MF Ghost Season 3 - Episode 4 discussion

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[*It's not about Kanata coming second. It's about making sure Koki doesn't come first.*](https://i.imgur.com/G1B98Qk.jpeg)

[It doesn't count if it's professional...](https://i.imgur.com/ZMKUjRJ.jpeg) [or maybe it does.](https://i.imgur.com/sTHEyOt.jpeg)

I confess I didn't expect Sawatari to make that mistake that caused him to be overtaken not only by Beckenbauer, but also by Kanata, but it was an extremely fun ending, the show's top 3 battling until the end for the victory.

I can't believe Aiba's overtaking is being reviewed, dude made an incredible overtake in a tight spot.

Ren surprised me, I mean, I already expected that kiss with Kanata (poor Aiba lol), but her confessing who she was in that situation? I think they're really heading down a romantic path.

Definitely a very fun episode, this third season is bang

"I still remember you ~~lolicon~~ bro."

I'm surprised there's so few people watching the sequel of initial d. You would think this would be in the thousands.

Spirit of the Night - David Dima.

Wonderful Love - Sophie Sanz.

Crash Boom Burn Me Up - Fastway.

Power Two - Hotblade.

The final lap was insane. Just pure action.

My favorite might just be Aiba vs Sakamoto, that's the stunt I do in my NFS games.

Also RIP my girl Mami, she never got a chance 😞

Where's the episode on Crunchyroll?

Hi everyone, I'm writing to ask where you watched the fourth episode of season 3 of MF Ghost.

That was such a hectic fight between the top three but I think Aiba's overtake was the highlight, I was shocked he took such a risky move but it paid off!

I figured Kanata was going to get second and I like how it became clear the moment he drove up behind Beckenbauer. Ren finally got her kiss and it looks like until the next race we'll be focusing on the romance again. I'm curious to see how Kanata will break the news to Aiba and his reaction.

Sawatari's reaction makes me wonder if Sana will be the last 17 year old he goes after, it was such an awkward conversation to listen to though. At least we won't have to see him for a bit.

Aiba you absolute mad lad. Hitting that barrier at that speed would be certain death.

Beckenbauer supremacy in season 3!!!

Jokes aside, I'm happy that Kanata made it to podium and got a kiss from Ren. Relationship progress and it only took 3 seasons. WTF!

Feel bad for Sawatari, but lessons are learned and in some ways he still won in life.

I very much like how MF Ghost is different from the D (InitialD). Takumi was a winner in most of his illegal late night downhill races. However, in MF Ghost where the racers are funded, skilled, and well equipped, the joy comes from the small wins when racers are overtaking each other. Kinda like watching real motor races in real life. The writer did a really good job making something different, yet just as enjoyable.

Can't wait for next week. Need more 86 drift. And truck drift? We'll see.

Does anyone know why it’s taking so long for Crunchyroll to upload the episode 4 cause I was so impatient I had to go to a website to watch it

Damn he's 2nd already.

2-wide into a corner is... Fine. Could be worse. At least they aren't going 3-wide into a corner.

_That_ was risky. I suppose he was counting on Kanata braking. Which of course he'd _have_ to do, he can't exactly keep going, there's a car there, but if he braked too late he'd go right into the side of his car.

Meanwhile elsewhere on the track other battles are happening.

So, tyres are dead.

So, back to the battle for 1st.

And so they both overtake him.

And across the line!

One last interesting bit at the end.

Oh you don't say... That's certainly an inchident.

He didn't request for her specifically?

Seems it ended up being her anyways.

And so he finally recognised her.

Yeah...

Yeah he likes her.

Is he getting a new car?

Right. Perfect time to go on break, just in time for his hand to recover.

Sawatori would be a pretty cool character if the authur didn't fuck him over.

ABSOLUTE RACING

Kanata got a shocking ( face )’reveal. Now they can get closer than ever 🥰

One of the best of the series and maybe even initial D. That extra overtake was FIRE

Is it not out on crunchyroll yet? I'm in Canada on the west coast I don't see it . Has been released in Japan yet.

