The protagonist, Takumi Fujiwara, is a student working as a gas station attendant with his best friend Itsuki. Itsuki is enthusiastically interested in being a street racer. The team he feels closest to and hopes to join is the Akina Speedstars, where the team leader Koichiro Iketani is also working at the same pump station. Unbeknownst to his colleagues, Takumi helps out his Father Bunta as a tofu delivery driver for his father's store before sunrise each morning, passively building an impressive amount of skill of over 5 years behind the wheel of the family car, an aging Toyota AE86 (AE86).
Shortly after the story begins, the Red Suns, a highly experienced racing team from Mount Akagi led by Ryosuke Takahashi, challenge the local Speedstars team to a set of races on Mount Akina. Dispirited after watching the Red Suns' superior performance during a practice run, the Speedstars expect to lose. Later that night, the Red Suns' #2 driver, Keisuke Takahashi, heading home after the last practice run, is defeated soundly by a mysterious Sprinter Trueno, despite driving a much more powerful Mazda RX-7 (FD3S). An investigation into the identity of the driver leads to Bunta Fujiwara, Takumi's father. While trying to do his best for the team on Mount Akina, Iketani suffers a crash and damages his car and injures himself. He is unable to take part in the race to represent his team. The Speedstars beg Bunta to help them defeat the Red Suns, and he initially refuses, later relenting to "maybe" show up at the race. At the same time, Takumi asks Bunta if he can borrow the car for a day to take a trip to the beach with a potential girlfriend (Natsuki Mogi), and Bunta seizes the moment by granting permission (plus a full tank of fuel) on the condition that Takumi defeats Keisuke.
On the night of the race, the Trueno does not show up, and the Speedstars enlist a backup driver (Kenji) for the first run. At the last moment before the race starts, the AE86 arrives. Takumi steps out of the car to the bewilderment of the Speedstars, who were expecting Bunta. He easily defeats Keisuke by utilizing a dangerous "Gutter run" (putting both the right/left tires into the gutters to prevent centripetal force pushing the car outward) technique on the mountain road's hairpin corners.
The Red Suns' embarrassing defeat sets up the plot for the rest of the series: drivers from neighboring prefectures come to challenge Takumi and the "Legendary Eight-Six of Akina" and thus prove themselves as racers. Eventually, the plot moves away from Mount Akina as Takumi becomes bored with racing solely on that road. He joins an expedition racing team, Project.D, formed by the disbanded Red Suns and challenges more difficult opponents on their home courses in the pursuit of his dream to be "the fastest driver out there".
| OVERALL |
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| 001 |
Act 01. “The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift” |
April 18, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi Fujiwara is an eighteen-year-old high school student who usually appears aloof and uninterested in most things. Along with his best friend Itsuki, they both work at a gas station. They are friends with a young man named Iketani, leader of the Speedstars, a local racing team, and their manager Yuiichi. One night, Iketani brings the two up Mount Akina to experience the life of a street racer. But just in time, the RedSuns from Akagi led by the Takahashi brothers have come to challenge the Speedstars to a race. What they don't know is the fastest car on the downhill is a Hachi-Roku (Eight-Six) and that is what Takumi uses to deliver tofu every morning. |
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| 002 |
Act 02. “Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo” |
April 25, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Keisuke Takahashi of the RedSuns is on the hunt for the mysterious ghost driver of Akina that defeated him with a shocking drift technique. Upon hearing this rumour, Iketani goes out to locate this monstrous Eight-Six only to learn that it belongs to Takumi's own dad. |
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| 003 |
Act 03. “The Downhill Specialist Appears” |
May 2, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| The Akina Speedstars has taken the challenge of the RedSuns, but Iketani won't be able to compete in the upcoming battle. By chance, he hopes he can get Bunta Fujiwara to race in his place. |
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| 004 |
Act 04. “Into the Battle!” |
May 9, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Iketani patiently waits for Bunta to appear to drive for his team against Keisuke Takahashi, but to his surprise, Takumi shows up in his place, reluctantly. This puts everybody in a state of shock, as the unexpected is about to happen. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 005 |
Act 05. “Dogfight!” |
May 16, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Everyone in the crowd are speechless, as they have just witnessed the impossible, an Eight-Six overtaking Keisuke's FD. Ryosuke goes up to solve what's the success behind this somewhat simple car to discover its unexpected secret. The next day Takumi goes out on a date with Natsuki to the beach, and the thrilling thoughts of racing have started to interest him. |
