01x02 - The Shocking New MFG Generation

[bunniefuu]

The next one is a first-time racer.

Car number 86, a challenger from England.

Kanata Katagiri, 19 years old.

Kanata...

No way. Kanata?

Why are you there?

Kanata.

She seemed surprised just now.

-Six.
-She seemed surprised just now.

-Five.
-She seemed surprised just now.

-Four.
-She seemed surprised just now.

Three.

Two.

One.

Kanata...

[MF GHOST]

[Turn02: The Shocking New MFG Generation]
He's out!

[Turn02: The Shocking New MFG Generation]
A fully automatic drone

equipped with AI function
is following to sh**t.

It'll present the thrilling race

to all MFG fans worldwide.

He is vigorously stepping
on the pedal to rush uphill.

This challenger from England.

What kind of performance will he bring?

Let's see.

It's really surprising.

I didn't expect him to sign up for the race
under his father's surname, Katagiri.

He may want to convey a message.

To call for Ken who might
be watching the race somewhere.

He is using this

to tell him, "Your son Kanata is here".

He did all of this just
to declare his existence

to that man who abandoned him?

Only he himself knows

what he's thinking.

He lost his beloved mother,

left his grandparents' homeland,

and came to a foreign country alone.

Thinking about Kanata's feelings,

I can't help but feel sad.

Poor boy, I can't stand watching it.

This is Ogata.

Is your radio communication clear there?

The signal is very clear, Mr. Ogata.

The race is long.

You need to maintain concentration.

Over.

Roger.

By the way, Ogata,

how did you get
the two-digit car number 86?

I can't believe it either.

I thought it was impossible,
but I applied anyway.

Surprisingly, no one else
took this number.

Sector 1 is indeed challenging.

Basically, manual H-pattern shift cars
can't compete with others.

In this era, where paddle shifting
and dual-clutch are standard,

there is simply no place for manual cars.

UP, P54
Eh...

P54, you can't be serious.

There must be an error in the system.

This happens all the time.

There's no way Ogata's crappy 86
can achieve such a result.

How can you call it a crappy car?
You're too harsh, Shun.

But I also think...

It's probably a system error.

UP, P53

His ranking went up.

He got to P53.

This is not a system error, look.

The central computer

put an attention flag on car number 86.

How could this be possible?

This is absolutely impossible.

Oh, this is...

The 86 is marked.

If I remember it correctly,

the last rookie who was
marked on their first race

was Michael Beckenbauer last year.

He is in great condition.

Kanata Katagiri, 19 years old.

There must be something wrong.

The top 100 cars, no...

At least the top 200 cars have
more horsepower than Kanata's 86.

Why did his ranking surpass them?

That's simply because
Kanata's cornering speed is very fast.

It's not that simple, Ogata.

Listen.

Absolutely not.

Don't underestimate
the grip-to-weight ratio of MFG.

This has nothing to do
with slightly faster cornering.

In this sector 1,

cars with insufficient horsepower
really can't do anything.

You're right about that...

Regarding the rule of
grip-to-weight ratio equalization,

it allows heavier cars to use wider tires.

But this puts mid-engined cars
and 4WD vehicles at a disadvantage.

Even if you spend money
to lighten the vehicle,

the tires are also restricted,
so it's not beneficial at all.

Although there is no limit
to engine power,

increasing horsepower only
will overload the tires.

Given the current situation, even top teams
find it difficult to reach the perfect balance.

So European models with a balanced
performance and no need for extensive tuning

to achieve ample horsepower
are currently at an advantage.

Perhaps that's why

this rule is called
the rule for the wealthy.

Well...

I don't think that's the case.

There must be a way.

Actually,

I think it's thrilling.

The only rule is the grip-to-weight ratio.

Who came up with that...

I think...

It's that guy named
Ryo Takahashi, the CEO of MFG.

Even though MFG is now
a world-renowned competition,

his age and background are still unknown.

He's a mysterious figure
who never shows himself.

He's a very smart person.

If I were to say it in Japanese,

he's a genius.

Did Kanata say something like that?

Car number 86 is about to pass sector 1.

His current rank has moved up
by 1 to 52nd place.

The downhill is up next.

The load on the front of
the vehicle will increase.

You need to adjust
the balance of the brakes.

Over.

Do you mean the switch
on panel number three?

Correct.

I'm getting used to this car.