The episode is finally up on crunchyroll now enjoy everyone.

Crunchyroll finally uploaded the damn episode so here goes:

* Wait, where did the Ferrari go? Wasn't he in front of Diddy? Cause Diddy used the Ferrari to pass Bech.

* Didn't know that Porsches could turn on a dime like that without swinging their rears out...

* Cool to see Kanata pull off the gutter pass, only for him to hold second place for like, 20 seconds. Man I hate when hype moments amount to nothing.

* How'd he use up his front tires with no second gear and not going as fast, would've just been better to say that he used them up while he was overtaking everyone.

* I'm getting confused over who Shun's manager is supposed to be, first I thought it was God foot, then because of the organ music I thought it was Nakazato, but I don't think Nakazato was that jacked. Can't be God Foot because he wasn't that thin in the waist, he had a belly on him. So who tf is his manager? Is he a character from Initial D or is he just some rando?

* Oh cool, Diddy's one of *those* drivers. Gotta smack the car passing you like this is a Forza Horizon online race.

* Into the tunnel, here we go.

* Nevermind. Youd think Kanata was going to pull another one of Takumi's tricks out since they specifically mentioned the dark tunnels last episode.

* At least that move by Kanata to get into second after Diddy got played was cool.

* 2nd place is nice at least, all that effort to move up one spot from the start of the race.

* Yay Aiba got 9th, wait flagged? what the hell for?

* Okay, now how badly did Kanata fuck up his elbow?

* Ugh back to the romance...

* Did Kyoko ask Uehara to "randomly" select Ren for Kanata?

* At least she isn't kissing diddy again.

* Although, this is going to make the whole "I'll tell Kanata I'm an angel after the race" thing a little awkward.

* Nevermind, she's just telling him now, on the podium.

* [Now THERE'S an Initial D reaction face if I saw one.](https://i.imgur.com/7u3G3MF.png)

* Does she know that Ren is trying to keep her identity as an angel a secret? Why the hell would she tell him her name?

* Aiba still doesn't know Ren is 17, does he?

* "Oh yeah the angel that kissed me is the daughter of the family I'm staying with and the girl you've known since she was a kid." Poor Ogata is going to die of a heart attack at some point.

* Oh, her family knows.

* Ogata, do not, for any reason, say that again, you've known the girl since she was a child, that's creepy.

* GET YOUR FUCKING ELBOW LOOKED AT KANATA. FFS. You have no idea how you injured it, and stop worrying about Ren.

* But knowing anime he probably just sprained or bruised it.

* I mean, you could tell him that #7 is too young for him, Aiba doesn't seem like he'd go after a child.

* Ouch, Ren got Sister-zoned.

* She's just a bit too young for Kanata. At least the gap isn't too large like it is with Diddy and his victims.

* What other cars do Alpine make that can compete with a Porsche?

* Grooooooooooosssssssssssssssssss. Kill me.

* See, told you it would be a bruise.

* Wait, a FORTY DAY BREAK?! Ugh, this is going to be murder to watch through...

The racing was good and the relationship stuff was cheesy, which is consistent.

Kanata came *very* close but second place firmly establishes his reputation and is still within the realm of possibility with what he could and could not overcome in this race.

And hey, we get a [nomination](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/fec09dc2d23d.png) for [\[\]\(#seasonalshock\)](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/b39f721dabd3.png).

man the eurobeat goes sooo crazy

Kyoko nee-chan best wingman, seriously became my favorite character in the show over the seasons.

Like I *know* he doesn’t know she’s underaged. But still Aiba what the hell.

Literally the most expression we’ve seen out of Kanata all series was on the podium. And him trying to sister zone her in his head is adorably naive.

The finale of the race was sick as fuck though.

there's only half an episode to watch here.

but that half an episode was crazy hype

Half expecting the first kiss to be about Beckenbauer and Kanata trading paint and have nothing to do with the romance subplot

Sorry I took a while! For some reason, CR wasn't updating today. Very functional service. Eurobeat Corner resuming regularly scheduled programming!