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| 006 |
Act 06. “A New Challenger” |
May 23, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| While Ryosuke is practising with his FC on Akina's course, a more menacing vehicle appears from behind. Meanwhile Takumi is asked how he earned his godly drifting skills as Iketani wishes to see a demonstration first hand. |
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| 007 |
Act 07. “Pride of a Racer” |
June 13, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Nakazato of the Nightkids wants to challenge this mysterious Eight-Six, but he assumes that its driver has agreed to do so. As Takumi ponders why he should take up the challenge, various people plan on making him change his mind. |
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| 008 |
Act 08. “Time's Almost Up!” |
June 20, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| The countdown to the night's battle is closing in as everyone has gathered, but where is the Eight-Six? Itsuki will have to make an embarrassing apology to everyone if his best friend decides not to show. |
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| 009 |
Act 09. “Eight-Six Versus GT-R” |
June 27, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| In the world of street racing, the most essential way to win is through grip racing, which is what Nakazato believes in. He wants to crush the reputation of the Eight-Six's flashy drifting techniques with his R32. |
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| 010 |
Act 10. “The 5 Consecutive Hairpins” |
July 4, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Nakazato has underestimated Akina's Eight-Six, and he might just be in trouble as the five consecutive hairpins are upon him. Also to everyone's surprise, Itsuki buys a new car. |
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| 011 |
Act 11. “Shingo Arrives!” |
July 11, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| To prove the potential of Itsuki's new car, Takumi drives it against a minor racing team from Gunma. Members of the NightKids has been appearing more often, so on the night that Iketani drives out his S13, Shingo appears from behind with deadly intents. |
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| 012 |
Act 12. “The FR Killer!” |
August 1, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| A comparison between the Civic EG6 driving style and the type the Eight-Six is explained concerning the mystery of this new downhill devil from Myogi. Iketani requests that Takumi demonstrates the hidden potential the S13 carries. |
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| 013 |
Act 13. “Itsuki's First Date” |
August 8, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Itsuki is in love with Natsuki's friend, and tries to set up another date with her. Word is spreading fast of the upcoming gum-tape match, yet Takumi hasn't agreed to compete in one. Much to his disappointment, Shingo intends to make the Eight-Six come out by force. |
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| 014 |
Act 14. “Evolving Drift!” |
August 15, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi has no plans in running away from Shingo's provoked challenge. When he discovers the suicidal consequences of having a duct tape death match with the addition of Shingo's dangerous driving, Takumi might just have added too much pressure on himself. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 015 |
Act 15. “Takumi's Fury!” |
August 22, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Triggered by Shingo's reckless attacks, Takumi floors the gas on his Eight-Six harder than he’s ever before performing an insanely different style of driving. On another story, Iketani will meet his angel. |
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| 016 |
Act 16. “The Angel of Usui” |
August 29, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Rumours of the fastest in Mount Usui are a pair of females called Impact Blue. While Iketani is out on a date with his dream girl, his friends decide to watch this mountain pass in hoping to see the rare Sil-Eighty in action. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 017 |
Act 17. “Sudden-Death Death Match” |
September 12, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Mako gives Iketani a tempting offer to lure the Eight-Six in challenging the Sil-Eighty. At first Iketani wasn't willing to agree to her terms, until Takumi considers it having his own agenda. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 018 |
Act 18. “Hot Winds and Furious Driving” |
September 19, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi is about to realize the importance of knowing your mountain roads, as he struggles to keep up with the Sil-Eighty. The teamwork of Mako and Sayuki prove to be a perfect match, making Impact Blue's strategy is in their advantage. |
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| 019 |
