6.1/109 votesLoading...#1 - Time to Shine
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2005
By 2048, motor racing has evolved into a popular fighting race called IGPX, a competition of humanoid high-speed mechs running at 600 km/h. As the winner of the IG-2, Team Satomi is now joining the top league, the IG-1. But on the other side of the shining glory, the young team suffers for a total lack of teamwork. To begin with, defense pilot Liz does not get along with Takeshi, the forward; they always get into fights. And when Takeshi meets with Yamma, from the next opponent, Team Sledgemama, he gets a harsh greeting. Will Team Satomi make it in the IG-1?
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Writer: Mitsuru Hongo
NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - Win or Lose
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2005
The new IG-1 season opens. The first opponent for the rookies of Team Satomi is Team Sledgemama, known for its rough play. While Sledgemama's leader Yamma relentlessly aims at Takeshi, Liz and Amy desperately fight back, but the battle in the IG-1 is tougher than anybody in Team Satomi had imagined. Takeshi looses confidence and the team spirit slumps for the worst. Then a depressed Takeshi meets "Princess" Fantine from Team Skylark, the idol of the IG-1.
Director: Yoshitaka Koyama
Writer: Mitsuru Hongo
NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - Black Egg
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2005
Air date: October 19, 2005 "Withdrawal from the IGPX" was the decision of company headquarters. Team manager Satomi Satomi is astounded. The board of directors only gave the team one day. The race has already started, so Satomi leaves for the racetrack, but she can't keep calm inside. Now at the race, the opponent Team Black Egg takes an aggressive defense-only strategy. Takeshi and his teammates encounter difficulty shaking off the tough defense. Can Team Satomi "crack the egg"?
Director: Shunsuke Tada
Writer: Hiroyuki Nishimura
NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - Under the Name of the Emperor
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2005
The brain of Team Satomi is Amy. She has been called a genius since she was little, but she has a problem she would never tell anyone. Meanwhile, Takeshi is walking along the racetrack and meets Team Satomi's next opponent, the champion team Velshtein's Cunningham, who graciously tells Takeshi, "there's a whole world of difference between our abilities." Takeshi is baffled. How is Team Satomi going to challenge the dominating team Velshtein?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Come Together
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2005
The second pilot River is restless thinking about Team Satomi's match with the champions of Velshtein and his present position in the team. "I will drive the forward machine. Nothing will stop me!" Meantime, Satomi has gone to see someone for some crucial parts for her mechs. But this turns to be a stubborn old man and gives Satomi a hard time. Late at night in the mechanic room, River climbs on the forward machine... What are his intentions? Could Team Satomi get new machine parts on time?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Cat vs. Dog
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2005
Air date: November 9, 2005 The next opponent, Team Edgeraid, is skilled at making strange and acrobatic moves. But there is more. As Amy enhances her abilities by riding an IG machine with Luca, Edgeraid's forward and team leader Bjorn pilots his machine supported by his dog Sola by his side. This next race is going to be a unprecedented competition between a dog and a cat! How is Team Satomi going to fight back the invisible attacks of Team Edgeraid? Meanwhile, Satomi receives a visitor in her office...
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Spring has Come
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2005
Masa, the chief mechanic with Team Satomi, is being paid an unexpected visit by his father, who is bringing sad news: "Your mother has taken ill." Masa is shocked, but something is refraining him from rushing home. Meanwhile, the annual IGPX Festival is being celebrated the race track. But when Takeshi is about to start a test run to set the machine, the mech gets into trouble! Could Takeshi finish the course? What is Masa's secret? And why is Fantine suddenly approaching Takeshi?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - I Like You, I Like You, I Love You
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2005
Team Satomi's next opponent is Team Skylark, but at the time, the paparazzi have already scooped that Takeshi is dating Fantine, Skylark's charming forward pilot. The world's attention is now concentrating on the two young pilots even before the race starts, but this situation is apparently disturbing Liz, who gives a complicated gaze towards Takeshi. What will Liz do during the race? What will happen to Takeshi's relationship with Fantine? Meanwhile Satomi, who became suspicious about the new sponsor, finds a shocking truth...
