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Episode 24
The Never-Ending Challenge
aired: Fri, Feb 17, 2006
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.
Episode 23
Endless Battle
aired: Fri, Feb 17, 2006
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.
Episode 22
The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer
aired: Fri, Dec 16, 2005
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.
Episode 21
Dogfight
aired: Fri, Dec 16, 2005
God Foot executes the type of improbable moves that helped him earn his nickname. Unfortunately for the legend, Keisuke thrives when he’s pushed to extremes. The race continues – but the battle is just beginning.
Episode 20
The Unmatched GT-R!
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2005
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.
Episode 19
God Foot and God Arm
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2005
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.
Episode 18
Last Drive
aired: Fri, Aug 19, 2005
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.
Episode 17
The Saitama Area's Final Battle
aired: Fri, Aug 19, 2005
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.
Episode 16
Hillclimb of Fury
aired: Fri, Jun 17, 2005
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.
Episode 15
4WD Complex
aired: Fri, Jun 17, 2005
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.
Episode 14
Sad Lonely Driver
aired: Fri, Apr 15, 2005
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.
Episode 13
Motivation
aired: Fri, Apr 15, 2005
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.
Episode 12
Straightaway of Struggles
aired: Fri, Feb 18, 2005
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.
Episode 11
Rainy Downhill Battle
aired: Fri, Feb 18, 2005
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.
Episode 10
The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon
aired: Fri, Dec 17, 2004
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.
Episode 9
Kyoko's Confession
aired: Fri, Dec 17, 2004
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.
Episode 8
Fateful Battle of the FDs
aired: Fri, Oct 15, 2004
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.
Episode 7
The 85's Raging Turbo
aired: Fri, Oct 15, 2004
New challenges are popping up on Akina: Takumi is shocked when an unfamiliar car passes him with ease, and Iketani takes on a cocky circuit driver from Tokyo.
Episode 6
Blind Attack
aired: Sat, Aug 21, 2004
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.
Episode 5
The Starting Line to Victory
aired: Fri, Aug 20, 2004
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.
Episode 4
Two Pieces of Advice
aired: Fri, Jun 18, 2004
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.
Episode 3
The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School
aired: Fri, Jun 18, 2004
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.
Episode 2
Full Throttle! Downhill Battle
aired: Fri, Apr 16, 2004
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.
Episode 1
Project D
aired: Fri, Apr 16, 2004
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.
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Episode 13
Changing Seasons
aired: Thu, Jan 20, 2000
The battle between the two Eight-Sixes becomes an extreme test of endurance and will for the two drivers. Will Takumi take his newly-tuned machine all the way to victory, or does Wataru have what it takes to force his rival to a halting defeat? Original Release Year: 2000
Episode 12
Eight-Six Vs. Eight-Six: A Spirited Race
aired: Thu, Jan 13, 2000
Takumi’s taking on Wataru on a treacherous mountain pass riddled with dangerous traps and obstacle. The true nature of Takumi’s new hidden weapon emerges in all its monstrous glory, however, and his opponent is in store for an intense challenge. Original Release Year: 2000
Episode 11
The Seal Is Broken
aired: Thu, Jan 6, 2000
Takumi accepts Wataru’s challenge, deciding on Wataru’s own home course for the one-on-one. Before he takes on the new rival, Takumi’s got more to learn about the potential his new Eight-Six harnesses, as well as a few more essentials of racing. Original Release Year: 2000
Episode 10
The Eight-Six Turbo!
aired: Thu, Dec 16, 1999
Wataru, another Eight-Six driver, arrives on the scene. The new racer’s attitude shakes up the reserve of more than one racer, but especially Takumi. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 9
The New Eight-Six
aired: Thu, Dec 9, 1999
Thanks to Bunta, the Eight-Six receives a game-changing upgrade. Takumi and Natsuki’s relationship continues to suffer. Meanwhile, Itsuki’s heart is shaken at the sight of Kazumi. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 8
Dangerous Car
aired: Thu, Dec 2, 1999
Mt. Akagi’s battle continues, as Ryosuke plans to demonstrate his street-racing prowess against Kyoichi. Back in Akina, Takumi laments the loss of his Eight-Six and the trouble with Natsuki. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 7
Battle at Akagi! the Black and White Flash!
