F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu
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Rick's Legendary Start and Return to Racing After 150 Years
Oct 7, 2003The episode begins with the F-Zero Grand Prix starting, where Rick recalls his past as a champion in 2051. Flashbacks reveal his engagement to Misaki Haruka was interrupted by a chase with Zoda, leading to a crash that put him in cold sleep for 150 years. He is revived in Mute City by Dr. Stewart and Jody Summer of the Elite Mobiel Task Force. Rick struggles with the time jump, learning his license expired 149 years ago and he is technically 173. After a heated argument with Jack Levin over the Dragon Bird, Rick challenges him to a race to win the machine. The episode concludes with Rick returning to the present cockpit, reflecting on how that day marked the beginning of his future in the F-Zero team.
- 2EP 2
Rick Wheeler struggles with racing skills while Captain Falcon intervenes against thugs before the Nintae race.
Oct 14, 2003Rick Wheeler crashes during practice, prompting Jody Summer and Dr. Clash to question his abilities. Director Tanaka briefs the team on Zoda’s threat, but Rick remains distracted until café owner Burt advises him on counter-steering. Rick joins the Nintae race despite orders, taking the lead by applying Burt’s advice. Captain Falcon appears to stop thugs attacking fans, then races ahead, causing Jack Levin to crash. Jack admits he sabotaged Rick’s vehicle to hide his own incompetence. Jody forgives Jack for protecting Rick’s confidence. Rick returns to base to find Lucy Liberty, a fan he saved, joining the Galaxy Mobile Platoon as a new recruit.
- 3EP 3
Lucy trains on Clifoto and crashes Dragon Bird before race
Oct 21, 2003Lucy practices on planet Clifoto, advising the team on heat management. Jody introduces her as Clash’s apprentice. Rick practices while Baba, sent by Zoda, watches. Lucy tests Rick’s Dragon Bird, but Baba blocks her, causing a crash. Rick retrieves her. Jody reprimands Lucy, but the team repairs the Bird together. Zoda kills Baba for failing. The race begins. Rick pursues Zoda in the Death Anchor. Jack’s Astro Robin is destroyed. Lucy’s modifications help Rick steer better. Rick knocks Zoda off track. Stewart wins first place. Rick fights Zoda, who escapes. Lucy is officially inducted into the Galaxy Mobile Platoon.
- 4EP 4
Rick seeks Samurai Goroh on Cryton to recover stolen medicine for a sick child
Oct 28, 2003Rick travels to planet Cryton to find Samurai Goroh, who stole rare medicine needed for gravely ill children. He teams up with Sasuke, a young girl seeking her mother’s diamond, to track the criminal Vidion. After battling thugs and witnessing a mysterious swordsman defeat enemies, Rick learns the swordsman is the real Samurai Goroh. Goroh defeats Vidion, who attempts to escape with the goods. Although Goroh initially appears to steal the medicine, he leaves Rick two samples on his ship. Rick returns to Mute City, where Alias recovers. Despite the success, Rick receives cleaning duty for abandoning his post.
- 5EP 5
Jack Levin’s Victory Is Marred By Theft And Betrayal By Lisa Brilliant
Nov 4, 2003Jack Levin wins an F-Zero race despite Rick’s absence due to injury. Lisa, a fan, steals his Astro Robin after knocking him out. She discovers police corruption and jewels in the hangar, then damages the fleet. The Platoon is humiliated. Rick returns to help. Jack and Rick team up in a modified Dragon Bird to race Lisa on High-Jump. They trap her, but she escapes with Samurai Goroh. Jack learns Lisa is Goroh’s wife. The Platoon forgives Jack, reinstating him.
- 6EP 6
Rick's reckless racing causes a crash, revealing Jody's cyborg past and Zoda's hidden base.
