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Dextro · 2023-11-20, 16:09

Yes, that episode was more like it. Less questionable fanservice and creeps and more awesome racing with eurobeat in the background. I was even OK with the Angel's bits since they were used to develop the female lead instead of being meant for us to ogle at the pretty girls.

HandofFate · 2023-11-20, 23:38

finally we get to some good old fashioned Initial D shenanigans

Chosen_Hero · 2023-11-21, 12:48

LMAO at everyone complaining about the fictional character saying he's into 17 year old highschool girls, in a anime of all things.

With that said, the episode was great, glad to see that they did mention the fact that Kanata might have perfect memory (it was pretty obvious from the very beginning), that alongside his intelligence and his driving skills are a potent combination.

Uribatake · 2023-11-26, 16:58

So Keisuke was the one who shot tutorial videos and set records for all MFG courses. Good to know he's still an excellent racer. And Kenta is still sucking up to him, but at least he's useful at the real estate division.

I really enjoyed how the race ended, but with only three episodes left, we probably won't see the next one unless this show gets a second season. I hope it does.

HandofFate · 2023-11-26, 17:53

well, no big upsets, and wow at how many episodes they devoted to just one race.
guess they're playing the long game though.
I don't much care about the other drivers other than the sister/brother pair

magnumcyclonex · 2023-12-02, 04:22

OK, I'm caught up after missing 2 episodes due to traveling.

This was kind of expected to see Beckenbauer take first. No contest. But he's a detestful character, not even showing up to the podium.

Kanata did well coming from way behind to move up several spots. How did the other cars/teams not know he was fast approaching in the fog? Surely that's what the drones are there for right? Or even just hearing a car approaching?

As usual, the scenes with the race queens weren't that great. Perhaps the only good scene was when the female driver gave Kanata a hug at the end.

So there's a full year of races and we've spent 9 episodes on just the first race. This better not drag on like Shingeki no Kyojin did.

Decel · 2023-12-03, 15:41

This upgrade episode turned out as expected, and we get the good old Initial D explanations.

The preview however is worrisome. Aren't we 2 episodes away from the season/series end? Are they going to rush the next race into 2 eps?

magnumcyclonex · 2023-12-04, 02:22

I could care less about that "No. 4" driver. Is he going to participate in the future races? What if he ditches his current 17 year old and gets another one, and low and behold, her birthday falls on another race day?

Anh_Minh · 2023-12-04, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Decel

This upgrade episode turned out as expected, and we get the good old Initial D explanations.

The preview however is worrisome. Aren't we 2 episodes away from the season/series end? Are they going to rush the next race into 2 eps?

Maybe not an MFG race, but an old-fashioned street duel?

Decel · 2023-12-04, 11:51

Ah yes, I didn't think about that alternative.

Decel · 2023-12-10, 14:13

What an odd place, narratively speaking, to end the season, if the remaining qualifiers are on the last episode.

Either the season's second cour starts right after or in spring. I don't see how they'd leave a greater gap than this.

That being said, it's somewhat interesting if a cour covers a single race, going forward.

stray · 2023-12-11, 21:13

I kinda freaked out seeing an actual Denny's on the screen and not Benny's or whatever it ends up being called.

Dextro · 2023-12-12, 03:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by stray

I kinda freaked out seeing an actual Denny's on the screen and not Benny's or whatever it ends up being called.

On the other hand, Pirelli and Mobil weren't on board so they got the knockoff brand treatment

Uribatake · 2023-12-17, 16:20

Woo-hoo, next season coming up in 2024! I knew they wouldn't let the show end at such an awkward place, not to mention we've yet to get the Itsuki, Iketani and Kenji cameos we were promised.

Decel · 2023-12-17, 18:38

Wow I somehow expected the whole qualifiers to end the season, but this is not a bad setting. Having qualifiers + race with some story/filler padding per cour is a decent tempo.

I just hope the sequel arrives sooner than fall 2024. Ideally would have liked the typical split-cour with a single seasonal break.

magnumcyclonex · 2023-12-18, 04:08

So Kanata has a photographic or eidetic memory which has been serving him well. That was quite the conversation with the host mother.

Host father still doesn't suspect his own daughter is an MFG Angel?

See you all back sometime in 2024.

Decel · 2023-12-18, 21:26

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Originally Posted by magnumcyclonex

Host father still doesn't suspect his own daughter is an MFG Angel?

He knows, and he's proud of it too. There was an interaction with the mother in the early eps about it.

Nvis · 2024-01-06, 19:42

Didn't know this was running until some Youtube videos popped up. The animations and the cars' movements are so terrible.

