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Is Wild 7 Finished? Watch Order & Everything You Need to Know

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What is Wild 7?
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Wild 7 is an action-packed series centered on a group of exceptionally talented, motorcycle-riding criminals. In a “Dirty Dozen” style twist, these crooks are recruited into a secret organization within the Japanese police force. Their mission is high-stakes: eliminate dangerous criminals who remain untouchable by the regular police due to the protection of slick lawyers and corrupt politicians.

If you are looking for a gritty police action story with a unique edge, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Whether the story is “finished” depends on how much of the media ecosystem you intend to consume. If you are strictly watching the anime, there is a primary series (1994-1995) and a sequel series titled Wild 7 Another (2002).

However, for those seeking the full narrative scope, the anime only scratches the surface. The original source material is a sprawling manga that ran from 1969 to 1979 and has since been expanded upon by multiple manga sequels, including Shin Wild 7 - Yajū Densetsu, Zoku Shin Wild 7 - Yajū no Monshō, and Hiba - Mō Hitotsu no Wild 7. To get the most comprehensive conclusion to the saga, continuing with the Wild 7 manga is highly recommended.

Audience and Appeal
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Wild 7 is best suited for fans of the action genre and those who enjoy police procedurals with a dark or subversive twist. The appeal lies in its premise of using criminals to fight the “untouchable” upper class of the underworld, combining high-speed motorcycle action with themes of justice and corruption.

If you enjoy this blend of law enforcement and outlaw talent, you might also be interested in picking up some Wild 7 merchandise to commemorate the series.

Recommended Watch and Reading Order#

Because of the complex relationship between the original manga and its various adaptations and sequels, the order you choose depends on your goals. Please refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual breakdown of these connections.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the anime as it was released to the public:

  1. Wild 7 (Anime, 1994)
  2. Wild 7 Another (Anime, 2002)

Completionist Order (The Full Experience)
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For the viewer/reader who wants every single piece of the puzzle, including all source material and sequels:

  1. Wild 7 (Original Manga, 1969-1979)
  2. Wild 7 (Anime, 1994)
  3. Shin Wild 7 - Yajū Densetsu (Manga, 1987)
  4. Zoku Shin Wild 7 - Yajū no Monshō (Manga, 1995)
  5. Wild 7 Another (Anime, 2002)
  6. Hiba - Mō Hitotsu no Wild 7 (Manga, 2003)

Hybrid Order (Anime focused, Manga for depth)
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If you prefer watching but don’t mind reading to fill in the gaps:

  1. Start with the original Wild 7 anime.
  2. Move to Wild 7 Another anime.
  3. Dive into the manga sequels (Shin Wild 7, Zoku Shin Wild 7, and Hiba) to see how the story evolves beyond the animated adaptations.

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Wild 7 • manga • 1969-09 to 1979-07 (Original Serialization)
  └─(adaptation)→  Wild 7 • anime • 1994-12-17 to 1995-02-21
   └─(sequel)→   Wild 7 Another • anime • 2002-04-27 to 2002-08-31
  └─(sequel)→  Shin Wild 7 - Yajū Densetsu • manga • 1987-11
   └─(sequel)→   Zoku Shin Wild 7 - Yajū no Monshō • manga • 1995-05
    └─(sequel)→    Hiba - Mō Hitotsu no Wild 7 • manga • 2003-02-28

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