Act 19. “Super Drift” |
September 26, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Mako discovers a new rhythm in her driving, as the final stretches of Mount Usui is in her grasp. Trailing from behind, Takumi continues to struggle keeping up in Mako's scary corner attacks and Sayuki's navigation. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 020 |
Act 20. “The End of Summer” |
October 1, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Iketani learns more about Mako's past and gets really depressed feeling that he isn't worthy enough for her. When Mako asks to meet with him where they first met, Iketani decides not to show up. He realizes his mistake and rushes to his angel but arrives much too late. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 021 |
Act 21. “Challenge From a Super Star” |
October 17, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Ryosuke has now issued a challenge to the Eight-Six's driver, but for some reason Takumi has been acting more spaced out than usual. Itsuki and Iketani are worried, believing that their friend maybe suffering from lovesickness. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 022 |
Act 22. “Fierce Uphill Battle” |
October 24, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Fujiwara isn't the only one being challenged into a tough battle. After both losing to the newly famed Eight-Six, Keisuke Takahashi of the RedSuns and Takeshi Nakazato of the NightKids are competing against each other for position of which is the most skilled team in Gunma. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 023 |
Act 23. “The Rainy Downhill!” |
November 7, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Another member of the RedSuns has issued a challenge against the Eight-Six, but this time it will be a rain battle down Mount Myogi. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 024 |
Act 24. “Akagi's White Comet!” |
November 14, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Everyone across Gunma has been waiting for this moment, when Akagi's White Comet comes face to face with Akina's Eight-Six. In preparation for this upcoming battle, Bunta tests out the stability of the Eight-Six. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 025 |
Act 25. “The Last Battle” |
November 28, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| Nobody among the galleries has ever seen Ryosuke Takahashi drive his full potential, that is until the Eight-Six appeared. Instead of driving as the founder of the RedSuns, Ryosuke retains his title that made him famous. The White Comet has come at full force, as a new legend among the streets is about to be born between these two rivalling drivers. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 026 |
Act 26. “A New Downhill Legend!” |
December 5, 1998 |
| Synopsis: |
| The thrill of street racing has finally caught up to Takumi. He still has a couple of tricks available to him, as the thrilling conclusion of Akina's Eight-Six and White Comet of Akagi's undefeated record is settled in one dynamic finish to remember. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 027 |
Act 01. “A New Threat!” |
October 14, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Emperor, a team of Lan-Evos from the Tochigi prefecture has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. Soon they realize the fastest car in Gunma isn't just Akagi's White Comet, but also a new downhill legend known as Akina's Eight-Six. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 028 |
Act 02. “Team Emperor on Akina” |
October 21, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Iketani and Itsuki both wonder if the Eight-Six would get a new upgrade, in order to increase the performance of Takumi's vehicle. However, it is up to Bunta to decide upon the matter. Elsewhere, Emperor's winning streak isn't slowing down as they continue to sweep across Gunma, defeating every race team with ease. Their next target, Akina's Eight-Six. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 029 |
Act 03. “The Feeling of Defeat” |
October 28, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Kyoichi senses an uncanny fighting spirit within the Eight-Six's driver, as he gives Seiji strict rules against the race. Seiji however decides to ignore these rules and launches his Evo IV into full power. Takumi is outclassed in almost every category as the Evo IV's power is truly amazing. The battle risk escalates when the race reaches the second half of the course. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 030 |
Act 04. “Hollow Victory” |
November 4, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| In his heart, Takumi cannot accept his victory over the Evo IV and decides to make a vow. To add to his already uneasy thoughts, anonymous messages are being sent to Takumi concerning his relationship with Natsuki. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 031 |
Act 05. “Countdown to Destruction” |
November 11, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi soon discovers Natsuki's secret that leads him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoichi at Akagi, thinking little of the huge disadvantage he has. Which became obvious when the Evo III starts to unleash its monster abilities. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 032 |
