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Initial D chronicles the story of 18-year old high school student Takumi Fujiwara, a fairly relaxed kid who never really enjoyed driving, especially when for years, he has to deliver tofu for his dad in the wee hours of the morning along the windy roads of Mount Akina in a Toyota Treuno AE86 (a Corolla equivalent also known as the Eight-Six or Hachi Roku). But then one morning, Takumi does his usual tofu run when he overtakes a Mazda RX-7 FD3S which is driven by Keisuke Takahashi: one of the hottest street racers in the prefecture. Takumi soon finds himself involved in the world of street racing as racers from all over come and challenge him both on Mt. Akina and other mountainous courses.

This series was based on Shuichi Shigeno&#39;s manga which has had published over 35 volumes since 1996. The anime is full of high-res computer graphics rendering of real brands of street cars.

Season Organization: The series is organized into the following four stages.
First Stage
Number of Episodes: 26
Originally aired: 1998 (JP), 2005 (Latin America)
Video released: 2000 (JP), 20032005 (US - Tokyopop), 2007 boxset distribution (US - Funimation)
Description: Takumi grows his reputation of being the best downhill racer in Akina in his rather humble Eight-Six. After casually passing Keisuke Takahashi, Takumi must race Keisuke in a proper battle. Other opponents try to take him on as well, including Takeshi Nakazato and Shingo Shouji of the Night Kids, a rainy weather specialist, and even a pair of women racers who have owned on a nearby mountain. Ultimately he must battle Ryosuke Takahashi of the Red Suns who has studied Takumi&#39;s every move since Takumi&#39;s first race.

Second Stage
Number of Episodes: 13
Originally aired: 1999-2000 (JP).
Video released: 2000-2001 (JP), 2005 (US  Tokyopop), 2007 boxset distribution (US - Funimation)
Description: Takumi must deal with the Emperor team and their Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. They have devastated every opponent they have raced, and Takumi is about to suffer a devastation of his own when he learns of Natsuki&#39;s secret. Afterwards, Takumi is faced with another challenger who also has a souped-up Eight-Six with a Turbo.

Initial D Third Stage (movie) MOVIETOME
Duration: 114 minutes
Originally aired: January 13, 2001 (JP), April 18, 2003 (US - Big Apple Anime Fest).
Description: Months after the Second Stage, Takumi wants to calm down and live a normal life, but that changes as he is confronted by his old rival Ryosuke Takahashi with a proposal to join his new racing team. Takumi tries to figure out if he should join, but first he must prove to himself he is worthy by racing a rematch against Emperor leader Kyouichi Sudou, and then battle Kai Kogashikawa, the son of Bunta&#39;s rival.

Sil-Eighty Extra Stage (OVA)
Number of Episodes: 2
Video released: March 22, 2001 (JP). November 8, 2005 (US - Tokyopop)
Description: This is a spinoff of the Initial D series that focuses on the background story of the all-girls racing duo of Mako and Sayuki. Learn where they came from, how Mako got her car, and about Mako&#39;s tragic past as they have a brush with the Night Kids and the Emperor teams.Battle Stage
Duration: 50 minutes
Released: 2002
Description: This special covers the main battles of Initial D from the first three stages, and includes a battle where Keisuke faces the LanEvo IV.

Sil-Eight Extra Stage 2: Tabidachi No Green (OVA)
Numbef of episodes: 1
Originally released: October 3, 2008 on SkyPerfect TV Pay-per-view
Video Released: Decmeber 2008 in Japan
Description: More adventures with the Impact Blue girls to mark the 10th anniversary of Initial D.

Fourth Stage
Number of Episodes: 24
Originally released: 2004-2006 in Japan. Two episodes were released every 3rd Saturday on every other month.
NOTE: Fourth Stage has only been released in Japan.
Description: Project D, led by Ryosuke Takahashi, has been tearing up the town as they have challenged and dominated many different racing teams and mountains. That is, until they have to deal with the Saitama Challenge and the Toudou Racing School, which trains professional racers. Keisuke battles some of the top racers as the master of the uphill battle, and Takumi finds himself racing greater challenges from a pro rally car driver to a team known as Godfoot and Godhand.

Initial D The Movie MOVIETOME
Originally aired: 2005 in Asia. 2007 in US on AZN TV.
Video Release: August 19, 2005 (Region 3). August 26, 2005 (US)
Description: A live action movie dubbed in Cantonese based on the series, and starring action star Jay Chou as Takumi. The live-action movie will not be covered here.

The Racing Teams of Initial D
Speed Stars: They aren&#39;t the best team, but they are good friends and host many of the races on Mt. Akina. They hang out at the gas station often where Iketani, Itsuki, and Takumi work as attendants. Members: Iketani (Leader), Kenji (#2), Itsuki (prospective member).
Red Suns: Hailing from Mt. Akagi, the Red Suns have dominated many of the teams in the Gunma Prefecture, and tour the different mountains to take on the locals and beat them. Members: Ryosuke Takahashi (Leader), Keisuke Takahashi (#2), Kenta Nakamura (member)
Night Kids: The Night Kids hail from Mt. Myogi and boast power and prowess. Members: Takeshi Nakazato (Leader), Shingo Shouji (#2).
Impact Blue: The two girls have dominated everyone with their impressive driving on their home course of Mt. Usui. Members: Mako (Driver) and Sayuri (Navigator
Emperor: Team Irohazaka Emperor is truly the dominating team in Initial D. They have beaten the best racers with their souped-up Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Members: Kyouichi Sudou (Leader), Seiji Iwaki (#2).
Toudou School: A school that specializes in racing. Its graduates have included Sudou of Team Emperor, and many of its students have either gone pro or semi-pro. Members: Daiki Ninomiya, Smiley Sakai, Tomoyuki Tachi

