Takumi’s job as a tofu delivery boy has turned him into one of the most formidable drivers around. Behind the wheel of his Eight-Six, he’s one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.
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Shin-ichiro Miki
Takumi Fujiwara (voice)
Atsushi Abe
Shinji Inui (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Keisuke Takahashi (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Go Hojo (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Eiji Kubo (voice)
Yuuka Hirose
Shinji's Mother (voice)
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26 episodes • 1998Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift | Apr 18, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo | Apr 25, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Downhill Specialist Arrives | May 2, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 4 | The Battle Begins | May 9, 1998 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Dogfight! | May 16, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 6 | A New Challenger | May 23, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Pride of a Racer | Jun 13, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 8 | Time's Almost Up! | Jun 20, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 9 | Battle To the Limit | Jun 27, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 10 | The Five Consecutive Hairpins | Jul 4, 1998 | 8.4 |
| 11 | Shingo Arrives | Jul 11, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 12 | The FR Killer | Aug 1, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 13 | First Date | Aug 8, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 14 | Evolving Drift | Aug 15, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Takumi's Fury | Aug 22, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 16 | The Angel of Usui | Aug 29, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 17 | Sudden-Death Death Match | Sep 12, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 18 | Hot Winds and Furious Driving | Sep 19, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 19 | Super Drift! | Sep 26, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 20 | The End of Summer | Oct 1, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Challenge From the Superstar | Oct 17, 1998 | 7.1 |
| 22 | Fierce Uphill Battle! | Oct 24, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 23 | The Rainy Downhill | Nov 7, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 24 | Akagi's White Comet | Nov 14, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 25 | Last Great Battle | Nov 28, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 26 | The New Downhill Legend | Dec 5, 1998 | 9.0 |
13 episodes • 1999Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Threat | Oct 14, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Team Emperor on Akina | Oct 21, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 3 | The Feeling of Defeat | Oct 28, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Hollow Victory | Nov 4, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Countdown to Destruction | Nov 11, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 6 | Goodbye Eight-Six | Nov 19, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 7 | Battle at Akagi | Nov 25, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 8 | Dangerous Car | Dec 2, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 9 | The New Eight-Six | Dec 9, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 10 | The Eight-Six Turbo! | Dec 16, 1999 | 8.4 |
| 11 | The Seal Has Been Broken | Jan 6, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 12 | Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six | Jan 13, 2000 | 8.8 |
| 13 | Changing Seasons | Jan 20, 2000 | 8.6 |
24 episodes • 2004Avg: 8.4Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project D | Apr 17, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Full Speed! Downhill Battle | Apr 17, 2004 | 8.4 |
| 3 | The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School | Jun 19, 2004 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Two Pieces of Advice | Jun 19, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The Starting Line to Victory | Aug 21, 2004 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Blind Attack | Aug 21, 2004 | 9.0 |
| 7 | The 85's Raging Turbo | Oct 16, 2004 | 8.2 |
| 8 | Fateful Battle of FDs | Oct 16, 2004 | 8.6 |
| 9 | Kyoko's Confession | Dec 18, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 10 | The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon | Dec 19, 2004 | 8.5 |
| 11 | Rainy Downhill Battle | Feb 19, 2005 | 9.0 |
| 12 | Straightaway of Struggles | Feb 19, 2005 | 8.5 |
| 13 | Motivation | Apr 16, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Sad Lonely Driver | Apr 16, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 15 | 4WD Complex | Apr 18, 2005 | 9.0 |
| 16 | Hillclimb of Fury | Apr 18, 2005 | 9.0 |
| 17 | The Saitama Area's Final Battle | Apr 20, 2005 | 8.4 |
| 18 | Last Drive | Apr 20, 2005 | 8.4 |
| 19 | God Foot and God Arm | Oct 15, 2005 | 8.5 |
| 20 | The Unmatched GT-R! | Oct 15, 2005 | 9.0 |
| 21 | Dogfight | Oct 17, 2005 | 9.0 |
| 22 | The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer | Oct 17, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 23 | Endless Battle | Oct 18, 2005 | 8.5 |
| 24 | The Never-Ending Challenge | Oct 18, 2005 | 9.0 |
14 episodes • 2012Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encounter of Destiny | Nov 4, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 2 | A New Battlefield | Nov 9, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Dead Line | Dec 14, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Revenge Battle of Fate | Dec 14, 2012 | 8.5 |
| 5 | Fujiwara Zone | Jan 11, 2013 | 8.5 |
| 6 | Keisuke's Determination | Jan 11, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 7 | Zero Hearts | Feb 8, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 8 | White Devil | Feb 8, 2013 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Grim Reaper | Mar 8, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Full Stop | Mar 8, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 11 | Full Stop, Continued... | Apr 12, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Brothers | Apr 12, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Unexpected Battle | May 10, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 14 | Conclusion! Extreme Hill Climb | May 10, 2013 | 8.6 |
4 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural | May 16, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Strongest Enemy | May 16, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 3 | Dangerous Scent | Jun 22, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 4 | Dream | Jun 22, 2014 | 8.6 |
