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Wangan Midnight (PlayStation 3 game)
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is a racing
game developed by Genki
for the PlayStation 3
. It is based on the Award winning Japanese comic of the same name
created by Michiharu Kusunoki
back in 1992. The Wangan Midnight PlayStation 3 Blu-ray disc
was released in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan on July 5, 2007. The game runs in 1920x1080@60Hz on a Full HD television.
This game was preceded by a PlayStation 2
version released in March 21, 2002 and it is followed by a sequel released one month later on the PlayStation Portable
. This game series is not related to the similar Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune arcade game series made by Bandai Namco
.
selecting his starting points without racing, and can drive anywhere on the Shuto Expressway. The One Match Mode is made for head-to-head quick games against the characters. Wangan Connection is the online game mode that allows people to create, host and join online games with up to three other players.
Through the game's progression, the user can unlock two extra game modes, Survival Mode and Maximum Speed Mode.
Survival Mode puts the player up against characters from the series. The goal is to beat a designated amount of rivals without losing. If the player loses, the game is over. Survival Mode is divided into three classes. Rookie has 20 rivals, and runs on the C1. Runner has 50 rivals, and runs on the New Belt Line. Monster has 99 rivals, and runs on the Wangan, part of the New Belt Line, and Yokohane.
Maximum Speed Mode is where the player drives a car of his choice on a high speed oval course. The goal is to go as fast as you can without blowing the engine.
All vehicles are licensed models from the Japanese manufacturers Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi
, Mazda
and Subaru
. The only non-Japanese automaker is RUF, a European tuner of Porsche
models.
Two scenarios are available on game start (Akio and Black Bird), eight additional scenarios are unlockable.
Akio is the main protagonist in the series, a 19-year old live alone student. He was driving on the Wangan
onboard a Nissan Fairlady Z (Z31) with Ma when he was easily defeated by the "Blackbird" Porsche. He then found the scrapped body of a blue tuned Fairlady Z (S30) known as the "Devil Z" in which he bought and restored to a good condition. His racing life began since then.
A surgeon by day and a racer by night, this man drives a black RUF (tuned Porsche) dubbed as the "Blackbird", he was the one racing with the original owner of the Devil Z when it crashed. A close friend of Eriko, he assumes the role of taking care of her in place of her dead brother. When he met Kitami, he asked him to tune the Blackbird to match the Devil Z.
A TV personality and magazine model, she does this hectic job and decides to run her GT-R on the Wangan nightly. One night, she encountered the Devil Z and the Blackbird having a race and decided to join in, but her car spun out and crashed. Her GT-R is tuned by Kazuhiko Yamamoto. The primary love interest of Akio, she also seems to harbor feelings toward Akio.
A hardworking man in the Green Auto Shop who often races on the Wangan with his friend Harada until one day, the two encountered Reina's GT-R which makes Hiramoto decide to get his own car. He then becomes obsessed with tuning his silver R32 GT-R that his pregnant wife, Megumi left him for that very reason.
Hiramoto's friend also works in the Green Auto Shop who helped him tune his R32 to race with the Devil Z and the Blackbird on the Wangan. He drives a Nissan Fairlady (Z31) in which its engine overheated when he encountered the Blackbird and tried to chase after it.
A chief mechanic of the Speed Factory RGO tuning shop. He drives a GT-R (R33).
The character who drives the Supra RZ, dubbed as the "Monster Supra" tuned by Kou Tominaga and Akio Asakura. After seeing the Devil Z, he decided to chase after him.
A devoted student of street racing, he spends hours just analyzing his vast storehouse of data and coming up with strategies. He staunchly believes in the superiority of the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) and refuses to drive anything else. His intellect is formidable, and he puts his plans into motion with absolute precision and confidence. He's one of the very few drivers who managed to get a clean one-on-one victory over Tatsuya Shima but, when facing Akio, the engine overheated and blew. Also, he is fiercely independent, and not associated with any tuners like some of his rivals.
The driver of the express carrier truck that Akio crashed the Devil Z in to.
Jun Kitami is the owner of Kitami Cycle (キタミサイクル), the shop that tuned Akio's Z and Tatsuya's Blackbird.
