Initial D (1998–2014)

1. S01E01The Ultimate Tofu Store DriftApril 18, 1998 8.5High 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
2. S01E02Revenge! The Rumbling TurboApril 25, 1998 7.9When 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
3. S01E03Downhill Specialist ArrivesMay 2, 1998 8.0Iketani’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
4. S01E04The Battle BeginsMay 9, 1998 8.8The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisu
5. S01E05Dogfight!May 16, 1998 8.7When 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 Spee
6. S01E06A New ChallengerMay 23, 1998 8.1Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the
7. S01E07Pride of a RacerJune 13, 1998 7.8Takeshi 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
8. S01E08Time's Almost Up!June 20, 1998 7.7There’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 t
9. S01E09Battle To the LimitJune 27, 1998 8.8The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - b
10. S01E10The Five Consecutive HairpinsJuly 4, 1998 8.7Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five
11. S01E11Shingo ArrivesJuly 11, 1998 8.1Iketani’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
12. S01E12The FR KillerAugust 1, 1998 8.0Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.
13. S01E13First DateAugust 8, 1998 7.2Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measure
14. S01E14Evolving DriftAugust 15, 1998 7.7Takumi’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
15. S01E15Takumi's FuryAugust 22, 1998 8.6Takumi 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
16. S01E16The Angel of UsuiAugust 29, 1998 7.7When 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
17. S01E17Sudden-Death Death MatchSeptember 12, 1998 8.3Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger re
18. S01E18Hot Winds and Furious DrivingSeptember 19, 1998 8.7Mako 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, t
19. S01E19Super Drift!September 26, 1998 8.6The 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
20. S01E20The End of SummerOctober 1, 1998 7.8When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof th
21. S01E21Challenge From the SuperstarOctober 17, 1998 8.1Takumi’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 s
22. S01E22Fierce Uphill Battle!October 24, 1998 8.2At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keis
23. S01E23The Rainy DownhillNovember 7, 1998 8.3Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neith
24. S01E24Akagi's White CometNovember 14, 1998 8.4Ryosuke 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
25. S01E25Last Great BattleNovember 28, 1998 8.6Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The driver
26. S01E26Season's bestThe New Downhill LegendDecember 5, 1998 9.1The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01A New ThreatOctober 14, 1999 8.1Emperor, a team of Lan Evos from the Tochigi prefecture has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. Soon they realize the fastes
2. S02E02Team Emperor on AkinaOctober 21, 1999 7.8What would happen if the Eight-Six gets a new upgrade? That’s exactly what Iketani and Itsuki has been thinking about to increase the perfor
3. S02E03The Feeling of DefeatOctober 28, 1999 8.0Kyoiichi senses an uncanny fighting spirit within the Eight-Six’s driver, as he gives Seiji strict rules against the race. Seiji however dec
4. S02E04Hollow VictoryNovember 4, 1999 8.1In 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 … anonymou
5. S02E05Countdown to DestructionNovember 11, 1999 7.9Takumi soon discovers Natsuki’s secret that leads him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoiichi at Akagi, thinking little of
6. S02E06Goodbye Eight-SixNovember 19, 1999 8.2Kyoiichi is realizing just how incredible Akina’s downhill is, yet he has full confidence in his rally tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes t
7. S02E07Battle at AkagiNovember 25, 1999 8.2With the Eight-Six out of the picture, the RedSuns has become the main representatives of Gunma, as every local racer within the prefecture
8. S02E08Dangerous CarDecember 2, 1999 7.9Mt. Akagi’s battle continues, as Ryosuke has his own theories about streetracing…and he plans to demonstrate it’s difference on Kyoiichi’s E
9. S02E09The New Eight-SixDecember 9, 1999 8.2The Eight-Six has returned undergoing a major change. Takumi soon test-drives the new performance much to his mixed satisfactions and disapp
10. S02E10The Eight-Six Turbo!December 16, 1999 8.4After Wataru issues a short-lived battle against Keisuke, his sister Kazumi introduces him to Itsuki leading to a chance meeting with anothe
11. S02E11The Seal Has Been BrokenJanuary 6, 2000 8.1Fujiwara takes up the challenge and decides where the battle would take place. But before he can accept Wataru’s challenge, he’ll have to le
12. S02E12Season's bestEight-Six vs. Eight-SixJanuary 13, 2000 8.8Fujiwara is about to experience a completely different type of racer within Wataru’s own Eight-Six, in a treacherous mountain pass consisted
13. S02E13Changing SeasonsJanuary 20, 2000 8.6The battle between the two Eight-Sixes have met Wataru’s satisfaction much higher than he expected, but he plans to decide the outcome of th