Characters (Their American nicknames are listed in quotation marks)
Takumi &quot;Tak&quot; Fujiwara: Takumi never saw driving as a fun thing since he&#39;s had to help deliver tofu for his father for many years. But eventually he enjoys the competitive world of street racing and strives to become even better than he already is. Takumi&#39;s car: Toyota Trueno AE86 (Eight-Six).
Itsuki &quot;Iggy&quot; Takeuchi: Takumi&#39;s best friend, Itsuki, has been obsessed with street racing for a while. He hopes to get an Eight-Six of his own, and join the Akina Speed Stars. Eventually he saves enough money to buy one but it&#39;s not what he expected but he learns to enjoy it anyway. Itsuki&#39;s car: Toyota Levin AE85 (Eight-Five)
Natsuki &quot;Natalie&quot; Mogi: She is incredibly attractive, and although she used to be someone&#39;s boyfriend, she enjoys hanging out with Takumi and invites him out on trips and dates. However, she does get picked up by a mysterious man every so often and tries to keep that a secret from Takumi.
Bunta Fujiwara: Bunta is Takumi&#39;s father. He is a legendary racer around Mt. Akina and had dominated street racing a generation ago. He owns a tofu shop and is divorced. Bunta&#39;s car: Toyota Trueno AE86 (Eight-Six), Subaru Impreza WRX (Fourth stage).
Yuichi &quot;Boss&quot; Tachibana: Yuichi is the boss at the gas station where Takumi, Itsuki, and Iketani work. He seems to know much about cars and calls up Takumi&#39;s father often to talk about their old racing days.
Koichiro &quot;Cole&quot; Iketani: (Speed Stars) He is the leader of the Akina Speed Stars. He works as a mechanic and attendant at the gas station, and loves his Silvia racing car, but soon finds out his skills are far from the rest of the racers. Iketani&#39;s car: Nissan Silvia S-13.
Kenji: (Speed Stars) He&#39;s the #2 driver for the Speed Stars, and while he and Iketani are about the same age, Kenji does enjoy a good race and hanging out at the gas station.  Kenji&#39;s car: Nissan 180SX.
Ryosuke &quot;Ry&quot; Takahashi: (Red Suns) With the legendary moniker of the White Comet, Ryosuke has never lost a battle, and when he&#39;s not racing, he spends most of his time analyzing his opponent&#39;s driving for weaknesses before humiliating him on the road. He has a major battle with Takumi at the climax of the First Stage, and later manages Project D team in the Fourth Stage. Ryosuke&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FC3S. (FC)
Keisuke &quot;K.T.&quot; Takahashi: (Red Suns) Keisuke is the #2 driver along with his brother Ry and they both have dominated street racing in Gunma. He drives with his heart and not his head. He brags about his skill, but he can back up all his talk. Keisuke&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FD3S. (FD)

Takeshi &quot;Zak&quot; Nakazato: (Night Kids) Nakazato originally had a Nissan Silvia S13, but he was beaten by a R-32 a while ago, and decided he needed to get one of those which has 350 hp. Takeshi has a respect for power but for finesse driving but isn&#39;t afraid to blow away his opponent on a straightaway. Takeshi&#39;s car: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.
Shingo Shouji: (Night Kids) Shingo strives to be the top racer but he has some underhanded tactics. Not only does he ram his opponents while they are racing, but he also uses a special match condition called the Duct Tape Death Match that gives his car a distinct advantage over certain cars including the Eight-Six. Shingo&#39;s car: Honda Civic EG-6.
Mako &quot;Maya&quot; Satou: (Impact Blue) Mako is the driver of the Sil-80. She seems like a normal girl, but she has had a few bad things happen in her past, and she turned to street racing for it. She is unbeatable on her home course at Mt. Usui, and her team challenges the Eight-Six with Iketani&#39;s virginity on the line. Mako&#39;s car: Nissan Sil-80.
Sayuki &quot;Simone&quot;: (Impact Blue) Sayuki is the navigator of the road. She looks out for oncoming cars and alerts Mako of any dangers. She also helps tune the car for optimal effect, making it the fastest on Usui.
Kenta &quot;Kent&quot; Nakamura: (Red Suns) Kenta looks up to Keisuke and Ryosuke as mentors and guides. He eventually battles Takumi for the Akagi Red Suns in a downhill battle where he is the master of racing in the rain. Kenta&#39;s car: Nissan Silvia S14.

