MF GHOST (2023)
A high-octane anime racing series set in a near-future Japan, following a young driver's quest for glory and identity on the open motorway.
MF GHOST - Series Information
- Original Title: MFゴースト
- First Air Year: 2023
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 33
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 2, 2023 (United States - TV-14), October 2, 2023 (Canada - 14+), October 2, 2023 (Australia - PG), October 2, 2023 (Brazil - 12), October 2, 2023 (Mexico - B-15), October 2, 2023 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11, BS Nippon TV
- Alternative Titles: MF고스트 (KR), MF Ghost (JP), MF Ghost (UK), 燃油车斗魂 (CN)
- Production Companies: FelixFilm, avex pictures, Kodansha, Animax Broadcast Japan, Crunchyroll, Sammy, JIN
- Production Countries: Japan
MF GHOST - Plot
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!
MF GHOST - Trailer
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MF GHOST - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuma Uchida
- Ayane Sakura
- Tasuku Hatanaka
- Tatsuki Kobe
- Daisuke Ono
- Kousuke Tanabe
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Osamu Hosoi
- Yu Serizawa
- Shogo Sakata
Writers
- Kenichi Yamashita
- Akihiko Inari
Executive Producers
- Shin Furukawa
- Ryo Oyama
MF GHOST - FAQs
Is MF GHOST based on a manga or comic?
Yes, MF GHOST is based on the manga series of the same name by Shuichi Shigeno, the creator of Initial D. The manga has been serialized in Weekly Young Magazine since 2017 and serves as a spiritual successor to Initial D, sharing some characters and the same universe.
Where can you stream MF GHOST online?
MF GHOST is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll is the primary international streaming home for the series outside Japan.
Is MF GHOST connected to Initial D?
Yes, MF GHOST is set in the same universe as Initial D and is considered its spiritual successor. The legendary Takumi Fujiwara from Initial D is referenced as a figure who inspired the next generation of racers, and the series shares the same creator, Shuichi Shigeno.
Who are the main voice actors in MF GHOST?
The main voice cast includes Yuma Uchida as protagonist Kanata Rivington, Ayane Sakura as Ren Saionji, Tasuku Hatanaka as Ogata, Daisuke Ono as Shun Aiba, and Kousuke Tanabe as Kakeru Yashio, among others.
How many episodes does MF GHOST have?
MF GHOST currently has 33 episodes across its main run, plus 2 special episodes in Season 0. The series is still a returning production with additional episodes expected, as it remains in production with a projected last air year of 2026.
What is MF GHOST about?
MF GHOST is set in a near-future Japan where self-driving electric vehicles have made gas-powered cars nearly obsolete. Young half-British racer Kanata Rivington returns to Japan to compete in the MFG street racing circuit on public motorways — and to uncover the identity of his father.
When did MF GHOST first air?
MF GHOST first aired on October 2, 2023, in the United States and several other regions including Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea. It originally broadcast in Japan on Tokyo MX and BS11, produced by FelixFilm.
What is the content rating for MF GHOST?
MF GHOST carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features intense racing sequences, competitive rivalries, and some mature themes consistent with a seinen anime demographic.
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