It follows the adventures of two friends interested in shakotan, the Japanese term for lowriders.

While getting into trouble, picking up girls, and street racing, these two guys have a blast in the world of Shakotan.

Written and illustrated by Michiharu Kusunoki, Shakotan Boogie was first published as a one-shot for the Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine's competition project, Kayō Manga Daizenshū, which ran from 1984 to 1985.

[3] Kodansha collected its chapters in 32 tankōbon volumes, released from March 14, 1986,[4] to August 3, 1996.

[3] A live-action film adaptation produced by Toei Company was released in 1987.