F (manga)

F is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda. It was serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Big Comic Spirits from 1986 to 1992, with its chapters collected in 28 tankōbon volumes. The story follows Gunma Akagi, a country boy who fulfills his dream by racing in a Formula One car. The series has been followed by F Regeneration Ruri (2002–2006), F Final (2009–2011), and Final Complete (since 2020).

A 31-episode anime television series adaptation, animated by Studio Deen, was broadcast on Fuji TV from March to December 1988.

In 1991, F won the 36th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category.

Characters

 * Gunma Akagi


 * Gorou


 * Souichirou Akagi


 * Kazuto Hiziri


 * Sayuri


 * Shouma


 * Yuuma


 * Ruiko


 * Junko Komori


 * Kinoshita


 * Tamotsu Oishi


 * Kishida


 * Yasuda


 * Yuki

Manga
Written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda, F was serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Big Comic Spirits from 1986 to 1992. Shogakukan collected its chapters in 28 tankōbon volumes, released from June 1986 to January 1993.

A second series, titled F Regeneration Ruri (F REGENERATION 瑠璃), was serialized in Sanei (company)'s Weekly Autosport from June 2002 to March 2006. Shueisha collected its chapters in 12 tankōbon volumes, released from April 18, 2003, to December 19, 2006.

A third series, titled F Final, was serialized in Kodansha BC's Best Car from September 26, 2009, to September 26, 2011. Futabasha collected its chapters in three tankōbon volumes, released on June 28 and July 12, 2013.

A fourth series, F Complete started publication on Beaglee's Manga Ōkoku website on December 25, 2020.

Anime
A 31-episode anime television series adaptation, animated by Studio Deen, was broadcast on Fuji TV from March 9 to December 23, 1988. For the first 21 episodes, the opening theme is "F" by the Burst and the ending theme song is "Jama wa Sasenai" (邪魔はさせない) by Hiroshi. For episodes 22–31, the second opening theme is "Love Affair" by Kojiro Shimizu and the second ending theme is "You Are My Energy" by Shinji Harada.

Reception
In 1991, F won the 36th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category.