Fourth Stage
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Fourth Stage

Initial D

24 Episoden17/04/2004★ 8.3

Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.

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Project D
S3 · E1 · 17/04/2004 · 28 min

Project D

Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own.

★ 8.0 · 6 Bewertungen
Full Speed! Downhill Battle
S3 · E2 · 17/04/2004 · 28 min

Full Speed! Downhill Battle

Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disaster.

★ 8.3 · 6 Bewertungen
The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School
S3 · E3 · 19/06/2004 · 28 min

The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School

The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents - the students of the Toudou Racing School.

★ 7.7 · 6 Bewertungen
Two Pieces of Advice
S3 · E4 · 19/06/2004 · 28 min

Two Pieces of Advice

The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryosuke's advice.

★ 8.0 · 6 Bewertungen
The Starting Line to Victory
S3 · E5 · 21/08/2004 · 28 min

The Starting Line to Victory

The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will represent the team.

★ 8.0 · 6 Bewertungen
Blind Attack
S3 · E6 · 21/08/2004 · 28 min

Blind Attack

The Toudou School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to find a way to leave his opponent in the dark.

★ 8.8 · 6 Bewertungen
The 85's Raging Turbo
S3 · E7 · 16/10/2004 · 28 min

The 85's Raging Turbo

A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.

★ 8.2 · 6 Bewertungen
Fateful Battle of FDs
S3 · E8 · 16/10/2004 · 28 min

Fateful Battle of FDs

Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her turf.

★ 8.5 · 6 Bewertungen
Kyoko's Confession
S3 · E9 · 18/12/2004 · 28 min

Kyoko's Confession

Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions - and that could spell heartbreak for Kyoko.

★ 7.7 · 6 Bewertungen
The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon
S3 · E10 · 19/12/2004 · 28 min

The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon

Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race begins, so does a heavy rain.

★ 8.4 · 5 Bewertungen
Rainy Downhill Battle
S3 · E11 · 19/02/2005 · 28 min

Rainy Downhill Battle

Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence wavering - it seems the race could go either way.

★ 8.6 · 5 Bewertungen
Straightaway of Struggles
S3 · E12 · 19/02/2005 · 28 min

Straightaway of Struggles

Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his decision in the last straightaway will be the difference in victory or defeat.

★ 8.4 · 5 Bewertungen
Motivation
S3 · E13 · 16/04/2005 · 28 min

Motivation

Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind the wheel.

★ 8.0 · 5 Bewertungen
Sad Lonely Driver
S3 · E14 · 16/04/2005 · 28 min

Sad Lonely Driver

After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexpected turn.

★ 8.0 · 5 Bewertungen
4WD Complex
S3 · E15 · 18/04/2005 · 28 min

4WD Complex

Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D's next opponents, the upcoming race could be over before it begins.

★ 8.8 · 5 Bewertungen
Hillclimb of Fury
S3 · E16 · 18/04/2005 · 28 min

Hillclimb of Fury

The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of options, Kyoko arrives on the scene in her FD.

★ 8.8 · 5 Bewertungen
The Saitama Area's Final Battle
S3 · E17 · 20/04/2005 · 28 min

The Saitama Area's Final Battle

The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to cheat - and now they've threatened Takumi's team with physical violence.

★ 8.3 · 6 Bewertungen
Last Drive
S3 · E18 · 20/04/2005 · 28 min

Last Drive

Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke's never been more focused on driving.

★ 8.3 · 6 Bewertungen
God Foot and God Arm
S3 · E19 · 15/10/2005 · 28 min

God Foot and God Arm

Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older than Takumi's crew, but they aren't rusty. In fact, their skills are as sharp as polished blades.

★ 8.4 · 5 Bewertungen
The Unmatched GT-R!
S3 · E20 · 15/10/2005 · 28 min

The Unmatched GT-R!

Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tougher - and longer - than normal. Luckily, Ryosuke's got a plan.

★ 8.8 · 5 Bewertungen
Dogfight
S3 · E21 · 17/10/2005 · 28 min

Dogfight

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 Godfoot. This makes Keisuke’s true racing abilities appear when it’s pushed beyond his limits as both drivers begin to drive recklessly forcing the battle to be settled in more than just one battle.

★ 8.8 · 5 Bewertungen
The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer
S3 · E22 · 17/10/2005 · 28 min

The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer

God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impreza.

★ 8.0 · 5 Bewertungen
Endless Battle
S3 · E23 · 18/10/2005 · 28 min

Endless Battle

Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are wearing thin. Something's got to give - and soon.

★ 8.4 · 5 Bewertungen
The Never-Ending Challenge
S3 · E24 · 18/10/2005 · 28 min

The Never-Ending Challenge

Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson in technique - and Project D looks into the future where new challengers wait for their shot.

★ 8.8 · 5 Bewertungen

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