WEBVTT 00:06.380 --> 00:08.840 Hey now. What the hell is he planning to do? 00:11.020 --> 00:12.760 Around the outside? 00:14.810 --> 00:16.430 Don't screw with me. 00:18.220 --> 00:19.470 I don't have the grip. 00:26.730 --> 00:28.980 The roads are so wet... 00:28.980 --> 00:32.400 So how is he going so fast? 00:32.990 --> 00:34.540 It's impossible! 00:35.890 --> 00:39.620 Whoa! Ikeda-san's premonition is right on the money! 00:40.230 --> 00:45.370 It's hard to believe, but the 86 is now ahead of the 7! 00:45.950 --> 00:50.370 Katagiri Kanata seems to be in a world all of his own! 01:11.150 --> 01:12.940 MF Ghost 02:22.010 --> 02:24.810 Ashinoko Skyline 02:22.600 --> 02:23.200 m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 02:22.600 --> 02:27.020 The Relay Straight Yin-Yang 02:28.560 --> 02:31.050 And now, a question for Marie-chan. 02:31.050 --> 02:32.970 What do you look for in a man? 02:33.490 --> 02:35.150 Well... 02:35.400 --> 02:41.360 As long as they care about me, I don't think I'd be particular about anything. 02:41.630 --> 02:45.490 Oh, but I'd prefer someone who doesn't lie. 02:45.490 --> 02:50.520 I've been tricked by a lot of men... my whole life really. 02:50.520 --> 02:51.790 So even if he's not handsome... 02:51.790 --> 02:55.390 ...I'd like someone who's really honest and earnest. 02:52.090 --> 02:55.390 Oh, I totally see it. She seems like the gullible type. 02:55.740 --> 03:00.810 That was Sawamura Marie, 20 years old, who joined the Angels this year! 03:02.550 --> 03:07.240 The Angels generally have slender-waisted, model-like builds, 03:07.240 --> 03:10.810 but you'll always find one or two like her, who are a bit pudgy— 03:10.810 --> 03:13.390 Oh, excuse me. Let's say they're more natural. 03:13.390 --> 03:17.020 The inclusion of fuller-bodied ladies has always interested me. 03:17.020 --> 03:19.490 So I did some research into it. 03:20.020 --> 03:25.940 And these hirings appear to reflect the preferences of the brains behind the Angels: 03:25.940 --> 03:28.800 MFG's general manager, Joyu Fumihiro. 03:29.750 --> 03:35.930 Oh, really now? I had no idea Joyu-kun went for that type. 03:35.930 --> 03:40.030 Damn you, Tanaka. You just blurt out any little detail you find out, don't you? 03:40.030 --> 03:42.720 And what's so funny, Ikeda? 03:43.040 --> 03:45.570 See if you ever get invited back. 03:45.570 --> 03:46.720 Back to the racing... 03:47.140 --> 03:52.770 Cars 12 and 4 are duking it out for first as they cross Kojiri Bridge and enter Sector 2. 03:53.420 --> 03:56.000 Six seconds back in third is Ishigami in the 1 car. 03:56.000 --> 03:59.010 Akaba in the 2 is in fourth, Maezono in the 13 is in fifth, 03:59.010 --> 04:01.190 and Oishi in the 3 is in sixth. 04:09.910 --> 04:13.370 Maezono-kun's looking steady despite the rain. 04:13.630 --> 04:16.180 I'd say he has a very balanced car. 04:16.180 --> 04:20.780 Battling hypercars from Germany and Italy, the Honda is holding its ground. 04:25.170 --> 04:27.060 Here's the group vying for seventh. 04:28.680 --> 04:31.650 There's Sakamoto in the 5 car, and Taylor in the 8. 04:31.650 --> 04:35.010 And this is where we find Katagiri Kanata. 04:35.390 --> 04:40.900 You can tell how surefooted the 86 has been just by his position. 04:40.900 --> 04:43.650 I don't think it's only down to his driving technique. 04:43.650 --> 04:47.870 I believe the car's been set up for these wet conditions. 04:47.870 --> 04:51.150 They may have the support of a very talented mechanic. 04:52.600 --> 04:55.980 Contesting 10th, it's Otani in the 7 and Yanagida in the 6. 