Act 06. “Goodbye Eight-Six” |
November 18, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Kyoichi is realizing just how incredible Akina's downhill specialist is, yet he has full confidence in his rally tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes the difference between the Eight-Six and the loud banging horsepower of the Evo III, and ultimately blowing out the Eight-Six's engine. But, it seems that Bunta instinctively knows of the race taking place as a major turning point is about to happen in the series. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 033 |
Act 07. “Battle at Akagi” |
November 25, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| With the Eight-Six out of the picture, the RedSuns has become the main representatives of Gunma, as every local racer within the prefecture are in favour of Emperor's defeat. Ryosuke has returned on the street to defeat the revenge-seeking Kyoichi, who plans to use his theories of motorsports against the White Comet. Also, Iketani and Kenji spot another racer from a neighbouring prefecture. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 034 |
Act 08. “Dangerous Car” |
December 2, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| Mount Akagi's battle continues, as Ryosuke has his own theories about street racing...and he plans to demonstrate its difference on Kyoichi's Evo III. Back in Akina, Takumi's routine way of life is gone with the absence of the Eight-Six and the discovery of Natsuki's secret. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 035 |
Act 09. “A New Eight-Six is Born” |
December 9, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| The Eight-Six has returned undergoing a major change. Takumi soon test-drives the new performance much to his mixed satisfactions and disappointments, but what he doesn't understand is what Bunta knows what's within that car. Also, the relationship between Takumi and Natsuki is falling apart, but Itsuki's heart is shaken with the appearance of Kazumi. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 036 |
Act 10. “The Eight-Six Turbo” |
December 16, 1999 |
| Synopsis: |
| After Wataru issues a short-lived battle against Keisuke, his sister Kazumi introduces him to Itsuki leading to a chance meeting with another Eight-Six driver. At first everything seems right with the meeting, but because of Takumi's naïve reaction to his car's new downhill weapon, Wataru rubs it the wrong way as his bad side emerges. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 037 |
Act 11. “The Seal is Broken” |
January 6, 2000 |
| Synopsis: |
| Fujiwara takes up the challenge and decides where the battle would take place. But before he can accept Wataru's challenge, he'll have to learn the most basic essentials of what it means to be a street racer. Also, Itsuki's relationship with Kazumi is teaching him the value of having a girlfriend. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 038 |
Act 12. “Eight-Six Versus Eight-Six” |
January 13, 2000 |
| Synopsis: |
| Fujiwara is about to experience a completely different type of racer within Wataru's own Eight-Six, in a treacherous mountain pass consisting of mixed elevations, rusting guardrails, unexpected traps and aging rough pavements. As Takumi presses down the accelerator, the true nature of the Eight-Six's new hidden weapon emerges in its monstrous raw performance. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 039 |
Act 13. “Changing Seasons” |
January 20, 2000 |
| Synopsis: |
| The battle between the two Eight-Sixes has met Wataru's satisfaction much higher than he expected, but he plans to decide the outcome of this battle with the judgement of the human body's limitations. Takumi soon realizes he is losing grip of his pace. After the battle, a series of revelations take place among all the characters in preparation to what's coming next. |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 040 |
Act 01. “Beyond The Impact Blue” |
February 22, 2000 |
| Synopsis: |
| Lately Mako's driving concentration hasn't been in rhythm as Sayuki draws out her problem. As a phone call from Shingo of the Nightkids reaches Sayuki, members of team Emperors are on the lookout for other race teams to conquer. To prevent the conquest, Impact Blue's Sil-Eighty will defend their home course against these outsiders. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 041 |
Act 02. “Sentimental White” |
February 29, 2000 |
| Synopsis: |
| To make Mako's world better, Sayuki sets up a perfect match for her best friend. At first this seems alright, but is it worth it if it means giving up her dreams in street racing for a relationship? |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 042 |
Movie 01. “Initial D The Movie” |
January 13, 2001 |
| Synopsis: |
With his reputation growing, Takumi gets an offer of a lifetime from Ryosuke. Indecisive of his decision, Takumi tries to find his answers by requesting a challenge to battle the leader of team Emperor at his own home course.
