MF Ghost - Episode 5

The episode begins with the MFG race in full swing as the drivers navigate through Sector 1 and into Sector 2. Kanata Rivington, competing as Katagiri Kanata, is in contact with Ogata, who monitors the car's performance. Kanata steadily closes the gap to the cars ahead of him and sets his sights on an Alfa Romeo with a 6.8-second lead.

Meanwhile, the Yashi-Kita gang, consisting of Kitahara Nozomi and Yashio Kakeru, are also in the race. They discuss their strategy to maintain their positions and decide on "Formation #3." Nozomi struggles to overtake a Honda, and Kakeru advises her to wait for the right moment.

Commentators Tanaka Yoji and Kogashiwa Kai discuss the race's rule regarding the grip-to-weight ratio. They note that this rule has led to an arms race among the drivers but also point out a shift toward balanced setups, citing Kanata as an example.

Later in the race, Aiba Shun aggressively attempts to overtake Sakamoto. He is warned not to be too reckless and risk damaging his tires. Meanwhile, Akaba Kaito, who had turbo issues in qualifying, battles past a BMW and sets his sights on a Lamborghini.

This episode also introduces the MFG Angels, who are part of the race's entertainment program. Ren Saionji, secretly ranked seventh, is one of them. She learns about the challenges of being an MFG Angel, including the necessity of "fanservice."

The drivers then enter a foggy area known as the "Death Cloud around the Ghost Town," making it difficult for the commentators to track their movements. The Yashi-Kita gang and Kanata enter this zone, preparing for a fierce battle in the fog.

The episode ends with a revelation about Kanata's background. He hails from Cambridge, England, and attended the Royal Donington Park Racing School. He boasts an impressive racing career, including multiple titles in karting and Formula 4. The episode reveals that one of the Japanese instructors at the school was none other than Takumi Fujiwara.