Future GPX Cyber Formula · Episode 2: Birth of the Youngest Racer
Birth of the Youngest Racer
1991-03-2230 min
With the next race fast approaching, the team's official driver, Hiyoshi, is no longer able to compete with Asurada. The team must give up on their dream of the All-Japan Grand Prix and withdraw from the race, or have amateur Hayato enter... But the Cyber Formula Grand Prix is not so easy that an amateur can win.
1The Day My Fate Was Sealed1991-03-1530 minThe small Sugo Asurada team plans to enter their new machine, the Asurada GSX, in the Fujioka Qualification, which will determine their place in the All Japan Grand Prix. However, while transporting the machine, they are suddenly attacked.
2Birth of the Youngest Racer1991-03-2230 minWith the next race fast approaching, the team's official driver, Hiyoshi, is no longer able to compete with Asurada. The team must give up on their dream of the All-Japan Grand Prix and withdraw from the race, or have amateur Hayato enter... But the Cyber Formula Grand Prix is not so easy that an amateur can win.3Burn on Fire! Hayato!1991-03-2930 minHayato takes on his first race. However, the unexpectedly high G-forces on his body and the frustration of not being able to control the machine the way he wants leave him physically and mentally exhausted.
4Fujioka Grand Prix1991-04-0530 minThe final race has finally begun. However, Hayato, who was told by Aoi's owner, Kyoko, that his driving was sloppy, and is having a hard time getting into top form.
5Go for the National Grand Prix!1991-04-1230 minTeam Sugo heads overland to Hokkaido to compete in the All Japan Grand Prix at Niseko Circuit. Their journey is going smoothly, but at a service area, they accidentally spot a girl who was the victim of a kidnapping case reported on the breaking news.
6The Nature Boy From Hokkaido1991-04-1930 minPei, Maki, and the others diligently practice tire changes while Hayato practices cornering.
7License to the World!1991-04-2630 minHayato performs well in the All Japan Grand Prix qualifiers. However, a new assassin, Bootsholz, stands in his way. He is finally ready to crush Hayato and steal Asurada but as soon as the race begins, Hayato is immediately attacked by Bootsholz. A heated dogfight ensues on the circuit.
8The Final at Niseko in the Rain1991-05-1030 minA sudden downpour throws the circuit into chaos, and everyone to the pit stops.
9Stormy Voyage!1991-05-1730 minTo save money, Sugo decides to travel by sea to the Grand Canyon in the United States, the site of the first round of the World Grand Prix. Hayato and his friends enjoy a leisurely sea voyage.
10Let the World Grand Prix Begin!1991-05-2430 minTeam Sugo arrives at the Grand Canyon in the United States in time for the Grand Prix qualifying rounds. A British masked racer, Knight Schumacher, watches them intently.
11The First Race in the World Grand Prix1991-05-2430 minThe first round of the Cyber Formula World Championship is finally being held in the Grand Canyon in the United States. Sugo is pleased with his good start in the Grand Prix, but he is found to have falsely started and is given a 60-second penalty.
12Glorified Racer1991-06-0730 minThe disappointing defeat in the first match severely shakes the trust within the team. The conflict between Hayato, who insists he is right, and the crew heats up, and Hayato, unable to admit his mistakes, finally leaves the team. With no place to return to, Hayato wanders the streets and ends up passing out after being harassed by a customer at a bar.
13Survival Race!1991-06-1430 minSuddenly, Kaga appears in front of Hayato and his teammates. He has come to scout Hayato to be a partner to compete in a "grass race," an unofficial race run by FICCY. His teammates are vehemently opposed to Hayato taking part in a race where there are no rules and everyone is trying to crush each other, but with Kurumada's permission, Hayato ends up taking part in a crash race
14Scrap Heap of Youth1991-06-2130 minAs the second round is expected to be a tough rally race, Miki, Pei and the others upgraded the Asurada to a rally type. During the test run, they noticed that the Asurada's behavior was strange when cornering
15My Promise to a Girl1991-06-2830 minThe second round will be held in Peru. While walking around the venue before the main event, Hayato and Asuka meet Rita, a wheelchair-bound girl who is a Cyber Formula fan. Rita is already able to walk without her wheelchair, but she is unable to accept the fact due to extreme anxiety, and is unable to let go of it. Wanting to help Rita, Hayato goes around getting autographs from each of the racers. Furthermore, Hayato has vowed to come in third on Rita's birthday, which coincides with the day of the race.