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Holiday
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2005
During a brief holiday, Takeshi and Fantine decide to go out on a date. Takeshi appears nervous while getting ready and Liz is somehow feeling upset with that. Since Takeshi is not realizing that now he's become a celebrity, he does not put on a disguise, and it is immediately spotted by fans causing a big fuss. As the two run away, Johnny, who is a big fan of Takeshi's, pops up in front of them. But there are also suspicious figures behind the young couple. What are they after?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Showdown
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2005
It was decided Team Satomi would hold a rematch against Team Sledgemama. The night before the match, a dark shadow sneak into Team Satomi's mechanic room where the machines were undergoing final adjustment. The next day, as the race starts, Takeshi's machine's right leg makes an odd noise. Masa and Andrei desperately check the machine, while the noise moves around Takeshi's machine. What could be the problem? Can Takeshi continue the race? Can Team Satomi defeat Team Sledgemama?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - And Then . . .
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2005
Takeshi was thoroughly scrutinized by Team Sledgemama. All his attempts to find a way to fight back is futile. Andrei gives a piece of advice to a distressed Takeshi. After the Team Satomi's three pilots are surrounded by unexpected adversaries. What are they after? Can Team Satomi advance to win the league?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - The Final Battle
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2006
Team Velshtein uses the technique called Indraga Mano. Team Satomi had already faced it in the previous race, and this time they want to be equipped with a new weapon to counter the attack. "There is a precursor to any movement. If you sharpen your mind, you will know it before your opponent makes a move," explains Andrei. Takeshi and Liz are familiar with martial arts and they train Amy to catch this specific timing. But without any experience, Amy seems unable to get it and falls into deep frustration. Can Team Satomi evade Team Velshtein's Indraga Mano?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Into Tommorow
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2006
The final match against Team Velshtein has begun! The duel between Takeshi and Cunningham escalates as they advance to a level that no one had ever attained in the history of IGPX! In the meantime, Liz and Amy develop their skills in the battle. In the midst of the fierce fights, Andrei suddenly calls on Takeshi, who is having a difficulty. "If you defeat Velshtein, I will introduce you to Rocket George." Will Takeshi able to meet his pilot idol Rocket George? Can Team Satomi defeat Team Velshtein?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - A New Challenge
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2006
A new IGPX season is about to start. The previous season's experience has matured Takeshi greatly, and he even seems secure and sure. On the other hand, Liz feels the pressure of being called a member of "the mightier Team Satomi." The two are approached by Zanak and Judy from Team White Snow, the new team just promoted from the IG-2. But Team Satomi's opponent for the first match is Team Edgeraid, and seems to have a new strategy to compete with the champions. And will Liz do, given that she was scared of the race due to the pressure?
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Writer: Mitsuru Hongo
NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Feeling Lost
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2006
Team Satomi is helpless against Team Edgeraid's new trick. While Takeshi was struggling, his machine suffers unbelievable trouble. Masa and Andrei are watching unable to intervene. What can save Team Satomi from this crisis? Why are Team Satomi's machines affected by so many troubles? Now the three pilots facing their own problems start to wander around. Overwhelming apprehension begins to bear down on the strong-willed Liz.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - Vulnerable Mind
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2006
Takeshi smiles and says, "there is nothing wrong." But Liz doesn't believe him. Amy also feels something "different" in Liz. Then the young midfielder of Team Satomi is approached by Judy and Max from Team White Snow. And she hears an unbelievable story from Judy. Meanwhile, Takeshi is beginning to get frustrated because the race did not go as intended. In order to get the team back together, Andrei creates a new training method. But Zanak chuckles audaciously. What's his strategy? Can Team Satomi defeat IG-1's newcomer, Team White Snow?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - The White Snow
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2006
The battle tactic of Team White Snow is so innovative that it would rewrite the history of IGPX. Team Satomi is baffled. Takeshi is frustrated, because nothing seems to work. Liz is worried about Takeshi, but her words express only harsh criticism toward her teammate. And the two harming each other is producing the worst team chemistry... To make the situation even more serious, Team Satomi starts to consider dropping out of the next race due to serious damage to the machines. Then Himawari's words bring an unexpected stir in the team...
