I am still driving today having the initial D soundtrack as my "go to places" music. But while this looks like Initial D, this is not Initial D. Don't know how much is nostalgia or how high I hold Initial D in my opinion, but this is not it.
It's a good anime, standalone, taken as it is, but when placed next to Initial D, this is just mediocre.
Anime: MF Ghost
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* Based on a sport manga by Shigeno Shuuichi.
In a near future where cars have mostly switched over to sustainable power, combustion engine racing is a rarity. The MFG is the last major race for this dying breed, and half-Japanese Kanata Rivington has come back to try his luck. But that's not all he's come to Japan to do...he's searching for his father, too. Can even the ambitious Kanata accomplish all he's set out to do?
Source: Kodansha
Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on September 1, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo. Additionally, the first episode received an advance release on ANIMAX on September 30, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on October 2, 2023.
In a near future where cars have mostly switched over to sustainable power, combustion engine racing is a rarity. The MFG is the last major race for this dying breed, and half-Japanese Kanata Rivington has come back to try his luck. But that's not all he's come to Japan to do...he's searching for his father, too. Can even the ambitious Kanata accomplish all he's set out to do?
Source: Kodansha
Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on September 1, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo. Additionally, the first episode received an advance release on ANIMAX on September 30, 2023. The regular TV broadcast started on October 2, 2023.
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by ashalex on 2025-03-30 01:59
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by Ezeuz on 2024-10-16 23:33
I write this a bit later after I finished it. Overall I actually forgot a lot of things about the series details. Comparably I remember a ton of key moments in Initial D.
So, while there are similarities between the two, Initial D is relatively more memorable than this. This series tries to put much more technical approach to the formula, which is going to be a huge plus for some people, but irrelevant for most.
Overall, definitely for fans.
So, while there are similarities between the two, Initial D is relatively more memorable than this. This series tries to put much more technical approach to the formula, which is going to be a huge plus for some people, but irrelevant for most.
Overall, definitely for fans.
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by sinister_shadow on 2024-01-15 12:46
First of all: watch Initial D, this'll help to understand some refernces.
Then: if you're not into motorsport and cars this is most likely the wrong Anime for you.
You see many parallels between Initial D and MF Ghost: young "prodigy" makes his way to the top with an underpowered/underestimated car. Both MCs are a little dull when it comes to love, but overall the romance takes a minor role in both. The drawing style is similar and the choice of music is just Eurobeat. They even got Motsu for the opening, so it has some m.o.v.e.-vibes.
Recommended for fans of the franchise and those who are interested in cars/racing/tuning.
Then: if you're not into motorsport and cars this is most likely the wrong Anime for you.
You see many parallels between Initial D and MF Ghost: young "prodigy" makes his way to the top with an underpowered/underestimated car. Both MCs are a little dull when it comes to love, but overall the romance takes a minor role in both. The drawing style is similar and the choice of music is just Eurobeat. They even got Motsu for the opening, so it has some m.o.v.e.-vibes.
Recommended for fans of the franchise and those who are interested in cars/racing/tuning.
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by LittleMonkey on 2023-12-23 07:00
Being a big fan of Initial D, I have been wanting and waiting to see MF Ghost! It didn't disappointed me. The style has changed, more mature and it is no longer about street race. So it is at different level, but it is good in its own way. For those that havn't seen Initial D, it will be good to watch that first, you will get into it more. Can't wait for season 2!
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appears in ep: 1-12
19, male, brown hairThe character has brown hair., eidetic memoryThe ability to recall an image from memory with high precision for a brief period after seeing it only once, and without using a mnemonic device., mixed heritageThis character has parents of different racial backgrounds or countries. Most frequent is the combination of Japanese and a foreign nationality. In Japan the informal term `half` (ハーフ) is used to describe such people., racing driverno description set, short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Uchida Yuuma
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
17, female, bob cutA bob cut or bob is a short haircut for women (and occasionally men) in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at about jaw-level, often with a fringe/bangs at the front. The bob is cut at the level of ears, below the ears, or above shoulders. If the sidelocks are distinct, it is possibly a hime cut., chokerA choker is a necklace, narrow strip of cloth, ribbon, or other object that fits very closely around the neck. It is not to be confused with a collar, which, for humans and other human-like entities, is generally a collar-like accessory serving a restraint, identification, and/or display of submissiveness usage. Please see the description of the collar tag for more information on the distinction. Please also see this tag`s full description for other information on how to use it., cleavageA cleavage is the partial, or sometimes full, exposure of the separation between a woman`s breasts., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., lipstickLipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women. The use of lipstick dates from the ancient times., race queenRace queen is a Japanese term for a type of promotional model found as part of a pit crew in certain kinds of motor racing, such as F1 races. The equivalent British term is "Pit babe".
The official job of a race queen is to hold an umbrella over the driver while his car is being worked on.
They generally wear some sort of revealing costume (mini-dress, swimsuit, hot pants, or the like), as well as pantyhose and high heels or knee-high boots.
Campaign girls in other countries are generally looked down upon as the occupation is regarded as "low profile" or disgraceful. However, in Japan, race queens have a higher profile and are regarded as idols varying only by the motor sport event they appear in., scantily cladScantily clad is a general term used to describe very revealing clothing, often used for sexual appeal. In other words, the type of clothing that consists of less clothing... This can be expressed not just with clothing, but also armour, such as skimpy armour, of which bikini armour is a specific sub-type., secret identityThe (usually main) protagonist has a secret identity that he or she desperately tries to keep secret.
