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AMBot | 10/01/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The episode begins in a world where environmental concerns have led to the abolition of combustion engine cars. A motorsport series called MFG is very popular in Japan and has 30 million subscribers worldwide. The episode takes place at Odawara Pikes Peak, where the MFG season is being opened.
Kanata Rivington, a young man who is half-English and half-Japanese, comes to Japan and moves in with a family. He meets Ren, a member of the host family, who initially seems indifferent toward him. Kanata reveals that he is in Japan to search for his missing father and to participate in the MFG. He registers under the name Katagiri Kanata.
Meanwhile, Aiba Shun, a racer who placed ninth last year, falls in love with Number Seven, a mysterious new member of the MFG Angels, the race's cheerleaders. Aiba tries to find out more about her but without success.
Kanata visits Ogata Automotive Ltd. and meets the owner, Ogata. Ogata is impressed by Kanata's knowledge and passion for racing. He provides Kanata with a car for the MFG race and warns him about the challenges of the Odawara Pikes Peak racecourse.
Kanata and Ren grow closer as they search for the location in a photo of Kanata's parents taken 20 years ago in Kamakura. Ren offers to help Kanata in his search, and they make an offering at a shrine.
On the day of the MFG qualifying race, Kanata prepares for his run. Aiba, who recognizes him, gives him some last-minute advice. As Kanata lines up for the start, he is surprised to see that Number Seven is holding the countdown board. The episode ends as Kanata begins his qualifying run, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.
Kanata Rivington, a young man who is half-English and half-Japanese, comes to Japan and moves in with a family. He meets Ren, a member of the host family, who initially seems indifferent toward him. Kanata reveals that he is in Japan to search for his missing father and to participate in the MFG. He registers under the name Katagiri Kanata.
Meanwhile, Aiba Shun, a racer who placed ninth last year, falls in love with Number Seven, a mysterious new member of the MFG Angels, the race's cheerleaders. Aiba tries to find out more about her but without success.
Kanata visits Ogata Automotive Ltd. and meets the owner, Ogata. Ogata is impressed by Kanata's knowledge and passion for racing. He provides Kanata with a car for the MFG race and warns him about the challenges of the Odawara Pikes Peak racecourse.
Kanata and Ren grow closer as they search for the location in a photo of Kanata's parents taken 20 years ago in Kamakura. Ren offers to help Kanata in his search, and they make an offering at a shrine.
On the day of the MFG qualifying race, Kanata prepares for his run. Aiba, who recognizes him, gives him some last-minute advice. As Kanata lines up for the start, he is surprised to see that Number Seven is holding the countdown board. The episode ends as Kanata begins his qualifying run, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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