I can go as far as I want.
Faster and farther than anyone.
Where in the world is the limit? I can't see it yet.
Just look forward and forge ahead.
Fight recklessly.
Until you conquer and win.
If you want to snatch it away no matter what...
...don't give up till the end. (Get Through the Night.)
When we look straight at the faraway place...
...our thoughts come together as one.
IGPX!
Go For It!
Stand firm and stay arrogantly stubborn.
Don't look back if it's the course you set.
Let's rise to the top of the very best.
If you stop, it's all over right there.
Show Fight!
Takeshi, he's behind you!
I know!
You won't beat me!
The spiral!
Takeshi, they’re forward at 5 o'clock!
Not good.
Takeshi!
Damn it.
Solo again!
Not now, Takeshi!
No, now's the time!
What are you thinking?
Running now!
Wait!
Wow, Team Satomi, once called the excess baggage of IGPX...
...seems to lack teamwork again.
Now past the S-curve to the homestretch.
Which team will have the edge in this fierce battle...
...and come out victorious?
It was Team Satomi's Takeshi who got the checkered flag!
A stunning, stunning surprise reversal!
And by this result, this season's team to be promoted to IG-1 is...
...determined to be Team Satomi!
They'll certainly blow plenty of storms in the next IG-1 season!
This season's IG League 2 champion is Team Satomi!
Thank you very much.
So you'll be playing in IG-1 next season.
It's an unexpected turn for us.
What do you think of that?
I don't think that's an appropriate first question...
...but I'll be happy to answer.
We're a team that always plays its best.
As always...
...isn't the word "cooperativeness" in your dictionary?
I guess it's hard to turn to the page when I'm running.
Oh, really. It's hard to turn to the page?
That can't be helped.
Do you think that's a good enough excuse?
You have to "cooperate"!
Sorry.
Liz, let's forgive him just for today.
Amy, it's time you realize you're encouraging him to get carried away.
Oh, well.
Confucius says, "Wise men know the masses. Little minds know the few."
Analects again?
Analects again. Problem?
Advice from someone who died ages ago...
It's a way better source than a living dope!
Liz...
If I were in the third lap pinch...
...I would've gone through it more easily.
I wonder.
No, I definitely would.
Keeping me a sub is ridiculous.
When did you start talking like a big shot?
Calm down, Liz. Don't get excited.
What do you mean? It's all your fault!
Isn't anyone listening to what I'm saying?
I am. I just don't want to.
I can't stand it!
That's my line!
Stop it!
Listen, everyone.
We should know best of all that winning this chance was lucky.
From here on, luck alone won't win IG-1 battles.
Starting now, I want each of you to be more self-aware.
Um, I'll do my best to support everyone!
Go smile today.
The coming days won't make us smile much.
Self-aware, huh?
Let's discuss the issue over lunch.
Welcome to the opening ceremony of this season's IGPX League 1.
Without further ado, let me introduce the six teams in League 1.
First, Team Satomi!
The newcomer to IGPX League 1 this season.
They caused all kinds of trouble in IG-2...
...and always won in the 11th hour.
Will Lady Luck smile on them in IG-1?
That's not nice to say...
Next...
...Team Black Egg!
5th last year. If they show their true skills, they should rank higher.
Team Edgeraid!
4th last year. Ace pilot Bjorn was hurt, but we expect great things now.
Team Skylark!
Traditionally all female. 3rd last year.
Of course, they're aiming for the top this season.
What are you looking at so adoringly?
I'm not looking.
Oh, really?
And the next team is Team Sledgemama!
Need I explain? They're IGPX's strongest men...
...Yamma, Dimma, and Timma.
Unfortunately, they weren't the fastest...
However, there's no doubt they're this season's top contenders.
And the last team is...
...last year's champs, led by the great Sir Hamgra...
...Team Velshtein!
The three pilots are Cunningham, Jan, and Dew.
Let's hear from their ace pilot, Cunningham.
Well, Cunningham...
...are there pilots you're wary of in the other teams this season?
There is one.
Oh, who's that?
Takeshi...
It's Team Satomi's Takeshi.
Hey, why's Cunningham paying attention to you?
Beats me...
I haven't raced him yet, so I'm not sure if he's a real rival.
I might just call him "a disquieting presence" for now.
Oh, quite interesting.
Thank you, Cunningham.
Everyone, let's wish them good luck for the IGPX races this season!
I don't do well at parties.
You win!
Hello.
Hold it.
I... don't like you.
A brat with fast reflexes half-playing in the IGPX...
I don't like that at all.
I'm not a brat like that.
Shut up!
No one's died in the IGPX...
...but there are plenty who end up disabled.
I'll remember that.
That's good.
You should listen carefully to an old hand's lessons.
One more thing.
Don't run in my presence.
I'll remember that.
Aren't you paying too much attention to that kid?
