MF Ghost Season 3 has released its first trailer with Kanata Katagiri getting ready for the fight. The official website published new footage with the beaten protagonist on a road of revenge against Japan's elite race drivers. The Initial D creator, Shuichi Shigeno, is back with his motorsport saga, and it looks like he is going all-out for the promotional campaign even more than before.The trailer confirms the comeback story for Kanata following his injury in Peninsula Manazuru and his relationship with the "Kami 15" competitors. Director Toshihito Naka and voice actors Yuma Uchida and Ayane Sakura provided exclusive comments about the new dramatic season.Kanata Katagiri, as seen in Season 3 (Image Source:MF Ghost Season 3 will release on television networks in Japan, including TOKYO MX and Animax, starting January 4, 2026. The update was publicized on the official anime website, with a release of the season to promote the occasion. The new episodes should also be available on Crunchyroll for fans in other parts of the world.First Trailer Breakdown of MF Ghost Season 3The first promotional video shows Kanata returning to action in preparation for his return after suffering an elbow injury at the Peninsula Manazuru race. You can expect epic clashes with the elite "Kami 15" drivers as director Toshihito Naka stated that MF Ghost Season 3 will focus on Kanata's recovery and quest for redemption against capable opponents.The trailer features some dramatic racing action in Japan's public roadways. The trailer conveys that the main character is ready to reclaim his competitive edge after injury-related problems impacted his performance at the end of season 3.Theme Song Announcements and VisualsA high-octane racing (Image Source:Voice actor and i☆Ris member Yu Serizawa returns to perform the opening theme "TIMELESS POWER feat. MOTSU." This marks her third consecutive collaboration with former m.o.v.e rapper MOTSU for the franchise. Their previous works included "JUNGLE FIRE feat. MOTSU," from the first season, and "ROCK ME KISS ME feat. MOTSU," from the second.Fellow i☆Ris member Himika Akaneya will deliver the ending theme, "Yokan no Tochu Prod. ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo)," produced by Taku Takahashi from m-flo. This also continues a trend as the ending theme performer from previous seasons, with her songs "Stereo Sunset (Prod. AmPm)" and "Side U (Prod. AmPm)."The official key visual for MF Ghost Season 3 finds Kanata in a determined pose, posing as he readies to challenge the top-ranked drivers. The artwork highlights the revenge plot that propels the season forward. The visual demonstrates the intensity that awaits viewers when the anime returns.Story Context and BackgroundKatagiri as seen inside the racing car (Image Source:The anime adapts the work of manga creator Shuichi Shigeno, who is well-known as the creator of the legendary Initial D series. MF Ghost Season 3 will continue the story in a futuristic version of Japan in which electric vehicles cycle through and traditional combustion engines have their final race in the MFG racing circuit.The previous season ended with Kanata in trouble after racing in the Peninsula Manazuru competition. His elbow injury was extremely limiting, and he struggled, unable to go into second gear. He got overtaken time after time, and the season left off as Kanata tried to get his competitive spirit back to mount a comeback.The new season promises to give faster-paced racing action with extremely detailed animation. The character arcs will be expanded to include parts outside of racing and deeper dives into personal relationships and emotional growth.The production team mentioned they will try to get thrilling racing sequences that honor the legacy of the franchise while pushing the limits of animated racing technical animation. The MF Ghost Season 3 returns with a Eurobeat soundtrack by Matt Farah and high-stakes racing for new and long-time fans.