This can lead to all sorts of amusing misunderstandings, thus is used as comedy element in some anime.
voiced by:
Sakura Ayane
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appears in ep: 4-12
20, female, brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., crew socksCrew socks are socks that go up to around the mid point of the lower leg, and trouser socks are socks that go up to around three-fourths of the lower leg; this coincides with the mid-calf, the part of the calf with the largest circumference., crop topA crop top is a T-shirt or blouse with the lower portion cut off, resulting in the exposure of some of the wearer`s midriff / navel. A crop top has a neckline; a midriff-exposing garment without a neckline is a bandeau., elastic hair tieAn elastic hair tie is an elastic, often covered with a thin, stretchy fabric, used to fasten hair into various styles, such as ponytails and twintails. A scrunchie is an elastic hair tie covered with a large, loose-fitting fabric., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., short shortsShort shorts, or cut-offs, are shorts that are cut very high on the leg. They have an inseam of just a few inches, or even less., sneakersThis character wears sports shoes with a pliable rubber sole.
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Serizawa Yuu
episode appearance
appears in ep: 4-9, 12
female, bob cutA bob cut or bob is a short haircut for women (and occasionally men) in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at about jaw-level, often with a fringe/bangs at the front. The bob is cut at the level of ears, below the ears, or above shoulders. If the sidelocks are distinct, it is possibly a hime cut., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., cleavageA cleavage is the partial, or sometimes full, exposure of the separation between a woman`s breasts., elbow glovesElbow gloves are formal female gloves that reach until but not past the elbow. Formal gloves are typically worn with formal attire for fashion purposes; they generally serve no functional purpose. Elbow gloves are not to be confused with evening gloves, formal female gloves that reach beyond the elbow, or with formal wrist gloves, formal gloves that reach until the wrist or slightly onto the forearm, but not much beyond., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., lipstickLipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women. The use of lipstick dates from the ancient times., race queenRace queen is a Japanese term for a type of promotional model found as part of a pit crew in certain kinds of motor racing, such as F1 races. The equivalent British term is "Pit babe".
The official job of a race queen is to hold an umbrella over the driver while his car is being worked on.
They generally wear some sort of revealing costume (mini-dress, swimsuit, hot pants, or the like), as well as pantyhose and high heels or knee-high boots.
Campaign girls in other countries are generally looked down upon as the occupation is regarded as "low profile" or disgraceful. However, in Japan, race queens have a higher profile and are regarded as idols varying only by the motor sport event they appear in.
voiced by:
Iida Yuuko
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appears in ep: 3-7, 9
20, male, GermanA character originating from the Federal Republic of Germany, a country in Central and Western Europe., racing driverno description set, short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
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Kamiya Hiroshi
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appears in ep: 1-12
male, JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., mechanicA mechanic is a skilled person who repairs and maintains machines., middle agedSomeone is generally considered middle aged if they are between 40 to 65 years old., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
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Hatanaka Tasuku
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2
male, cleverA clever or smart person is generally understood as having broad knowledge and the sharpness of mind required to put that knowledge to good use, especially when applying rational thought to long-reaching decisions, with the broad knowledge leaning more on the smart side and the sharp mind on the clever side. Unlike a genius, the clever person may be skilled, but only mundanely so, and in contrast to a cunning person, a clever person is not characterized by being sly or apt at surreptitiousness., surgeonA surgeon is a physician who performs manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance, or to repair ruptured areas. Surgeons may operate alone, as is often the case in minor procedures, or with the help of other professionals; a surgical team may include multiple surgeons, anaesthesiologists, surgical assistants, surgical nurses, and surgical technicians, among others.
voiced by:
Koyasu Takehito
episode appearance
appears in ep: 4-6, 8-9, 11-12
female, chokerA choker is a necklace, narrow strip of cloth, ribbon, or other object that fits very closely around the neck. It is not to be confused with a collar, which, for humans and other human-like entities, is generally a collar-like accessory serving a restraint, identification, and/or display of submissiveness usage. Please see the description of the collar tag for more information on the distinction. Please also see this tag`s full description for other information on how to use it., cleavageA cleavage is the partial, or sometimes full, exposure of the separation between a woman`s breasts., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts.
Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., lipstickLipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women. The use of lipstick dates from the ancient times., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., race queenRace queen is a Japanese term for a type of promotional model found as part of a pit crew in certain kinds of motor racing, such as F1 races. The equivalent British term is "Pit babe".
The official job of a race queen is to hold an umbrella over the driver while his car is being worked on.
They generally wear some sort of revealing costume (mini-dress, swimsuit, hot pants, or the like), as well as pantyhose and high heels or knee-high boots.
Campaign girls in other countries are generally looked down upon as the occupation is regarded as "low profile" or disgraceful. However, in Japan, race queens have a higher profile and are regarded as idols varying only by the motor sport event they appear in., scantily cladScantily clad is a general term used to describe very revealing clothing, often used for sexual appeal. In other words, the type of clothing that consists of less clothing... This can be expressed not just with clothing, but also armour, such as skimpy armour, of which bikini armour is a specific sub-type.
voiced by:
Hayashi Koko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-9, 11-12
male, brown hairThe character has brown hair., commentatorno description set, glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., headsetA headset is headphones combined with a microphone, or one headphone with a microphone. A wireless or Bluetooth earpiece is a single-ear device that does not go over the head, containing both an earphone and a microphone in a compact unit., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Koube Tatsuki
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