Review of MF Ghost Anime Series

Feb 7, 2025

MF Ghost Review Notes

Introduction

  • Personal connection to MF Ghost as a sequel to Initial D.
  • Importance of car anime in the past vs. current trends.
  • Mention of Itasha: cars wrapped with anime characters, reflecting car-anime culture.

Initial D's Cultural Impact

  • Initial D's significance in drifting culture and car media.
  • Popularity worldwide, influencing car enthusiasts and increasing name recognition for Japanese cars.
  • The Toyota AE86's rise in value due to Initial D's portrayal.
  • Contribution of Keiichi Tsuchiya (Drift King) to the manga's realism in drifting techniques.

Overview of MF Ghost

  • Set in the 2020s: a world dominated by self-driving electric cars.
  • Transition from gas cars to electric vehicles raises questions about realism.
  • Introduction of MFG (MF Ghost) competition by the Takahashi brothers from Initial D.
  • MFG rules: focus on power-to-grip ratio and all cars must be gas-powered.

Main Characters

Kanata Katagiri

  • Half-Japanese, half-British protagonist searching for his father.
  • Comparisons with Takumi from Initial D: lacks personality, overpowered, and overly attractive.
  • Background as F4 regional champion but chooses to join MFG for personal reasons.

Ren Sionji

  • Female lead and daughter of Kanata's guardians.
  • More complex character but suffers from sexualization concerns due to her role as an "MF Angel."

Supporting Characters

  • Ogata: Mechanic and supportive friend to Kanata.
  • Aiba Shun: Fast racer and friend of Ogata.
  • Takahashi Brothers: Minimal role; not fully explained in MF Ghost.
  • Michael Beckenbauer: Top driver in MFG, drives a Porsche Cayman.
  • Koki Savatori: Creepy character with inappropriate interests.

Competition Format: MFG

  • Legal street racing in a closed circuit due to self-driving car dominance.
  • Qualifying rounds have specific conditions to ensure fairness.
  • Finals consist of the top 15 racers known as the "divine 15."

Personal Reflections on MF Ghost

  • Mixed feelings: fun racing scenes but lackluster character development.
  • Critique of the nonsensical plot outside of racing sequences.
  • Comparison to Initial D highlights MF Ghost's shortcomings in narrative depth.

Takumi Fujiwara's Role

  • Reappearance in MF Ghost, but not as expected.

Visuals and Car Representation

  • High-quality visuals and car models, showcasing a variety of vehicles.
  • Kanata's car, the red GT86, highlighted for its handling and character.

Conclusion

  • Overall impression: good racing but lack of depth and character development.
  • Enjoyable for racing fans but may not appeal to all viewers.
  • Reflection on Initial D being more progressive compared to MF Ghost.

Call to Action

  • Encouragement to like, subscribe, and follow on Twitter.