


Season 5 • Episode 5
LatestFuture GPX Cyber Formula is a 37-episode anime television series by Sunrise. It originally aired in Japan between March 15, 1991 and December 20, 1991. Directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, Cyber Formula is a show about Formula racing in the future, when race cars are equipped with computer support systems called 'Cyber Systems'.
Visual Effects
Pre-CG racing animation that still slaps.
Sound
Synth soundtrack that goes HARD.
Acting
Kanemaru's Hayato scream is iconic.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This series pioneered the 'sentient vehicle' trope in Japanese racing anime, influencing everything from Initial D to modern VTuber car culture.
Director Mitsuo Fukuda later helmed Gundam SEED, and you can absolutely see the proto-rival energy between Athrun and Kira starting here with Shinjyo and Hayato.