Takagi did bodywork on the Devil Z at his Body Shop Sunday.
Kazuhiko Yamamoto owns the YM Speed shop (山本自動車). He is the one who tuned Reina's GT-R (R32) and drives his own Skyline GT-R (R34).
The sister of the Devil Z's original owner (Who shares the same name as the Akio Asakura that is currently driving it) and Tatsuya's love interest, She steals the Devil Z one time and is stopped by the Blackbird and Akio.
vehicles are unlockable in the Survival Mode's Rookie Class. These are "Non Custom" traffic vehicles owned by an anonymous driver(Hayashi).
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z (S30)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
, Nissan Fairlady Z (HGS130)
Car: Mazda Savanna RX-3
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z (HGZ31)
Car: Toyota Celica XX (MA61)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z Version S 2seater (GCZ32)
Car: Toyota Celsior 4.0C (UCF11)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33)
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR (CP9A)
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR (CP9A)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
Car: Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR34)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR32)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z Version S 2seater (GCZ32)
Car: Toyota Aristo V300 (JZS161)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX (HGZ31)
, including famous rivals returning from Shutokou Battle X released on Xbox360 in September 2006 are featured in this Wangan Midnight game. These special cars featuring custom paintjobs and stickers are unlocked once the Survival Mode's Monster Class is completed.
Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C (GDB)
Car: Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Car: Toyota Aristo (JZS61)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
Car: Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
The offline game is completed once all 128 cards have been gathered. Each card is unlocked when a mission is completed in a particular game mode (Story Mode, Time Attack Mode, Survival Mode or Maximum Speed Mode). Some cards need the player to reach a certain User Level through the Wangan Connection online mode as well.
on June 22, 2007. This featurette was followed by the release of the Japanese TV commercial.
Racing
A sport race is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time...
game developed by Genki
Genki (company)
Genki is a Japanese developer of computer and video games. It was founded in October 1990 by Hiroshi Hamagaki and Tomo Kimura, who left Sega to form the company. Genki is best known for its racing game titles.-History:...
for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. It is based on the Award winning Japanese comic of the same name
Wangan Midnight
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Michiharu Kusunoki and serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits since 1990, later in Kodansha's Young Magazine. In 1999, it won the Kodansha Manga Award for general manga....
created by Michiharu Kusunoki
Michiharu Kusunoki
is a Japanese manga artist from Tosa, Kōchi. He is most known for its street racing series Wangan Midnight serialized in Kodansha weekly Young Magazine and which has been adapted into a 26 episode anime series, a series of video games, and a movie....
back in 1992. The Wangan Midnight PlayStation 3 Blu-ray disc
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...
was released in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan on July 5, 2007. The game runs in 1920x1080@60Hz on a Full HD television.
This game was preceded by a PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
version released in March 21, 2002 and it is followed by a sequel released one month later on the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
. This game series is not related to the similar Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune arcade game series made by Bandai Namco
Namco Bandai Games
is an arcade, mobile and home video game developer and publisher based in Japan which is the product of a merger between the video game development divisions of Bandai and Namco. Namco Bandai Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings and specializes in production and sales of...
.
Game modes
Basic game modes are the Story Mode that follows the manga's plot according to the main characters point of view. The Time Attack Mode is based on time trials, and the Free Run Mode allows the user to drive the Shuto ExpresswayShuto Expressway
is a network of toll expressways in the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. It is operated and maintained by the .Most routes consist of elevated roadway above other roads or over water, and have many sharp curves which require caution to drive safely...
selecting his starting points without racing, and can drive anywhere on the Shuto Expressway. The One Match Mode is made for head-to-head quick games against the characters. Wangan Connection is the online game mode that allows people to create, host and join online games with up to three other players.
Through the game's progression, the user can unlock two extra game modes, Survival Mode and Maximum Speed Mode.
Survival Mode puts the player up against characters from the series. The goal is to beat a designated amount of rivals without losing. If the player loses, the game is over. Survival Mode is divided into three classes. Rookie has 20 rivals, and runs on the C1. Runner has 50 rivals, and runs on the New Belt Line. Monster has 99 rivals, and runs on the Wangan, part of the New Belt Line, and Yokohane.
