The Challenger from England

1The Challenger from England

24 minOct 2, 2023★ 6.6Now viewing

Kanata Rivington arrives in Japan from England with the intention of racing in a relatively new motorsports category that's taken the world by storm: MFG.

2The Shocking New MFG Generation

24 minOct 9, 2023★ 7.4

Kanata begins his qualifying run around the 40 kilometer-long Odawara Pikes Peak, aiming to set a quick time. But with a seriously underpowered car compared to his rivals, how high up the leaderboard can he get?

3The Kamaboko Straight

24 minOct 16, 2023★ 7.4

Impressing everyone with his drifting abilities, Kanata aims to finish his qualifying lap with a flourish. But with a long straight just before the line exposing his car's deficiencies, will he make it into the race proper?

4Tire Management

24 minOct 23, 2023★ 6.6

Ren and Kanata continue their tour of Kamakura in the hopes of finding the place where Kanata's parents took their photograph together.

5Teamwork

24 minOct 30, 2023★ 6.5

The two-lap race of Odawara Pikes Peak is underway. With his tires now up to temperature, can Kanata start making his way through the field despite his power disadvantage?

6The Tragic Rallyist

24 minNov 6, 2023★ 6.3

Kanata zooms up to the back of the Yashi-Kita Gang in no time, but getting past them is another matter entirely. Meanwhile, the two leaders go wheel-to-wheel for the lead of the race.

7The Man in the 4 Car

24 minNov 13, 2023

While everyone is suitably impressed with what Kanata is achieving, there are battles up and down the field, and it quickly becomes apparent that the 86 isn't the only car the MFG viewers should be keeping a close eye on.

8The Voice Callout

24 minNov 20, 2023

On the approach to the death zone for the second time, Kanata starts to make his move. But does he have enough life left in his tires to climb up the order?

9The 300 kph Dogfight

24 minNov 27, 2023

After making up a bunch of places in the death zone, Kanata enters the final sector, but with the long straight at the end of the lap highlighting the 86's main weakness, can he hold on to his current position all the way to the checkered flag?

10Updates

24 minDec 4, 2023

Kanata managed to haul the 86 up to unexpected heights at Odawara Pikes Peak, but the next race is on a course that is a lot flatter with fewer downhill sections where he can make up for his car's lack of power, so it's time to tune his ride!

11The Genius Awakens

24 minDec 11, 2023

Qualifying begins for the second race of the season, which is set to take place at Lake Ashinoko. With Kanata set to do his run on a later day, other drivers get their moment to shine.

12Inherited Perception

24 minDec 18, 2023

Ren's mother discovers the secret to Kanata's prodigious talent and the two reminisce about his much-missed mother, Katherine. Meanwhile, Sawatari's monster lap has unsettled the drivers who are still yet to set a time.

13The White Reaper Descends

24 minOct 7, 2024

Katagiri Kanata shows what he's made of in the race on the Ashinoko track! With daring drifts through the dangerous "Death Zone," he secures a provisional eighth place despite tough competition and technical challenges.

14The 4x4 Attack

24 minOct 14, 2024

On the wet track, Kanata Katagiri impresses with his driving skills. Despite difficult weather conditions, he remains steady in the race, while his competitors struggle with the weather.

15The Relay Straight Yin-Yang

24 minOct 21, 2024

Katagiri Kanata drives his Toyota 86 GT remarkably fast, even though he lacks grip on the wet road, and overtakes several more powerful cars. Ikeda praises Kanata's precise driving technique and his experience on European racetracks, which help him under these conditions.

16Sawatari Koki, the Demon God

24 minOct 28, 2024

While Kanata continues to keep pace in the wet conditions with the ever-expanding third-place group, Sawatari dukes it out with Beckenbauer for the lead of the race.

17A Harsh Reality

24 minNov 4, 2024

A mistake by Oishi sees him exit the race, but he's not the only driver experiencing difficulties as the rain intensifies.

18The Devil of Ashinoko Skyline

24 minNov 11, 2024

As the competitors enter their third and final lap, the rain starts to ease, but the change in weather conditions brings with it something unexpected.

19Lonesome Cowboy

24 minNov 18, 2024

After schooling the rest of the field on how to drive through the fog, Kanata emerges from the white wall with a big gap to the car behind. Can he stay in front? Meanwhile, the two leaders do battle once more.

20The Conclusion

24 minNov 25, 2024

Taking advantage of the superior horsepower of his Ferrari, Akaba is hunting Kanata down, and with them running out of road, it'll be a desperate dash to the line for both drivers.

21The Rival

24 minDec 2, 2024

A new rival, Moroboshi Sena, arrives on the scene and introduces himself to Kanata.

22The Peninsula Opens

24 minDec 9, 2024

The third race on the MFG calendar at the Peninsula Manazaru gets underway and Kanata takes to the course with a major upgrade to the 86.

23The Cost of Courage

24 minDec 16, 2024

Kanata sets a rapid time in qualifying, but his mere presence on the grid has seemingly raised the level of a number of his competitors.

24A Bitter Decision

24 minDec 23, 2024

Much to his relief, Kanata manages to save Ren in the nick of time, but he bangs his elbow in the process and shifting gears is now a problem. How will he fare in the Peninsula race?

25Miraculous Comeback

24 minJan 4, 2026

Kanata drops through the positions due to an injured elbow and an inability to use second gear, until...

26Fireball

24 minJan 11, 2026

Kanata starts re-asserting himself despite his injury, but can he really make up so much lost ground?

27Into the Final Lap

24 minJan 18, 2026

Kanata's comeback continues, and finally brings him into conflict with the top three racers.

28Their First Kiss

25 minJan 25, 2026

Kanata has fought his way back up to the top positions, as the Manazuru Peninsula race comes to a close.

29Grandma's Kei Truck

24 minFeb 1, 2026

Kanata joins Ren on her trip to Niigata, to visit her Grandma.

30The 1:09PM Miracle

24 minFeb 8, 2026

Ren invites Kanata out to the beach, but some serious news threatens to put a damper on their plans.

31The End of Summer

24 minFeb 15, 2026

A friend of Kanata's from England arrives in Japan to compete in MFG, and Aiba crashes the beach party.

32Sparks Fly

24 minFeb 22, 2026

Qualifiers for the Double Lane race are underway, with Sawatari putting on an impressive time trial.

33The Red Bullet

24 minMar 1, 2026

Heading into the Double Lane race, Kanata's qualifying run is impressive but hints at the conflict to come...

34The King's Impatience

24 minMar 8, 2026

Kanata and Ren struggle with their feelings, while Beckenbauer realizes he has been tricked.

35The Strongest Train

24 minMar 15, 2026

An early mishap in the race leaves Kanata, Beckenbauer, and Sawatari scrambling to make up for last time.

36The Midair Feints

24 minMar 22, 2026

Kanata and Beckenbauer continue their ascent, leading to an unlikely first-time matchup for Kanata...

37The Lead Group Splits

24 minMar 29, 2026

Kanata and Beckenbauer finally return to the lead group, creating a fierce four-way struggle.