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Project DApril 17, 2004 8.0Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to
2. S03E02Full Speed! Downhill BattleApril 17, 2004 8.3Tohru'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
3. S03E03The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou SchoolJune 19, 2004 7.7The 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 s
4. S03E04Two Pieces of AdviceJune 19, 2004 8.0The 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 Ry
5. S03E05The Starting Line to VictoryAugust 21, 2004 8.0The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will
6. S03E06Season's bestBlind AttackAugust 21, 2004 8.8The 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 h
7. S03E07The 85's Raging TurboOctober 16, 2004 8.2A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five
8. S03E08Fateful Battle of FDsOctober 16, 2004 8.5Keisuke 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.
9. S03E09Kyoko's ConfessionDecember 18, 2004 7.7Hoping 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 -
10. S03E10The Saitama Area's Ultimate WeaponDecember 19, 2004 8.4Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows vic
11. S03E11Rainy Downhill BattleFebruary 19, 2005 8.6Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence
12. S03E12Straightaway of StrugglesFebruary 19, 2005 8.4Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his de
13. S03E13MotivationApril 16, 2005 8.0Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better un
14. S03E14Sad Lonely DriverApril 16, 2005 8.0After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil
15. S03E154WD ComplexApril 18, 2005 8.8Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D'
16. S03E16Hillclimb of FuryApril 18, 2005 8.8The 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 t
17. S03E17The Saitama Area's Final BattleApril 20, 2005 8.3The 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
18. S03E18Last DriveApril 20, 2005 8.3Kyoko 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, Keisu
19. S03E19God Foot and God ArmOctober 15, 2005 8.4Project 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, bu
20. S03E20The Unmatched GT-R!October 15, 2005 8.8Keisuke 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 - t
21. S03E21DogfightOctober 17, 2005 8.8The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his unique driving skills th
22. S03E22The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed SteerOctober 17, 2005 8.0God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takum
23. S03E23Endless BattleOctober 18, 2005 8.4Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are w
24. S03E24The Never-Ending ChallengeOctober 18, 2005 8.8Takumi 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 Pr

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Encounter of DestinyNovember 4, 2012 8.2Following their narrow victory against Purple Shadow, Project D's reputation is at stake after a pair of imposters parade around Saitama. In
2. S04E02A New BattlefieldNovember 9, 2012 8.1The first stage of Project D's Kanagawa expeditions is against Team 246: Satoshi Omiya and Kobayakawa. Although racing for their own pride,
3. S04E03Dead LineDecember 14, 2012 8.0As the first battle winds down, the downhill between Takumi’s Eight-Six and Omiya’s NB8C Roadster begins. As both cars reach their limits, t
4. S04E04Revenge Battle of FateDecember 14, 2012 8.4Kanagawa's Second Line will be against RT Katagiri, where Takumi encounters Kai Kogashiwa: a former rival from Irohazaka; graduated from str
5. S04E05Fujiwara ZoneJanuary 11, 2013 8.4As 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
6. S04E06Keisuke's DeterminationJanuary 11, 2013 7.7As 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 professi
7. S04E07Zero HeartsFebruary 8, 2013 7.7Keisuke's next opponent in Kanagawa's Four Lines of Defense is the leader of Team Spiral, Ryuji "Zero" Ikeda. Ikeda believes in his "Zero Th
8. S04E08White DevilFebruary 8, 2013 7.7The downhill battle between Takumi and Hiroya "Zero 1" Okuyama's S15 starts, with Okuyama waiting to attack until the later section because
9. S04E09Grim ReaperMarch 8, 2013 8.0The destined battle between Ryosuke and Rin 'Shinigami' Hojo has begun, over a girl named Kaori. As the race progresses on, the story of Ryo
10. S04E10Full StopMarch 8, 2013 8.2As the battle get more dangerous, several confessions come into play that create the full picture behind the feud between Ryosuke and Rin, a
11. S04E11Full Stop, Continued...April 12, 2013 8.0As the out-of-control FC and R32 hurtles down the mountain, only a miracle can stop these two missiles from spectacularly crashing! Meanwhil
12. S04E12BrothersApril 12, 2013 7.8The 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 unders
13. S04E13Unexpected BattleMay 10, 2013 8.2The battle between Keisuke and Go Hojo continues. Keisuke's good run behind Go Hojo led to many feeling unbelievable, including Go Hojo hims
14. S04E14Season's bestConclusion! Extreme Hill ClimbMay 10, 2013 8.5The 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 s

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01NaturalMay 16, 2014 8.2Takumi and Shinji's match thus kicks off on an instant. Shinji is given the lead. Bunta steps out of the tofu shop and breaks his key pouch
2. S05E02The Strongest EnemyMay 16, 2014 8.3Takumi and Shinji continue with their match with Takumi, still bewildered by Shinji, starts to focus. But suddenly, Shinji allows Takumi to
3. S05E03Dangerous ScentJune 22, 2014 8.3Both drivers are equally strong, towards the middle of the race. They face a battle of gaining the lead.
4. S05E04Season's bestDreamJune 22, 2014 8.7The intense downhill battle between the two drivers are reaching an end, as Takumi and Shinji race to their absolute limits. As this battle

Season 5 ranked & reviewed