High-Octane Return: 'MF Ghost 3rd Season' Sets January 4 Premiere, Unveils Dynamic Theme Songs in New Trailer

The roar of the engine is set to return. The highly anticipated third season of the adrenaline-fueled racing anime, MF Ghost, has officially confirmed its premiere date and released a new promotional video, offering fans a glimpse into the intense action awaiting them. This next chapter in the saga, which successfully continues the legacy established by the legendary Initial D, is scheduled to hit Japanese airwaves starting January 4, 2026.

The newly released trailer not only showcases the dazzling high-speed action that defines the MF Ghost franchise but also introduces the powerful musical accompaniment for the upcoming season. Audiences can anticipate the opening theme, "TIMELESS POWER feat. MOTSU," performed by the talented Serizawa Yu, and the emotionally resonant ending theme, "Yokan no Tochuu (Prod. ☆Taku Takahashi)," delivered by Himika Akaneya. These tracks are expected to amplify the series' signature blend of technical racing drama and emotional depth.

Broadcast Details and Accessibility

Ensuring maximum accessibility for its devoted fanbase, MF Ghost 3rd Season boasts an extensive broadcast schedule across Japan. The series will officially launch on January 4, 2026, across major networks including TOKYO MX, BS Nippon Television, and RKB Mainichi Broadcasting. Viewers can also tune in via Television Aichi starting January 6, Yomiuri Television on January 8, and Animax, beginning January 23.

Production Team Remains Consistent

The creative team responsible for the series' visual quality and narrative prowess remains intact for the third season. Director Nakamichi Tomohito guides the project's vision, with the series composition and screenplay handled collaboratively by Yamashita Kenichi and Inari Akihiko. Character designer Onda Naoyuki ensures consistency in the cast's appearance.

Animation duties continue under the expert collaboration of FelixFilm and directrain, which manages the complex CG animation, upholding the stunning visual standards established in prior seasons. Based on the original manga by Shigeno Shuuichi, serialized in Young Magazine, the January 2026 debut of the third season promises to continue the thrilling momentum of this modern racing phenomenon, delivering more intricate track battles, essential character development, and the compelling human drama woven into the fabric of competitive street racing.