Nov 11, 2003During a Mute City race, Rick's aggressive driving causes Jody to crash, prompting Jack to scold him. Jody, a cyborg revived after her brother Andy died shielding her from Zoda three years ago, reveals she requested Zoda's early revival to use Rick's superior skills. She explains that Zoda serves Black Shadow, who destroyed the Alcatrand prison. Jody investigates the ruined facility alone but is ambushed by Zoda and his battle station. Rick arrives to save her, taking fire to protect her from the enemy. This selfless act surprises Jody, who smiles for the first time. Meanwhile, Zoda complains about Black Shadow's control while celebrating his victory with ice cream. The team realizes the true threat remains the criminal organization's leader, not just Zoda. Rick and Jody bond over their shared history and the necessity of teamwork over personal revenge.
- 7EP 7
Rick evades kidnapping traps while Super Arrow attempts heroics during the Grand Prix.
Nov 18, 2003Rick wins the Mute City Grand Prix, narrowly avoiding a crash by Super Arrow. Later, Rick saves Dream and her boyfriend Truman from thugs, aided by the delusional Super Arrow. Truman invites the Galaxy Mobile Platoon to his mansion for Dream's birthday, but traps them in a basement laser grid. Truman confesses he kidnapped racers on Michael Chain's orders to secure his wealth. The racers escape when Super Arrow's owl cuts the lasers. Michael Chain confronts them outside, but Rick defeats him with help from Super Arrow's owl. Truman loses his fortune but reconciles with Dream. The Catherine Consortium president finds Dream, who chooses to marry Truman. The captured pilots are freed, and Dream and Truman wed, later attending races together.
- 8EP 8
Rick Wheeler wins a dangerous Mute City race while facing assassination attempts linked to his past with Haruka.
Nov 25, 2003Rick Wheeler leads a high-stakes Mute City race against Bio Rex and Octoman, securing first place and triggering jealousy in Jack Levin. Back at headquarters, Jody and Tanaka discuss the financial benefits of Rick's wins and the growing threat from Dark Million. Meanwhile, Zoda and Black Shadow plot to eliminate Rick using The Skull, who uses a strand of hair to cast a curse. Rick visits a lakeside, reminiscing about his deceased fiancée Haruka and his unfulfilled promise to propose. The Skull approaches Rick, extracting his name to activate the spell. A woman named Sophia, resembling Haruka, defects to Rick for asylum. When Rick says her name, the curse weakens him, revealing Sophia as an assassin. She attacks, but Haruka's proposal ring reflects moonlight, distracting her long enough for Rick to escape. Black Shadow punishes the failed assassins, while Jody warns Rick of future dangers.
- 9EP 9
Rick and Roger Race for Alias While Zoda Threatens Bombs
Dec 2, 2003Roger Buster delivers rare Doreya mangoes to Alias, who requires an operation funded by Rick. To ensure the procedure, Rick and Roger compete in the Fake Star Grand Prix. Zoda secretly plants bombs on all vehicles, detonating them if speed leaves the V-1 to V-2 range, demanding 10 million space credits. Draq, coerced by Miss Killer, races to sacrifice his win to save Roger, while Roger pushes limits to save Alias. Captain Falcon investigates the threat from the track underside, destroying Zoda’s transmitter. Rick wins the race, securing Alias’s treatment. The Platoon analyzes the incident, confused why the bombs failed to explode despite the speed violations.
- 10EP 10
Zoda sabotages the Crystal Cup race on Meteor Stream while Black Shadow returns.
Dec 9, 2003During the 21st century F-Zero Crystal Cup on Meteor Stream, Zoda disables track shields to unleash meteorites, aiming to eliminate rivals. Miss Killer wins initially, but Black Shadow appears in a Black Bull, destroying a decoy and saving her. Zoda attempts to usurp leadership, only to find Black Shadow alive and mocking him. Meanwhile, Rick Wheeler and Jody discover Miss Killer’s Dark Million ties. The race is cancelled due to severe damage, declaring Lucy the winner of the Elegance Liberty. Zoda returns to base, falsely claiming victory, but Black Shadow reveals his survival, terrifying his subordinate.