16Victory at the Second Circuit in Peru1991-07-0530 minThe second race, held in Peru, is divided into two heats. During the race, Hayato is humming a song to Rita for her birthday. Buttholz, who has been targeting Asurada for some time, seizes that momentary gap and interferes, causing Hayato and Asurada to fall off a cliff. Hayato gets out of the car to restore the cyber system, but he slips and falls further down, temporarily losing his sight.
17Concert of Friendship1991-07-1230 minThe third race took place in Brazil, a course renowned for being one of the fastest circuits in the country. The Sugo team is adjusting their Asurada for high-speed driving. To make the necessary adjustments, Miki has to give up on attending a concert by her favorite girl band, G-GRIP.
18Trap on the Fast Course1991-07-1930 minThe third race in Brazil has begun. Hayato and his team are reunited with Akira Hiyoshi, the driver who left Sugo at Fujioka. Meanwhile, Smith, who is using Bootsholz to target Asurada's cyber system, issues new instructions to interfere.
19Brazil: The Third Grand Prix Race1991-07-2630 minThe race was under yellow flags due to the accident between Schumacher and Bootsholz. While his rivals were fired up and heating up, Hayato was unable to concentrate, worried about Schumacher, who had given up the race to help him.
20Precious Memories from the Pendant1991-08-0230 minTeam Sugo has arrived in Canada for the fourth round. Kurumada gives Asuka a day of free time, and Asuka visits Wishing Waterfall, a place she visited with her family as a child. Schumacher appears by chance, and Asuka tells him her life story. At Schumacher's suggestion, they go to an amusement park together.
21Shoemach’s True Identity1991-08-0930 minSmith orders Bootsholtz to assassinate Schumacher, who stands in the way of Smith's ambitions. However, Bootsholtz refuses the order and vows never to cooperate with Smith again. As a racer, he challenges Schumacher to a serious duel. Hayato and Asuka watch the duel in their Asurada.
22The Secret of Asurada1991-08-1630 minHayato's father, Kojiro, and his mother, Junko, rush to visit Osamu, who has been taken to the hospital. There, Hayato and the others are informed of the death of his father, Hiroyuki.
23Canada Grand Prix: The 4th Race1991-09-0630 minBootsholz apologizes to Hayato for his actions and promises to compete fairly from now on. Learning of his father's death, Hayato behaves unnaturally cheerfully. Seeing this, Kurumada urges him to withdraw, but Hayato insists on competing.
24Reborn! The New Machine That My Father Left1991-09-1330 minUpon arriving in England, the group discovers the new machine that Hiroyuki had originally wanted to install Asurada into. They immediately begin transplanting the cyber system, the main body of Asurada, but security denies access.
25Intense Driving! Super Asurada1991-09-2030 minThe fifth race takes place on a special circuit at Postbridge Airport in the UK. Osamu and Asuka, delayed by injury, were finally about to arrive in the UK. However, the passenger plane they were on suffered a wheel failure, forcing them to make a dangerous belly landing.
26The 27 Second Challenge! The Finals of the 5th Race1991-09-2730 minHayato gets off to a good start, taking his first pole position. However, Hayato begins to sense something off with the Asurada. Furthermore, large hailstones begin falling mid-race.
27Confrontation! The 14 Year Old Prince1991-10-0430 minAs a reward for his first victory, Hayato is given tickets to watch the Cyber Bikers race. However, the winner of the race, a 14-year-old boy named Karl Richter von Randle, dismisses Cyber Formula as not even worth participating in.