Give me back the old school Initial D 4th/5th Stage battles.

2023-11-20, 16:09	Link #61
Dextro He Without a Title Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The land of tempura	Yes, that episode was more like it. Less questionable fanservice and creeps and more awesome racing with eurobeat in the background. I was even OK with the Angel's bits since they were used to develop the female lead instead of being meant for us to ogle at the pretty girls. __________________

2023-11-20, 23:38	Link #62
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	finally we get to some good old fashioned Initial D shenanigans __________________ ...

2023-11-21, 12:48	Link #63
Chosen_Hero Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014	LMAO at everyone complaining about the fictional character saying he's into 17 year old highschool girls, in a anime of all things. With that said, the episode was great, glad to see that they did mention the fact that Kanata might have perfect memory (it was pretty obvious from the very beginning), that alongside his intelligence and his driving skills are a potent combination. __________________

2023-11-26, 17:53	Link #65
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	well, no big upsets, and wow at how many episodes they devoted to just one race. guess they're playing the long game though. I don't much care about the other drivers other than the sister/brother pair __________________ ...

2023-12-03, 15:41	Link #67
Decel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada	This upgrade episode turned out as expected, and we get the good old Initial D explanations. The preview however is worrisome. Aren't we 2 episodes away from the season/series end? Are they going to rush the next race into 2 eps? __________________ 2006- The year of the invasion of the Suzumiya Haruhi avatars and signature logos

2023-11-26, 16:58	Link #64
Uribatake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	So Keisuke was the one who shot tutorial videos and set records for all MFG courses. Good to know he's still an excellent racer. And Kenta is still sucking up to him, but at least he's useful at the real estate division. I really enjoyed how the race ended, but with only three episodes left, we probably won't see the next one unless this show gets a second season. I hope it does.

2023-12-02, 04:22	Link #66
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	OK, I'm caught up after missing 2 episodes due to traveling. This was kind of expected to see Beckenbauer take first. No contest. But he's a detestful character, not even showing up to the podium. Kanata did well coming from way behind to move up several spots. How did the other cars/teams not know he was fast approaching in the fog? Surely that's what the drones are there for right? Or even just hearing a car approaching? As usual, the scenes with the race queens weren't that great. Perhaps the only good scene was when the female driver gave Kanata a hug at the end. So there's a full year of races and we've spent 9 episodes on just the first race. This better not drag on like Shingeki no Kyojin did.

2023-12-04, 02:22	Link #68
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	I could care less about that "No. 4" driver. Is he going to participate in the future races? What if he ditches his current 17 year old and gets another one, and low and behold, her birthday falls on another race day?

2023-12-04, 11:51	Link #70
Decel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada	Ah yes, I didn't think about that alternative. __________________ 2006- The year of the invasion of the Suzumiya Haruhi avatars and signature logos

2023-12-10, 14:13	Link #71
Decel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada	What an odd place, narratively speaking, to end the season, if the remaining qualifiers are on the last episode. Either the season's second cour starts right after or in spring. I don't see how they'd leave a greater gap than this. That being said, it's somewhat interesting if a cour covers a single race, going forward. __________________ 2006- The year of the invasion of the Suzumiya Haruhi avatars and signature logos

2023-12-11, 21:13	Link #72
stray Speedy Sea Cucumber Join Date: Jun 2008	I kinda freaked out seeing an actual Denny's on the screen and not Benny's or whatever it ends up being called.

2023-12-17, 16:20	Link #74
Uribatake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Woo-hoo, next season coming up in 2024! I knew they wouldn't let the show end at such an awkward place, not to mention we've yet to get the Itsuki, Iketani and Kenji cameos we were promised.

2023-12-17, 18:38	Link #75
Decel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada	Wow I somehow expected the whole qualifiers to end the season, but this is not a bad setting. Having qualifiers + race with some story/filler padding per cour is a decent tempo. I just hope the sequel arrives sooner than fall 2024. Ideally would have liked the typical split-cour with a single seasonal break. __________________ 2006- The year of the invasion of the Suzumiya Haruhi avatars and signature logos

2023-12-18, 04:08	Link #76
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	So Kanata has a photographic or eidetic memory which has been serving him well. That was quite the conversation with the host mother. Host father still doesn't suspect his own daughter is an MFG Angel? See you all back sometime in 2024.

2024-01-06, 19:42	Link #78
Nvis Where are the good animes Join Date: Dec 2003	Didn't know this was running until some Youtube videos popped up. The animations and the cars' movements are so terrible. Give me back the old school Initial D 4th/5th Stage battles.