- 11EP 11
Rick Wheeler races against Captain Falcon while a young hacker steals the Dragon Bird
Dec 16, 2003Rick Wheeler struggles in a race against The Skull and Jack Levin, ignoring Jody Summer’s orders to conserve his damaged booster. Captain Falcon overtakes them to claim victory, drawing applause from a mysterious observer. Back at HQ, Jody reprimands Rick for insubordination, assigning him laundry duty. Later, the team visits planet Forno for a charity event, where a young orphan named Clank Hughes hacks into the Dragon Bird to test its off-road capabilities. Captain Falcon intercepts Clank, revealing a past connection to the boy’s father, Roy, who died during a mission against Dark Million. Falcon advises Clank to move to Mute City to pursue his racing dreams. During the Grand Prix, Falcon wins again, leaving Rick frustrated. Clank stows away on the Dragon Bird, eventually finding work at a café in Mute City while aspiring to become a pilot.
- 12EP 12
Kate Alen faces threats from Zoda while Galaxy Mobile Platoon guards her concert and drives.
Dec 23, 2003Singer Kate Alen receives threats from racer Zoda, prompting manager Gordon to hire Galaxy Mobile Platoon members Jody, Rick, and EAD for protection. Despite Kate’s resistance, the team secures her concerts and drives. During a beach drive, Kate is attacked by Bio Rex and Octoman; EAD shields her vehicle, earning a kiss from the grateful singer. However, Kate later steals EAD’s memory core to identify her protectors, revealing them as police preventing Zoda’s winnings. Enraged by this deception, Kate abandons her guards and races alone, only to be cornered by Zoda. EAD intervenes, sacrificing his body to stop Zoda’s Death Anchor, destroying his memory core in the process. Restored with factory settings, EAD forgets Kate, who dedicates her final song to him, finally finding soul in her performance.
- 13EP 13
Kate Alen faces threats from Zoda while Galaxy Mobile Platoon guards her during concerts and a highway chase.
Jan 6, 2004Singer Kate Alen receives threats from racer Zoda, prompting manager Gordon to hire Galaxy Mobile Platoon members Jody, Rick, and EAD for protection. Kate resists their surveillance, sneaking out in her Super Piranha despite orders. During a beach drive, Bio Rex and Octoman attack her vehicle, but EAD shields her, earning a grateful kiss before being ambushed and dismantled. His memory core is stolen, revealing the Platoon’s true mission to capture Zoda. Kate feels betrayed and abandons them, only to be cornered by Zoda again. EAD, restored but with wiped memory, intervenes to save her, sacrificing his body to stop Zoda’s Death Anchor. Though his memory core shatters, EAD is rebuilt with factory settings. Kate, realizing her loneliness and the robot’s loyalty, dedicates her next performance to him, finally finding soul in her singing as Rick observes the emotional reunion.
- 14EP 14
Kate Alen faces threats from Zoda while Galaxy Mobile Platoon members protect her.
Jan 13, 2004Singer Kate Alen receives threats from racer Zoda, prompting the Galaxy Mobile Platoon to assign bodyguards. EAD, a robot guard, protects her during an attack, but his memory core is stolen. Kate discovers the Platoon uses her as bait against Zoda and flees. Zoda ambushes her again, forcing EAD to sacrifice himself to save her. EAD is rebuilt with no memory of their bond. Kate performs his favorite song for him, finding renewed purpose in her music.
- 15EP 15
Pico attempts to assassinate Director Tanaka, who outsmarts him to attend Kate Alen's concert.
Jan 20, 2004Pico infiltrates the warehouse district to eliminate Director John Tanaka, hired by Zoda to stop police raids. Tanaka, obsessed with singer Kate Alen, evades Pico’s bomb plot and escapes Zoda’s smuggling operation disguised as cargo. He arrives at Port Town to attend Alen’s concert, unknowingly tracked by the assassin. The Galaxy Mobile Platoon, including Jody, Rick, and Lucy, joins the search. Pico fails to locate Tanaka in the crowd, while Zoda’s minions capture the director. The Platoon intervenes, defeating the henchmen and rescuing Tanaka. Despite his efforts, Alen ignores Tanaka, favoring Rick instead. The episode concludes with Tanaka trailing the group in his vehicle, still seeking her attention.