28Mortal Combat On Ice! The Finals of the 6th Race1991-10-0430 minThe sixth round takes place on an icy circuit in Norway. The main race finally begins, and Randle shows his true strength once again.
29Challenge! Fireball1991-10-2530 minA girl named Elena appears before Hayato and his friends. Elena asks Hayato for help to enter the Fireball Race hosted by her father, Gavan. Fireball is a road race with no rules. Elena wants to open her eyes to her father, who has even made the exchange of life a gamble, and Hayato readily agrees to enter. Miki offers Hayato her GSX, which she has been gradually repairing.
30The Fireball Critical Moment!1991-11-0130 minThe Fireball race is more brutal than expected. Specially modified machines launch relentless attacks. Watching the race, Gavan noticed his daughter, Elena, and pleads for the race to be cancelled, but no one agrees.
31The 7th Race: Bleed Kaga Returns1991-11-0830 minThe seventh race takes place in Kenya. Aoi Kyoko launches a new team, Aoi ZIP Formula, for this race. Bleed Kaga was brought in as the driver, and the crew consists of experts from Shinjo's team. Treated essentially as a second-stringer, Shinjo becomes violent and lashes out at his new crew.
32The 7th Race: A Tenacious Finish Line1991-11-1530 minMiki, who knew Shinjo from his debut days, scolds him, saying that he was much better in his F3 days. Shinjo finally realizes his mistake and sincerely apologizes to Katagiri and the other crew members, building a relationship of trust with them. In the race, in an attempt to make up for lost time, he pushes the car's power to its limits.
33The Miraculous 8th Race! Mortal Combat on the Big Wave1991-11-2230 minThe eighth race takes place on an offshore circuit in Spain. After qualifying, Randle bumps into Asuka while she's out shopping in the city. Randle's rivalry flares up, and he unilaterally decides that if he beats Hayato in the main race, he'll get a kiss from Asuka. When Hayato hears about this on the day of the race, he challenges Randle with a driving style that won't back down.
34Hayato vs Asurada: The 9th Race1991-11-2930 minThe final race, the ninth, takes place at a domed circuit in Germany that utilizes a cyber system. Otomo, camping near the circuit as usual, invites Hayato and Shinjo, who have come to scout the area, into his tent. Shinjo is concerned about Otomo's poor performance in the previous qualifying round, and Otomo confesses that he just can't stand this circuit, which is controlled by a cyber system.
35The Wounded Racer1991-11-2930 minOtomo crashes badly in the ninth race and is rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Hayato began to suspect that Asurada was to blame for Otomo's accident. When Hayato returned from the hospital, Maki, who had analyzed the accident, explained that Asurada had not suffered any damage, but Hayato was still not convinced.
36The Top 3 Head-On Confrontation! The Japan Grand Prix1991-11-2930 minWith the final battle approaching, all teams are fully prepared and fired up to the challenge. However, the Sugo team's Super Asurada had not yet been fully repaired since its crash at the previous German Grand Prix.
37Glorious Winners1991-12-2030 minHayato, riding his Super Asurada with its power set higher to match the distance traveled, rapidly climbs the ranks. By the time they reached Aokigahara, he was in the running for the lead. Fans worldwide are captivated by the battle between the top three. Being watched by a huge crowd, the showdown comes to an end.
