらけの根性!! Two Traps! Start of Competition!!
36. 2つの罠! 皐月賞スタート!! A White Miracle!!
37. 起こせ!! 白い奇跡!! Tremble!! The Invisible Enemy!!
38. 戦慄!! 見えない敵!! Fierce Battle!! Japan's Derby!!
39. 激闘!! 日本ダービー!! Reach out to Japan's Goal!!
40. 届け!! へ日本一のゴール!! Report!! To the goal of Japan one!!
41. 母を訪ねてばんえい競馬 Visiting the Mother
42. 宿敵・ヒゲ親子の野望 It is to be to obtain, Challenge from ambitious Makibao of the horse racing
43. マキバコからの挑戦! Inn Enemy with Parent and Child!
44. さらばおかーちゃん!! Good-bye -!!
45. 山奥の秘密特訓!! Secret intensive training of Mountain Inner Part!!
46. 異変?! たれ蔵大変身?! Accident?! Flap Warehouse Large Transformation?!
47. 発走!! 決意の菊花賞!! Start!! Chrysanthemum flower prize of Determination!!
48. 先手必勝!! 菅助の大勝負!! Helper certain victory!! Help large game!!
49. 崩壊!! 黒い帝王伝説!!
50. 新コーチ・ツァビデル!!
51. 激突!! 決戦の有馬記念!!
52. 命がけのラストスパート!!
53. 注げ全力!! 最後の決着!!
54. はらぺこ! たれ蔵裁判
55. アメリカのマキバオー!!
56. とらわれのマキバコ!!
57. 発見?! 幻の最強馬!!
58. 恐怖のマグネット作戦!!
59. 大暴れ!! アマゾン脱出!!
60. 史上最大のレ ース!!
61. 走れ!! 世界のマキバオー!!

Characters

Horses

• Midori Makibaō / Tarezo Unko (ミドリマキバオー / うんこたれ蔵, Unko Tarezō) Voiced by: Inuko Inuyama
• Cascade (カスケード, Kasukēdo) Voiced by: Tesshō Genda
• Amago Wakuchin (アマゴワクチン) Voiced by: Yasunori Matsumoto
• Nitronics (ニトロニクス, Nitoronikusu) Voiced by: Kōji Ishii
• Ancalgia (アンカルジア, Ankarujia) Voiced by: Yoshiko Kamei
• Beanaccle (ベアナックル, Beanakkuru) Voiced by: Takashi Nagasako
• Tū Cutter (トゥーカッター, Tūkattā) Voiced by: Nobuaki Fukuda
• Morriaror (モーリアロー, Mōriarō) Voiced by: Misato Yamada
• Satomi Amazon (サトミアマゾン, Satomi Amazon) Voiced by: Eiji Itō
• Makibako (マキバコ) Voiced by: Ikue Ōtani
• Blitz (ブリッツ, Burittsu)
• Midoriko (ミドリコ) Voiced by: Mizuka Arima
• Hiropon (ヒロポン)
• Peter II (ピーターII, Pītā II) Voiced by: Jūrōta Kosugi
• Shabitel (ツァビデル, Shabiteru) Voiced by: Akio Ōtsuka
• El Salem (エルサレム, Eru Saremu)
• Fried Chicken Voiced by: Toru Ohkawa

Other

• Akira Ishida as Wakazou
• Kenichi Ogata as Genjirou
• Minami Takayama as Katsu
• Shigeru Chiba as Chuubei
• Takeshi Watabe as Nobuhiko Horie

Production staff

• Director: kirigaya
• Series Composition: Hiroshi Hashimoto

Theme songs

Opening theme

1. Hashire Makibaō (走れマキバオー^?, Run, Makibaō) by FMAP

Ending theme

1. Tottemo Umanami (とってもウマナミ^?, A Very Good Average) by MEN'S 5

External links

• Studio Pierrot website
• Midori no Makibaō (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

