海谷敏久 — Character Designer
Episodes 26
Time to Shine
By 2048, motor racing has evolved into a popular fighting race called IGPX, a competition of humanoid high-speed mechs running at 600 km/h. As the winner of the IG-2, Team Satomi is now joining the top league, the IG-1. But on the other side of the shining glory, the young team suffers for a total lack of teamwork. To begin with, defense pilot Liz does not get along with Takeshi, the forward; they always get into fights. And when Takeshi meets with Yamma, from the next opponent, Team Sledgemama, he gets a harsh greeting. Will Team Satomi make it in the IG-1?
Read MoreWin or Lose
The new IG-1 season opens. The first opponent for the rookies of Team Satomi is Team Sledgemama, known for its rough play. While Sledgemama's leader Yamma relentlessly aims at Takeshi, Liz and Amy desperately fight back, but the battle in the IG-1 is tougher than anybody in Team Satomi had imagined. Takeshi looses confidence and the team spirit slumps for the worst. Then a depressed Takeshi meets "Princess" Fantine from Team Skylark, the idol of the IG-1.
Read MoreBlack Egg
Air date: October 19, 2005 "Withdrawal from the IGPX" was the decision of company headquarters. Team manager Satomi Satomi is astounded. The board of directors only gave the team one day. The race has already started, so Satomi leaves for the racetrack, but she can't keep calm inside. Now at the race, the opponent Team Black Egg takes an aggressive defense-only strategy. Takeshi and his teammates encounter difficulty shaking off the tough defense. Can Team Satomi "crack the egg"?
Read MoreUnder the Name of the Emperor
The brain of Team Satomi is Amy. She has been called a genius since she was little, but she has a problem she would never tell anyone. Meanwhile, Takeshi is walking along the racetrack and meets Team Satomi's next opponent, the champion team Velshtein's Cunningham, who graciously tells Takeshi, "there's a whole world of difference between our abilities." Takeshi is baffled. How is Team Satomi going to challenge the dominating team Velshtein?
Read MoreCome Together
The second pilot River is restless thinking about Team Satomi's match with the champions of Velshtein and his present position in the team. "I will drive the forward machine. Nothing will stop me!" Meantime, Satomi has gone to see someone for some crucial parts for her mechs. But this turns to be a stubborn old man and gives Satomi a hard time. Late at night in the mechanic room, River climbs on the forward machine... What are his intentions? Could Team Satomi get new machine parts on time?
Read MoreCat vs. Dog
Air date: November 9, 2005 The next opponent, Team Edgeraid, is skilled at making strange and acrobatic moves. But there is more. As Amy enhances her abilities by riding an IG machine with Luca, Edgeraid's forward and team leader Bjorn pilots his machine supported by his dog Sola by his side. This next race is going to be a unprecedented competition between a dog and a cat! How is Team Satomi going to fight back the invisible attacks of Team Edgeraid? Meanwhile, Satomi receives a visitor in her office...
Read MoreSpring has Come
Masa, the chief mechanic with Team Satomi, is being paid an unexpected visit by his father, who is bringing sad news: "Your mother has taken ill." Masa is shocked, but something is refraining him from rushing home. Meanwhile, the annual IGPX Festival is being celebrated the race track. But when Takeshi is about to start a test run to set the machine, the mech gets into trouble! Could Takeshi finish the course? What is Masa's secret? And why is Fantine suddenly approaching Takeshi?
Read MoreI Like You, I Like You, I Love You
Team Satomi's next opponent is Team Skylark, but at the time, the paparazzi have already scooped that Takeshi is dating Fantine, Skylark's charming forward pilot. The world's attention is now concentrating on the two young pilots even before the race starts, but this situation is apparently disturbing Liz, who gives a complicated gaze towards Takeshi. What will Liz do during the race? What will happen to Takeshi's relationship with Fantine? Meanwhile Satomi, who became suspicious about the new sponsor, finds a shocking truth...