Maximum Speed Mode is where the player drives a car of his choice on a high speed oval course. The goal is to go as fast as you can without blowing the engine.
Featured characters and vehicles
The game features the comic's main characters plus some crossover characters taken from the developer's main game series. Story mode characters voice cast is the same as the anime series.All vehicles are licensed models from the Japanese manufacturers Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...
, Mazda
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
and Subaru
Subaru
; is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries .Subaru is internationally known for their use of the boxer engine layout popularized in cars by the Volkswagen Beetle and Porsche 911, in most of their vehicles above 1500 cc as well as...
. The only non-Japanese automaker is RUF, a European tuner of Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
models.
Scenario (racers)
The game features several tuned cars taken from the original comic, new cars or upgraded versions are unlockable in the Story Mode. An express carrier truck is also available in the last scenario (Yasu-san) once unlocked.Two scenarios are available on game start (Akio and Black Bird), eight additional scenarios are unlockable.
- Akio Asakura (朝倉アキオ) (CV: Shun OguriShun Oguriis a Japanese actor, director and voice actor.-Career:Born to a theater director father, Tetsuya Oguri, and having an actor brother, Ryo Oguri, Shun Oguri started his acting career quite early in his life...
)
- Cars : Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) ver.1/ver.2 aka "Devil Z" (悪魔のZ, akuma no Z)
Akio is the main protagonist in the series, a 19-year old live alone student. He was driving on the Wangan
Bayshore Route
Wangan has many meanings. See Wangan for a list.The Bayshore Route of Shuto Expressway is a stretch of toll highway in Greater Tokyo, 70 km, that runs from Yokohama city, Kanazawa ward, to Ichikawa city of Chiba Prefecture...
onboard a Nissan Fairlady Z (Z31) with Ma when he was easily defeated by the "Blackbird" Porsche. He then found the scrapped body of a blue tuned Fairlady Z (S30) known as the "Devil Z" in which he bought and restored to a good condition. His racing life began since then.
- Tatsuya Shima (島達也) (CV: Shinichiro MikiShinichiro Mikiis a Japanese voice actor. He is a member of 81 Produce.Miki is most known for the roles of Kojiro , Takumi Fujiwara , Kisuke Urahara , Akira Yuki , Lockon Stratos , and Roy Mustang .According to the Anime News Network, as of Spring 2007, Miki is...
):
- Cars : RUF CTRRUF CTRThe Ruf CTR also known as the CTR Yellowbird or simply Yellowbird, was a limited-production, high performance sports car produced by Ruf Automobile of Germany....
(930)Porsche 930The 930 was a sports car built by Porsche, 930 actually being the "type number" for the pre-964 generation 911 Turbo produced between 1975 and 1989...
, RUF RCT Evo (964)Porsche 964The Porsche 964 is the company's internal name for the version of the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between 1989 and 1994. It featured significant styling revisions over previous versions of the 911, most prominently the more integrated bumpers , although it was still obviously a 911...
ver.1/ver.2 aka "Blackbird" (ブラックバード)
A surgeon by day and a racer by night, this man drives a black RUF (tuned Porsche) dubbed as the "Blackbird", he was the one racing with the original owner of the Devil Z when it crashed. A close friend of Eriko, he assumes the role of taking care of her in place of her dead brother. When he met Kitami, he asked him to tune the Blackbird to match the Devil Z.
- Reina Akikawa (秋川零奈) (CV: Reiko Suhou):
- Cars : Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR32)Nissan Skyline GT-RThe Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
ver.1/ver.2/ver.3/ver.4
A TV personality and magazine model, she does this hectic job and decides to run her GT-R on the Wangan nightly. One night, she encountered the Devil Z and the Blackbird having a race and decided to join in, but her car spun out and crashed. Her GT-R is tuned by Kazuhiko Yamamoto. The primary love interest of Akio, she also seems to harbor feelings toward Akio.
- Kouichi Hiromoto (平本 洸一) (CV: Daisuke NamikawaDaisuke Namikawais a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Across Entertainment.He started acting in 1984. He is sometimes mistaken for fellow voice actor Daisuke Hirakawa, as their names only differ by one character when written in kanji. Despite his wide range of voice casting, he is usually cast as young,...