04:55.980 --> 04:59.140 Aiba in the 9 is closing in on them. 05:00.090 --> 05:04.720 A bit further back, Kitahara in the 18 is flying solo in 13th. 05:05.300 --> 05:09.430 Then it's Yashio in the 16, with Kyogoku bringing up the rear in the 23. 05:09.860 --> 05:13.140 All of the cars have now made it into Sector 2. 05:13.680 --> 05:16.060 What's wrong, Kakeru? You're not upping your pace. 05:16.060 --> 05:19.460 I've got no traction. I can't risk accelerating. 05:19.460 --> 05:21.230 Is your suspension too stiff? 05:21.230 --> 05:24.400 That might be it. What's Nozomi saying? 05:24.670 --> 05:28.250 Nozomi-chan has always preferred a softer suspension. 05:28.250 --> 05:30.380 I don't think she's having any problems. 05:30.380 --> 05:33.240 Well, I've got my hands full just holding station. 05:33.240 --> 05:36.420 We'll just have to pray the rain lets up. Over. 05:37.800 --> 05:41.010 We really screwed up on the setup for the 16. 05:41.420 --> 05:44.560 Getting the suspension just right in MFG is tough. 05:45.130 --> 05:47.320 And rain just complicates matters. 05:48.830 --> 05:52.540 The leaders negotiate the Port Kojiri hairpin curve! 05:52.950 --> 05:57.230 Then comes the group in third, desperate to stop them from extending their lead! 05:58.280 --> 06:00.020 These five have more power, 06:00.020 --> 06:03.030 but the two lap record breakers are in a class of their own! 06:03.030 --> 06:05.870 And it looks like the gap is only increasing! 06:15.570 --> 06:19.290 I can't race like a chump with Ikeda-san watching. 06:19.290 --> 06:22.460 Not when I'm a Zero Academy alum. 06:23.490 --> 06:26.900 The rain's stopping the M6 from cutting loose with all that power. 06:27.420 --> 06:32.390 In the dry, I always get toasted by Yanagida in the corners, but today's my day. 06:32.690 --> 06:36.310 To pass him, all I need is a straight stretch that's long enough. 06:36.310 --> 06:40.350 And if it's on a slight incline, even better. 06:40.350 --> 06:41.560 So where? 06:42.000 --> 06:43.440 Where do I make my move? 06:46.620 --> 06:51.430 And the cars fighting for tenth go into the hairpin curve ready to start tussling! 06:51.820 --> 06:54.640 Hell yeah! This is the place to do it! 06:55.660 --> 06:57.910 The 9 takes the initiative! 06:58.900 --> 07:01.750 He cuts across early while still in the curve! 07:03.220 --> 07:06.220 Once they're parallel, the GTR has the edge. 07:06.220 --> 07:09.050 On traction, the M6 can't even put up a fight. 07:09.050 --> 07:12.150 Ikeda-san, could we get your take on that maneuver? 07:12.150 --> 07:13.550 Well, I'd say... 07:13.920 --> 07:18.390 When exiting a corner, the rear-wheel drive M6 wants to shave off as many Gs as possible, 07:18.390 --> 07:21.080 forcing the driver to take a wide line. 07:21.480 --> 07:26.410 By comparison, Aiba-kun had a shorter turn-in, putting him on a tighter line, 07:26.410 --> 07:31.380 so his four-wheel drive straightened the nose up first, allowing the traction to shine. 07:31.380 --> 07:34.870 The fact there was a long stretch to floor it before the next corner 07:34.870 --> 07:39.500 and that it was on an incline put Yanagida's two-wheel drive car at a disadvantage. 07:39.800 --> 07:41.860 A well-executed overtake, I'd say. 07:44.200 --> 07:47.260 Position change. Number Seven, if you would, please. 07:47.750 --> 07:48.750 Coming. 