The highly anticipated MF Ghost 3rd Season anime has unveiled a new promotional video, showcasing fresh visuals, confirming its theme song artists, and announcing an early streaming debut on January 1, 2026, ahead of its official Japanese television broadcast on January 4, 2026. This comes with the exciting news of returning voice actors and a clear focus on the thrilling third race of the MFG.
Early Streaming and Broadcast Details for MF Ghost Season 3
Fans eager to dive back into the high-octane world of MF Ghost will be able to catch the 3rd Season starting January 1, 2026, through an early streaming debut. The television broadcast in Japan is set to commence on January 4, 2026, airing on channels such as TOKYO MX and BS NTV. International audiences can look forward to streaming the series on Crunchyroll, which has previously carried both the first and second seasons, including English dubbed versions.
New Promotional Video Highlights Theme Songs and Action
A new teaser visual and promotional video for MF Ghost Season 3 have been released, building anticipation for the upcoming races. The video notably revealed the artists behind the season’s theme songs. Yu Serizawa will perform the opening theme, “TIMELESS POWER feat. MOTSU,” while Himika Akaneya is set to perform the ending theme, “Yokan no Tochū Prod. ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo).” Both artists have contributed to previous seasons of the anime.
Featured Voice Cast and Returning Favorites
While the term “more cast” in the announcement primarily highlights the prominent roles of the theme song artists, it also reinforces the impressive ensemble returning for the third season. Yu Serizawa, in addition to her opening theme performance, also voices the character Nozomi Kitahara.
The core cast members reprising their roles include:
- Yuma Uchida as Kanata Katagiri (Kanata Rivington)
- Ayane Sakura as Ren Saionji
- Daisuke Ono as Shun Aiba
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Michael Beckenbauer
Furthermore, several voice actors from the legendary Initial D series, the predecessor to MF Ghost, continue to lend their voices to characters, maintaining a strong connection between the two universes. These include Tomokazu Seki as Keisuke Takahashi and Osamu Hosoi as Fumihiro Joyu. Takehito Koyasu also returns as Ryosuke Takahashi, further cementing the legacy.
The High-Stakes Third Race: The Peninsula Manazuru
The 3rd Season will thrust viewers back into the heart of the MFG, an exhilarating racing circuit held on public roads in a future where self-driving electric cars have largely replaced traditional combustion engines. The upcoming episodes are set to focus on the intense third race, “The Peninsula Manazuru,” promising more breathtaking automotive action and strategic maneuvers.
Felix Film, the animation studio behind the previous seasons, returns to produce MF Ghost Season 3, ensuring a consistent visual style and high-quality animation that fans have come to expect. The anime is based on the manga by Shuichi Shigeno, the renowned creator of Initial D, and continues to explore the passion and skill required in the world of professional racing. As Kanata Rivington pushes his skills to the limit, fans eagerly await the next chapter of his journey to conquer the MFG and uncover the mysteries of his past.
