MF Ghost Episode 1 Review
Set in a future where self-driving electric cars have completely replaced fuel-based vehicles, the 2023 Japanese anime “MF Ghost” is based on the manga series of the same name by Shuichi Shigeno. The plot focuses on a Japanese racing event called ‘MFG’, popular for featuring drivers competing in internal-combustion vehicles. The protagonist is 19-year-old Kanata Katagiri, a Japanese-British rookie driver who enters the MGF qualifiers to make a name for himself in the racing world.
In episode one of ‘MF Ghost,’ we are introduced to some of the primary characters of the series. These characters include 17-year-old Ren Sai-Onji, whose family is hosting Kanata, and 24-year-old Shun Aiba, a rank 9 MFG racer who offers to be Kanata’s mentor. Viewers already get hints at a potential romantic triangle between these three characters. To add an air of mystery to the tale, Kanata reveals that his real reason for coming to Japan is to find his father.
While the animation is colorful and engaging, the character designs are repetitive and somewhat unappealing. For instance, Kanata and Aiba appear almost identical, despite having no familial relation. The primary distinctions between them lie in their eye color and hairstyles. Fans of the manga series may not find issue with the characters’ similar facial structures, as the anime creators have faithfully adhered to the manga counterparts. However, introducing slight alterations to the characters’ features would’ve enhanced viewing experience. The animation is more engaging to watch when the focus is on background setting or the racing cars.
Titled “The Challenger from England”, episode one is about 24 minutes long and ends on a cliffhanger – Kanata is off to take part in the qualifying race. Will he become a serious contender in the racing world or will he simply crash and burn? Viewers will have to watch the next episode to see where the show is going. For now, ‘MF Ghost’ looks like another cliched racing story, where an unknown rookie who is bound to emerge as the hero in the sporting world. Watch the series if you are a fan of motorsports and love triangles.
MG Ghost is available to stream on CrunchyRoll.
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