Lap 21 - Battle Of The Women!!

Battle Of The Women! is the 21st episode of the F-Zero Farukon Densetsu anime.

## Overview

Lucy and Ryu review footage of the 2021 Ladies Race, which Lucy states is an annual event limited to women. Ryu seems puzzled, as footage of Jody being crowned “Miss Galaxy” appears on the screen.

On a Dark Million battleship, Black Shadow informs Miss Killer of the upcoming Ladies Race, saying that he will leave Mute City to her if she wins. At the Falcon House, Bart explains the basics of the Ladies Race; many women dream of being crowned Miss Galaxy, but the competition creates many rivalries between the participants.

After a practice lap together, Super Arrow commends his wife’s speed and assures her that she’ll win the Ladies Race. However, he laments that if she becomes Miss Galaxy, she may not want to be with him anymore. Mrs. Arrow assures him that she’ll always be with him. The moment is short lived, as Dark Soldiers surround the Arrows.

Meanwhile, Kate Alen heads backstage after a performance, with Gordon complimenting her. She recommends her manager to get some rest, while thinking about the upcoming Ladies Race. A Dark Soldier kidnaps her, and Gordon turns to see that she’s gone.

On the way to the Ladies Race venue, the Excellent Queen is attacked by a Dark Million battleship, prompting Lisa to fight back. At the Galaxy Police headquarters, John Tanaka and Gordon despair over Kate’s disappearance, while Jody tries to deduce who is responsible. Dr. Stewart briefs Jack and Ryu on the missing women, assigning them to be Jody and Lucy’s bodyguards. Jack remarks that they can’t enter the race, so Dr. Stewart calls upon Lucy, who enters with some dresses.

Lisa is pushed into a cell with Kate, Mrs. Arrow, and Super Arrow. Miss Killer bumps into Zoda in the hall, who makes a remark about her kidnapping scheme. On the Galaxy Runner, Jack and Ryu have changed into their disguises, nearly making Jody lose her composure at the sight. Although dressed for the occasion as well, Mr. EAD isn’t needed just yet.

At the race, Jack laments that he and Ryu are dressed the way they are, with all the pit crew being “lovely girls.” Jody reminds Jack of the mission at hand. Miss Killer appears on one of the screens as a participant, catching the attention of the Task Force. As Dark Soldiers work on the Moon Shadow, Zoda utilizes Bio Rex and Octoman in disguise to interfere with Miss Killer. The duo bump into Jack and Ryu, who start to attract a crowd of the pit girls due to almost blowing their covers. As Lucy tends to her machine, Miss Killer holds her hostage, threatening to kill the “useless girl” unless the Task Force forfeits. Jack and Ryu aim their guns at Miss Killer, but she escapes. Jack breaks a heel attempting to run after her, as Ryu checks on Jody and Lucy. Lucy appears fine, but her expression suggests otherwise.

Bio Rex and Octoman report to Zoda, telling him that they can’t beat Miss Killer. Zoda then recalls Black Shadow’s and Miss Killer’s earlier comments, and insists that Mute City has been his for 150 years. Meanwhile, the kidnapped women begin to argue in the cell. Samurai Goroh arrives with his crew to save Lisa, but stand in the doorway, puzzled at the sight of Lisa, Kate, and Mrs. Arrow pulling each others’ hair.

With the kidnapped women back in the race, Lisa and Kate stare each other down, along with Miss Killer and Lucy. The Super Piranha and Panzer Emerald remain in the lead, but the former attacks the latter. The Queen Meteor attempts to attack the Moon Shadow as vengeance for the kidnapping, but Miss Killer evades, sending Mrs. Arrow over the track. Lucy plans to avenge Mrs. Arrow, but Miss Killer pays no attention to her. This provokes Lucy, revealing a maniacal side of her that not even Jody can calm down. The Elegance Liberty fires missiles at the Moon Shadow, which disqualifies Lucy from the race. Lisa and Kate continue to clash on the track, but when the Panzer Emerald is retired, Lisa calls on her Excellent Queen to fire missiles at the Super Piranha. It successfully knocks Kate off the track, but Mr. Zero attempts to disqualify Lisa. In turn, the Excellent Queen fires missiles in his direction.

A new machine approaches the Moon Shadow, with its pilot revealed to be Zoda in disguise. Miss Killer hastily deals with him, even knocking him out of his machine. Mr. Zero points Zoda out as a rule breaker, but Zoda utilizes a Dark Million battleship to fire at the Moon Shadow. With all of the mayhem and warfare during the race, Mr. Zero announces that it is canceled. Miss Killer refuses to give up all that she’s worked for, and attempts to taunt Jody, who remains stoic. However, Jody calls upon the Galaxy Runner to fire a powerful laser blast, which causes an explosion that sends the Moon Shadow off the track. A Dark Million ship retrieves Miss Killer.

With the conclusion of the race, Mr. Zero hastily leaves. Clank watches in shock, as Bart notes that the “battle between women is brutal.” On the Galaxy Runner, Jody and Lucy lament that the former was very close to winning before the cancellation. They then decide to look to next year’s Ladies Race with more hope, much to the dismay of Ryu, Jack, and Dr. Stewart.