Details
- Episodes:12
- Format:TV
- Status:Finished Airing
- Season:Fall 2024
- Duration:23m minutes
- Genre:Seinen
Description
The second race in the MFG tournament at the notoriously difficult Lake Ashinoko track is underway. Though his car is severely disadvantaged in terms of horsepower, tune-ups to Kanata Katagiri's Toyota 86 GT allow him to quickly soar into a qualifying position. However, torrential downpour on the final day of racing brings tire traction woes and causes all drivers to struggle. Thanks to the environment he grew up in and his extensive training, Kanata surprises everyone when he is able to pull ahead of the pack—albeit with some very risky maneuvers. However, there are still two formidable competitors ahead of Kanata: last race's winner Michael Beckenbauer and Lake Ashinoko record holder Kouki Sawatari. But even if Kanata can close the gap, he still needs to watch out for the drivers in his rearview preying on even a single mistake that they can take advantage of.
Episodes
1. The White Reaper Descends
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.
2. The 4x4 Attack
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.
3. The Relay Straight Yin-Yang
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.
4. Sawatari Koki, the Demon God
As they pass through the Ashinoko Skyline gate, the race enters the second lap, marking its midpoint. Sawatari, trailing close behind the leader Beckenbauer, seizes the chance to make his move. In the Death Zone, a slippery trap filled with volcanic ash, Sawatari closes in, launching into an intense, body-slamming duel with Beckenbauer.
5. A Cruel Reality
The relentless rain causes car after car in the Divine Fifteen to spin out. Despite the terrible conditions, Kanata continues to drive flawlessly, merging into the third-place group and steadily climbing in position. Up ahead, Akaba’s Ferrari and Ishigami’s Porsche are fiercely battling, causing last year’s champion, Ishigami, to drop out.
6. The Devil of Ashinoko Skyline
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.
7. Lonesome Cowboy
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.
8. The Conclusion
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.
9. The Rival
A new rival, Moroboshi Sena, arrives on the scene and introduces himself to Kanata.
10. The Peninsula Opens
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.
11. The Cost of Courage
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.
12. A Bitter Decision
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?