Animation20231 seasonTV-14★ 8.1
Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan for the MFG—and to find his father. Can he win the title and find answers? Buckle up and push it to the limit!
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Episodes
1The Challenger from England
Oct 2, 202324 min
Kanata Rivington arrives in Japan from England with the intention of racing in a relatively new motorsports category that's taken the world by storm: MFG.
2The Shocking New MFG Generation
Oct 9, 202324 min
Kanata begins his qualifying run around the 40 kilometer-long Odawara Pikes Peak, aiming to set a quick time. But with a seriously underpowered car compared to his rivals, how high up the leaderboard can he get?
3The Kamaboko Straight
Oct 16, 202324 min
Impressing everyone with his drifting abilities, Kanata aims to finish his qualifying lap with a flourish. But with a long straight just before the line exposing his car's deficiencies, will he make it into the race proper?
4Tire Management
Oct 23, 202324 min
Ren and Kanata continue their tour of Kamakura in the hopes of finding the place where Kanata's parents took their photograph together.
5Teamwork
Oct 30, 202324 min
The two-lap race of Odawara Pikes Peak is underway. With his tires now up to temperature, can Kanata start making his way through the field despite his power disadvantage?
6The Tragic Rallyist
Nov 6, 202324 min
Kanata zooms up to the back of the Yashi-Kita Gang in no time, but getting past them is another matter entirely. Meanwhile, the two leaders go wheel-to-wheel for the lead of the race.
7The Man in the 4 Car
Nov 13, 202324 min
While everyone is suitably impressed with what Kanata is achieving, there are battles up and down the field, and it quickly becomes apparent that the 86 isn't the only car the MFG viewers should be keeping a close eye on.
8The Voice Callout
Nov 20, 202324 min
On the approach to the death zone for the second time, Kanata starts to make his move. But does he have enough life left in his tires to climb up the order?
9The 300 kph Dogfight
Nov 27, 202324 min
After making up a bunch of places in the death zone, Kanata enters the final sector, but with the long straight at the end of the lap highlighting the 86's main weakness, can he hold on to his current position all the way to the checkered flag?
10Updates
Dec 4, 202324 min
Kanata managed to haul the 86 up to unexpected heights at Odawara Pikes Peak, but the next race is on a course that is a lot flatter with fewer downhill sections where he can make up for his car's lack of power, so it's time to tune his ride!
11The Genius Awakens
Dec 11, 202324 min
Qualifying begins for the second race of the season, which is set to take place at Lake Ashinoko. With Kanata set to do his run on a later day, other drivers get their moment to shine.
12Inherited Perception
Dec 18, 202324 min
Ren's mother discovers the secret to Kanata's prodigious talent and the two reminisce about his much-missed mother, Katherine. Meanwhile, Sawatari's monster lap has unsettled the drivers who are still yet to set a time.
13The White Reaper Descends
Oct 7, 202424 min
Katagiri Kanata shows what he's made of in the race on the Ashinoko track! With daring drifts through the dangerous "Death Zone," he secures a provisional eighth place despite tough competition and technical challenges.
14The 4x4 Attack
Oct 14, 202424 min
On the wet track, Kanata Katagiri impresses with his driving skills. Despite difficult weather conditions, he remains steady in the race, while his competitors struggle with the weather.
15The Relay Straight Yin-Yang
Oct 21, 202424 min
Katagiri Kanata drives his Toyota 86 GT remarkably fast, even though he lacks grip on the wet road, and overtakes several more powerful cars. Ikeda praises Kanata's precise driving technique and his experience on European racetracks, which help him under these conditions.
16Sawatari Koki, the Demon God
Oct 28, 202424 min
While Kanata continues to keep pace in the wet conditions with the ever-expanding third-place group, Sawatari dukes it out with Beckenbauer for the lead of the race.
17A Harsh Reality
Nov 4, 202424 min
A mistake by Oishi sees him exit the race, but he's not the only driver experiencing difficulties as the rain intensifies.
18The Devil of Ashinoko Skyline
Nov 11, 202424 min
As the competitors enter their third and final lap, the rain starts to ease, but the change in weather conditions brings with it something unexpected.
19Lonesome Cowboy
Nov 18, 202424 min
After schooling the rest of the field on how to drive through the fog, Kanata emerges from the white wall with a big gap to the car behind. Can he stay in front? Meanwhile, the two leaders do battle once more.
20The Conclusion
Nov 25, 202424 min
Taking advantage of the superior horsepower of his Ferrari, Akaba is hunting Kanata down, and with them running out of road, it'll be a desperate dash to the line for both drivers.
21The Rival
Dec 2, 202424 min
A new rival, Moroboshi Sena, arrives on the scene and introduces himself to Kanata.
22The Peninsula Opens
Dec 9, 202424 min
The third race on the MFG calendar at the Peninsula Manazaru gets underway and Kanata takes to the course with a major upgrade to the 86.
23The Cost of Courage
Dec 16, 202424 min
Kanata sets a rapid time in qualifying, but his mere presence on the grid has seemingly raised the level of a number of his competitors.
24A Bitter Decision
Dec 23, 202424 min
Much to his relief, Kanata manages to save Ren in the nick of time, but he bangs his elbow in the process and shifting gears is now a problem. How will he fare in the Peninsula race?
25Miraculous Comeback
Jan 4, 202624 min
Kanata drops through the positions due to an injured elbow and an inability to use second gear, until...
26Fireball
Jan 11, 202624 min
Kanata starts re-asserting himself despite his injury, but can he really make up so much lost ground?
27Into the Final Lap
Jan 18, 202624 min
Kanata's comeback continues, and finally brings him into conflict with the top three racers.
28Their First Kiss
Jan 25, 202625 min
Kanata has fought his way back up to the top positions, as the Manazuru Peninsula race comes to a close.
29Grandma's Kei Truck
Feb 1, 202624 min
Kanata joins Ren on her trip to Niigata, to visit her Grandma.
30The 1:09PM Miracle
Feb 8, 202624 min
Ren invites Kanata out to the beach, but some serious news threatens to put a damper on their plans.
31The End of Summer
Feb 15, 202624 min
A friend of Kanata's from England arrives in Japan to compete in MFG, and Aiba crashes the beach party.
32Sparks Fly
Feb 22, 202624 min
Qualifiers for the Double Lane race are underway, with Sawatari putting on an impressive time trial.
33The Red Bullet
Mar 1, 202624 min
Heading into the Double Lane race, Kanata's qualifying run is impressive but hints at the conflict to come...
34The King's Impatience
Mar 8, 202624 min
Kanata and Ren struggle with their feelings, while Beckenbauer realizes he has been tricked.
35The Strongest Train
Mar 15, 202624 min
An early mishap in the race leaves Kanata, Beckenbauer, and Sawatari scrambling to make up for last time.
36The Midair Feints
Mar 22, 202624 min
Kanata and Beckenbauer continue their ascent, leading to an unlikely first-time matchup for Kanata...
37The Lead Group Splits
Mar 29, 202624 min
Kanata and Beckenbauer finally return to the lead group, creating a fierce four-way struggle.
Cast
Yuma Uchida
Kanata Rivington (Kanata Katagiri) (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Ren Saionji / Seven (voice)