07:49.250 --> 07:49.340 Aiba Shun 07:49.360 --> 07:49.420 Aiba Shun 07:49.420 --> 07:49.510 Aiba Shun 07:49.510 --> 07:49.590 Aiba Shun 07:49.590 --> 07:49.670 Aiba Shun 07:49.670 --> 07:49.800 Aiba Shun 07:49.800 --> 07:49.920 Aiba Shun 07:49.920 --> 07:50.050 Aiba Shun 07:50.050 --> 07:50.170 Aiba Shun 07:50.170 --> 07:50.300 Aiba Shun 07:50.300 --> 07:50.420 Aiba Shun 07:50.420 --> 07:50.550 Aiba Shun 07:50.550 --> 07:50.670 Aiba Shun 07:50.670 --> 07:51.130 Aiba Shun 07:55.930 --> 07:59.520 Now that she's done with the leaderboard, a question for Number Seven. 07:59.830 --> 08:02.900 When you hear the word "masculine," what comes to mind? 08:02.900 --> 08:06.710 What? That's a totally different question from before. 08:06.710 --> 08:09.440 I had a good answer for that one, too. 08:09.700 --> 08:12.710 They occasionally change up the questions like that. 08:12.710 --> 08:15.910 It makes the girls panic and answer more honestly. 08:15.910 --> 08:21.090 It's great 'cause answering off the cuff really highlights the differences between the Angels. 08:21.870 --> 08:27.770 Well, I tend to think of someone really kind when I hear the word "masculine." 08:28.360 --> 08:30.460 That's something of a surprise. 08:30.460 --> 08:33.860 Kindness isn't often considered a very "masculine" trait, is it? 08:34.250 --> 08:36.180 I don't agree. 08:36.620 --> 08:42.890 I feel that true kindness comes from things like strength and being considerate. 08:43.950 --> 08:47.660 So I think being kind is what makes someone manly. 08:55.900 --> 08:58.620 You made it over to me faster than I expected. 08:59.060 --> 09:02.580 Performing well in the wet is a sign of real racing talent. 09:03.410 --> 09:05.040 Whenever you're ready... 09:05.040 --> 09:07.040 bring it on. 09:32.120 --> 09:36.700 Even in the wet, a rear-engine Porsche is good in the traction zones. 09:36.700 --> 09:41.160 The duel needs to be before that. In the entry and mid-corner. 09:45.620 --> 09:48.330 Is he seriously going for it from there? 09:57.050 --> 09:57.380 MF Ghost 09:57.380 --> 09:57.590 MF Ghost 09:57.590 --> 09:57.800 MF Ghost 09:57.800 --> 09:58.710 MF Ghost 09:57.800 --> 09:59.080 MF Ghost. 09:58.460 --> 10:01.010 MF Ghost 10:02.050 --> 10:02.380 MF Ghost 10:02.380 --> 10:02.590 MF Ghost 10:02.590 --> 10:02.800 MF Ghost 10:02.800 --> 10:06.010 MF Ghost 10:03.230 --> 10:04.660 MF Ghost. 10:13.070 --> 10:14.320 Shit! 10:15.790 --> 10:18.490 I can't step on the gas as long as he's right there. 10:24.410 --> 10:27.870 Katagiri's cornering is just too damn fast. 10:28.720 --> 10:31.560 It may only be a difference of 2-3 kmph... 10:32.850 --> 10:36.760 but that's still enough to pull ahead in a dead heat. 10:37.580 --> 10:40.090 He totally dominated my line. 10:40.090 --> 10:42.340 It was like he'd paralyzed me. 10:42.650 --> 10:45.410 You're an expert in dogfights on top of everything else? 10:46.470 --> 10:50.940 The 86 is now ahead of the 8 car and up into eighth! 10:51.410 --> 10:55.650 There appears to be no stopping Katagiri Kanata's ascent in this rain! 10:55.870 --> 10:58.190 I've been watching racing for a long time, 10:58.190 --> 11:02.110 and I'm hard pressed to think of a race with as much impact as this one. 11:02.110 --> 11:09.450 Cars 12, 4, and 86 are driving exemplary races in this rain. 11:09.450 --> 11:13.260 And there's one thing all three have in common. 11:13.260 --> 11:14.790 Do you know what it is? 11:15.150 --> 11:18.320 Is it that their cars are relatively underpowered? 11:18.320 --> 11:20.130 You're not wrong on that, 11:20.390 --> 11:26.880 but it's that all three of them learned their craft in Europe. 11:26.880 --> 11:28.470 Now that you mention it... 11:28.980 --> 11:31.940 Beckenbauer was born and raised in Germany. 