Seiji &quot;Hawk&quot; Iwaki: (Emperor) He and the other Emperor racers have been tearing up the racing scene, easily beating the Night Kids, and even battling the Red Suns. Seiji&#39;s car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV (Evo IV)
Kyoichi &quot;Kyle&quot; Sudou: (Emperor) Kyoichi is the big man and leader in Emperor. He is cocky, but he has eye popping skill to back it up. A rival of Ryosuke Takahashi, Kyoichi drives slowly at first, but when he sees his chance, he attacks with full force. He doesn&#39;t consider the Eight-Six a threat at all, and proves it in a big battle with Takumi. Kyoichi&#39;s car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III. (Evo III)
Wataru &quot;Aki&quot; Akiyama: Wataru appears in Second Stage. He loves driving his Eight-Six and has many of the same skills that Takumi has in mastering his car. He is also the man who tricks Itsuki into buying an AE85. Wataru&#39;s car: Toyota Levin AE86 Turbo (Eight-Six)
Kazumi &quot;Carrie&quot; Akiyama: She is Wataru&#39;s sister. She treats Itsuki like a boyfriend sometimes but her ties with her brother put the friends at odds. She spent part of the season working at Mt. Akina.

Daiki &quot;Dice&quot; Ninomiya: A starring student at the Toudou school. Daiki&#39;s car: Honda Civic Type R EK-9
Kyoko &quot;Kylie&quot; Iwase: An expert uphiller, Kyoko meets Keisuke in a race and totally has a crush on him. Kyoko&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FD3S. (FD similar to Keisuke&#39;s)


The Music of Initial D

Japanese version Opening Themes
1a. Around the world  - move (ep 1-19)
1b. Break into the night  move (ep 20-26)
2. Blazin&#39; Beat  move (ep 27-39)
3. Gamble Rumble  move (third stage)
4a. Dogfight  move (ep 4-1 to 4-10)
4b. Noizy Tribe  move (ep 4-11 to 4-24)
Japanese version Ending Themes
1a. Rage your dream  Move (ep 1-14)
1b. Kiseki no Hana  Galla (ep 15-26)
2. Kimi ga Iru  Galla (ep 27-39)
3. Every little thing  Jirenma (third stage)
4a. Blast My Desire  move (ep 4-1 to 4-10)
4b. Nobody reason (Noah&#39;s Ark)  move (ep 4-11 to 4-24)
English version themes
1. Initialize  DJ Milky and b_nCHANt_d

DVD&#39;s
Tokyopop has released 14 volumes of Initial D that cover the first two stages and the extra stage. There are three episodes per volume except for Vol. 14 which covers the Sil-Eighty Extra Stage. Each DVD contains the original &quot;c&quot; version, and also a remastered &quot;Tricked Out&quot; version with redubbed voices and music. ]]></description><title>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</title><image><title>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</title><url>http://67.228.150.197/hulu-animation/initiald/s1/image/logo.gif</url><link>http://www.initial-d.us</link><description><![CDATA[This story is fiction. All names of characters, places, and organizations in the story are fictional. Follow the traffic rules and drive safely. - opening Initial D disclaimer.

Initial D chronicles the story of 18-year old high school student Takumi Fujiwara, a fairly relaxed kid who never really enjoyed driving, especially when for years, he has to deliver tofu for his dad in the wee hours of the morning along the windy roads of Mount Akina in a Toyota Treuno AE86 (a Corolla equivalent also known as the Eight-Six or Hachi Roku). But then one morning, Takumi does his usual tofu run when he overtakes a Mazda RX-7 FD3S which is driven by Keisuke Takahashi: one of the hottest street racers in the prefecture. Takumi soon finds himself involved in the world of street racing as racers from all over come and challenge him both on Mt. Akina and other mountainous courses.

This series was based on Shuichi Shigeno&#39;s manga which has had published over 35 volumes since 1996. The anime is full of high-res computer graphics rendering of real brands of street cars.

Season Organization: The series is organized into the following four stages.
First Stage
Number of Episodes: 26
Originally aired: 1998 (JP), 2005 (Latin America)
Video released: 2000 (JP), 20032005 (US - Tokyopop), 2007 boxset distribution (US - Funimation)
Description: Takumi grows his reputation of being the best downhill racer in Akina in his rather humble Eight-Six. After casually passing Keisuke Takahashi, Takumi must race Keisuke in a proper battle. Other opponents try to take him on as well, including Takeshi Nakazato and Shingo Shouji of the Night Kids, a rainy weather specialist, and even a pair of women racers who have owned on a nearby mountain. Ultimately he must battle Ryosuke Takahashi of the Red Suns who has studied Takumi&#39;s every move since Takumi&#39;s first race.

Second Stage
Number of Episodes: 13
Originally aired: 1999-2000 (JP).
Video released: 2000-2001 (JP), 2005 (US  Tokyopop), 2007 boxset distribution (US - Funimation)
Description: Takumi must deal with the Emperor team and their Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. They have devastated every opponent they have raced, and Takumi is about to suffer a devastation of his own when he learns of Natsuki&#39;s secret. Afterwards, Takumi is faced with another challenger who also has a souped-up Eight-Six with a Turbo.

Initial D Third Stage (movie) MOVIETOME
Duration: 114 minutes
Originally aired: January 13, 2001 (JP), April 18, 2003 (US - Big Apple Anime Fest).
Description: Months after the Second Stage, Takumi wants to calm down and live a normal life, but that changes as he is confronted by his old rival Ryosuke Takahashi with a proposal to join his new racing team. Takumi tries to figure out if he should join, but first he must prove to himself he is worthy by racing a rematch against Emperor leader Kyouichi Sudou, and then battle Kai Kogashikawa, the son of Bunta&#39;s rival.