The battle doesn't end there, as another challenger arrives immediately prior to the previous race. Kai Kogashiwa with an MR2 also wants a shot of Akina's Eight-Six, as he has a loose connection to Takumi's father.
As the season of Fall turns into Winter, Natsuki is determined to make her relationship with Takumi work. The unexpected arrival of an old flame of hers happens to be visiting from out of town, adding more complex problems. But if Natsuki and Takumi don't admit to how they feel about each other honestly, then they may lose each other forever. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 043 |
Act 01. “Project D” |
April 16, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi Fujiwara has made his decision and joins Ryosuke and Keisuke Takahashi in creating a new race team. Project D has now been formed, and they have only but one goal, to compete against the best drivers in all of Kanto region. This is the story of how their names became legendary among the streets of tough. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 044 |
Act 02. “Full Throttle! Downhill Battle” |
April 16, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi and Tohru Suetsugu are both reckless drivers, yet there is a big difference in their abilities. It is during this battle does it show why Takumi is known as one of the double-aces of Project D, as the Eight-Six is ready to overtake Seven Star Leaf's very own Roadster of the downhill using techniques never dreamed possible on the streets. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 045 |
Act 03. “The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School” |
June 19, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Project D has now come face to face with racers from the Toudou Racing School. This time, Toudou will use their wildcard racing students, Daiki Ninomiya with his EK9 and Smiley Sakai with his DC2, as they will use their skills learned in their goal to become pro racers. The pressure in Project D's team has begun, as there is no time to make any mistakes if future battles are going to be like this. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 046 |
Act 04. “Two Pieces of Advice” |
June 19, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Daiki decides on the position he is going to take in the battle. To ensure a victory, Ryosuke gives Takumi advice to use against Daiki's EK9, especially if Daiki's level of techniques are that of semi-pros. everything else is up to the reliance of Takumi's driving skills. |
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| 047 |
Act 05. “The Starting Line to Victory” |
August 21, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Project D gets another call from the Toudou Racing School, this time against a pro racer graduate who has just returned. Ryosuke gets a warning from Kyoichi Sudo not to let Project D compete against the pro racer, especially since it's a newly formed team. To his confusion, Ryosuke ponders as to which car should be used against Tomoyuki Tachi, one of Toudou's elite graduates. What confuses him more is Kyoichi's warning that if ever they will race Toudou, Ryosuke himself must race with his FC. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 048 |
Act 06. “Blind Attack” |
August 21, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Ryosuke has made his decision, and decides to take out the Eight-Six as his gamble. Tomoyuki then demonstrates all of his driving abilities that he learned as a pro using an EK9, but takes for granted that his opponent is a specialist of the streets. Takumi will have to find new ways to overcome some of the greatest barriers of racing in order to win. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 049 |
Act 07. “Eight-Five's Thunderous Turbo” |
October 15, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| A new nightmarish opponent arrives on Mount Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 050 |
Act 08. “Fateful Battle of the FDs” |
October 15, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| With two prefectures of Project D completed, they move on towards the prefecture of Saitama, only to discover the difference of the roads compared to Kanto’s Gunma and Tochigi counterparts. This time, Keisuke will have to work on his acceleration techniques. However, there seems to be an unexpected twist, as his opponent also drives an FD, and happens to be a girl. |
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| 051 |
Act 09. “Kyoko's Confession” |
December 17, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Kyoko could not bring to tell her love interest, Keisuke, about how she feels about him. Meanwhile, Nobuhiko Akiyama is chasing after the Eight-Six with his Altezza only to behold the shocking driving techniques Project D's downhill ace, Takumi, can perform. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 052 |
Act 10. “The Saitama's Area Ultimate Weapon” |
December 17, 2004 |
| Synopsis: |