11:32.180 --> 11:36.510 Sawatari Koki had an extended stay in France to study motorsports. 11:36.510 --> 11:39.620 And then there's Katagiri Kanata, who was raised in England, 11:39.620 --> 11:43.490 which some call the home of motorsport. 11:43.710 --> 11:48.450 All of them are obviously naturally gifted drivers... 11:49.070 --> 11:56.420 ...but their strength in these conditions speaks of the environment they became drivers in. 11:56.420 --> 12:02.840 For example, Katagiri was trained at the home of the R.D.R.S., Donington Park, 12:02.840 --> 12:06.800 a famous old circuit that has the poor drainage to match. 12:06.800 --> 12:10.210 It's extremely difficult to get around it in the wet. 12:10.210 --> 12:12.190 When you mention Donington in the wet, 12:12.190 --> 12:15.330 I can't help but remember Ayrton Senna's legendary drive. 12:15.330 --> 12:22.650 Right. In England, it is said you can experience all four seasons in one day. 12:22.960 --> 12:25.360 Katagiri Kanata may be young, 12:25.660 --> 12:31.810 but he likely has much more experience in the wet than his Japanese peers. 12:32.640 --> 12:37.170 And you can probably say the same for the other two. 12:37.170 --> 12:43.130 So asserting yourself in the pouring rain requires having a solid foundation, huh? 12:49.060 --> 12:52.060 Nozomi to booth. I still can't see... 12:52.060 --> 12:55.100 ...my stupid brother anywhere. Over. 12:55.100 --> 12:58.490 The setup on Kakeru's Lotus isn't right for the conditions. 12:58.490 --> 12:59.730 Looks like on this one... 12:59.730 --> 13:01.560 ...you two won't be able to coordinate. 13:02.370 --> 13:07.200 Bah. The Yashi-Kita Gang without teamwork is like a whatever without its thingie. 13:07.200 --> 13:08.950 Fine, then. 13:08.950 --> 13:11.620 I'll take on the 6 in front of me on my own. 13:11.230 --> 13:12.990 What was that? 13:11.620 --> 13:15.250 If my bro sucks so bad in the wet, he can just sit back and watch! 13:12.990 --> 13:15.250 Uh, Nozomi-chan... 13:15.250 --> 13:19.630 What the hell?! Don't get so full of yourself just 'cause you beat me in qualifying! 13:19.630 --> 13:24.230 I'm just stating facts! If you don't like it, maybe you should catch up to me! Over! 13:28.600 --> 13:31.400 Our leaders are now onto Route 1! 13:31.400 --> 13:35.440 The clash of the German and French mid-sized, mid-engine cars continues! 13:43.860 --> 13:48.070 So damn lame. This lazy German's just pitiful. 13:51.030 --> 13:54.640 He's obviously playing it safe in the rain. 13:54.980 --> 13:59.580 This might've been enough to get him the win before, but not now he's up against me. 13:59.980 --> 14:04.050 I'll spend the first lap observing him, then strike on the second. 14:04.380 --> 14:08.180 You're gonna learn what it's like to get overtaken. 14:14.780 --> 14:19.730 The group contesting third roars out of Sector 2 and into Sector 3! 14:19.730 --> 14:22.730 We're also seeing a bit of a change behind them. 14:23.040 --> 14:25.540 Sakamoto in the 5 has been largely alone in seventh, 14:25.540 --> 14:27.990 but he now has a red car for company! 14:27.990 --> 14:30.470 The 86 is up there already? 14:30.470 --> 14:31.950 It sure is! 14:31.950 --> 14:36.830 Katagiri Kanata has scythed through these woods at a remarkable pace! 14:41.090 --> 14:45.030 Are you kidding me? It's not a 4x4, he's got no turbo... 14:45.030 --> 14:49.630 How is a car without a single special bit of gear able to catch up to me? 14:50.550 --> 14:52.910 This kid's freaking unnatural! 