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A computer based navigation system race machine...
...the Cyber Formula.
It has taken the place of F-1 as the new race machine of the 21st century.
Bringing excitement to people all over the world.
I'm going there quickly
So don't worry anymore
To save you, because I love you
A mysterious uneasiness
An SOS from you
I kept feeling it since last night
A sudden storm is blocking your way
I saw a visual of it
Lover or miracles
You can't look down on it. Even time would...
...bring new waves
I'm going there right now
So just stay there
Always keep the dream you have
You can do it
I'm going there quickly
So don't worry anymore
To save you, because I love you
The final racer of the All Japan Cyber Formula Grand Prix...
...has begun at the Niseco circuit in Hokkaido...
...with the 24 cars that passed the time trials.
14 year old racer, Hayato Kazami, has made in into the final race...
...but he is being challenged by some of the top racers of the world and...
...the Japanese champion of last year, as well as a very difficult course.
Hayato followed the intuition of Ohtomo, the "nature boy" from Hokkaido...
...and changed to rain tires.
It started to rain shortly after that.
Because the navigation computers couldn't predict the change in weather...
...the race situation started to change drastically.
The Rainy Battle of Niseco
How can people risk their lives to gain less than a tenth of a second?
Perhaps they might be fascinated by some kind of race-mystique...
...that even a computer can't predict.
Now it seems that this sudden evil rain, which nobody had expected...
...has started to wreak havoc on the Niseco Circuit.
Uh-oh! A car spun out!
Chaos reigns in the early stages of the All Japan Grand Prix.
Why the hell is this happening?!
Pit! Stand by with rain tires!
Roger!
I'm going into the pit on the next lap. Prepare the rain tires.
Shinjyo, we've already prepared rain tires.
Roger.
Anything can happen in this race.
The important thing is how to take advantage of the situation.
Gudelhian keeps the top position while the other cars are slipping, one by one.
Heinel is in second place and Japanese racer, Tokimori, is following him.
Shinjyo is slowing down a little bit.
But the are 2 racers who expected the rain, and are already wearing rain tires.
One racer set the record at the JCM Off-Road Championship...
...and this is his 3rd year of Cyber Formula racing...Johji Ohtomo.
And driving the Asurada GSX, is the youngest racer of this competition...
...Hayato Kazami.
Mr. Ohtomo is incredible.
It seems like he knew this would happen.
Hayato, victory or defeat in the final race depends on the tires.
He gave me a hint. I was right to put my faith in Mr. Ohtomo.
I guess you figured out my hint, Hayato.
But it won't be so easy for you after this.
I'm the one who will get the checkered flag!
Manager, the rain is pouring down hard.
I don't believe this.
Even the computer couldn't predict it.
I think it must have been Hayato's ability.
After all, a driver's talent lies in his intuition.
Hayato has great potential.
Now, Gudelhian, Heinel, and Tokimori...
...have entered the pit road, one by one, to change their tires.
But the pit road is only one lane...
...so the time loss for the cars behind the leader will be great.
Where's Shinjyo?
He's not coming in yet!
What did you say?! Shinjyo!
Shinjyo, what about the tire change?
You can't keep driving with normal tires.
I'll lose time if I wait on line at the pit road.
I'll enter it after I add one more lap.
I understand. Be careful, Shinjyo.
Sinjyo is great. He has good tactics!
Shinjyo passed the pit wearing normal tires.
I believe he expected the time loss and decided to wait.
His stable driving technique displays his confidence.
Now Shinjyo has moved to the top!
He'll win with his good decision making.
My expectations were proven right.
Hayato!
Now the top leader is Shinjyo.
Ohtomo and Kazami, who both changed to rain tires early on, are chasing him.
You've got to be kidding!
How can I get out from the pit road if it's this crowded?!
You can go now!
Now the invited racers, who changed tires because of the unexpected rain...
...are going back onto the main track.
In contrast, Ohtomo and Kazami have jumped into second and third place...
...and are heading for the highway.
Now, let's explain the entire course of the Niseco Circuit, again.
The specially set up course for the All Japan Grand Prix moves...
...from the regular circuit to the highway, where Ohtomo and Kazami just entered.