Sil-Eighty Extra Stage (OVA)
Number of Episodes: 2
Video released: March 22, 2001 (JP). November 8, 2005 (US - Tokyopop)
Description: This is a spinoff of the Initial D series that focuses on the background story of the all-girls racing duo of Mako and Sayuki. Learn where they came from, how Mako got her car, and about Mako&#39;s tragic past as they have a brush with the Night Kids and the Emperor teams.Battle Stage
Duration: 50 minutes
Released: 2002
Description: This special covers the main battles of Initial D from the first three stages, and includes a battle where Keisuke faces the LanEvo IV.

Sil-Eight Extra Stage 2: Tabidachi No Green (OVA)
Numbef of episodes: 1
Originally released: October 3, 2008 on SkyPerfect TV Pay-per-view
Video Released: Decmeber 2008 in Japan
Description: More adventures with the Impact Blue girls to mark the 10th anniversary of Initial D.

Fourth Stage
Number of Episodes: 24
Originally released: 2004-2006 in Japan. Two episodes were released every 3rd Saturday on every other month.
NOTE: Fourth Stage has only been released in Japan.
Description: Project D, led by Ryosuke Takahashi, has been tearing up the town as they have challenged and dominated many different racing teams and mountains. That is, until they have to deal with the Saitama Challenge and the Toudou Racing School, which trains professional racers. Keisuke battles some of the top racers as the master of the uphill battle, and Takumi finds himself racing greater challenges from a pro rally car driver to a team known as Godfoot and Godhand.

Initial D The Movie MOVIETOME
Originally aired: 2005 in Asia. 2007 in US on AZN TV.
Video Release: August 19, 2005 (Region 3). August 26, 2005 (US)
Description: A live action movie dubbed in Cantonese based on the series, and starring action star Jay Chou as Takumi. The live-action movie will not be covered here.

The Racing Teams of Initial D
Speed Stars: They aren&#39;t the best team, but they are good friends and host many of the races on Mt. Akina. They hang out at the gas station often where Iketani, Itsuki, and Takumi work as attendants. Members: Iketani (Leader), Kenji (#2), Itsuki (prospective member).
Red Suns: Hailing from Mt. Akagi, the Red Suns have dominated many of the teams in the Gunma Prefecture, and tour the different mountains to take on the locals and beat them. Members: Ryosuke Takahashi (Leader), Keisuke Takahashi (#2), Kenta Nakamura (member)
Night Kids: The Night Kids hail from Mt. Myogi and boast power and prowess. Members: Takeshi Nakazato (Leader), Shingo Shouji (#2).
Impact Blue: The two girls have dominated everyone with their impressive driving on their home course of Mt. Usui. Members: Mako (Driver) and Sayuri (Navigator
Emperor: Team Irohazaka Emperor is truly the dominating team in Initial D. They have beaten the best racers with their souped-up Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Members: Kyouichi Sudou (Leader), Seiji Iwaki (#2).
Toudou School: A school that specializes in racing. Its graduates have included Sudou of Team Emperor, and many of its students have either gone pro or semi-pro. Members: Daiki Ninomiya, Smiley Sakai, Tomoyuki Tachi

Characters (Their American nicknames are listed in quotation marks)
Takumi &quot;Tak&quot; Fujiwara: Takumi never saw driving as a fun thing since he&#39;s had to help deliver tofu for his father for many years. But eventually he enjoys the competitive world of street racing and strives to become even better than he already is. Takumi&#39;s car: Toyota Trueno AE86 (Eight-Six).
Itsuki &quot;Iggy&quot; Takeuchi: Takumi&#39;s best friend, Itsuki, has been obsessed with street racing for a while. He hopes to get an Eight-Six of his own, and join the Akina Speed Stars. Eventually he saves enough money to buy one but it&#39;s not what he expected but he learns to enjoy it anyway. Itsuki&#39;s car: Toyota Levin AE85 (Eight-Five)
Natsuki &quot;Natalie&quot; Mogi: She is incredibly attractive, and although she used to be someone&#39;s boyfriend, she enjoys hanging out with Takumi and invites him out on trips and dates. However, she does get picked up by a mysterious man every so often and tries to keep that a secret from Takumi.
Bunta Fujiwara: Bunta is Takumi&#39;s father. He is a legendary racer around Mt. Akina and had dominated street racing a generation ago. He owns a tofu shop and is divorced. Bunta&#39;s car: Toyota Trueno AE86 (Eight-Six), Subaru Impreza WRX (Fourth stage).
Yuichi &quot;Boss&quot; Tachibana: Yuichi is the boss at the gas station where Takumi, Itsuki, and Iketani work. He seems to know much about cars and calls up Takumi&#39;s father often to talk about their old racing days.
Koichiro &quot;Cole&quot; Iketani: (Speed Stars) He is the leader of the Akina Speed Stars. He works as a mechanic and attendant at the gas station, and loves his Silvia racing car, but soon finds out his skills are far from the rest of the racers. Iketani&#39;s car: Nissan Silvia S-13.
Kenji: (Speed Stars) He&#39;s the #2 driver for the Speed Stars, and while he and Iketani are about the same age, Kenji does enjoy a good race and hanging out at the gas station.  Kenji&#39;s car: Nissan 180SX.
Ryosuke &quot;Ry&quot; Takahashi: (Red Suns) With the legendary moniker of the White Comet, Ryosuke has never lost a battle, and when he&#39;s not racing, he spends most of his time analyzing his opponent&#39;s driving for weaknesses before humiliating him on the road. He has a major battle with Takumi at the climax of the First Stage, and later manages Project D team in the Fourth Stage. Ryosuke&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FC3S. (FC)
Keisuke &quot;K.T.&quot; Takahashi: (Red Suns) Keisuke is the #2 driver along with his brother Ry and they both have dominated street racing in Gunma. He drives with his heart and not his head. He brags about his skill, but he can back up all his talk. Keisuke&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FD3S. (FD)

