Riding Bean
Going nowhere fast

// Synopsis: Bean Bandit is the coolest and best getaway driver in Chicago. When framed for a kidnapping, he and his partner try to uncover who is setting him up.

// Review: The weak storyline was just an excuse for Bean to do a lot of riding around engaging in a lot of motorcycle hoods and driving boss fights. Here is all you need to know about how lame this is: in one scene Bean gets capped in the head, but his bandana stops the bullet. I'm not kidding. It's not magical. It's not made from space age alien technology. It's a red bandana.

/ This OVA is pretty short and was originally meant to be the pre-cursor to Gunsmith Cats. It sort of has a Transporter feel to it so you can guess the heavy focus is on his car and racing around town. Bean encounters a few different characters with their own storylines so it's almost like there are mini-episodes within the main story. But the big plot line isn't very strong or compelling.

// Wrap up: If you are really into cars and racing you might be entertained for a little while.

Entertainment rating: 2