Read MoreHoliday
During a brief holiday, Takeshi and Fantine decide to go out on a date. Takeshi appears nervous while getting ready and Liz is somehow feeling upset with that. Since Takeshi is not realizing that now he's become a celebrity, he does not put on a disguise, and it is immediately spotted by fans causing a big fuss. As the two run away, Johnny, who is a big fan of Takeshi's, pops up in front of them. But there are also suspicious figures behind the young couple. What are they after?
Read MoreShowdown
It was decided Team Satomi would hold a rematch against Team Sledgemama. The night before the match, a dark shadow sneak into Team Satomi's mechanic room where the machines were undergoing final adjustment. The next day, as the race starts, Takeshi's machine's right leg makes an odd noise. Masa and Andrei desperately check the machine, while the noise moves around Takeshi's machine. What could be the problem? Can Takeshi continue the race? Can Team Satomi defeat Team Sledgemama?
Read MoreAnd Then . . .
Takeshi was thoroughly scrutinized by Team Sledgemama. All his attempts to find a way to fight back is futile. Andrei gives a piece of advice to a distressed Takeshi. After the Team Satomi's three pilots are surrounded by unexpected adversaries. What are they after? Can Team Satomi advance to win the league?
Read MoreThe Final Battle
Team Velshtein uses the technique called Indraga Mano. Team Satomi had already faced it in the previous race, and this time they want to be equipped with a new weapon to counter the attack. "There is a precursor to any movement. If you sharpen your mind, you will know it before your opponent makes a move," explains Andrei. Takeshi and Liz are familiar with martial arts and they train Amy to catch this specific timing. But without any experience, Amy seems unable to get it and falls into deep frustration. Can Team Satomi evade Team Velshtein's Indraga Mano?
Read MoreInto Tommorow
The final match against Team Velshtein has begun! The duel between Takeshi and Cunningham escalates as they advance to a level that no one had ever attained in the history of IGPX! In the meantime, Liz and Amy develop their skills in the battle. In the midst of the fierce fights, Andrei suddenly calls on Takeshi, who is having a difficulty. "If you defeat Velshtein, I will introduce you to Rocket George." Will Takeshi able to meet his pilot idol Rocket George? Can Team Satomi defeat Team Velshtein?
Read MoreA New Challenge
A new IGPX season is about to start. The previous season's experience has matured Takeshi greatly, and he even seems secure and sure. On the other hand, Liz feels the pressure of being called a member of "the mightier Team Satomi." The two are approached by Zanak and Judy from Team White Snow, the new team just promoted from the IG-2. But Team Satomi's opponent for the first match is Team Edgeraid, and seems to have a new strategy to compete with the champions. And will Liz do, given that she was scared of the race due to the pressure?
Read MoreFeeling Lost
Team Satomi is helpless against Team Edgeraid's new trick. While Takeshi was struggling, his machine suffers unbelievable trouble. Masa and Andrei are watching unable to intervene. What can save Team Satomi from this crisis? Why are Team Satomi's machines affected by so many troubles? Now the three pilots facing their own problems start to wander around. Overwhelming apprehension begins to bear down on the strong-willed Liz.
Read MoreVulnerable Mind
Takeshi smiles and says, "there is nothing wrong." But Liz doesn't believe him. Amy also feels something "different" in Liz. Then the young midfielder of Team Satomi is approached by Judy and Max from Team White Snow. And she hears an unbelievable story from Judy. Meanwhile, Takeshi is beginning to get frustrated because the race did not go as intended. In order to get the team back together, Andrei creates a new training method. But Zanak chuckles audaciously. What's his strategy? Can Team Satomi defeat IG-1's newcomer, Team White Snow?
Read MoreThe White Snow
The battle tactic of Team White Snow is so innovative that it would rewrite the history of IGPX. Team Satomi is baffled. Takeshi is frustrated, because nothing seems to work. Liz is worried about Takeshi, but her words express only harsh criticism toward her teammate. And the two harming each other is producing the worst team chemistry... To make the situation even more serious, Team Satomi starts to consider dropping out of the next race due to serious damage to the machines. Then Himawari's words bring an unexpected stir in the team...
