Ogata

Age: 26

Likes: Sweet foods

Ogata’s full name is unknown, but he is already the owner-operator of Ogata Motors in his twenties.

He is a born car enthusiast who lives and breathes tuning, repairs, and race prep.

Ogata’s family has had ties with the Saionji family since his father’s generation.

He is also a friend of Aiba, connecting him early to the circle around Katagiri.

Ogata provides Katagiri with his own beloved car, a DBA-ZN6 Toyota 86 GT, which has previously competed in MFG.

He also acts as Katagiri’s second and mechanic, staying close to the action and supporting strategy, troubleshooting, and setup.

He is a former street racer and has personal experience competing in MFG.

After being crushed in qualifying, he shifted focus away from driving and toward full-time mechanical work.

Ogata prioritizes supporting his hospitalized father and repaying the garage’s debts.

These pressures are a major reason he commits himself to being a mechanic rather than returning to racing.

As Katagiri’s teammate, Ogata has a contract to receive a portion of Katagiri’s prize money.

He initially intended to take only 20% because he felt Katagiri carried far more risk, but Katagiri insisted they split it evenly.

Ogata feels guilty that the Toyota 86’s lack of power holds Katagiri back.

After the second race, he proposes switching to a GR Supra, but Katagiri rejects the idea and demands upgrades to the 86 instead.

Despite being a hardcore car fan, Ogata can be timid and easily rattled by unexpected incidents.

He may even cry under pressure, yet his devotion to “for Katagiri” consistently comes through as sincere and moving.