14:53.660 --> 14:56.210 The Audi's a very fast car. 14:56.210 --> 14:59.930 When it comes to manufacturing 4x4s, they're the best in the world. 15:02.550 --> 15:06.270 But if I want to climb higher, I need to pass him. 15:11.890 --> 15:16.080 This is fun. I had no idea I'd enjoy MFG this much. 15:16.530 --> 15:19.940 I never could've imagined how fun it'd be until I experienced it. 15:20.290 --> 15:25.250 The 5 picks up the pace as if being pushed along by the 86. 15:25.250 --> 15:29.250 It looks like they're about to catch the group in front of them! 15:29.940 --> 15:32.760 Boy, this is a real turn of events. 15:32.760 --> 15:36.580 The group vying for third is about to become six cars big! 15:36.580 --> 15:42.560 And shockingly, at the rear of the train is a 2-liter NA Toyota 86 GT! 15:43.820 --> 15:47.440 Am I dreaming or something? How's that busted-up 86 doing this? 15:48.020 --> 15:52.240 You're freaking me out, Kanata. That kind of car shouldn't be capable of this. 15:52.890 --> 15:54.740 Something's happening here. 15:55.080 --> 15:59.220 Out in the rain around Ashinoko Lake, something incredible is going down. 16:04.020 --> 16:09.960 After this left turn in Motohakone, the course starts hugging the lake. 16:10.450 --> 16:15.930 Of the entire course, Sector 3 is probably the most conducive to reaching high speeds. 16:16.340 --> 16:20.390 But in these conditions, it won't just be about what the driver does on the gas pedal. 16:20.690 --> 16:26.990 It'll be a contest between the performance of the electronics installed on their cars. 16:26.990 --> 16:30.780 So even drivers of this caliber rely on those types of devices? 16:30.780 --> 16:36.990 Of course. The Ashinoko GT is a street course with a 25 km-long lap. 16:37.260 --> 16:42.450 It's impossible to tell where the puddles are until you're already past them. 16:42.720 --> 16:47.720 So making use of things like traction control and stability control 16:47.720 --> 16:50.090 takes some of the burden off the drivers. 16:50.480 --> 16:57.180 Now, it goes without saying that, ideally, you'd avoid using them at all. 16:57.180 --> 16:58.430 Why's that? 16:58.430 --> 17:01.930 Because of the stress they place on the tires and the brakes. 17:01.930 --> 17:07.810 Does that suggest that driving with those systems switched off is actually an option? 17:08.070 --> 17:11.420 Well, yes, but I don't know if it's a realistic one. 17:11.420 --> 17:16.700 In dry conditions, maybe. But in this rain, it'd be suicide. 17:17.000 --> 17:22.360 Please stop. The 86 really does have all of that stuff switched off. 17:23.750 --> 17:27.620 Ugh, my stomach... I think I'm gonna puke. 17:34.010 --> 17:38.370 The two bullets—one white, one blue— zoom down the Relay Straight! 17:38.370 --> 17:42.760 It's a one-on-one contest that no one seems capable of cutting into! 17:42.760 --> 17:45.620 He's really piling on the pressure. 17:46.060 --> 17:49.520 Sawatari-kun's a lot more daring than you'd guess from looking at him. 17:49.520 --> 17:55.320 He probably can't see a thing, thanks to the spray from the car ahead. 17:55.320 --> 17:59.410 The cars in first and second turn right and vanish. 18:03.140 --> 18:06.970 From here, the course begins a two-kilometer climb. 18:07.320 --> 18:11.990 And now, the group in third snakes onto the Relay Straight! 18:11.990 --> 18:16.210 The gap to the first-place group is roughly the length of the straight itself! 18:17.240 --> 18:23.260 Look at all that water! It's hard to even make out the five cars in the spray! 18:23.260 --> 18:26.220 This blows. I can't see a thing. 