Read MorePuzzled
The battle between the teams Velshtein and Satomi begins. In the midst of a harsh combat, Takeshi's machine is badly damaged. Can Masa fix the problem within the time limit? Takeshi and Liz are astounded by the countermeasure Andrei came up with. Cunningham easily dodges Takeshi's frantic strike. "I thought you could do better!" are Team Velshtein's leader's severe words. Andrei takes on a depressed Takeshi for a kendo match. What will Takeshi come up with? Can he continue participating in the IGPX?
Read MoreTakeshi, Go Forward
Takeshi enjoys dating with Fantine, but his odd behavior and hypertension makes the girl uncomfortable. Takeshi just smiles back and says, "It's all right." Fantine can't ask further questions. In the meantime, at Team Satomi's team meeting, Satomi announces a tough decision. "Takeshi will not participate in the next race against Skylark." Is Takeshi really going to be cut out from the race? Then, on the crucial day, Fantine tells Takeshi astonishing words as she passes him...
Read MoreComeback
Now that Amy knows when she will be discharged from the hospital, she desperately works hard on her rehab. The team members are worried she is pushing herself too much and they come up with an idea. Amy gets on a simulation machine for the first time since her recovery. "If you can't win the simulation race, I can't let you pilot in the next race.;quot; Amy is provoked by Andrei's tough decision, but when the simulation race starts, she is too busy defending and can't get around to attacking. Will Amy be able to make a comeback to the race?
Read MoreDecision
"If we can't win the championship this season, we won't need you on our team." Yamma, frustrated by this harsh comment from the owner of Team Sledgemama, was now even more ready to strike down Team Satomi: "I'll shut your mouth with a victory!" On the course, at an early stage, Team Satomi gradually picks up pace and captures Yamma's machine, and it looks as if Team Satomi is heading for a victory. Then suddenly there is a piercing outcry from Yamma at his restless teammates, "Just follow me, no questions asked!" What is Yamma coming up with?
Read MoreTo the Place Meant to Be
All of a sudden, Liz accepts a modeling job. She is usually a discreet girl, and Takeshi and Amy are just puzzled: what happened to their teammate? At that moment, Himawari shocks the clan, "I saw Liz with two pilots from Skylark!" Before anyone could figure out why, the annual IGPX Festival commences. But there's something wrong with Takeshi's machine! Can Takeshi reach the goal safely? What is Liz's intention with her modeling stint?
Read MoreFate
The playoff has started. It was to be Sledgemama and White Snow's deadly battle. Zanak shows off his gasping continuous strikes. Yamma intercepts. Who is going to be the winner? Teams Satomi and Velshtein also take on each other to advance to the playoff. Watching Takeshi and Cunnigham's match, Velshtein's manager Sir Hamgra remembers his bygone days with Rocket George.
Read MoreWinner's Circle
Team Satomi's Takeshi and Team Velshtein's Cunningham display the toughest battle people have ever seen in the history of the Immortal Grand Prix. At the end of this season, Liz and Amy too have improved mentally and physically, as well as technically, but they are intercepted by Jan and Dew, firmly determined to defeat Team Satomi and reaffirm Velshtein's pride. As two young genius pilots race for the glorious goal, up in the observation towers Andrei and Sir Hamgra see their pasts in this formidable race. Which team will advance to the Championship match?
Read MoreHostile Contradiction
The day before the final match. White Snow's forward, Zanak has a dreadful strategy. How is Takeshi going to stand up against the clever trap that awaits him? As the race commences, Masa suddenly recalls, "I thought I'd seen White Snow's Max somewhere. Now I remember!" At last Snow White drops its disguise. And in the midst of the battle, Luca informs Takeshi via Amy of an outlandish plan...
Read MoreThe End and the Beginning
Team White Snow's groundbreaking strategy brought a new page to the IGPX history. Team Satomi courageously continues to strike back, but is no match for Team White Snow. There is no data to rely on. There seem to be no means to win the match. What's Andrei's strategy? And as the team begins to unite, Takeshi attempts to try an astonishing move! Is Satomi heading for victory? Finally, the true champion's name will be engraved in the history of IGPX!
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