- 16EP 16
Super Arrow's Naive Plan to Help Sophia Backfires During Gobida Circuit
Jan 27, 2004Miss Killer recruits the gullible Super Arrow to pilot her Moon Shadow using a Sandwich Burst technique. He trains with Sophia, unaware she is an agent of Dark Million. During the Gobida Circuit, Super Arrow executes the boost, allowing Miss Killer to surge ahead. His wife, Mrs. Arrow, intervenes with her Queen Meteor, creating a counter-burst that propels Rick forward. A sandstorm causes chaos, and Miss Killer escapes with the Moon Shadow after Rick crashes. Jack Levin wins the race. Super Arrow remains devoted to helping others, while Mrs. Arrow encourages him to prioritize her happiness. Rick and Lucy investigate Super Arrow's connection to the villainous group, noting his fear of his wife. The episode highlights Super Arrow's heroic but easily manipulated nature amidst high-speed racing dangers.
- 17EP 17
Rick Wheeler enjoys a day off while Clank restores a classic car and Miss Killer investigates his racing secrets.
Feb 3, 2004After winning a race, Rick Wheeler takes a day off to restore a classic car with Clank. Meanwhile, Miss Killer and Octoman steal vehicles for a ring. Rick and Clank buy parts, but tires are slashed. Miss Killer, disguised as a saleswoman, installs a camera to record Rick’s driving data for Dark Million. Octoman chases Rick, who drives the restored car, dubbed the Dragon Ghost, with skill. Clank finds the camera signal and warns Rick. Rick confronts Miss Killer, who admits her goal to analyze his techniques. She escapes in the Moon Shadow. Rick returns to headquarters, praised for solving the thefts. Clank’s website now features photos of Rick’s day, showing his respect for the pilot.
- 18EP 18
Jody investigates a cursed crash site and teams up with Clank against Zoda’s forces.
Feb 10, 2004Director Tanaka assigns Jody Summer to investigate a crash site on Sand Ocean where a research group and mining crew vanished. Jody discovers the transport ship empty and encounters Clank, who reveals the crew was killed by Zoda. Pursued by Dark Million robots, they escape in the White Cat. Meanwhile, Rick, Jack, and Lucy leave headquarters to find Clank, who had been snooping on Rick’s Dragon Bird. Jody and Clank evade enemies in ruins but sink into quicksand. They descend into a pit with a giant scorpion, which Clank repels using the White Cat’s gravity separator. After exploring a lava cave, they camp while Zoda’s forces arrive. Clank admits the virus he carries is his creation to defeat Zoda. Zoda demands it, shooting Jody to retrieve it. Clank wrestles the virus back, causing Zoda to fire again, knocking them off a cliff. Rick Wheeler’s team arrives, defeating Zoda’s robots with sand attacks. A falcon pin rescues Jody and Clank. Clank destroys the virus, apologizes to Rick, and accepts friendship as Captain Falcon watches.
- 19EP 19
Lucy helps Gomar-Shioh build an F-Zero machine despite their past scams
Feb 17, 2004Lucy, distressed by a six-pound weight gain, falls victim to Gomar and Shioh’s fraudulent diet products. Moved by their sob story about building an F-Zero machine, she repairs their ship and supports their racing dream. Rick and Jack, aware the duo are wanted fraudsters, track Lucy but fail to stop her kindness. During the race, Gomar and Shioh use a third boost, violating Lucy’s warning, and crash. Rick wins, and the pair are arrested. Lucy wishes them well, while Rick remains oblivious to her feelings, sneezing when she thinks of him.
- 20EP 20
Super Arrow rescues his wife from Zoda's weather control system on White Land
Feb 24, 2004Super Arrow searches for his missing wife, Mrs. Arrow, who infiltrated White Land to scout the race track. She was captured by Zoda, who sought to disable the planet's weather control to find buried treasure. After receiving a weak SOS signal, Super Arrow and Rick traveled to the blizzard-swept region to locate her. They navigated treacherous avalanches and icy paths while evading Zoda’s Death Soldiers. Super Arrow eventually found Mrs. Arrow trapped in a chasm and rescued her from the falling Queen Meteor. Together, they confronted Zoda, who destroyed the weather control system in a final act of spite. The Blue Falcon arrived to eliminate the remaining threat, allowing the official race to proceed. Mrs. Arrow competed in the event, securing a victory that brought the reunited couple joy amidst the dangerous conditions.