)
- Cars : Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)Nissan Skyline GT-RThe Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
ver.1/ver.2
A hardworking man in the Green Auto Shop who often races on the Wangan with his friend Harada until one day, the two encountered Reina's GT-R which makes Hiramoto decide to get his own car. He then becomes obsessed with tuning his silver R32 GT-R that his pregnant wife, Megumi left him for that very reason.
- Harada (原田) (CV: Tsubasa YonagaTsubasa Yonagais a Japanese voice actor who works for Ken Production. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. He won for best Male Rookie Actor in the 2nh Seiyū Awards for his role as Ren Mihashi in Ookiku Furikabutte.-Anime:2007*Big Windup! 2008...
)
- Cars : Nissan Fairlady Z (HGZ31)Nissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
ver.1/ver.2
Hiramoto's friend also works in the Green Auto Shop who helped him tune his R32 to race with the Devil Z and the Blackbird on the Wangan. He drives a Nissan Fairlady (Z31) in which its engine overheated when he encountered the Blackbird and tried to chase after it.
- Masaki (マサキ) (CV: Tokuyoshi KawashimaTokuyoshi Kawashimais a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce.- Roles :* Ah! My Goddess: The Movie as Miwa* Ayakashi Ayashi as Houzaburo Ogasawara* D.Gray-man as Mark * Emma - A Victorian Romance as Willam Jones* Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood as Riddle...
):
- Cars : Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S)Mazda RX-7Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
ver.1/ver.2- Yamanaka (山中) (CV: Kouzou Mito)
- Cars : Nissan Skyline GT-R v-spec (BCNR33)Nissan Skyline GT-RThe Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
A chief mechanic of the Speed Factory RGO tuning shop. He drives a GT-R (R33).
- Keichiroh Aizawa (相沢 圭一郎) aka "Kei" (ケイ) (CV: Kenichi SuzumuraKenichi Suzumurais a Japanese voice actor who was born in Niigata Prefecture, but raised in Osaka Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Arts Vision. He made his television animation debut on Macross 7 in 1994...
)
- Cars : Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80)Toyota SupraThe Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica...
ver.1/ver.2 aka "Monster Supra" (モンスタースープラ)
The character who drives the Supra RZ, dubbed as the "Monster Supra" tuned by Kou Tominaga and Akio Asakura. After seeing the Devil Z, he decided to chase after him.
- Takayuki Kuroki (黒木 隆之) (CV: Akimitsu TakaseAkimitsu Takase' is a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Mausu Promotion.-TV Anime:*Ceres, Celestial Legend *Daphne in the Brilliant Blue *E's Otherwise *Fafner of the Azure *Fullmetal Alchemist...
)
- Cars : Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec (BCNR33)Nissan Skyline GT-RThe Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
ver.1/ver.2
A devoted student of street racing, he spends hours just analyzing his vast storehouse of data and coming up with strategies. He staunchly believes in the superiority of the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) and refuses to drive anything else. His intellect is formidable, and he puts his plans into motion with absolute precision and confidence. He's one of the very few drivers who managed to get a clean one-on-one victory over Tatsuya Shima but, when facing Akio, the engine overheated and blew. Also, he is fiercely independent, and not associated with any tuners like some of his rivals.
- Yasu-san (安さん) (CV -)
- Car : Nissan Diesel QuonNissan Diesel QuonThe Nissan Diesel Quon is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by UD . The range was primarily available in other big-size trucks....
/Express carrier ("Seaside Express")
The driver of the express carrier truck that Akio crashed the Devil Z in to.
Scenario (others)
The story mode features non-racer non-playable characters. These are mainly tuners.- Jun Kitami (北見 淳) (CV: Kenta MiyakeKenta Miyakeis a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with 81 Produce.He is known for his unusually low voice .After the death of Hirotaka Suzuoki in 2006, Kenta took over the role of Giovanni during Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. He has since expanded this role into the new series, Pokemon Best Wishes...
):
Jun Kitami is the owner of Kitami Cycle (キタミサイクル), the shop that tuned Akio's Z and Tatsuya's Blackbird.
- Yuichi Takagi (高木 優一) (CV: Bon Ishihara):
Takagi did bodywork on the Devil Z at his Body Shop Sunday.
