Initial D(1998)Comeback KingThis show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.
Overview
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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First Stage
26 episodes • 1998Avg: 8.1
First Stage
26 episodes • 1998Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift | Apr 18, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo | Apr 25, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Downhill Specialist Arrives | May 2, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 4 | The Battle Begins | May 9, 1998 | 8.8 |
| 5 | Dogfight! | May 16, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 6 | A New Challenger | May 23, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Pride of a Racer | Jun 13, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 8 | Time's Almost Up! | Jun 20, 1998 | 7.4 |
| 9 | Battle To the Limit | Jun 27, 1998 | 8.8 |
| 10 | The Five Consecutive Hairpins | Jul 4, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 11 | Shingo Arrives | Jul 11, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 12 | The FR Killer | Aug 1, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 13 | First Date | Aug 8, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 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 | 7.4 |
| 17 | Sudden-Death Death Match | Sep 12, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 18 | Hot Winds and Furious Driving | Sep 19, 1998 | 8.6 |
| 19 | Super Drift! | Sep 26, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 20 | The End of Summer | Oct 1, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Challenge From the Superstar | Oct 17, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Fierce Uphill Battle! | Oct 24, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 23 | The Rainy Downhill | Nov 7, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 24 | Akagi's White Comet | Nov 14, 1998 | 8.2 |
| 25 | Last Great Battle | Nov 28, 1998 | 8.5 |
| 26 | The New Downhill Legend | Dec 5, 1998 | 9.0 |
Second Stage
13 episodes • 1999Avg: 8.2
Second Stage
13 episodes • 1999Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Threat | Oct 14, 1999 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Team Emperor on Akina | Oct 21, 1999 | 7.7 |
| 3 | The Feeling of Defeat | Oct 28, 1999 | 8.2 |
| 4 | Hollow Victory | Nov 4, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Countdown to Destruction | Nov 11, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Goodbye Eight-Six | Nov 19, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 7 | Battle at Akagi | Nov 25, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 8 | Dangerous Car | Dec 2, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 9 | The New Eight-Six | Dec 9, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 10 | The Eight-Six Turbo! | Dec 16, 1999 | 8.3 |
| 11 | The Seal Has Been Broken | Jan 6, 2000 | 8.2 |
| 12 | Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six | Jan 13, 2000 | 8.9 |
| 13 | Changing Seasons | Jan 20, 2000 | 8.5 |
Fourth Stage
24 episodes • 2004Avg: 8.4Golden Era
Fourth Stage
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 |
Fifth Stage
14 episodes • 2012Avg: 8.1
Fifth Stage
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 |
Final Stage
4 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.8
Final Stage
4 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural | May 16, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Strongest Enemy | May 16, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Dangerous Scent | Jun 22, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Dream | Jun 22, 2014 | 9.0 |
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