Initial D Season 1

Synopsis

The story begins when street racers called the RedSuns, a team from Mt. Akagi, come to challenge Mt. Akina's local SpeedStars team to a "friendly" race. After seeing how skilled the RedSuns are, the SpeedStars treat it as a race for pride, determined not to be humiliated on their home turf. However, the SpeedStars are left in a bind when their team leader and primary downhill driver Iketani has an accident during a practice run.

Main Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki

Takumi Fujiwara (voice)

Age : 56 | Popularity : 11%

Mitsuo Iwata

Itsuki Takeuchi (voice)

Age : 56 | Popularity : 12%

Kazuki Yao

Koichiro Iketani (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 67%

Episodes

Episode 1

18 April 1998 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.

Episode 2

25 April 1998 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.

Episode 3

02 May 1998 - Downhill Specialist Arrives

Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.

Episode 4

09 May 1998 - The Battle Begins

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.

Episode 5

16 May 1998 - Dogfight!

When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.

Episode 6

23 May 1998 - A New Challenger

Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

Episode 7

13 June 1998 - Pride of a Racer

Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.

Episode 8

20 June 1998 - Time's Almost Up!

There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot - and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.

Episode 9

27 June 1998 - Battle To the Limit

The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!

Episode 10

04 July 1998 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five treacherous hairpin curves.

Episode 11

11 July 1998 - Shingo Arrives

Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.

Episode 12

01 August 1998 - The FR Killer

Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

Episode 13

08 August 1998 - First Date

Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.

Episode 14

15 August 1998 - Evolving Drift

Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.

Episode 15

22 August 1998 - Takumi's Fury

Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.

Episode 16

29 August 1998 - The Angel of Usui

When Iketani takes Mako out for a good time, his friends decide to tail the duo and figure out what she’s all about. They soon discover her greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!

Episode 17

12 September 1998 - Sudden-Death Death Match

Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.

Episode 18

19 September 1998 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

Episode 19

26 September 1998 - Super Drift!

The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.

Episode 20

01 October 1998 - The End of Summer

When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof that her heart might belong to another guy.

Episode 21

17 October 1998 - Challenge From the Superstar

Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.

Episode 22

24 October 1998 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.

Episode 23

07 November 1998 - The Rainy Downhill

Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.

Episode 24

14 November 1998 - Akagi's White Comet

Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

Episode 25

28 November 1998 - Last Great Battle

Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best.

Episode 26

05 December 1998 - The New Downhill Legend

The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this race will go down in history.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Assistant Director	Teruo Naruse
	Series Director	Shin Misawa
Visual Effects	Color Designer	Naomi Anzai
	Character Designer	Noboru Furuse
	Supervising Animation Director	Noboru Furuse
	CGI Director	Toshihiro Nagao
Production	Producer	Hiromichi Mogaki Kayo Fukuda
	Executive Producer	Ren Usami
Art	Art Direction	Kazuhiro Takahashi
Sound	Original Music Composer	Ryuichi Katsumata
	Sound Mixer	Fujio Yamada
	Sound Effects	Kenji Koyama
	Sound Director	Masafumi Mima
	Theme Song Performance	Yuri Masuda Mototaka Segawa
Editing	Supervising Editor	Keiichi Tsuchiya
Writing	Comic Book	Shuichi Shigeno
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