MF GHOST
MF GHOST
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MF GHOST

8.2
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
Animation Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

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!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 62 /100

MF Ghost offers high-octane racing action and technical authenticity that appeals to motorsports fans and street-racing anime enthusiasts. Critics appreciate the attention to driving details—such as drafting and tire management—as well as the inclusion of the classic Eurobeat soundtrack associated with its spiritual predecessor, Initial D. Reviewers also note that the series works effectively on its own, allowing newcomers to enjoy the show without needing background knowledge of prior franchise lore.

However, critical response is held back by weak narrative execution and character writing. Reviewers observe that character development suffers across the board, and the show's pacing can feel baffling, such as spending nearly half of the season on a single race. Additionally, several critics found certain romantic subplots and character dynamics to be uncomfortable or dated for modern audiences.

“The series blends high-octane racing action with elements of drama and romance, offering a new take on street racing culture for a modern audience.”

“newcomers can hop into this series without missing a beat... MF Ghost stands on its own well enough.”

“the characterization of this series suffers.”

“I’ve found much of the production and many narrative choices involved to be thoroughly bewildering.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This 2023 animated series brings high-octane motorsport back to life in a future that has largely surrendered the wheel to self-driving electric cars. The appeal lies in the sharp contrast between automated tech and the raw skill of traditional gas-engine street racing. Cars drift around tight mountain roads, turning every high-speed tournament match into a relentless test of pure driving ability.

At the center of the circuit is Kanata Rivington, a young racing prodigy who travels from Britain to Japan to compete in the dangerous MFG tournament. Beyond the mechanical strategy and street-racing action, the narrative stays anchored to Kanata's search for his missing father. Featuring voice work by Yuma Uchida, the show balances tactical drift battles with a grounded personal mystery.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 53
Regulars 16
Longest run 22 eps
Yuma Uchida
Yuma Uchida
as Kanata Rivington (Kanata Katagiri) (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Ayane Sakura
as Ren Saionji / Seven (voice)
Megumi Okada
Megumi Okada
as Mayuko Saionji (voice)
12 episodes
Jiro Saito
Jiro Saito
as Ren's Father (voice)
11 episodes
Mariko Nagai
Mariko Nagai
as Wakana (voice)
4 episodes
Yuuki Hoshi
Yuuki Hoshi
as Yamashita (voice)
4 episodes
Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
as Ryo Takahashi (voice)
2 episodes
Tatsuki Kobe
Tatsuki Kobe
as Yoji Tanaka (Live Commentary) (voice)
21 episodes
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Osamu Hosoi as Fumihiro Joyu (voice) 13 episodes Daisuke Ono as Shun Aiba (voice) 21 episodes Tasuku Hatanaka as Ogata (voice) 22 episodes Shin-ichiro Miki as Narration (voice) (uncredited) 15 episodes Kousuke Tanabe as Kakeru Yashio (voice) 16 episodes Hiroshi Kamiya as Michael Beckenbauer (voice) 11 episodes Marina Inoue as Agnes Beckenbauer (voice) 2 episodes Yu Serizawa as Nozomi Kitahara (voice) 13 episodes Daisuke Namikawa as Daigo Oishi (voice) 10 episodes Hina Natsume as Female MFG Attendant (voice) 4 episodes Naomi Maruyama as Neighborhood Lady (voice) 1 episode Haruna Mikawa as Female Customer (voice) 4 episodes Nobutoshi Canna as Kai Kogashiwa (voice) 6 episodes Junichi Suwabe as Kaito Akaba (voice) 11 episodes Toru Sakurai as Yudai Sakamoto (voice) 10 episodes Yuuko Iida as Kyoko Kurihara (voice) 12 episodes China Kitahara as Moe Hamazaki (voice) 3 episodes Kiyotaka Furushima as Uehara (voice) 8 episodes Hiroki Yasumoto as Fujin Ishigami (voice) 8 episodes Kaito Ishikawa as Yosuke Otani (voice) 7 episodes Coco Hayashi as Mami Sato (voice) 6 episodes Shogo Sakata as Takuya Yanagida (voice) 13 episodes Ryota Osaka as Sawatari Koki (voice) 13 episodes Masaki Nakanishi as Maezono's Second (voice) 8 episodes Yuichi Nakamura as Jackson Taylor (voice) 5 episodes Sayaka Senbongi as Sana (voice) 3 episodes Noriaki Kanze as Spectator (voice) 3 episodes Kenta Miyake as Emile Hänninen (voice) 1 episode Saki Endo as Second D (voice) 3 episodes Tomokazu Seki as Keisuke Takahashi (voice) 3 episodes Fumitake Ishiguro as Yamatani (voice) 11 episodes Kousuke Okano as Kenta Nakamura (voice) 1 episode Takumu Miyazono as Kazuhiro Maezono (voice) 11 episodes Ryota Iwasaki as Jackson's Second (voice) 3 episodes Kanako Takeuchi as Owner (voice) 4 episodes Shuhei Sakaguchi as Hiroya Okuyama (voice) 6 episodes Toru Nara as Silverstone Cafe Manager (voice) 1 episode Kazuya Nakai as Ryuji Ikeda (voice) 6 episodes Anna Suzuki as Marie Sawamura (voice) 3 episodes Mari Anzai as Female Bartender (voice) 2 episodes Taku Yashiro as Moroboshi Sena (voice) 4 episodes Wataru Takagi as Kenji (voice) 1 episode Mitsuo Iwata as Itsuki (voice) 2 episodes Kazuki Yao as Iketani (voice) 2 episodes Yasunori Matsumoto as Akiyama (voice) 2 episodes
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Keywords

car race sports car street race based on comic racing drifting tournament seinen skills challenge anime prodigy motorsport mountain road
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 02, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
39