| Nobuhiko has devised a new devilish Eight-Six destroyer at the sight of the Cappuccino, and with the addition of a rally racer named Sakamoto, the chance of success for the Northern Saitama Alliance is close to one hundred percent. The next battle Project D will face is going to be in another new level, as chances of a rainy night is taken to notice. |
| OVERALL |
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ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 053 |
Act 11. “Rainy Downhill Battle” |
February 18, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| A new strategy is devised by Ryosuke at the last minute. It seems that the only way Takumi will win the battle in the rain is if he uses the same strategy a previous opponent he's raced against before. The only problem to this is Takumi gets confused on what to do, as the rain is making it even more difficult during the race against the Cappuccino, uncertain of the advantage. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 054 |
Act 12. “Straightaway of Struggles” |
February 18, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| The final segments of the rainy race is at hand as Takumi now begins to perform the most daring attacks against the insane corner-attacking Cappuccino. But as it seems that Sakamoto is not willing to give Takumi any chances for a sure-fire victory. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 055 |
Act 13. “Motivation” |
April 15, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| The rain continues to pour down towards the next battle where Keisuke's FD competes against Wataru's newly upgraded Eight-Six. Instead, it only gets far more intense and time consuming if it keeps raining harder and harder. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 056 |
Act 14. “Sad Lonely Driver” |
April 15, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi wakes up for his usual tofu delivery when he recognizes the sight of the Impreza in front of him. Suddenly, everything he knows about his Eight-Six begins to collapse. Elsewhere, Itsuki Takeuchi is out on a date with Kazumi Akiyama, but he might be going too far with his date when there is more to the story. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 057 |
Act 15. “4WD Complex” |
June 17, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi continues to struggle between the difference of his Eight-Six and the Impreza's awesome 4WD capabilities. Surprisingly, he gets a tip in starting to solve this problem from an unexpected ex-rival. Now Project D has come to meet with their next opponents, a pair of Lan Evos. However a deadly trap that will turn the tides has been set against them. This puts the practice on a risky hold. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 058 |
Act 16. “Hillclimb of Fury” |
June 17, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| Keisuke is uncertain what to do now that the trap has become a success in his opponent's favour. Nonetheless, he fights to find alternate ways to accomplish his goals, but fails with little success. Instead of giving up, an unexpected source arrives to his aid, but the question is whether or not Keisuke would break the code of the RedSuns to compete with his pride as a Project D racer. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 059 |
Act 17. “The Saitama Area's Final Battle” |
August 19, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| It seems that the Lan Evo team will continue to do everything to win the battles, even if they have to resort to dirty tricks. That's just exactly what the next Lan Evo driver told Takumi, to give the Project D driver a warning of what is to come. If Takumi wants to complete the Saitama battles of Project D, then he will have to make a choice whether to heed the warning or not. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 060 |
Act 18. “Last Drive” |
August 19, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| While his FD is in the shop being upgraded, Keisuke and Kyoko go out on a date. Afterwords, Keisuke test-drives his FD, as his acceleration skills has finally paid off in unleashing this new vehicle's monstrous power. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 061 |
Act 19. “God Foot and God Arm” |
October 14, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| Now that Project D is now recognized as street racers worthy of competing against high levels, they have to venture out much farther to meet greater rivals in the streets. Purple Shadow, a legendary pair of street racers in the Ibaraki prefecture have come back out of retirement to prove that they can still hold the title of gods of the streets. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 062 |
Act 20. “The Unmatched GT-R!” |
October 14, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| Keisuke agrees to Kõzõ "God Foot" Hoshino's request in making the uphill battle rule different, until Ryosuke tells him that this is in favor of the FD. This makes Keisuke feel a lot of pressure concerning Hoshino's true intentions, as the battle between his newly modified FD is put to its first test against God Foot's newly purchased next generation R34 GT-R. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 063 |