Annoyingly, it's a barrage of retreads, which are fine on their own if not for the fact that they're retreads. The only new song in the episode is [Wonderful Love](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv_aXQ6eQAo&si=8S6g3PJ6MrRLUEnI) by Sophie, in the middle of a sequence that would make the most song-heavy parts of Initial D Fourth Stage look like they're not interested in the music at all. [The third season playlist](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW9uh-jWCYcbRaC6B2WjJ9q1RyJkURFuc&si=8LaLfv0ZZkcTXaw1) sans the repeats has already been updated.

• Kanata running through his tires and still managing to have just enough to take advantage of Sawatari's screwup is a heroic effort. Maybe if you spent more time thinking a step ahead instead of doing things that will get you prison time, you'd do better. Also, don't get more emotional about your car than you do when you dump girls when they become of age. You're fucked up, dude. No amount of acknowledging it will make you any less fucked up.

• Okay, that two-cars-into-one-lane move was sick even if for 10th. Shun is learning to direct his aggression into decisive moves and that's really cool. I don't mind the fact that he runs a bit further behind, that's the point of a side character anyway. But, yeah, has to be rough watching your crush peck another guy.

• Speaking of, cat's finally out of the bag. I was expecting it to be more drawn out, but... it was surprisingly straightforward. "Oh, hey, you sound exactly likeOH I'M A FUCKING IDIOT" is a fun refresher from the constant misunderstanding central that these sorts of reveals always end up as. Thanks, Big Sis Kyouko, you're awesome. Also, goofy Shigeno faces never get old. His art style might have severely degraded, but the silly faces are timeless.

• 40 days of no racing, huh... I guess we'll get this side plot resolution underway. And presumably load up the MP3 library with new songs, damn it!

Well, that was a fun race. Finally getting Kanata running at the front is good, and hopefully he'll be at full strength next time. See ya then!

DOES ANYONE know what the song starting at 2:45 (when Becken and Kanata go side to side) sounds like? Its a particular epic song I can’t remember

I love the part where cars go vroom

The Manazuru race has proven to be highly enjoyable.

It's amusing how many drivers were under pressure and forgotten about the existence of that particular divider during line taking.

Any predictions on which car Sawatari will choose?

Was that overtake by Aiba safe? Could have ended badly it seemed. He just managed to squeeze in.

Beckenbaur's move is the more impressive one, using Kanata as a shield to drop the Alpine to 3rd. Also, seems like the race winner isn't much for post race celebrations. Dude won a race and isn't at the podium.

That was some super dangerous overtaking maneuver there Aiba. I'm glad nothing happened and it was put under review. Some rules ought to be tightened after this.

A nail-biting top 3 finishing for sure. Good to see Beckenbauer woken up look. Surprised Kanata's arm was nothing of a biggie. Hope nothing comes back to bite in the future.

The song at the very beginning, is it still unnamed and unavaiable online? I remember it in season 1 and 2 but cannot find it anywhere, it's not between the osts or soundfiles.

Beckbauer gives me the same vibe as when I'm simracing in a 3k SOF lobby and someone with 10k shows up a gaps the whole field.

beckenbauer is a beast.

The only thing that made me mad on this episode is that there's only one new Eurobeat song! The last race songs was better, though the action this time is the PEAK!

YYYYYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS! SUCK IT KOUKI! And I hope you choose another color than blue for yo now car, sucka! (it's disgust me that this only 17 douche shares the same favorite color as me)

I forgive Kyouko for supporting Ren as a friend. "forgive me to not telling you the truth"..... Bitch!? How about apologizing for Kanata's elbow because of your fucking tantrum? Man, I despise her...

Good Job for your overtake Shun! (ORAAAA!) You know sissy 7's name but I wish that you know the truth by now. (haha that Marie snitch) This has to stop, you deserve WAY BETTER.

Are we about to know some hint about Kanata's dad next episode?