There's no way we'll lose even if we play normal.
Of course.
But like Cunningham said...
There's something about him that bugs me.
There seems to be so much to remember...
...but I'm not good at memorization.
Not good! He'll impact!
Takeshi, hurry up and get out!
Could you concentrate a little more, Takeshi?
I value your talent more than anyone else.
But...
But?
You can't win in IG-1 with only talent.
Then what am I supposed to do?
Practice.
Practice is practice in the end.
It's not a real race.
It's certainly a strange thing.
If we look at simulation results, River would be our ace pilot.
But I'm the ace... for some reason.
Takeshi of Team Satomi, I'll annihilate you!
Please put me in the next race.
I can't do that.
Our forward is Takeshi.
I want a chance!
I'll give you a chance, but it's not time yet.
I've heard that line many times before!
You don't intend to really put me in!
What would you do if that's the case?
All right.
As you know, our first battle...
...will unfortunately be Team Sledgemama.
They're veterans of IGPX's ins and outs.
Also, they're known for being unfair.
I know.
You just think you know. The real race will be different.
Sledgemama's machines are good at eccentric moves.
What do we do?
That's what the great coach Andrei is here to teach you.
Hey, hey.
Being late won't help you become a regular pilot.
That won't happen with this team.
I see. I guess you know it all.
You don't need a great coach, huh? How demoralizing.
I don't think a great coach would call himself great.
That's a Confucian teaching, too?
I know that much without being taught.
I see.
Takeshi.
Do you need something?
Could you sign this?
Sure, that's fine.
What's your name?
Johnny Lipkin.
Here.
Thank you.
I've been a fan of Team Satomi since your IG-3 days.
I'm so excited I've run into you here.
Do your best in IG-1.
See you!
Well, we have some analysts sharing their opinions...
...about this season's IGPX League 1.
This season's league has well-balanced teams.
It will be quite interesting.
But looking at last season's records...
...Team Velshtein is undoubtedly in the lead.
Yes, I agree...
...but Team Sledgemama's Yamma's thirst for victory is unbelievable.
Really.
By the way, we received a message from Team Sledgemama.
Let's look.
Hey, everyone in front of the TV, we're Team Sledgemama.
We'll win the crown this season in IG-1.
We're the team that plays the best.
Remember.
I won't let anyone run in my...
He says he won't let anyone run, but...
Big Brother, dinnertime!
All right.
Jeez, aren't you old enough to graduate from games?
I'm not playing.
It's mental training for IG machines.
Whatever.
Anyway, hurry up.
Mom and Dad are waiting for their beloved son to show up.
All right...
Say, Luca.
It seems everyone thinks I'm a genius.
If they knew I was working this hard, I wonder if it'd surprise them?
I'd like you to value communication with your owner.
You're my valued partner, Luca.
Oh, I see.
Stepping up your efforts, huh? Think you'll beat Sledgemama?
It's not like I'll win alone.
You're right.
Our teamwork will be important, right?
Don't just swing a sword around.
Why don't you use your body and train with me?
Don't run in my presence!
W-What are you talking about?
Not too good, I guess...
Then let's try a match.
I won't hold back.
Naturally.
You win...
You have to train more.
Well, I'll take you on anytime.
Everyone, welcome to the new season of IGPX League 1!
Let's fully enjoy it with me, Benjamin Bright!
This day has finally come.
The real race begins here from this point.
Win.
All right, let's go, bums!
Team Satomi, fight!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Hi, Amy.
Hello, Luca. Let's do our best today, too.
Cats don't have a term like "do one's best."
We just do as we please.
Ready to go.
See you, Mark.
I'm counting on you.
This time's come again.
Today'll be an easy win.
No doubt.
Don't ease up.
No matter how weak the foe, we'll win in our way.
Roger.
All six machines are now at the starting grid.
Listen, everyone. We can win if we work together.
Believe in yourselves.
Can I... do it?
No, I have to do it.
IGPX is a race where three machines, forward, midfielder, and defense...
...do three laps on this 40-mile course at 250 mph...
...and compare ranks.
15, 7, and 5 points from first to third, respectively.
Mine isn't the speed type.
Their machines are advanced.
And our coach says seriously, "Courage and spirit is how to win."
Sorry about that.
I've said my piece, so I'll do my best for now.
Let's try.
If we do everything we've learned so far, I'm sure...
...we'll win?
Sorry, I can't go that far with confidence.
The orange-colored sunset...
...dyes the colors of the scenery.
Soon night will fall.
It's a little chilly, isn't it?
Frustrations of today.
Sadness and quietly concealed tears.
All will change into tomorrow's radiance.
Don't worry.
I'll hug you tightly, tightly.
It'll be fine.
Keep believing in your feelings.
I'll smile more and more for you.
Though this is all I can do.
I want to be by your side even so.
I whisper in my heart, "I love you."