I'll try to speed up gradually.

What? He said he'll "speed up gradually"?

What was his driving before then?

Who exactly is this Kanata?

Have you ever heard of his background?

I don't know anything.

Someone I know introduced me to him.

I realized he's a good person
only after we met.

All I know is that he graduated from
a prestigious racing school in England...

Great work, Mr. Ogata.

Including the brakes, the entire balance of
the suspension system is excellently adjusted.

With this car,

I should be able to
accomplish my initial goal.

UP, P48

He finally got into the top 50.

He's so fast downhill.

I have a feeling a new star
will emerge in this race.

Kanata Katagiri, 19 years old.

No way.

This is bad.

Call Maebashi...

No... Call Ryosuke, quickly.

Immediately!

It's me, Ryosuke.

Are you watching the race?

No.

I have to perform
a slightly complex surgery later.

I'm preparing now.

What happened?

That person showed up.

Fujiwara's student.

He didn't sign up under
the name Rivington, but Katagiri.

That's why I missed him.

Is that so?

That's good news.

Pay attention to him, Fumihiro.

Well...

AI has already put
an attention flag on him.

He could be the one to correctly
interpret the rules I've set.

The new MFG generation.

I have to operate now, I'll hang up.

His reaction is as cold as ever.

"Correctly interpret the rules I've set",
what does this mean?

I've never heard you talk about it,

Ryosuke!

The 86 car is moving up the ranks
at an unbelievable pace.

Currently in 44th place.

After passing Otorii,
it will leave the lakeside

and re-enter the uphill section again.

The 86 car dropped one place.

He's a bit slow on the uphill.

It seems that the TOYOTA 86GT

has a significant disadvantage
in exhaust volume compared to other cars.

He's about to pass the highest
point of the old route 1

and move on to the sector 3.

What kind of performance he achieves here

will decide everything in
the Odawara Pikes Peak race.

It's not an overstatement to say so.

Mr. Ogata, I'll speed up a bit more.

That idiot... Ogata, give me the headset.

Ouch, what are you doing?

Next is sector 3.

Are you kidding me?

Did you forget the advice I gave you?

If a newbie unfamiliar with
the course tries to challenge it,

that could be deadly, over!

Don't worry, Senior Aiba.

Because the image of the course

is playing in my mind.

I need to concentrate now.

Sorry, I won't respond from now on.

Over.

Okay, he has entered sector 3.

Here, there is an elevation difference
of 864 meters from the finish line.

It's a steep slope like a meteor falling.

The new racer, Kanata Katagiri,
will challenge it bravely.

What awaits him?

Glory or setback?

[MF GHOST]

[MF GHOST]

That idiot.

When he comes back, I must beat him up.

This is the punishment
for disrespecting seniors.

I know your driving skills are impressive,

but you lot who were
trained on the race track

cannot comprehend how terrifying
the downhill made by nature is.

What you learned in school

is useless in society.

Do you understand, Kanata?

UP, P44
What on earth is going on?

Every time he passes a checkpoint,

his ranking rises.

This is really impressive.

He's truly a student of
the legendary downhill driver.

UP, P44

UP, P42

The 86 looks like a kart.

It won't be surprising
if it skids at any time.

No...

Is he deliberately skidding
to pass some corners?

Are you sure you want to
finish this dangerous dance?

Are you serious, Kanata?

Kanata is serious. He is trying to close the distance with
other racers with the aim of passing the preliminary.

He's trying to get into the Godly Fifteen?

No way.

It's not possible.

He's driving an 86.

Although the chances are slim,

it's not zero.

In this case,

it would be best for us
not to dampen his spirits.

It will be safer

to keep his competitive spirit high.

I understand the psychological state
of a driver better than you do.

How about we use this tactic?

Should we?

You make it sound like
we are egging him on...

Don't worry.

Trust him.

That kid... how do I put it?

He is already a driver
beyond your imagination.

As the fifth in the preliminaries,
I can feel it.

Basically, the positions
we are in are not the same.

Okay, hurry up.

Tell him, Ogata.

This is Ogata, the following is
the information I'll give you unilaterally.

You don't need to reply.

There are 26 cars left.

Over.

Well done, Mr. Ogata.

That's all I want to know.

After entering sector 3,
his ranking has significantly risen.

UP, P41
Is he really participating for the first time?