Takeshi &quot;Zak&quot; Nakazato: (Night Kids) Nakazato originally had a Nissan Silvia S13, but he was beaten by a R-32 a while ago, and decided he needed to get one of those which has 350 hp. Takeshi has a respect for power but for finesse driving but isn&#39;t afraid to blow away his opponent on a straightaway. Takeshi&#39;s car: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.
Shingo Shouji: (Night Kids) Shingo strives to be the top racer but he has some underhanded tactics. Not only does he ram his opponents while they are racing, but he also uses a special match condition called the Duct Tape Death Match that gives his car a distinct advantage over certain cars including the Eight-Six. Shingo&#39;s car: Honda Civic EG-6.
Mako &quot;Maya&quot; Satou: (Impact Blue) Mako is the driver of the Sil-80. She seems like a normal girl, but she has had a few bad things happen in her past, and she turned to street racing for it. She is unbeatable on her home course at Mt. Usui, and her team challenges the Eight-Six with Iketani&#39;s virginity on the line. Mako&#39;s car: Nissan Sil-80.
Sayuki &quot;Simone&quot;: (Impact Blue) Sayuki is the navigator of the road. She looks out for oncoming cars and alerts Mako of any dangers. She also helps tune the car for optimal effect, making it the fastest on Usui.
Kenta &quot;Kent&quot; Nakamura: (Red Suns) Kenta looks up to Keisuke and Ryosuke as mentors and guides. He eventually battles Takumi for the Akagi Red Suns in a downhill battle where he is the master of racing in the rain. Kenta&#39;s car: Nissan Silvia S14.

Seiji &quot;Hawk&quot; Iwaki: (Emperor) He and the other Emperor racers have been tearing up the racing scene, easily beating the Night Kids, and even battling the Red Suns. Seiji&#39;s car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV (Evo IV)
Kyoichi &quot;Kyle&quot; Sudou: (Emperor) Kyoichi is the big man and leader in Emperor. He is cocky, but he has eye popping skill to back it up. A rival of Ryosuke Takahashi, Kyoichi drives slowly at first, but when he sees his chance, he attacks with full force. He doesn&#39;t consider the Eight-Six a threat at all, and proves it in a big battle with Takumi. Kyoichi&#39;s car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III. (Evo III)
Wataru &quot;Aki&quot; Akiyama: Wataru appears in Second Stage. He loves driving his Eight-Six and has many of the same skills that Takumi has in mastering his car. He is also the man who tricks Itsuki into buying an AE85. Wataru&#39;s car: Toyota Levin AE86 Turbo (Eight-Six)
Kazumi &quot;Carrie&quot; Akiyama: She is Wataru&#39;s sister. She treats Itsuki like a boyfriend sometimes but her ties with her brother put the friends at odds. She spent part of the season working at Mt. Akina.

Daiki &quot;Dice&quot; Ninomiya: A starring student at the Toudou school. Daiki&#39;s car: Honda Civic Type R EK-9
Kyoko &quot;Kylie&quot; Iwase: An expert uphiller, Kyoko meets Keisuke in a race and totally has a crush on him. Kyoko&#39;s car: Mazda RX-7 FD3S. (FD similar to Keisuke&#39;s)


The Music of Initial D

Japanese version Opening Themes
1a. Around the world  - move (ep 1-19)
1b. Break into the night  move (ep 20-26)
2. Blazin&#39; Beat  move (ep 27-39)
3. Gamble Rumble  move (third stage)
4a. Dogfight  move (ep 4-1 to 4-10)
4b. Noizy Tribe  move (ep 4-11 to 4-24)
Japanese version Ending Themes
1a. Rage your dream  Move (ep 1-14)
1b. Kiseki no Hana  Galla (ep 15-26)
2. Kimi ga Iru  Galla (ep 27-39)
3. Every little thing  Jirenma (third stage)
4a. Blast My Desire  move (ep 4-1 to 4-10)
4b. Nobody reason (Noah&#39;s Ark)  move (ep 4-11 to 4-24)
English version themes
1. Initialize  DJ Milky and b_nCHANt_d

