Chromatic Showdown: Mandalika Awaits Tsuyo/Zako Showdown Amid ID Concert Week

Mandalika, Lombok, 14 November — The energy surrounding the Chromatic Future Mandalika 200 Minutes is rivaled by none but two races this season, as Round 2 of the World Tsuyo/Zako Series, Round 9 of the HoloType International Series, and Round 4 of the Japan Tsuyo/Zako Series, this weekend’s event lands at the intersection of ARO racing history and Hololive Indonesia’s milestone first live concert, Chromatic Future at ICE BSD Hall 6 during Comic Frontier 21. With fans flooding both Lombok and Tangerang, the spotlight on ID talents and their drivers has never been brighter.

The global championship picture tightened dramatically after Fuji, leaving Mococo Abyssgard’s driver Grave Prower, piloting the #52, leading the World Tsuyo standings with 200 points. Prower’s decisive Fuji win gives him momentum entering Mandalika, but he faces mounting pressure from Akai Haato’s driver Airi Nakamura, racing the #81, who sits just 25 points behind. Nakamura’s consistency makes her a persistent threat, especially in hot-weather circuits like Mandalika.

Also in the hunt is Mori Calliope’s driver Joshua Azurid, in the #4, sitting third in the standings. Azurid’s aggressive driving style tends to shine in high-degradation conditions — conditions Mandalika is famous for. Close behind, Kazama Iroha’s driver Ed Skye, representing the #16, aims to claw closer after a strong second in the Japan Tsuyo standings. Meanwhile, Omaru Polka’s driver Maverick Deuxieme in the #46 is expected to challenge for a podium, having shown speed yet inconsistent execution in recent rounds.

Meanwhile, the World Zako category sees IRyS’ driver Sven Jensen, piloting the #86, controlling the championship with 200 points after the Suzuka victory. He faces pressure from Shiranui Flare’s driver Rey Mark Rosales and Raora Panthera’s driver Enzio Ferrari in the #60, both closing in after strong opening-round form. Attention will also be on Tokoyami Towa’s new driver Jake Martinez, now in the #10, after his sudden mid-season team switch and strong Japan Zako pace.

In the Japan Tsuyo, Skye continues to lead on 377 points, but Houshou Marine’s driver Lorenzo Ricci, running the #6, and Shirakami Fubuki’s driver Sammy Ake, piloting the #22, both sit just 87 points back. All three aim to maximize their Mandalika haul before the finale. The return of high-stakes racing under tropical heat is likely to shake up the order once more.

The Japan Zako standings are equally intense. Rosales, steering the #20, remains dominant at 358 points, though Koganei Niko’s driver Seo Byeong-Eun in the #29 and Himemori Luna’s driver Hanami Kiriko in the #31 are within striking distance. Rindo Chihaya’s new driver Ri Liu hopes Mandalika becomes a turning point after a difficult run at Fuji, now representing the #78 following his team swap.

For the Indonesian roster, the weekend carries extra emotional weight. Airani Iofifteen’s driver Dan Evans, in the #15, sits fifth in the World Zako standings and looks to leverage vTuber home support to mount a charge. Kobo Kanaeru’s driver Hanaori Miyuki, in the #40, has been inconsistent this season but remains dangerous on technical tracks like Mandalika, and aims to grab a home win in front of the ID crowd. Anya Melfissa’s driver Angela Sims, piloting the #33, is searching for her first podium this season. And all eyes are on Pavolia Reine’s driver Ryan Kagawa in the #01, fresh off a dominant victory in Sepang — a performance that completely shifted his International Series trajectory.

With unpredictable weather, abrasive asphalt, and a championship web increasingly entangled after Suzuka, Fuji, Okayama and Sepang, the Chromatic Future Mandalika 200 Minutes promises critical turning points across all three active championships. Teams will weigh risk and reward carefully as they push through two hours of heat, strategy, and survival — all while Indonesian fans celebrate their first Hololive ID live concert just hours away on the other side of the archipelago.

Round 2 of World Tsuyo/Zako. Round 9 of the International Series. Round 4 of Japan Tsuyo/Zako. Mandalika is not just another race — it is the weekend where momentum, morale, and championship futures may all transform at once.