I don't want to be beaten by Mr. Ohtomo. I'll catch up using my own skill.
You're doing good, Hayato.
But experience is the key element from here on out.
Sorry to leave you behind!
Be careful of your steering.
There is a risk of hydroplaning.
I got it!
It's 700 meters to the tollbooth.
What?! Already?!
Ohtomo's Albatrander enters the interchange.
Once they pass the interchange...
...it'll be the gravel course that gives the drivers a hard time.
The forest half of the gravel course is a forest and mountain course.
That's a wild road with mountains and ravines.
This course requires a different driving technique than the circuit.
On the gravel course, be prepared to follow Asurada's instructions on how...
...to keep up with the size of the curves and the different up and down slopes!
Next is a 30 degree curve. 26% slope.
I want to get closer to Mr. Ohtomo, no matter what!
But this is the best I can do!
Next is a left curve, 25 degrees.
The last half of this rough course is through the wilderness.
But there are some wet areas. Once you make a navigation mistake...
...you're out of the race. That's why it's called the Hell Road.
What happened to this road?
This area is made with clay, so it's easy to collect water on the road's surface.
The danger ratio has increased.
I will switch the main screen to enhanced image analysis.
Got it!
I can't lose anymore distance from him, otherwise I'll never catch up.
Let's go, Asurada!
The entrance back onto the street course from the gravel course...
...becomes extremely dangerous, because it's covered with mud.
I'm entering the street course.
Sudden acceleration is dangerous.
Hayato, what happened?!
Hayato!
Answer me, Hayato!
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Answer me, Hayato!
I...I'm all right.
I just slipped a little.
The area that changes from gravel course to street course, is very easy to slip in.
Don't ever forget it!
Yes!
Calm down. You almost ended up out of the race.
It looks like the race has become a melee due to the unexpected weather change.
Bootsvorz, who had entered the pit to fix his front end, still hasn't left
Is he having serious trouble?
The Asurada is coming. Get ready.
Top leader Shinjyo, who got one more lap on his normal tires, has entered the pit.
There's mud in the radiator...
Ohtomo's Albatrander has come back. But I can't see Asurada.
Ohtomo has passed Shinjyo, and now he's in the top position.
Here comes the Asurada.
Kazami, who is behind Ohtomo, has just passed the pit.
Now he's in second place.
I'm heading out.
Bootsvorz, who was having machine trouble, has finally moved out.
I'm heading out!
Shinjyo is also out of the pit.
How is the retrieval team?
Daybreak Crow is standing by at X point.
Now, the race has entered its second half.
Gudelhian, and Heinel are both trying to get back into top position.
Tokimori, and Yoshimatsu are following them.
And Morizono, who we had put our big hopes on, has already retired.
The inner lane opened up.
No way!
Heinel and Gudelhian have collided with each other!
It was at the nightmarish first corner!
The 2 cars of these champion candidates are out of the race, together!
Gudelhian!
We both messed up each other, again.
You have no manners, bastard! How dare you wreck my machine!
This is a man's battlefield.
Little spoiled brats who play hare cause trouble for everybody else!
I'll take you on!
What's this?! The invited racers have started fighting each other!
Here it comes!
Gudelhian's brain-buster!
Heinel elbows back into him!
This is a real off-road battle!
The circuit is exploding with big moves!
I can't believe this.
Uh...sorry about that.
Now the top leader, Ohtomo, has entered the highway.
Second place, Hayato Kazami, is following him.
And behind him is Bootsvorz.
But his time loss in the pit was so big, that his ranking is very far behind.
I'll finish it this time.
In the name of Crusher Bootsvorz!
And here's Shinjyo.
Shinjyo is still in the third place. Will he end the race like this?
Since the big racers are now out, I've already conquered this race.
Go!
What?
Shinjyo.
Why doesn't he pass me?
Don't worry. It's a slipstream.
What's he trying to do?
Slipstream is a racing technique to reduce air resistance...
...by sticking behind a car that is driving at high speed.
You can drive fast without using the full power of your own machine.
Once you get out from behind the lead car, and give your machine full power...
...you well be able to pass the car in front of you.
I know about things like that!
Approaching tollbooth. Reduce speed.