Act 21. “Dogfight” |
December 16, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his unique driving skills that people call the impossible earning him the name God Foot. This makes Keisuke’s true racing abilities appear when it is pushed beyond his limits as both drivers begin to drive recklessly forcing the battle to be settled in more than just one battle. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 064 |
Act 22. “The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer” |
December 16, 2005 |
| Synopsis: |
| As the battle between the super powered cars of the hillclimb has ended, Takumi’s battle is another story. Takumi realizes that his opponent has the same frightening aura that the Impreza driver had, making his battle with Dr. Toshiya God Arm Joushima more difficult. This time, its street racing skills against another form of street racing skills. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 065 |
Act 23. “Endless Battle” |
February 17, 2006 |
| Synopsis: |
| The battle between Takumi's Eight-Six and Toshiya's S2000 has become a battle of the best endurance. Yet Ryosuke suspects that something is not quite right about the battle, rather he finds out late on what has just happened. Now that the battle has stretched for far too long, God Arm gets serious and shows off his true driving skills when he is at the peak of his full potential. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 066 |
Act 24. “The Never-Ending Challenge” |
February 17, 2006 |
| Synopsis: |
| The dramatic conclusion between the Eight-Six and S2000 is at hand. Now that God Arm has gotten serious, Takumi will compensate into winning, by allowing the Eight-Six to hold itself together, knowing that only risky manoeuvres are the only way to success. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 067 |
Act 01. “Encounter of Destiny” |
November 9, 2012 |
| Synopsis: |
| Following their narrow victory against Purple Shadow, Project D's reputation is at stake after a pair of imposters parade around Saitama. Initially Takumi seems oblivious to the incident, but takes notice after he is mistakenly blamed for taking advantage of a girl. Meanwhile, the final stage of Project D's expeditions is upon them, and is to be the hardest yet. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 068 |
Act 02. “The New Battlefield” |
November 9, 2012 |
| Synopsis: |
| The first stage of Project D's Kanagawa expeditions is against Team 246: Satoshi Omiya and Kobayakawa. Although racing for their own pride, 246 are actually part of a grand plan initiated by Team Sidewinder's Go Hojo and Eiji Kubo. As the uphill race begins, Kobayakawa is about to be shown the true ability of Keisuke Takahashi. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 069 |
Act 03. “Dead Line” |
December 14, 2012 |
| Synopsis: |
| As the first battle winds down, the downhill between Takumi's Eight-Six and Omiya's NB8C Roadster begins. As both cars reach their limits, the control of the drivers will determine the outcome. Against Omiya's miraculous car control, will Takumi be able to win? Another factor will come into play. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 070 |
Act 04. “Revenge Battle of Fate” |
December 14, 2012 |
| Synopsis: |
| Kanagawa's Second Line will be against RT Katagiri, where Takumi encounters Kai Kogashiwa: a former rival from Irohazaka; graduated from street racing and now a professional racer with his MR-S. However, Takumi is starting to show a Zone that had evolved from the Purple Shadow races, a zone that even Ryosuke cannot explain. The winner of this race is up in the air. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 071 |
Act 05. “Fujiwara Zone” |
January 11, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| As the battle heats up, both Takumi and Kai both use all of their ability, and then some, to battle for the win. In the next battle, Keisuke puts his new accelerator techniques to the test against Minagawa's Supra. But as Ryosuke explains, there is another purpose of this training that would allow him to beat the super-orthodox pro racer. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 072 |
Act 06. “Keisuke's Determination” |
January 11, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| As it appears that the FD vs. Supra battle is giving no quarter, the question is, is it possible for Keisuke to hold off Minagawa's professional pressure? Meanwhile a new racer appears on the slopes of Hakone, and it's evident he wants to kill himself, and take anybody with him! |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 073 |
Act 07. “Mind of Nothing (Zero)” |
February 8, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| Keisuke's next opponent in Kanagawa's Four Lines of Defence is the leader of Team Spiral, Ryuji Zero Ikeda. Ikeda believes in his Zero Theory, where the driver thinks of nothing except being one with the car to create the ultimate racer. Quite similar to Ryosuke's Fastest Racer Theory, Ryosuke also notices a few flaws in Ikeda's theory. A flaw that would arise as the wet conditions create a fog battle. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 074 |
