The high-speed racing action in MF Ghost Season 3 is picking up more speed as Kanata Rivington battles through the field despite his painful elbow injury. With the season now past its halfway point, viewers are eager to know when the next installment will arrive. The third season of this Initial D successor has been delivering weekly drama on the tracks, and Episode 9 is just around the corner.
MF Ghost Season 3 Episode 9 Release Date and Exact Time
MF Ghost Season 3 Episode 9 is scheduled to release on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This follows the consistent weekly pattern the anime has maintained since its premiere on January 1, 2026 .
For international viewers watching on Crunchyroll, the episode will become available at these specific times:
- Pacific Standard Time: 6:30 a.m. PST
- Mountain Standard Time: 7:30 a.m. MST
- Central Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. CST
- Eastern Standard Time: 9:30 a.m. EST
- Greenwich Mean Time: 2:30 p.m. GMT
Viewers in India can catch the episode around 8:00 p.m. IST on February 26. For audiences in Australia, the episode arrives in the early evening on the same day, with Sydney and Melbourne viewers able to watch from approximately 12:30 a.m. AEDT on February 27. Fans in Canada will have access at the same times as the U.S. across different time zones.
The episode will first be available with English subtitles. The English dubbed version typically arrives at a later date, so subtitle viewers get first access to the racing action .
What Happened So Far in MF Ghost Season 3
The third season kicked off with Kanata in serious trouble. At the end of the second season, he injured his elbow while saving Ren Saionji from being hit by a train. This injury carried over into Season 3, and it immediately affected his performance in the Peninsula Manazuru race .
Because Kanata cannot use second gear properly due to the pain, he dropped positions quickly as the race began. Rivals overtook him one after another. Other teams and commentators thought his car had technical problems, but Ren’s father started to figure out that something else was wrong with the driver .
Episode 2 (January 8) showed Kanata beginning lap four. He made an incredible jump from ninth to seventh place within seconds. Meanwhile, Shun Aiba made his own moves, passing both Kakeru Yashio and Nozomi Kitahara at the same time inside a tunnel to grab eleventh place. At the front, Kaito Akaba slowly chased the two leaders while Sena Moroboshi tried but failed to pass Fujin Ishigami for fourth. Kanata eventually caught up to Sena and, despite Sena’s blocking attempts, passed him on a winding downhill section .
Episode 3 (January 15) covered the start of the fifth and final lap. Kanata passed Fujin at a hairpin corner to move into fourth place. Koki let Kaito pass him so they could work together to catch Michael Beckenbauer. Sena copied Kanata’s earlier move and finally got past Fujin. The biggest moment came when Kanata used a technique he learned from his mentor to pass Michael and grab second place. However, viewers noticed his car starting to understeer, which could become a problem .
Episode 4 (January 22), Episode 5 (January 29), Episode 6 (February 5), Episode 7 (February 12), and Episode 8 (February 19) continued the intense racing action, with Kanata fighting to maintain his position despite the physical pain and car issues .
What to Expect in Episode 9
The Peninsula Manazuru race is still ongoing, and Episode 9 will likely show the final stages of this intense competition. Kanata’s elbow injury remains a major factor in his performance. Even though he managed to push through the pain to make an amazing comeback, the injury could flare up again at any moment .
The episode may also focus on the battle between the top contenders. Michael Beckenbauer, the German driver who trained with Kanata under the same mentor, remains a formidable opponent. Their shared history adds tension to every on-track encounter .
New characters have joined the competition this season. Emma Green, voiced by model and actress Nanako Aizawa, is a cool-headed racer with a mysterious connection to Kanata. Her presence has shaken up the dynamics among the elite “Kami 15” drivers .
MF Ghost Season 3 Episode Count and Schedule
MF Ghost Season 3 consists of 13 episodes, which is one more than the first two seasons. Each of the previous seasons had 12 episodes, so the extra episode allows the story to explore the Peninsula Manazuru race in greater detail .
The complete remaining schedule for Season 3 is:
- Episode 9: February 26, 2026
- Episode 10: March 5, 2026
- Episode 11: March 12, 2026
- Episode 12: March 19, 2026
- Episode 13: March 26, 2026
All release dates follow the Thursday pattern, with the season finale arriving on March 26.
Where to Watch MF Ghost Season 3
Crunchyroll is the main platform for international viewers. The streaming service carries MF Ghost Season 3 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS region, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia .
For viewers in Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels. Streaming options in Japan include Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, with Amazon Prime Video offering early access starting January 1, three days before the TV broadcast .
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch through Crunchyroll at 2:30 p.m. GMT on Thursdays. Canadian audiences access the show through the same platform. Australian viewers also rely on Crunchyroll for weekly episodes .
The first two seasons of MF Ghost are also available on Crunchyroll, making it easy for new viewers to catch up on Kanata’s journey from the beginning .
Cast and Crew Behind MF Ghost Season 3
The voice cast brings these racing characters to life. Yลซma Uchida returns as Kanata Rivington, the half-Japanese driver searching for his father while competing in the MFG. Ayane Sakura voices Ren Saionji, the girl who has feelings for Kanata. Hiroshi Kamiya plays Michael Beckenbauer, Kanata’s rival and fellow student of the legendary Takumi Fujiwara .
Other key cast members include Daisuke Ono as Shun Aiba, Junichi Suwabe as Kaito Akaba, and Hiroki Yasumoto as Fujin Ishigami. Tomokazu Seki voices Keisuke Takahashi, providing a direct link to the Initial D universe .
The English dub cast includes Kieran Flitton as Kanata, Trisha Mellon as Ren, Larry Brantley as Ogata, and Cory Phillips as Aiba. Joel McDonald voices the legendary Takumi Fujiwara in the English version .
Tomohito Naka directs the anime at Felix Film, the same studio that handled the previous seasons. Kenichi Yamashita handles series composition, and Akio Dobashi composes the music .
Music and Soundtrack
The eurobeat soundtrack remains a vital part of the MF Ghost experience. For Season 3, Yลซ Serizawa and MOTSU perform the opening theme song “Timeless Power.” MOTSU’s involvement is significant for long-time fans because he contributed to the iconic Initial D soundtrack .
Himika Akaneya performs the ending theme song “Yokan no Tochลซ,” which is produced by Taku Takahashi of m-flo. The ending track provides a calmer, more emotional contrast to the high-energy racing sequences .
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The Connection to Initial D
MF Ghost comes from the same creator, Shuichi Shigeno, and takes place in the same world as Initial D. The story is set in the 2020s, where most vehicles have switched to electric and hydrogen power. Internal combustion engine cars have become rare, and the MFG is one of the last competitions for these traditional vehicles .
Kanata Rivington came to Japan not only to race but also to search for his father. Along the way, he carries forward the techniques and philosophy he learned from his mentorโnone other than Takumi Fujiwara, the legendary driver from Initial D. This connection adds emotional weight to every race, as Kanata represents the next generation carrying on Takumi’s legacy .
Fans of Initial D will spot many references and cameos throughout the series. The return of familiar characters like Keisuke Takahashi and the continued use of eurobeat music create a strong bridge between the two series .
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