DVD&#39;s
Tokyopop has released 14 volumes of Initial D that cover the first two stages and the extra stage. There are three episodes per volume except for Vol. 14 which covers the Sil-Eighty Extra Stage. Each DVD contains the original &quot;c&quot; version, and also a remastered &quot;Tricked Out&quot; version with redubbed voices and music. ]]></description></image><language>en</language><category>Latest Episode</category><ttl>1440</ttl><dc:date>2010-09-04T21:35:32-0400</dc:date><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:rights>Copyright © 2009 http://www.initial-d.us</dc:rights><sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><sy:updateBase>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:48:52 -0400</sy:updateBase><item><title>ACT.24: The Neverending Challenge ( Season 4 Episode 69 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10407</link><description><![CDATA[The the battle between the &quot;Eight-Six&quot; and the &quot;S2000&quot; continues, after Takumi was able to pull off his trump card to stay in the race. So now it&#39;s the 8th round and both drivers are feeling the strain on their concentrations but Toushiya had been holding back his true abilities, forcing Takumi to push his Eight-Six to the limits.
What will by the conclusion to the Fourth Stage?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10407</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10407</comments></item><item><title>ACT.23: Endless Battle ( Season 4 Episode 68 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10406</link><description><![CDATA[The battle between Takumi&#39;s &quot;Eight-Six&quot; and Toshiro&#39;s &quot;S2000&quot; has become a battle of endurance, as they are well into the 6th round. With this run ending in another stalemate it is time for the 7th round and Toushiya plans to finish it after toying with Takumi for this long. Toushiya&#39;s skill to throw Takumi of his rhythm may have worked however Takumi&#39;s advice from Ryosuke may help in this endless battle.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10406</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10406</comments></item><item><title>ACT.22: The Sorcery of the Single-Hand Steer ( Season 4 Episode 67 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10405</link><description><![CDATA[The battle between Keisuke and Kouzou has concluded. The focus is now on the battle between Takumi and Toshiya Joushima. The race is a downhill pursuit format (no uphill round) and Takumi is the mouse on the first run. Ryosuke advises Takumi to drag the battle out and make it an endurance battle. It becomes apparent why Toshiya&#39;s flawless driving technique has earned him the moniker of &quot;God Hand,&quot; as he is able to control his steering with just one hand while shifting with the other.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10405</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10405</comments></item><item><title>ACT.21: Dogfight ( Season 4 Episode 66 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10404</link><description><![CDATA[The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, but with Keisuke tailing Kouzou Hoshino by six seconds at the turnaround, Keisuke must go all-out to catch up. The race goes into the second pursuit round with Keisuke being the mouse, and it will be a matter of time to see if Ryosuke&#39;s strategy will pay off, or whether Hoshino has prepared for it with another ace up his sleeve. After a critical maneuver, the two get increasingly bold and reckless on the downhill in an effort to win it all.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10404</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10404</comments></item><item><title>ACT.20: Transcendent GT-R ( Season 4 Episode 65 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10403</link><description><![CDATA[The race begins between Kouzou Hoshino&#39;s Nissan Skyline &quot;GT-R R34&quot; and Keisuke&#39;s FD, which is a combination of both a hill climb and downhill race. With Keisuke having an immediate disadvantage against the GT-R in the hill climb, Ryosuke ends up giving him advice, but it&#39;s a huge gamble: take it easy on the tires and give Hoshino a seven second lead going into the downhill run. Will it pay off, or will Hoshino leave him in the dust?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10403</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10403</comments></item><item><title>ACT.19: God Foot and God Hand ( Season 4 Episode 64 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10402</link><description><![CDATA[It begins with Toshiya Joushimain the Honda S2000 Type-V and Kôzô Hoshino in the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 practicing for the up coming battle with Project D. The pairing will be the Skyline GTR R34 vs. the the FDS3 Uphill and the S2000 vs the AE86 Downhill. But, Hoshino asks Keisuke if it&#39;s okay to race both uphill and downhill in their round.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10402</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10402</comments></item><item><title>ACT.18: Last Drive ( Season 4 Episode 63 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10401</link><description><![CDATA[After Keisuke&#39;s car was put out of commission, the team went on a small break while they do repairs. During this time, Keisuke uses Ryosuke&#39;s FC and takes Kyoko out for the day, but it inevitably leads to the talk about their relationship. As a request, Kyoko asks Keisuke to drive full speed in the FC. Takumi still stuggles with the performance of the Subaru Impreza, but is learning more and more about its abilities with every drive of both cars. Then the newly repaired FD makes its return with a widebody kit and larger rear spoiler.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10401</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10401</comments></item><item><title>ACT.17: Saitama Area Final Battle ( Season 4 Episode 62 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10400</link><description><![CDATA[After receiving a thinly veiled threat, Takumi begins the final battle versus the Lan EVO. At the starting line, word reaches Project D that they will face physical retribution from a hired gang if Fujiwara wins the battle. While the downhill race rages, Takumi doesn&#39;t struggle much with ignoring the threat, but seeks to find a weakness in the unstoppable 4WD.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10400</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10400</comments></item><item><title>ACT.16: The Hillclimb of Fury ( Season 4 Episode 61 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10399</link><description><![CDATA[After the LAN-EVOS sabotage Project D&#39;s practice by spilling oil on the road, Keisuke is left without a car for the race. This leaves Keisuke in a bind where he may have to forfeit his battle. But then Kyoko makes her way to the hills to cheer Keisuke on, and Keisuke sees an opportunity to drive and participate in the race after all.