Summary
Initial D’s sequel anime,MF Ghost,is finally hitting the streets once again as season 2 receives an exciting exclusive premiere at Anime Expo 2024. First announced in December 2023, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return ofMF Ghost, the sequel to one of the mostbeloved racing animeof all time, and after months of silence, the series is finally returning with a special debut.
Crunchyroll recently revealed its lineup and schedule for Anime Expo 2024, and among its long list of exciting exclusive premieres isMF Ghost.Season 2, Episode 1 ofMF Ghostis set to premiere at Anime Expo on Thursday, June 09, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The screening will take place at the Crunchyroll Stage at the JW Marriott alongside the premieres ofAfter-school Hanako-kun, Narenare -Cheer for You,andQuality Assurance in Another World.
Judging by the similar special premiere of season 1 the previous year, the official release window for season 2 ofMF Ghostmay not be all too far behind. Though season 2 was initially expected to be released in Fall or Winter 2024, the special screening at Anime Expo suggests it could possibly be slotted for earlier.
MF Ghost Season 2 To Receive Special Debut at Anime Expo
MF Ghost’s Second Season Promises to Be Just As Good as the First
Based on the manga by Shuichi Shigeno,MF Ghost’s first season unsurprisingly received quite a positive response fromInitial D’sstill thriving fandom. The buzz surrounding the sequel originally stemmed from fans' curiosity to see what had become of Akina’s infamous downhill specialist, but Kanata Rivington and his GT86 wasted no time in reeling fans in much likeInitial Dhad for decades.
MF Ghost’s Kanata Rivington and his GT86 have managed to keep the AE86’s legacy alive while still telling a new, refreshing story. Despite its contemporary setting,MF Ghoststill retains much of the charm of the original series thanks greatly to Tomohito Naka, the director of Season 1 ofMF Ghost, also known for his contributions toInitial D.
Tomohito Naka is expected to return forSeason 2 ofMF Ghostas well, which suggests the upcoming addition to the franchise will be just as good. More importantly, Kanata’s search for his father is far from over and neither is the MFG, which means season 2 could be where the fun truly begins.
Initial D: First Stage
Cast
In this anime series, Takumi Fujiwara becomes an unexpected racing legend as his skills as a tofu delivery driver draw him into the world of underground street racing. Mastering dangerous mountain roads in his Toyota AE86, Takumi faces intense challenges from rivals while striving to prove his prowess.