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Puzzled
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2006
The battle between the teams Velshtein and Satomi begins. In the midst of a harsh combat, Takeshi's machine is badly damaged. Can Masa fix the problem within the time limit? Takeshi and Liz are astounded by the countermeasure Andrei came up with. Cunningham easily dodges Takeshi's frantic strike. "I thought you could do better!" are Team Velshtein's leader's severe words. Andrei takes on a depressed Takeshi for a kendo match. What will Takeshi come up with? Can he continue participating in the IGPX?
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Writer: Hiroyuki Nishimura
NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Takeshi, Go Forward
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2006
Takeshi enjoys dating with Fantine, but his odd behavior and hypertension makes the girl uncomfortable. Takeshi just smiles back and says, "It's all right." Fantine can't ask further questions. In the meantime, at Team Satomi's team meeting, Satomi announces a tough decision. "Takeshi will not participate in the next race against Skylark." Is Takeshi really going to be cut out from the race? Then, on the crucial day, Fantine tells Takeshi astonishing words as she passes him...
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Comeback
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2006
Now that Amy knows when she will be discharged from the hospital, she desperately works hard on her rehab. The team members are worried she is pushing herself too much and they come up with an idea. Amy gets on a simulation machine for the first time since her recovery. "If you can't win the simulation race, I can't let you pilot in the next race.;quot; Amy is provoked by Andrei's tough decision, but when the simulation race starts, she is too busy defending and can't get around to attacking. Will Amy be able to make a comeback to the race?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Decision
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2006
"If we can't win the championship this season, we won't need you on our team." Yamma, frustrated by this harsh comment from the owner of Team Sledgemama, was now even more ready to strike down Team Satomi: "I'll shut your mouth with a victory!" On the course, at an early stage, Team Satomi gradually picks up pace and captures Yamma's machine, and it looks as if Team Satomi is heading for a victory. Then suddenly there is a piercing outcry from Yamma at his restless teammates, "Just follow me, no questions asked!" What is Yamma coming up with?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - To the Place Meant to Be
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2006
All of a sudden, Liz accepts a modeling job. She is usually a discreet girl, and Takeshi and Amy are just puzzled: what happened to their teammate? At that moment, Himawari shocks the clan, "I saw Liz with two pilots from Skylark!" Before anyone could figure out why, the annual IGPX Festival commences. But there's something wrong with Takeshi's machine! Can Takeshi reach the goal safely? What is Liz's intention with her modeling stint?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Fate
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/29/2006
The playoff has started. It was to be Sledgemama and White Snow's deadly battle. Zanak shows off his gasping continuous strikes. Yamma intercepts. Who is going to be the winner? Teams Satomi and Velshtein also take on each other to advance to the playoff. Watching Takeshi and Cunnigham's match, Velshtein's manager Sir Hamgra remembers his bygone days with Rocket George.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Winner's Circle
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/29/2006
Team Satomi's Takeshi and Team Velshtein's Cunningham display the toughest battle people have ever seen in the history of the Immortal Grand Prix. At the end of this season, Liz and Amy too have improved mentally and physically, as well as technically, but they are intercepted by Jan and Dew, firmly determined to defeat Team Satomi and reaffirm Velshtein's pride. As two young genius pilots race for the glorious goal, up in the observation towers Andrei and Sir Hamgra see their pasts in this formidable race. Which team will advance to the Championship match?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Hostile Contradiction
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/25/2006
The day before the final match. White Snow's forward, Zanak has a dreadful strategy. How is Takeshi going to stand up against the clever trap that awaits him? As the race commences, Masa suddenly recalls, "I thought I'd seen White Snow's Max somewhere. Now I remember!" At last Snow White drops its disguise. And in the midst of the battle, Luca informs Takeshi via Amy of an outlandish plan...
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The Best Episodes of IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix
Every episode of IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix!
In the year 2048, people are raving about a fighting race called “Immortal Grand Prix”, or IGPX in short, which is faster and more exciting...
Genres:AnimationDramaAction & Adventure
Best Episodes Summary
"Time to Shine" is the best rated episode of "IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix". It scored 6.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Mitsuru Hongo and written by Mitsuru Hongo, it aired on 10/5/2005. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Win or Lose".