2Birth of the Youngest Racer1991-03-2230 minWith the next race fast approaching, the team's official driver, Hiyoshi, is no longer able to compete with Asurada. The team must give up on their dream of the All-Japan Grand Prix and withdraw from the race, or have amateur Hayato enter... But the Cyber Formula Grand Prix is not so easy that an amateur can win.3Burn on Fire! Hayato!1991-03-2930 minHayato takes on his first race. However, the unexpectedly high G-forces on his body and the frustration of not being able to control the machine the way he wants leave him physically and mentally exhausted.4Fujioka Grand Prix1991-04-0530 minThe final race has finally begun. However, Hayato, who was told by Aoi's owner, Kyoko, that his driving was sloppy, and is having a hard time getting into top form.5Go for the National Grand Prix!1991-04-1230 minTeam Sugo heads overland to Hokkaido to compete in the All Japan Grand Prix at Niseko Circuit. Their journey is going smoothly, but at a service area, they accidentally spot a girl who was the victim of a kidnapping case reported on the breaking news.6The Nature Boy From Hokkaido1991-04-1930 minPei, Maki, and the others diligently practice tire changes while Hayato practices cornering.7License to the World!1991-04-2630 minHayato performs well in the All Japan Grand Prix qualifiers. However, a new assassin, Bootsholz, stands in his way. He is finally ready to crush Hayato and steal Asurada but as soon as the race begins, Hayato is immediately attacked by Bootsholz. A heated dogfight ensues on the circuit.8The Final at Niseko in the Rain1991-05-1030 minA sudden downpour throws the circuit into chaos, and everyone to the pit stops.9Stormy Voyage!1991-05-1730 minTo save money, Sugo decides to travel by sea to the Grand Canyon in the United States, the site of the first round of the World Grand Prix. Hayato and his friends enjoy a leisurely sea voyage.10Let the World Grand Prix Begin!1991-05-2430 minTeam Sugo arrives at the Grand Canyon in the United States in time for the Grand Prix qualifying rounds. A British masked racer, Knight Schumacher, watches them intently.11The First Race in the World Grand Prix1991-05-2430 minThe first round of the Cyber Formula World Championship is finally being held in the Grand Canyon in the United States. Sugo is pleased with his good start in the Grand Prix, but he is found to have falsely started and is given a 60-second penalty.12Glorified Racer1991-06-0730 minThe disappointing defeat in the first match severely shakes the trust within the team. The conflict between Hayato, who insists he is right, and the crew heats up, and Hayato, unable to admit his mistakes, finally leaves the team. With no place to return to, Hayato wanders the streets and ends up passing out after being harassed by a customer at a bar.13Survival Race!1991-06-1430 minSuddenly, Kaga appears in front of Hayato and his teammates. He has come to scout Hayato to be a partner to compete in a "grass race," an unofficial race run by FICCY. His teammates are vehemently opposed to Hayato taking part in a race where there are no rules and everyone is trying to crush each other, but with Kurumada's permission, Hayato ends up taking part in a crash race14Scrap Heap of Youth1991-06-2130 minAs the second round is expected to be a tough rally race, Miki, Pei and the others upgraded the Asurada to a rally type. During the test run, they noticed that the Asurada's behavior was strange when cornering15My Promise to a Girl1991-06-2830 minThe second round will be held in Peru. While walking around the venue before the main event, Hayato and Asuka meet Rita, a wheelchair-bound girl who is a Cyber Formula fan. Rita is already able to walk without her wheelchair, but she is unable to accept the fact due to extreme anxiety, and is unable to let go of it. Wanting to help Rita, Hayato goes around getting autographs from each of the racers. Furthermore, Hayato has vowed to come in third on Rita's birthday, which coincides with the day of the race.16Victory at the Second Circuit in Peru1991-07-0530 minThe second race, held in Peru, is divided into two heats. During the race, Hayato is humming a song to Rita for her birthday. Buttholz, who has been targeting Asurada for some time, seizes that momentary gap and interferes, causing Hayato and