UP, P41
He's got an unpredictable potential.

UP, P41
This Kanata Katagiri.

However, the way he runs
gives off a dangerous vibe.

Odawara Pikes Peak's specialty,

the death zone is closing in on him.

The live reporter Mr. Tanaka
is more excited than ever.

The atmosphere is restless.

Kanata in the mountains of Hakone.

Idiot... Kanata, you idiot.

I had no idea that you're
participating in the MFG.

In the mountains of Hakone,

there are tigers, leopards,
crocodiles, and bears.

These beasts are everywhere.

It's a very dangerous place.

It's no place for
a soft boy like you, Kanata.

Kanata, you idiot.

You liar.

Didn't you tell me that you came to Japan

to find your dad?

Dear viewers, look,

the old Kowakien area has already
been shrouded in dense fog.

Since the big eruption on the north side
of Mount Fuji a few years ago,

the poisonous gas from the volcanic eruption
keeps accumulating here due to the wind.

This old hot spring street
that people no longer visit

is always covered with
dense fog all year round.

I wonder who death is calling
in this ghost town.

Car No. 86 is here.

He has entered this death zone.

It feels like today's fog
is thicker than usual.

In Odawara Pikes Peak
with frequent accidents,

this is the biggest challenge.

Even old drivers like us always
try to maintain a safety margin.

That kid bragged about
memorizing all the courses.

It seems like he wasn't bluffing.

Even though he can't see with his eyes,

he seems to know where
the next turn is and also its direction.

There is no hesitation
when he accelerates out of the corner.

But... if you just memorize the layout,

it doesn't make any difference.

Because the road is different from the race track,
the asphalt surface has elevation differences.

The road also has a lot of protrusions.

The G-force generated when braking
at full force will suddenly disappear.

And there are many locations,

where the car will deviate
two meters outward during cornering.

Unless you know it in advance
or can anticipate the car's movements,

you would definitely crash immediately.

Why can Kanata avoid it?

Because the image of the course

is playing in my mind.

What does he mean by "playing"?

Did he mean the demo video
on the official website?

No way.

Odawara Pikes Peak
is 40 kilometers per lap.

How could he memorize it all?

It's so scary, Shun.

The image of Kanata disappearing into
an unseen corner at an astonishing speed

is just too terrifying

that I dare not look directly.

Since just now,

I'm so nervous that
it makes me want to throw up.

UP, P32

UP, P31

No, I think I'm really going to throw up.

Pull yourself together, Ogata.

Do your job quickly.

This is Ogata.



Repeat, 16 cars left.

Over.

Car No. 86 has risen to
a rank that can earn points.

He shows no fear with death closing in,

fully demonstrating
his superhuman driving skills.

Kanata Katagiri, 19 years old.

UP, P30

Can he really earn points?

I never thought this could happen.

MFG POINTS DISTRIBUTION
Getting into the top 30 to earn points

is a dream of all MFG drivers.

Even if you only earn 0.1 points,

you will still receive various privileges.

Manufacturers will
provide all tires for free.

The competition will prepare a rest area
for the assistant without needing to apply.

The most exciting part is that

they would even give you
a license plate with a gold rim.

It looks so cool.

It provokes the pride of a top-30 driver.

Just that is enough.

I dare not expect

that he could become
one of the Godly Fifteen.

Please, don't push
yourself too hard, Kanata.

Even if your car is completely totaled,

as long as you can come back safely,

I have the confidence to
embrace you with a smile.

At the same time as charging down the steep slope,
he braked hard and made a right turn of 90 degrees,

smoothly passing
the Miyanoshita intersection.

Dear viewers, look.

From the images sent back
by the drone following car number 86,

you can't see in front of the car at all.

This is a terrifying scene.

His result in the death zone
has surpassed eight other drivers.

I am at a loss for words.

With my poor vocabulary,

I simply can't describe
the performance of car number 86.

UP, P26


UP, P25


MFG is so addictive exactly
because things like this can happen.

The emergence of this driver

is certain to become the biggest topic
of this season's race.

He has passed through the death zone.

In front of car number 86,

all the turns are in clear view.

For a moment, I feel like

seeing that black and white TURENO.

Takumi Fujiwara's
ultra-high-speed four-wheel drift.

UP, P24
This is Ogata.

Nine cars left.

Over.

Next episode, turn 03,

The Kamaboko Straight.