- Kazuhiko Yamamoto (山本 和彦) (CV: Tomoyuki ShimuraTomoyuki Shimurais a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Ken Production.-TV anime:*Bakuman *Cromartie High School *Darker than Black *Dandoh!! *Digimon Frontier *Eureka Seven...
):
Kazuhiko Yamamoto owns the YM Speed shop (山本自動車). He is the one who tuned Reina's GT-R (R32) and drives his own Skyline GT-R (R34).
- Eriko Asakura (朝倉 えりこ) (CV: Mamiko NotoMamiko Notois a Japanese voice actress working under Office Osawa. She was born in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and graduated from Hokuriku Gakuen Senior High School.-Voice:...
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The sister of the Devil Z's original owner (Who shares the same name as the Akio Asakura that is currently driving it) and Tatsuya's love interest, She steals the Devil Z one time and is stopped by the Blackbird and Akio.
Non Custom
Five Non-player characterNon-player character
A non-player character , sometimes known as a non-person character or non-playable character, in a game is any fictional character not controlled by a player. In electronic games, this usually means a character controlled by the computer through artificial intelligence...
vehicles are unlockable in the Survival Mode's Rookie Class. These are "Non Custom" traffic vehicles owned by an anonymous driver(Hayashi).
- Toyota Mark II Tourer V (JZX90)Toyota Mark IIThe Corona Mark II, first offered for sale in Japan September 1968 at Toyopet Store dealerships, was intended as an intermediate model between the large luxury sedan the Crown, sold at Toyota Store dealerships, and the smaller Corona, also available at Toyopet Store...
- Toyota Mark II Tourer V (JZX90) taxi versionToyota Mark IIThe Corona Mark II, first offered for sale in Japan September 1968 at Toyopet Store dealerships, was intended as an intermediate model between the large luxury sedan the Crown, sold at Toyota Store dealerships, and the smaller Corona, also available at Toyopet Store...
- Toyota TownAce GL (KR42V)Toyota TownAceThe Toyota TownAce was introduced by Toyota in Japan in April 1978 as a short wheelbase, mid-engined luxury 7/8 seat MPV resembling the Space Cruiser. A 4WD version was introduced in December 1985. These were produced until a facelift in September 1993 to body type CR31 which was produced until...
- Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 DOHC Turbo VR-4 (E39A)Mitsubishi GalantThe first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette. Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3 or 1.5 L ...
- Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT (BF5)Subaru LegacyThe Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by the Japanese company Fuji Heavy Industries, and manufactured by its division Subaru since 1989, and is available as a sedan or wagon. Part of the original design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru a vehicle in which they could compete in...
Memories
Six additional racers from the Wangan Midnight manga series are available once the Yasu-san story arc is completed.- Jun Kitami (北見 淳)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z (S30)
- Masaki (マサキ)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
Mazda RX-7
Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
, Nissan Fairlady Z (HGS130)
Nissan 280ZX
The Nissan 280ZX was a sports coupe produced from 1978 to 1983. It was the second generation Z-car, replacing the Datsun 280Z in late 1978. The 280ZX was the first time where the "By Nissan" subscript was badged alongside the Datsun logo, along with the Nissan trucks. The 280ZX was Motor Trends...
- Ohta (大田)
Car: Mazda Savanna RX-3
Mazda RX-3
The Mazda RX-3 is an automobile sold in the 1970s. It was intended to be smaller and sportier than its brother, the RX-2/Capella Rotary. In 1972 all rotary engines had their die-cast rotor housing coated with a new process: The new Transplant Coating Process featured sprayed-on steel which is...
- "Gatchan" (ガッちゃん)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z (HGZ31)
Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
- Kouichi Aizawa (相沢 洸一)
Car: Toyota Celica XX (MA61)
Toyota Celica XX
The Celica XX is the Japanese domestic market name of the MKI and MKII Toyota Celica Supra. It was offered in Japan during the years 1978-1986, with it being redesigned in 1981...