Works of Pierrot
Television series	The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1980–1981) Miss Machiko (1981–1983) Urusei Yatsura (1981–1984) The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982–1983) Mrs. Pepper Pot (1983–1984) Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel (1983–1984) Chikkun Takkun (1984) Persia, the Magic Fairy (1984–1985) Star Musketeer Bismarck / Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1984–1985 / 1987–1988) Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985–1986) Ninja Senshi Tobikage (1985–1986) Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol (1986) Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle (1986–1987) Ganbare, Kickers! (1986–1987) Kimagure Orange Road (1987–1988) Norakuro-kun (1987–1988) Osomatsu-kun (1988–1989) The Burning Wild Man (1988) Magical Hat (1989–1990) Heisei Genius Bakabon (1990) Eight Factor (1990–1991) Musashi, the Samurai Lord (1990–1991) Clown Monkey Patch (1990–1991) Tasuke, the Samurai Cop (1990–1991) Little Ghosts, There, Here, and Where (1991–1992) Chokkaku, the Stubborn Samurai Boy (1991) Marude Dameo (1991–1992) Cho Tsushin Boy Mao (1992–1993) Yu Yu Hakusho (1992–1994) Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō (1993–2008) Chō Kuse ni Narisō (1994–1995) Tottemo! Luckyman (1994–1995) Eight Factor (1994–1995) Ninku (1995–1996) Fushigi Yûgi (1995–1996) Crush Cyborg (1995–1996) Midori no Makibaō (1996–1997) First Human Gon (1996–1997) Baby & Me (1996–1997) Victory Captain (1996–1998) Hyper Police (1997) Clamp School Detectives (1997) Flame of Recca (1997–1998) Takoyaki Mantoman (1998–1999) Fancy Lala (1998) Neo Ranga (1998–1999) Shogun Recuts (1998–1999) Shaorin (1998–1999) Dokkiri Doctor (1998–1999) Yoiko (1998–1999) Mio the Cashier (1999) Microman, The Little Giant (1999) Shogun Recuts (1999–2000) Power Stone (1999) I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (1999) Cho Omo Hatsumei Idol (1999–2000) Great Teacher Onizuka (1999–2000) Rerere no Tensai Bakabon (1999–2000) OH! Super Milk Chan (2000) Gensomaden Saiyuki (2000–2001) Ceres, Celestial Legend (2000) Super Legend Web (2000) Ghost Stories (2000–2001) Super Gals! Kotobuki Ran (2001–2002) Kaze no Yojimbo (2001–2002) Hikaru no Go (2001–2003) Kogepan (2001) Tokyo Underground (2002) Mythical Jigsaw (2002) Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003) The Twelve Kingdoms (2002–2003) PiNMeN (2002) Eight Factor (2002–2003) Naruto (2002–2007) E's Otherwise (2003) Detective School Q (2003–2004) Saiyuki ReLoad (2003–2004) Hikaru no Go: New Year Special (2004) Saiyuki ReLoad GunLock (2004) Midori Days (2004) Gachi e Hohoemi (2004–2006) Bleach (2004–2012) Emma - A Victorian Romance (2005) Sugar Sugar Rune (2005–2006) Naruto: Shippuden (2007–present) Blue Dragon (2007–2008) Chess the Champion (2007–2008) Blue Dragon: Trials of the Seven Shadows (2008–2009) Hakken Taiken Daisuki! Shimajirō (2008–2010) Hanasakeru Seishōnen (2009–2010) Tegami Bachi (2009–2010) Yumeiro Patissiere (2009–2010) Shimajirō Hesoka (2010–2012) Tegami Bachi Reverse (2010–2011) Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional (2010) Beelzebub (2011–2012) Level E (2011) Naruto: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012–2013) Shirokuma Cafe (2012–2013) Kingdom (2012–2014) Gaist Crusher (2013–2014) Baby Steps (2014–2015) The World Is Still Beautiful (2014) Sabagebu! (2014) Tokyo Ghoul (2014) Yona of the Dawn (2014–2015) Tokyo Ghoul √A (2015) Re-Kan! (2015) Mr. Osomatsu (2015–2016) Divine Gate (2016) Twin Star Exorcists (2016–present) Onigiri (2016) The Morose Mononokean (2016) Puzzle & Dragons X (2016–present) Tsukiuta. The Animation (2016) Soul Buster (2016) ĒlDLIVE (2017)
OVAs	Dallos (1983–1984) Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel: Eien no Once More (1984) Area 88 (1985–1986) Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel: Lovely Serenade (1985) Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel: Long Goodbye (1985) Cosmo Police Justy (1985) Fire Tripper (1985) Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel Song Special 2: Curtain Call (1986) Baribari Legend (1986) Maris the Chojo (1986) Magical Emi, the Magic Star: Finale! Finale! (1986) Magical Emi, the Magic Star: Semishigure (1986) Laughing Target (1987) Lily C.A.T. (1987) Persia, the Magic Fairy: Merry-go-Round (1987) Salamander (1988–1989) Kimagure Orange Road (1989–1991) The Burning Wild Man (1989) Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989–1990) Baoh (1989) Shakotan Boogie (1991–1992) The Abashiri Family (1991) Mermaid's Forest (1991) Here Is Greenwood (1991–1993) Eternal Filena (1992–1993) Kyō Kara Ore Wa!! (1993–1996) Eizo Hakusho (1994) Key the Metal Idol (1994–1997) Eizo Hakusho II (1995–1996) My Dear Marie (1996) Sonic the Hedgehog (1996) Fushigi Yûgi 1 (1996) Fushigi Yûgi 2 (1997–1998) Eight Clouds Rising (1997) Harbor Light Story Fashion Lala Yori (1998) Tokimeki Memorial (1999) Microman vs. Gorgon (1999) Fushigi Yûgi Eikoden (2001–2002) Gensomaden Saiyuki: Kibou no Zaika (2002) From I"s (2002–2003) I"s Pure (2005–2006) Saiyuki Reload: Burial (2007–2008) Naisho no Tsubomi (2008) Tegami Bachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa (2008) Tegami Bachi Academy (2010) Yumeiro Patissiere: Mune Kyun Tropical Island! (2010) Beelzebub (2010) Akatsuki no Yona: Sono Se niwa (2015) Tokyo Ghoul: JACK (2015) Tokyo Ghoul: PINTO (2015) Yona of the Dawn (2016)
Films	Urusei Yatsura: Only You (1983) Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984) Kimagure Orange Road: Shonen Jump Special (1985) Aitsu to Lullaby: Suiyobi no Cinderella (1987) Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day (1988) Osomatsu-kun: Suika no Hoshi Kara Konnichiwa zansu! (1989) Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990) MAROKO (1990) Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie (1993) Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie: Poltergeist Report (1994) Ninku: Knife no Bohyō (1994) Ninku: The Movie (1995) Shin Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning (1996) Gensomaden Saiyuki Requiem: A Requiem for The One Not Chosen (2001) Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Bleach: Memories of Nobody (2006) Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007) Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007) Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008) Bleach: Fade to Black (2008) Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009) Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010) Bleach: Hell Verse (2010) Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011) Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison (2011) Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012) The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
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