Asurada to fall off a cliff. Hayato gets out of the car to restore the cyber system, but he slips and falls further down, temporarily losing his sight.17Concert of Friendship1991-07-1230 minThe third race took place in Brazil, a course renowned for being one of the fastest circuits in the country. The Sugo team is adjusting their Asurada for high-speed driving. To make the necessary adjustments, Miki has to give up on attending a concert by her favorite girl band, G-GRIP.18Trap on the Fast Course1991-07-1930 minThe third race in Brazil has begun. Hayato and his team are reunited with Akira Hiyoshi, the driver who left Sugo at Fujioka. Meanwhile, Smith, who is using Bootsholz to target Asurada's cyber system, issues new instructions to interfere.19Brazil: The Third Grand Prix Race1991-07-2630 minThe race was under yellow flags due to the accident between Schumacher and Bootsholz. While his rivals were fired up and heating up, Hayato was unable to concentrate, worried about Schumacher, who had given up the race to help him.20Precious Memories from the Pendant1991-08-0230 minTeam Sugo has arrived in Canada for the fourth round. Kurumada gives Asuka a day of free time, and Asuka visits Wishing Waterfall, a place she visited with her family as a child. Schumacher appears by chance, and Asuka tells him her life story. At Schumacher's suggestion, they go to an amusement park together.21Shoemach’s True Identity1991-08-0930 minSmith orders Bootsholtz to assassinate Schumacher, who stands in the way of Smith's ambitions. However, Bootsholtz refuses the order and vows never to cooperate with Smith again. As a racer, he challenges Schumacher to a serious duel. Hayato and Asuka watch the duel in their Asurada.22The Secret of Asurada1991-08-1630 minHayato's father, Kojiro, and his mother, Junko, rush to visit Osamu, who has been taken to the hospital. There, Hayato and the others are informed of the death of his father, Hiroyuki.23Canada Grand Prix: The 4th Race1991-09-0630 minBootsholz apologizes to Hayato for his actions and promises to compete fairly from now on. Learning of his father's death, Hayato behaves unnaturally cheerfully. Seeing this, Kurumada urges him to withdraw, but Hayato insists on competing.24Reborn! The New Machine That My Father Left1991-09-1330 minUpon arriving in England, the group discovers the new machine that Hiroyuki had originally wanted to install Asurada into. They immediately begin transplanting the cyber system, the main body of Asurada, but security denies access.25Intense Driving! Super Asurada1991-09-2030 minThe fifth race takes place on a special circuit at Postbridge Airport in the UK. Osamu and Asuka, delayed by injury, were finally about to arrive in the UK. However, the passenger plane they were on suffered a wheel failure, forcing them to make a dangerous belly landing.26The 27 Second Challenge! The Finals of the 5th Race1991-09-2730 minHayato gets off to a good start, taking his first pole position. However, Hayato begins to sense something off with the Asurada. Furthermore, large hailstones begin falling mid-race.27Confrontation! The 14 Year Old Prince1991-10-0430 minAs a reward for his first victory, Hayato is given tickets to watch the Cyber Bikers race. However, the winner of the race, a 14-year-old boy named Karl Richter von Randle, dismisses Cyber Formula as not even worth participating in.28Mortal Combat On Ice! The Finals of the 6th Race1991-10-0430 minThe sixth round takes place on an icy circuit in Norway. The main race finally begins, and Randle shows his true strength once again.29Challenge! Fireball1991-10-2530 minA girl named Elena appears before Hayato and his friends. Elena asks Hayato for help to enter the Fireball Race hosted by her father, Gavan. Fireball is a road race with no rules. Elena wants to open her eyes to her father, who has even made the exchange of life a gamble, and Hayato readily agrees to enter. Miki offers Hayato her GSX, which she has been gradually repairing.30The Fireball Critical Moment!1991-11-0130 minThe Fireball race is more brutal than expected. Specially modified machines launch relentless attacks. Watching the race, Gavan noticed his daughter, Elena, and pleads for the race to be cancelled, but no one agrees.31The 7th Race: Bleed Kaga Returns1991-11-0830 minThe seventh race