Before they became synonymous with the high-octane spectacle of the Fate franchise and Demon Slayer, ufotable produced Coyote Ragtime Show, a gritty, retro-styled space adventure. The series follows Mister, a notorious outlaw who orchestrates a prison break just days before his release to track down a massive fortune left behind by an old friend. What follows is a high-stakes chase involving federal investigators, a band of android assassins known as the 'Twelve Sisters,' and a young girl named Franka who holds the key to the treasure.
This 12-episode romp hits a sweet spot for fans of mid-2000s sci-fi, blending mecha combat with a classic ensemble heist dynamic. It eschews the typical high school tropes of the era, focusing instead on a cast of hardened adults and anti-heroes caught in a chaotic race across the galaxy. Given its status as a finished series, it serves as a tight, self-contained binge for those looking to explore the earlier catalog of one of the industry's most recognizable studios.