aired: Thu, Nov 25, 1999
Eight-Six is out of the picture, and the RedSuns take advantage of the opportunity. Ryosuke returns with his White Comet to take on Kyoichi, Team Emperor’s experienced leader. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 6
Goodbye Eight-Six
aired: Thu, Nov 18, 1999
Though Kyoichi recognizes Takumi’s skill, he has full confidence in his rally-tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes the difference between his Eight-Six and the loud banging horsepower of the Evo III in an agonizing defeat. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 5
Countdown to Destruction
aired: Thu, Nov 11, 1999
Takumi soon discovers Natsuki’s secret, leading him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoichi at Akagi. Takumi disregards his disadvantages in the race and suffers the consequences of his carelessness. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 4
Hollow Victory
aired: Thu, Nov 4, 1999
In his heart, Takumi couldn’t 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. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 3
Premonition of Defeat
aired: Thu, Oct 28, 1999
Going against Kyoichi’s instructions, Emperor’s Seiji launches his Evo IV into full power while racing against the Eight-Six. Though his car is out-classed by the highly-advanced Evo IV, Takumi takes every necessary risk to prove his worth. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 2
Team Emperor On Akina
aired: Wed, Oct 20, 1999
Upgrades for the Takumi’s Eight-Six are considered to increase its power. Elsewhere, Team Emperor continues to sweep across Gunma, defeating everyone else with ease. Takumi and his Eight-Six is next on their list. Original Release Year: 1999
Episode 1
A New Threat
aired: Wed, Oct 13, 1999
Emperor, a team of racers from the Tochigi region, has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. It doesn’t take them long to discover a particular challenge in taking on the downhill legend known as Akina’s Eight-Six. Original Release Year: 1999
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Episode 26
The New Downhill Legend!
aired: Sat, Dec 5, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 25
The Last Battle
aired: Fri, Nov 27, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 24
Akagi's White Comet!
aired: Fri, Nov 13, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 23
The Rainy Downhill
aired: Fri, Nov 6, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 22
Fierce Uphill Battle!
aired: Fri, Oct 23, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 21
Challenge from a Superstar
aired: Fri, Oct 16, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 20
The End of Summer
aired: Thu, Oct 1, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 19
Super Drift!
aired: Fri, Sep 25, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 18
Hot Winds and Furious Driving!
aired: Fri, Sep 18, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 17
Sudden-Death Death Match
aired: Fri, Sep 11, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 16
The Angel of Usui
aired: Fri, Aug 28, 1998
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! Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 15
Takumi's Fury
aired: Fri, Aug 21, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 14
Evolving Drift
aired: Fri, Aug 14, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 13
First Date
aired: Fri, Aug 7, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 12
The FR Killer
aired: Fri, Jul 31, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 11
Shingo Arrives!
aired: Fri, Jul 10, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 10
The 5 Consecutive Hairpins
aired: Fri, Jul 3, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 9
Battle to the Limit!
aired: Fri, Jun 26, 1998
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! Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 8
Time's Almost Up!
aired: Fri, Jun 19, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 7
A Racer's Pride
aired: Fri, Jun 12, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 6
A New Challenger
aired: Fri, May 22, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 5
Dogfight!
aired: Fri, May 15, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 4
Into the Battle!
aired: Fri, May 8, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 3
The Downhill Specialist Appears
aired: Fri, May 1, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
Episode 2
Revenge! the Rumbling Turbo
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998
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The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift
aired: Fri, Apr 17, 1998
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. Original Release Year: 1998