takes place in Kenya. Aoi Kyoko launches a new team, Aoi ZIP Formula, for this race. Bleed Kaga was brought in as the driver, and the crew consists of experts from Shinjo's team. Treated essentially as a second-stringer, Shinjo becomes violent and lashes out at his new crew.32The 7th Race: A Tenacious Finish Line1991-11-1530 minMiki, who knew Shinjo from his debut days, scolds him, saying that he was much better in his F3 days. Shinjo finally realizes his mistake and sincerely apologizes to Katagiri and the other crew members, building a relationship of trust with them. In the race, in an attempt to make up for lost time, he pushes the car's power to its limits.33The Miraculous 8th Race! Mortal Combat on the Big Wave1991-11-2230 minThe eighth race takes place on an offshore circuit in Spain. After qualifying, Randle bumps into Asuka while she's out shopping in the city. Randle's rivalry flares up, and he unilaterally decides that if he beats Hayato in the main race, he'll get a kiss from Asuka. When Hayato hears about this on the day of the race, he challenges Randle with a driving style that won't back down.34Hayato vs Asurada: The 9th Race1991-11-2930 minThe final race, the ninth, takes place at a domed circuit in Germany that utilizes a cyber system. Otomo, camping near the circuit as usual, invites Hayato and Shinjo, who have come to scout the area, into his tent. Shinjo is concerned about Otomo's poor performance in the previous qualifying round, and Otomo confesses that he just can't stand this circuit, which is controlled by a cyber system.35The Wounded Racer1991-11-2930 minOtomo crashes badly in the ninth race and is rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Hayato began to suspect that Asurada was to blame for Otomo's accident. When Hayato returned from the hospital, Maki, who had analyzed the accident, explained that Asurada had not suffered any damage, but Hayato was still not convinced.36The Top 3 Head-On Confrontation! The Japan Grand Prix1991-11-2930 minWith the final battle approaching, all teams are fully prepared and fired up to the challenge. However, the Sugo team's Super Asurada had not yet been fully repaired since its crash at the previous German Grand Prix.37Glorious Winners1991-12-2030 minHayato, riding his Super Asurada with its power set higher to match the distance traveled, rapidly climbs the ranks. By the time they reached Aokigahara, he was in the running for the lead. Fans worldwide are captivated by the battle between the top three. Being watched by a huge crowd, the showdown comes to an end.
Future GPX Cyber Formula★ 70%Synopsis
14-year-old Kazami Hayato is the youngest driver of Cyber Formula, a Grand Prix in which each vehicle is equipped with computers to aid in racing. With the help of Asurada, the most advanced cybernavigation system, and team Sugo, Hayato races to become the winner of the 10th Cyber Formula Grand Prix. Along the way, Hayato will have to learn what it truly means to be a racer and that victory cannot be achieved simply by driving the best machine. In addition, Kazami will have to gain the respect of the veteran racers, thwart those who attempt to steal Asurada, and participate in races outside of Cyber Formula. (Source: Anime News Network)
Characters & Voice Actors
Asuka SugoMain
Kotono MitsuishiJP
Hayato KazamiMain
Junichi KanemaruJP
AsuradaMain
Kenichi OnoJP
Karl Lichter von RandollSupporting
Youko MatsuokaJP
Pitalia LopeSupporting
Tomomichi NishimuraJP
Naoki ShinjouSupporting
Hikaru MidorikawaJP
Edelhi BootsvorzSupporting
Naoki TatsutaJP
Bleed KagaSupporting
Toshihiko SekiJP
Miki JounouchiSupporting
Shinobu AdachiJP
Osamu SugoSupporting
Shou HayamiJP
Kyouko AoiSupporting
Yuri AmanoJP
Franz HeinelSupporting
Ryoutarou OkiayuJP
Staff
Hajime YatateOriginal Creator
Shouji KawamoriMechanical Design
Kou OotaniMusic
Kou OotaniInsert Song Composition
Kou OotaniInsert Song Arrangement
Tsuneo TominagaStoryboard (eps 16, 20)
Takahiro YoshimatsuCharacter Design
Takahiro YoshimatsuKey Animation (eps 6, 18, 24, 30, 36)
GEAR Senshi Dendoh
OVERTAKE!
Gekitou! Crush Gear TURBO
capeta
Speed Racer
Grand Prix
Initial D 1st Stage
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!
Monkey Turn
Machine Hayabusa
Mobile Suit Gundam
Gundam Build Fighters
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