The highly anticipated MF Ghost 3rd Season anime is set to ignite the screens with an early streaming debut on January 1, followed by its broadcast premiere on January 4, 2026. A new promotional video has not only confirmed this earlier access for fans but also unveiled additional voice cast members and exciting details for the upcoming racing season.
Fans are gearing up for the continuation of Kanata Katagiri’s high-octane journey in the MFG races, with the new season promising more thrilling automotive action and character development.
Cruising into the New Year: Early Streaming and Broadcast Details
While the television broadcast for MF Ghost 3rd Season is scheduled to commence on January 4, 2026, an early streaming debut will allow enthusiasts to dive into the new episodes starting January 1. This staggered release creates an exciting start to the new year for anime and racing aficionados. Felix Film returns as the animation studio, with Tomohito Naka (also known as Toshihito Naka) directing the series. Kenichi Yamashita is handling the series composition, and Naoyuki Onda is responsible for character design and serving as chief animation director. Akio Tobashi (also known as Akio Dobashi) is composing the music, ensuring the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere remains intact.
The previous seasons of MF Ghost have been available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll and Ani-One Asia ULTRA. Crunchyroll is expected to feature a robust lineup for the Winter 2026 anime season, likely including MF Ghost 3rd Season.
Expanding the Race Grid: New and Returning Voice Talent
The new promotional video for MF Ghost 3rd Season has introduced a roster of additional and returning voice cast members, deepening the already rich world of the MFG races. Yuma Uchida reprises his role as the protagonist Kanata Katagiri (Kanata Rivington), with Ayane Sakura returning as Ren Saionji.
The newly highlighted cast members, many of whom are familiar faces from the Initial D universe or previous MF Ghost seasons, include:
- Daisuke Namikawa as Daigo Oishi
- Junichiro Suwabe as Kaito Akaba
- Yasunori Matsumoto as Wataru Akiyama
- Tomokazu Seki as Keisuke Takahashi
- Mitsuo Iwata as Itsuki Takeuchi
- Kazuki Yao as Koichiro Iketani
- Wataru Takagi as Kenji
- Yū Serizawa as Nozomi Kitahara
- Takehito Koyasu as Ryosuke Takahashi (Narrator)
The inclusion of these seasoned voice actors promises to bring depth and familiarity to both new and long-time fans of Shuuichi Shigeno’s racing universe.
The Peninsula Manazuru Arc: What to Expect
The 3rd Season of MF Ghost is confirmed to delve into the highly anticipated “Peninsula Manazuru” arc. This arc will focus on the third critical race within the MFG series, a pivotal point in Kanata’s quest for victory and his personal journey to uncover his father’s secrets. The teaser visuals and trailers hint at intense racing action and significant narrative developments as Kanata faces new challenges on the track.
High-Energy Soundtracks: Theme Songs Revealed
Further amplifying the excitement for the upcoming season, details regarding the opening and ending theme songs have also been released. The opening theme, “Timeless Power feat. MOTSU,” will be performed by Yū Serizawa, while Himika Akaneya will perform the ending theme, titled “Yokan no Tochū Prod. Taku Takahashi (m-flo)” (En Route to a Hunch). These tracks are expected to complement the anime’s fast-paced racing sequences and emotional moments.