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10399</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10399</comments></item><item><title>ACT.15: 4WD Complex ( Season 4 Episode 60 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10398</link><description><![CDATA[Takumi has to deal with the fact that there is a blind spot in his driving ability, and he may just not be able to battle cars that have 4WD. He talks with rival AE86 driver Wataru about some strategies so he can battle the Lan-Evos. A oil spill on the road adds to the obstacles for the day.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10398</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10398</comments></item><item><title>ACT.14: The Pitiful Lonely Driver ( Season 4 Episode 59 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10397</link><description><![CDATA[Takumi is up to do the morning deliveries, but is shocked to see that blue Impreza WR-X in front of the shop, and that he gets to drive that as part of his job. As Takumi tries to get used to a new car, he is also dejected that he cannot find a way to beat it with his Eight-Six. Itsuki meets up with Kazumi, and discovers she doesn&#39;t have a boyfriend. With his date continuing into the evening, Itsuki finds an opportunity to confess to her, but Kazumi has something to confess as well.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10397</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10397</comments></item><item><title>ACT.13: Motivation ( Season 4 Episode 58 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10396</link><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s time for Keisuke&#39;s uphill battle in the rain and his FD now has to deal with Wataru in his supercharged Eight-Six. With their cars both evenly matched in these conditions, the race becomes a battle of wills and concentration. Meanwhile, Sakamoto asks Takumi about his motivation for racing, and gets him thinking about his purposes.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2005 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10396</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10396</comments></item><item><title>ACT.12: The Straightaway of Discontent ( Season 4 Episode 57 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10395</link><description><![CDATA[The downhill rain battle continues between Takumi&#39;s 86 and the Cappucino. Takumi remembers the advice he was given by Ryosuke, to drive like &quot;Kyouichi&quot; in the only race he lost, however Takumi gets the wrong idea and tries to do a counter attack. Will Takumi be able to figure what Ryosuke meant before this race is over or will it be dragged out for a second run?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10395</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10395</comments></item><item><title>ACT.11: Downhill Battle in the Rain ( Season 4 Episode 56 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10394</link><description><![CDATA[The downhill race between the 86 and the Cappucino starts, and everyone is talking about how much advantage the Cappucino has over the 86. But that advantage is lessen by the rain because the burden of the race shifts from the car to the driver&#39;s skills. Iketani, Kenji, and Itsuki goes to watch Takumi&#39;s race. Ryosuke gives Takumi some advice in beating his opponent, but he didn&#39;t give it clearly because he wants Takumi&#39;s skills to grow by figuring it out. This episode ends when Takumi&#39;s 86 catches up to the Cappucino by turning early so he spends more time stepping on the accelerator.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10394</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10394</comments></item><item><title>ACT.10: Saitama Area Ultimate Weapon ( Season 4 Episode 55 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10393</link><description><![CDATA[The Cappuchino is brought out while the  alliance of the Saitama plots the downfall of Takumi&#39;s Eight-Six . This car is lighter than the Eighty-Six and has more power. Now the car is not the secret weapon, but the new rally racer named Sakamoto who is a Pro driver.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10393</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10393</comments></item><item><title>ACT.9: Kyoko&amp;#39;s Confession ( Season 4 Episode 54 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10392</link><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s an episode of risks as Kyoko continues to grow feelings toward her Darling, and tries to muster the courage to confess to the cool but aloof Keisuke. Meanwhile, Nobuhiko gets an opportunity to race Takumi, and by selecting the pursuing spot, attempts to learn Takumi&#39;s driving technique.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10392</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10392</comments></item><item><title>ACT.8: The FD Battle Of Destiny ( Season 4 Episode 53 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10391</link><description><![CDATA[The drivers in Saitama have grouped up to battle Project D, and their leader happens to be none other than Kyoko Iwase, the girl who drives the FD just like Keisuke, but she has totally fallen in love for him. She still agrees to race him, if only to show off her great driving skills, and that she is still the best uphill racer in the area. But on the way up, Keisuke notices Kyoko&#39;s FD has car trouble, which could mean no race, but Keisuke decides to be nice and get Project D to help out. As the race begins, Keisuke must deal with a road that doesn&#39;t suit his current driving style and the challenges of a single-turbo FD.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10391</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10391</comments></item><item><title>ACT.7: The Stormy 85 Turbo ( Season 4 Episode 52 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10390</link><description><![CDATA[On the downhill pass of Mt. Akina, Takumi receives a new challenge from a Subuaru Impreza WR-X. Thinking this is a pushover, he engages it in battle, only to find himself thoroughly spanked as the Impreza&#39;s driver overtakes him, and even uses the same gutter cornering technique on the hairpin turns. Meanwhile, Itsuki celebrates his new Turbo upgrade to his Eight-Five. As he and the Speed Stars go out for a drive, they get overtaken by some guys from Tokyo who are used to driving circuits. Iketani gets the feeling they will race him on the way back down, and asks Takumi to back him up with Itsuki&#39;s Eight-Five should they encounter trouble.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10390</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10390</comments></item><item><title>ACT.6: Blind Attack ( Season 4 Episode 51 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10389</link><description><![CDATA[The race continues between the Takumi&#39;s &quot;Eight-Six&quot; and The Toudou School graduate Tomoyuki&#39;s &quot;Demo Civic EK9&quot;. Unlike the last two battles in this one the racers start off side by side with the 86 taking the lead into the first corner but Takumi&#39;s lead would be short lived has Tomoyuki passes him rather easily using the technique called the &quot;Disappearing line&quot;. However Takumi&#39;s unorthodox street racing style finds a way to adapt the technique used by Tomoyuki, by turning off his headlights. This &quot;Blind Attack&quot; may be Takumi&#39;s trump card in this battle.