- Yamashita (山下)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z Version S 2seater (GCZ32)
Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Midnight Runners
Thirteen additional racers and their tuned cars taken from the comic are available once the Survival Mode's Runner Class is completed.- Gen Sasaki (佐々木 元) aka "Gatchan" (ガッちゃん)
Car: Toyota Celsior 4.0C (UCF11)
- Yamanaka (山中)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33)
- Kazuhiko Yamamoto (山本 和彦)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R (BCNR33)
- Eiji Kamiya (エイジ)
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR (CP9A)
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
- Maki Kamiya (マキ)
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR (CP9A)
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
- Kouichi Kijima (城島 洸一)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
Mazda RX-7
Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
- Oki (オキ)
Car: Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S)
Mazda RX-7
Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
- Gen Gotoh (後藤 元)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR34)
Nissan Skyline GT-R
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
- Tomoya (友也)
Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR32)
Nissan Skyline GT-R
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range.The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969–1973. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring...
- Makoto Morishita (森下マコト)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z Version S 2seater (GCZ32)
Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
- Masaki (マサキ)
Car: Toyota Aristo V300 (JZS161)
- Kou (コウ)
Car: Mazda RX-7 ∞-III (FC3S)
Mazda RX-7
Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
- Akio Asakura (朝倉 アキオ)
Car: Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX (HGZ31)
Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Shutokou Battle
Bonus cars taken from Genki's Shutokou Battle seriesShutokou Battle series
is an arcade oriented driving game series created by Genki in 1994. The games were released in America as Tokyo Xtreme Racer and in Europe as Tokyo Highway Challenge.-Shuto Expressway:...
, including famous rivals returning from Shutokou Battle X released on Xbox360 in September 2006 are featured in this Wangan Midnight game. These special cars featuring custom paintjobs and stickers are unlocked once the Survival Mode's Monster Class is completed.
- Speed King (迅帝)
Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C (GDB)
Subaru Impreza
Introduced in November 1993, the Impreza was offered in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions and as a four-door sedan/saloon or five-door station wagon/estate. According to a Motor Trend article written March 1992 on page 26, the name of Subaru's new compact was, initially, to be...
- Rolling Guy no.1 (ローリング野郎1号)
Car: Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
Toyota AE86
The AE86 generation of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno is a small, lightweight coupe introduced by Toyota in 1983 as part of the fifth generation Toyota Corolla lineup. For the purpose of brevity, the insider-chassis code of "AE86" is used to describe the whole range...
- The Rook (ザ・ルーク)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica...
- The Bishop (ザ・ビショップ)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica...
- The Knight (ザ・ナイト)
Car: Toyota Supra (JZA80)
Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica...
- Blood Hound (ブラッドハウンド)
Car: Toyota Aristo (JZS61)
- Melancholy Angel (ユウウツな天使)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. It first appeared in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the successor to the RX-7 and, like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a Wankel engine. The RX-8 began North American sales in the...
- White Carisma (白いカリスマ)
Car: Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)
Mazda RX-7
Series 1 is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a "Baroque depression."In 1980...
- Midnight Cinderella (12時過ぎのシンデレラ)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. It first appeared in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the successor to the RX-7 and, like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a Wankel engine. The RX-8 began North American sales in the...
- Death Driver (死神ドライバー)
Car: Mazda RX-8 (SE3P)
Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. It first appeared in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the successor to the RX-7 and, like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a Wankel engine. The RX-8 began North American sales in the...
Card set up
The game uses an original card system to tune the player's car and unlock extra characters scenario (Story Mode), game modes or vehicles. Tuning cards are known as "Ability" cards, there are different kind of them, Tuner Card (rose), Body Card (yellow), Setting Card (green), Miscellaneous (blue) and Engine Resistance (purple).The offline game is completed once all 128 cards have been gathered. Each card is unlocked when a mission is completed in a particular game mode (Story Mode, Time Attack Mode, Survival Mode or Maximum Speed Mode). Some cards need the player to reach a certain User Level through the Wangan Connection online mode as well.
Car Customize
Cosmetic tuning is limited to bonnet, muffler and rear spoiler change (preset paintjob and stickers are available on some bonus vehicles though). Upgraded parts are available once their respective cards have been unlocked and used.Official videos
A Full HD promotion video was released on the Japanese and South-East Asian PlayStation StorePlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...
on June 22, 2007. This featurette was followed by the release of the Japanese TV commercial.