Act 08. “White Devil” |
February 8, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| The downhill battle between Takumi and Hiroya Zero 1 Okuyama's S15 starts, with Okuyama waiting to attack until the later section because of the fog. However, he hasn't considered the ability of Takumi's adaptability skills. Whilst this is on, another battle is in the midst: Ryosuke's inevitable battle with the driver known as 'Shinigami', Rin Hojo. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 075 |
Act 09. “Shinigami” |
March 8, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| The destined battle between Ryosuke and Rin 'Shinigami' Hojo has begun, over a girl named Kaori. As the race progresses on, the story of Ryosuke, Hojo and Kaori is revealed. And as Ikeda of Spiral Zero spectates the race from behind, it's obvious that this race of fate has quickly risen well beyond dangerous. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 076 |
Act 10. “Full Stop” |
March 8, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| As the battle get more dangerous, several confessions come into play that create the full picture behind the feud between Ryosuke and Rin, and how Rin's actions played a huge part in Kaori's suicide. But as they approach the end of the track, Rin's tires and brakes are completely shot, turning his R32 into an unstoppable weapon. What's going to happen, and can Ryosuke escape?! |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 077 |
Act 11. “Full Stop, Continued...” |
April 12, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| As the out-of-control FC and R32 hurtle down the mountain, only a miracle can stop these two missiles from spectacularly crashing! Meanwhile, Project D prepares for their last battle of Kanagawa against the secretive Team Sidewinder. That is, until the SpeedStars find out that Takumi's opponent will be an Eight-Six. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 078 |
Act 12. “Brothers” |
April 12, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| The final battles for Project D are here, and it all starts with the uphill battle between Keisuke's FD and Go Hojo's NSX. But as Rin understands, there is a fundamental difference between his younger brother and Keisuke, one that might determine this race. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 079 |
Act 13. “Unexpected Battle” |
May 10, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| The battle between Keisuke and Go Hojo continues. Keisuke's good run behind Go Hojo led to many feeling unbelievable, including Go Hojo himself. Then entering the second round, the match gets more intense. Who will take this uphill climb battle? |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 080 |
Act 14. “Conclusion! Extreme Hill Climb” |
May 10, 2013 |
| Synopsis: |
| The intense hill climb battle between Keisuke and Go Hojo is coming to the end of second round. Keisuke engages in attack mode and Go Hojo starts to get tense. Meanwhile, Shinji Inui has revealed to especially Mako and Sayuki, who has been with him, that he would be the racer of the downhill battle against Takumi. The episode ends with Takumi racing against Shinji as both AE86 cars passing the screen as the race begins, it fades to black with a notice of the next battle coming soon on the next stage of the anime, hinting that the true conclusion of the race will have to wait. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 081 |
Act 01. “Natural” |
May 16, 2014 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi and Shinji's match thus kicks off on an instant. Shinji is given the lead. Bunta steps out of the tofu shop. His keypouch drops out of it, making it get broken. Bunta speculates an unfortunate event that will happen. Shinji starts to show his dormant power, leaving Takumi to be shocked himself. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 082 |
Act 02. “The Strongest Enemy” |
May 16, 2014 |
| Synopsis: |
| Takumi and Shinji continue with their match with Takumi, still bewildered by Shinji, starts to focus. But suddenly, Shinji allows Takumi to pass, which disturbs Takumi even more. Even Kubo is utterly disheartened by the turn of events, but both Go and Ryosuke believe this was inevitable, creating a suitable conclusion to Project D's expeditions. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 083 |
Act 03. “Dangerous Scent” |
June 22, 2014 |
| Synopsis: |
| Both drivers are equally strong, towards the middle of the race. They face a battle of gaining the lead. |
| OVERALL |
EPISODE |
ENGLISH AIR DATE |
| 084 |
Act 04. “Dream” |
June 22, 2014 |
| Synopsis: |
| The intense downhill battle between the two drivers is reaching an end, as Takumi and Shinji race to their absolute limits. As this battle comes to a close, the true meaning behind the D will be revealed. |
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