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10389</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10389</comments></item><item><title>ACT.5: The Starting Line to Victory ( Season 4 Episode 50 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10388</link><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s the day following the battle with the Toudou racers and word has already spread about Takumi and Keisuke&#39;s surprising victories. The Director of Toudou advises the former student and professional racer, Tomoyuki Tachi, to challenge Project D to a street race, in order to teach them and himself a lesson. So now Project D is up against a formidable opponent but who will go up against him; Takumi or Keisuke?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10388</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10388</comments></item><item><title>ACT.4: The Two Pieces of Advice ( Season 4 Episode 49 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10387</link><description><![CDATA[The race begins between Takumi and Daiki. In the first round of the pursuit-styled race, Takumi is the leader, and Daiki is the pursuer. A wise choice for Daiki as he gets to study Takumi&#39;s driving style; however, Ryosuke has a strategy for Takumi involving two simple pieces of advice. The first is &quot;Don&#39;t look back.&quot; The second involves shifting gears at 9000 RPM. As long as Takumi sticks with that, he will have a chance to draw on the first round and possibly win in the second. But will Daiki figure it out in time?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10387</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10387</comments></item><item><title>ACT.3: The Top Gun of the Toudou School ( Season 4 Episode 48 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10386</link><description><![CDATA[After Takumi does his usual tofu deliveries, he tells his father that he wants to drive more so he can prepare for his next race. Their opponents are the Toudou School, which is a specialized racing school run by a car shop owner and a former professional rally racer. Sudo of Team Emperor was from there too. Led by Daiki Ninomiya in his Honda Civic EK-9, and Smiley Sakai in his Integra DC2 Type R, the Toudou School has a strong aura that gets Project D nervous. As both teams prepare for the race, very little is known about each others styles. Meanwhile, Ryosuke hints to Fumihiro that he has a hidden objective for his racing team, and that it involves the letter D in his Project D team name.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10386</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10386</comments></item><item><title>ACT.2: Full Speed! Downhill Battle ( Season 4 Episode 47 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10385</link><description><![CDATA[The downhill battle between Tohru and Takumi continues as they reach the lower half of the racecourse that has the deep and uncovered gutters lining the side of the road. Takumis Eight-Six is still on the tails of Tohrus Miata and its just a matter of time before Takumi can make an attempt to pass him. But Tohru is in for a shock as Takumi decides to go for it on the inside. Will Takumi be able to pass Tohru or will someone end up in the gutter?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10385</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10385</comments></item><item><title>ACT.1: Project D ( Season 4 Episode 46 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10384</link><description><![CDATA[Tohru Suetsugu has been eagerly awaiting the upcoming battle between his team, the Seven-Star Leaf, and the challengers, the famous &quot;Project D&quot; racing team. He has a lot at stake besides racing pride, having accepted that if he loses he either gives up racing or his girlfriend, Nao, breaks up with him. As Project D arrives, the Leafs see that it consists of a Mazda RX-7 FD3S and a Toyota AE86. The FD is Keisuke Takahashis and the Eight-Six is none other than the Panda Trueno driven by Takumi Fujiwara. Led by Ryosuke Takahashi, Project D is a force to be reckoned with, but they only have one night to learn the course. The first battle is Tohru vs. Takumi on a downhill pursuit styled race.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2004 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/4/10384</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10384</comments></item><item><title>ACT.39: Changing Seasons ( Season 2 Episode 39 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10383</link><description><![CDATA[Takumi and Wataru are well into their Sudden Death Match on the treacherous Shomaru Pass; Takumi with his unmatched technique and Wataru with his course knowledge, what will be the decider of this battle of attrition?]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10383</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10383</comments></item><item><title>ACT.38: Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six ( Season 2 Episode 38 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10382</link><description><![CDATA[Takumi has accepted Wataru&#39;s challenge and the location for this battle is on Wataru&#39;s home ground, Shomaru Pass. 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However things come to a grinding halt as they approach a road accident at full speed. Later the next day Itsuki arranges a meeting with Takumi and Wataru, to form some kind of friendship between &quot;Levin&quot; lovers but some things are just not meant to be.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10380</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10380</comments></item><item><title>ACT.35: The New Eight-Six ( Season 2 Episode 35 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10379</link><description><![CDATA[The &quot;Eight-Six&quot; is reborn and Takumi gets to make his first delivery in it yet it doesn&#39;t take him long to feel the indescribable awkwardness of driving the machine. Meanwhile Itsuki stumbles across a nicely tuned &quot;Eight-Six&quot; and when he&#39;s gawking at it he ends up in an argument with the owner&#39;s sister Kazumi. This could be the beginning of something big for Itsuki.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 1999 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10379</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10379</comments></item><item><title>ACT.34: Dangerous Impression ( Season 2 Episode 34 )</title><author>Webmasters</author><link>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10378</link><description><![CDATA[The battle at Mt. Akagi continues in full throttle, with Kyouichi managing to pull off the same move, he used in his previous battle with Takumi, on Ryosuke. This doesn&#39;t seem to faze Ryosuke much, as he already has a plan to overcome this battle and the Lan Evo corps takeover. In the meantime the &quot;Eight-Six&quot; is being resurrected to its former glory and more.]]></description><category>TV Show initial d Watch New Episodes Online</category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 1999 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/play/2/10378</guid><comments>http://www.initial-d.us/episodes/summary/10378</comments></item></channel></rss>