- 21EP 21
Women compete in the annual Ladies Race while Dark Million plots to control Mute City through the Miss Galaxy title.
Mar 2, 2004Lucy reviews last year's Ladies Race footage with Rick, who questions the concept of an all-female F-Zero event. The winner earns the glamorous Miss Galaxy title, which Dark Million seeks to manipulate. Miss Killer, already scheduled to race, aims to win so her master grants her control of Mute City, angering Zoda. Kidnappings of racers Kate Alen and Lisa Brilliant occur without ransom. Dr. Stewart assigns Rick and Jack as bodyguards, leading to crossdressing disguises for the race on Beach Star. Miss Killer attacks Lucy, demanding forfeiture. Zoda enters disguised to stop her but is exposed and disqualified. Lisa uses illegal pirate bombs and is also disqualified. Jody transforms her ship to destroy the track and win, ending the chaotic event. Lucy and Jody vow to return next year, shocking the men.
- 22EP 22
Ryu and Falcon investigate a critical warp gate malfunction threatening Earth
Mar 9, 2004A damaged warp gate endangers Earth, causing the death of an initial investigation team. Rick faces ageist remarks from Jack and Lucy, leading to tension within the Galaxy Mobile Platoon. Jody and EAD attempt a risky repair using the Sandwich Burst technique, but the energy surge sends Jody through a warp hole to an unknown planet. There, she discovers a Dark Million base and is pursued by Zoda’s forces. Meanwhile, Rick and Clank uncover Rick’s secret membership in the Elite Mobile Task Force. Clank analyzes recovered data to locate Jody. The Platoon attempts another Sandwich Burst with Captain Falcon’s assistance, successfully sealing the Gravity Ring. Jody returns safely, and Clank is officially inducted into the team, while Rick reflects on his connection to Captain Falcon.
- 23EP 23
Rick races Captain Falcon, disables safety systems, and uses Spin Booster to win at Wave Panic.
Mar 16, 2004Rick loses to Captain Falcon due to predictable tactics, prompting him to disable his Dragon Bird's safety controls. After a dangerous test where Jack encourages him, Rick attempts the risky Spin Booster technique. During the Wave Panic race, The Skull plants a magic card on Jody Summer’s White Cat, causing it to attack Captain Falcon. Rick and Falcon cooperate to stop the possessed vehicle. Facing obstruction from The Skull’s minions, Rick activates the Spin Booster, gaining immense speed to secure first place. He later receives advice from Captain Falcon regarding boost timing, realizing the racer may be testing his skills.
- 24EP 24
Octoman's Dream
Mar 23, 2004Takoraian visitors arrive at spaceport TCR01, prompting the Galaxy Police to assign John Tanaka, Rick, and Lucy to protect them. Octoman, a celebrated racer from Takora, attempts to hide his criminal ties to Dark Million while managing adoring fans who believe he donated his earnings to their war-torn planet. Rick grows suspicious of Octoman’s fibs but is restrained by Tanaka to avoid a political incident. During the Grand Prix, Octoman initially obeys boss Zoda’s orders to throw the race, but ultimately decides to win for his people. A chaotic pile-up involving multiple racers allows Octoman to sneak to victory. He celebrates with his fans, pays off his debts, and gives the remaining funds to the Takoraians, just as Black Shadow arrives to confront Zoda.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu have?
- F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu has 51 episodes.
- When did F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu come out?
- F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu came out in 2003.
- Which studio made F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu?
- F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu was produced by Ashi Productions.
- Who directed F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu?
- F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu was directed by Masatoshi Mutou.
- Is F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu finished?
- Current status of F-ZERO: Falcon Densetsu: Finished.