Shinjyo!
Kazami, you need 10 more years of practice to drive ahead of me!
Ohtomo and Shinjyo exited the interchange, and have entered the gravel course.
Following them is Kazami.
Bootsvorz, who is one lap behind, is catching up.
This kind of course isn't my favorite. But I will enjoy my technique.
Shinjyo, don't be too rash!
It's fun to challenge your driving. It's just like riding a wild horse.
Good. The rain is starting to stop.
I've caught up with him.
Be patient, Hayato.
Just think about finishing the race safely.
He's tight. You should get the checkered flag safely, Hayato.
Roger. I'll keep this position.
The Asurada is just about to enter into position.
Roger. Daybreak Crow is waiting for it.
Shit!
Thirty more seconds to X point.
Can I catch the Asurada?
Damn it!
This machine is in my way!
Move it!
Damn it!
Bootsvorz failed.
Retrieval team, withdraw immediately.
Roger.
Useless!
The top 2 cars came back! It's local racer Ohtomo and Shinjyo!
Prepare the cut slick tires.
OK.
Ohtomo just passed the control line.
It's the final lap!
Behind Ohtomo is Hayato Kazami. Yoshimatsu and Tokimori are close behind.
It's a close battle!
Hayato, are you changing tires?!
I'm going as-is! The road surface is still wet!
Please win.
Hayato.
You are totally in range of winning. You must win, Shinjyo.
The top 5 are now fighting against each other to get the Super License...
...which will be given only to the top 3 winners...
...and earns them the right to attend the Word Grand Prix.
Can you run away with it, Ohtomo?
Shinjyo has now changed to normal tires, and he is intensely closing the gap!
Now, Ohtomo and Kazami have entered the highway!
I can beat him.
Luck will be on my side.
I'm sure to go on to the World Grand Prix this year!
My team's dream depends on this lap. I can't lose.
Shinjyo!
Just as I thought, the finish line is drying up.
I'll bet my victory on the peacock wing in the circuit course!
The top group is Ohtomo, Kazami, and Shinjyo.
Their ranking still hasn't changed as they head back onto the circuit course.
Their goal is very close.
That's it for child's play!
Shinjyo makes his move from the outside course!
Asurada, start up the boost pod!
Danger: Rain tires can't withstand the acceleration of the boost pod
There is a possibility of tire blowout.
If I lose at this point, it's same thing as a blowout!
Go!!
Now, it's the final dead heat towards the checkered flag!
Shinjyo has caught up with Ohtomo!
And...
Is he passing?! Shinjyo, can you pass?
Shinjyo's at the finish line!
Naoki Shinjyo of Aoi Superion has won the All Japan Grand Prix!
In second place is Johji Ohtomo, and in third place...
...will it be Yoshimatsu or the 1st time attendee, Hayato Kazami?!
Now, they're turning on the last corner, and...
...the Asurada! The Asurada is in the lead!
Hang on Asurada!
Hayato!
Oh, no! The Asurada's front tire blew out!
But he's heading for the finish line as-is!
Third place is the youngest racer ever, Hayato Kazami!
With a time of 1 hr. 30 min. 2.04 sec.
Wow! He did it!
Hayato!
The faces of the men on the winners' stand are very bright.
And a ticket to the world, the Super License, is given to them.
Congratulations, Hayato.
You did great.
It's because of you, Mr. Ohtomo.
Now these men, who won this severe race, are about to move onto the world.
Aiming for glory.
The reason a human's eyes...
...are not on their back is...
...because we live facing forward
Because we have a mission...
...believe each other
When I stop working...
...and look up at the blue sky...
...believe each other
Your smile becomes my emotional support
Because there are hard times now...
...tomorrow will shine bright
So, I'm not going to regret...
...the goal I had chosen
Now run the wind
Someday we're winners
Next Episode
After we winning the Super License that we wanted for so long...
...we headed to America, by ship, to attend the 1st race of World Grand Prix.
However, Pei got seriously injured aboard the ship.
Unless Pei gets a blood transfusion in 2 hours, his life will be in danger!
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A Stormy Departure
In the next episode, the fun level is in the red zone!
A Stormy Departure