Series synopsis
IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix, also known as IGPX インモータル・グランプリ is a Japanese animation drama action & adventure television series that premiered on Cartoon Network on October 5, 2005. It ended on July 2, 2006. It stars Ryoko Ono, Kozo Mito, Akeno Watanabe and Vanilla Yamazaki.
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 than any of the existing motor sports. The phenomenon is so big that an entire city was built for the racing industry where competitions take place on a huge track. In the “Immortal Grand Prix,” two teams of three IG machines, high-tech humanoid mechs driven by humans, race at speeds greater than 400km/h. The teams make three laps of a 60 km course while int ...
Premise
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 than any of the existing motor sports. The phenomenon is so big that an entire city was built for the racing industry where competitions take place on a huge track. In the “Immortal Grand Prix,” two teams of three IG machines, high-tech humanoid mechs driven by humans, race at speeds greater than 400km/h. The teams make three laps of a 60 km course while intercepting the opponent as they vie for a first place finish. The best machine performance, the best pilots and the best teamwork are the only factors that can make them the winners.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryoko Ono as Amy Stapleton (voice)
- Kozo Mito as Takeshi Jinno (voice)
- Akeno Watanabe as Liz Recarro (voice)
- Vanilla Yamazaki as Luca (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as River Marque (voice)
- Emi Shinohara as Satomi Satomi (voice)
- Masahiko Tanaka as Andrei Rublev (voice)
- Jin Horikawa as Masa Ishikawa (voice)
Supporting cast
- Yumi Sudo as Himawari Aoi (voice)
- Tadashi Miyazawa as Benjamin Bright (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Yuri Jinno (voice)
- Yuki Mitsugi as Johnny Lipken (voice)
- Yui Horie as Fantine Valjean (voice)
- Miho Hino as Elisa Doolittle (voice)
- Kiyomi Asai as Jessica Darlin (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Alex Cunningham (voice)
- Kiyotaka Furushima as Jan Michael (voice)
- Youto Kazama as Dew (voice)
- Jouji Nakata as Sir Hamgra (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Yamma (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 5, 2005 | January 18, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 25, 2006 | July 2, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Time to Shine 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? |
October 5, 2005 |
| 2 |
Win or Lose 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. |
October 12, 2005 |
| 3 |
Black Egg 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"? |
October 19, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Challenge 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? |
January 25, 2006 |
| 2 |
Feeling Lost 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. |
February 1, 2006 |
| 3 |
Vulnerable Mind 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? |
February 8, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cartoon Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2005 |
| Last aired | July 2, 2006 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:30:00 |