18:26.530 --> 18:31.440 But when it comes to top speed on a straight, I should be able to outpace the 13. 18:31.730 --> 18:33.670 Let's go. 18:33.670 --> 18:38.720 Whoa! And the 3 pulls out from the curtain of water! 18:38.720 --> 18:40.660 He's making his move! 18:42.920 --> 18:45.570 But will it pay off? 18:46.410 --> 18:49.500 They're side by side, but he can't make headway! 18:51.460 --> 18:54.920 The overtaking attempt fails, but only just! 18:54.920 --> 18:59.040 The NSX's mid-engine gives it a higher top speed. 19:00.830 --> 19:02.950 I won't make it easy for you. 19:03.640 --> 19:06.200 Don't underestimate this baby's traction. 19:09.060 --> 19:13.810 The six cars that make up the group vying for third race up the hill before the finish line. 19:14.610 --> 19:19.320 We can expect the 86 to start to fall away from the group at this point. 19:19.780 --> 19:23.070 The three cars fighting over ninth zoom onto the Relay Straight. 19:23.710 --> 19:26.530 The 9 car smoothly starts to move up! 19:26.760 --> 19:30.000 I can see out the sides, but not in front of me. 19:30.000 --> 19:34.130 I'll hafta floor it like I'm trying to take a bite out of Taylor's ass! 19:35.840 --> 19:37.840 They're now side by side. 19:40.170 --> 19:43.620 It's the AMG GTR versus the Nissan GT-R! 19:44.760 --> 19:47.510 This GTR duel between Germany and Japan... 19:48.800 --> 19:51.850 ...ends in victory to the Nissan! 19:56.700 --> 19:59.870 Aiba Shun has managed to take another place! 19:59.870 --> 20:02.650 The Kamikaze Outlaw has done it again! 20:02.980 --> 20:08.620 Unlike the NSX from before, the AMG GTR has its engine at the front. 20:09.030 --> 20:11.290 Traction-wise, that's a disadvantage. 20:11.290 --> 20:14.390 I see. So that was the deciding factor. 20:15.040 --> 20:15.080 Aiba Shun 20:15.080 --> 20:15.170 Aiba Shun 20:15.170 --> 20:15.250 Aiba Shun 20:15.250 --> 20:15.380 Aiba Shun 20:15.380 --> 20:15.500 Aiba Shun 20:15.500 --> 20:15.630 Aiba Shun 20:15.630 --> 20:16.500 Aiba Shun 20:16.770 --> 20:19.000 Good luck out there, Car 9. 20:21.220 --> 20:24.470 And now, a question for everyone's big sis, Kyoko. 20:25.030 --> 20:27.650 What's your ideal man? 20:29.250 --> 20:31.000 Let's see... 20:31.340 --> 20:35.410 I think it's better if he's a little on the dumb side. 20:35.410 --> 20:39.300 What makes you say that? Because he's easier to control? 20:39.810 --> 20:42.330 You think I'm some kind of witch or something? 20:42.690 --> 20:47.200 The problem with guys who think they're slick is they also tend to be petty. 20:47.520 --> 20:49.770 And a man like that holds no appeal. 20:50.370 --> 20:56.530 But a guy who's endlessly sweet, if a little goofy, can make you really happy. 20:57.550 --> 21:01.500 Well put, Big Sis Kyoko. That was more profound than I was expecting. 21:01.850 --> 21:04.300 So deep. She's really mature. 21:08.390 --> 21:12.470 Next up is Taylor. And beyond him is Kanata. 21:13.110 --> 21:15.060 I wanna duke it out with him. 21:15.060 --> 21:19.360 I wanna take on that driving genius who's nothing like anyone I've ever seen before. 21:19.890 --> 21:22.530 The lead group has left Route 1, 21:22.530 --> 21:26.790 and are turning right onto the Ashinoko Skyline. 21:35.390 --> 21:39.520 There's a large gap, then here comes the third-place group. 21:41.680 --> 21:42.710 Wait, that's... 21:42.710 --> 21:44.840 I can't deny I'm surprised. 21:45.590 --> 21:47.800 The 86 is right there. 21:48.300 --> 21:50.870 He hasn't fallen back as much as I thought. 23:31.580 --> 23:36.830 Next time, Turn 16: Sawatari Koki, the Demon God.