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Stage 4 Act 1 - Project D

2008-01-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi has made his decision and joins the Takahashi brothers in creating a new race team. Project D has now been formed, and they have only but one goal, to compete against the best drivers in all of Kanto region. This is the story of how their names became legendary among the streets of touge.

Stage 4 Act 11 - Downhill Battle in the Rain

2008-01-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
A new strategy is devised by Ryosuke at the last minute. It seems that the only way Takumi will win the battle in the rain is if he uses the same strategy a previous opponent he’s raced against before. The only problem to this is Takumi gets confused on what to do, as the rain is making it even more difficult during the race against the Cappuchino, but to what advantage?

Stage 4 Act 14 - The Pitiful Lonely Driver

2008-01-17T19:17:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi wakes up for his usual Tofu delivery when he recognizes the sight of the Impreza in front of him. Suddenly, everything he knows about his Eight-Six begins to collapse. Elsewhere, Itsuki is out on a date with Kasumi, but he might be going too far with his date when there is more to the story.

Stage 4 Act 17 - Saitama Area Final Battle

2008-01-17T19:16:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
It seems that the Lan Evo team will continue to do everything to win the battles, even if they have to resort to dirty tricks. That’s just exactly what the next Lan Evo driver told Takumi, to give the Project D driver a warning of what’s to come. If Takumi wants to complete the Saitama battles of Project D, he’ll have to make a choice whether to heed the warning or not.

Stage 4 Act 20 - Extreme GT-R!

2008-01-17T19:14:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Keisuke agrees to Hoshino’s request in making the uphill battle rule different, until Ryosuke tells him that this is in favor of the FD. This makes Keisuke feel a lot of pressure concerning Hoshino’s true intentions, as the battle between his newly modified FD is put to it’s first test against Godfoot’s newly purchased next generation GT-R34.

Stage 4 Act 21 - Dogfight

2008-01-17T19:14:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his unique driving skills that people call the impossible earning him the name Godfoot. This makes Keisuke’s true racing abilities appear when it’s pushed beyond his limits as both drivers begin to drive recklessly forcing the battle to be settled in more than just one battle.

Stage 4 Act 16 - The Hill Climb of Fury

2008-01-17T19:13:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Keisuke doesn’t know what to do now that the trap has become a success in his opponent’s favor. Nonetheless, he fights to find alternate ways to accomplish his goals, but fails with little success. Instead of giving up, an unexpected source arrives to his aid, but would Keisuke break the code of the RedSuns to compete with his pride as a Project D racer?

Stage 4 Act 15 - 4WD Complex

2008-01-17T19:11:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi continues to struggle between the difference of his Eight-Six and the Impreza’s awesome 4WD capabilities. Surprisingly, he gets a tip in starting to solve this problem from an unexpected ex-rival. Now Project D has come to meet with their next opponents, a pair of Lan Evos. However a deadly trap that will turn the tides has been set against them. This puts the practise on a risky hold.

Stage 4 Act 12 - The Straightaway of Discontent

2008-01-17T19:11:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
The final segments of the rain race is at hand as Takumi now begins to perform the most daring attacks against the insane corner-attacking Cappuchino. But as it seems that Sakamoto isn’t willing to give Takumi any chances for a sure-fire victory.

Stage 4 Act 13 - Motivation

2008-01-17T19:10:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
The rain continues to pour down towards the next battle where Keisuke’s FD competes against Wataru’s newly upgraded Eight-Six. Instead, it only gets far more intense and time consuming if it keeps raining harder and harder.

Stage 4 Act 22 - The Sorcery of the One-Hand Steer

2008-01-17T19:09:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
As the battle between the super powered cars of the hillclimb has ended, Takumi’s battle is another story. Takumi realizes that his opponent has the same frightening aura that the Impreza driver had, making his battle with Godhand more difficult. This time, it’s streetracing skills against another form of streetracing skills.

Stage 4 Act 19 - God Foot and God Arm

2008-01-17T19:08:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Now that Project D is now recognized as streetracers worthy of competing against high levels, they have to venture out much farther to meet greater rivals in the streets. Purple Shadow, a legendary pair of streetracers in Ibaraki prefecture have come back out of retirement to prove that they can still hold the title of not just kings, but Gods of the streets.

Stage 4 Act 18 - Last Drive

2008-01-17T19:07:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
While his FD is in the shop being upgraded, Keisuke and Kyoko go out on a date. Afterwords, Keisuke testdrives his FD, as his acceleration skills has finally paid off in unleashing this new vehicle’s monstrous power.

Stage 4 Act 10 - Saitama Area Ultimate Weapon

2008-01-17T19:03:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Nobuhiko has devised a new devilish Eight-Six destroyer at the sight of the Cappuchino, and with the addition of a rally racer named Sakamoto, the chance of success for Saitama Grand United is close to 100%. The next battle Project D will face is going to be in another new level, as chances of a rainy night is taken to notice.

Stage 4 Act 24 - The Endless Challege

2008-01-17T19:01:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
The dramatic conclusion between the Eight-Six and S2000 is at hand…or is it. Now that Godhand has gotten serious, how will Takumi compensate into winning, or worse…how will the Eight-Six hold itself together if risky maneuvers are the only way to success?!

Stage 4 Act 9 - Kyoko's Confession

2008-01-17T19:00:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Kyoko couldn’t bring to tell her newly found Prince about how she feels about him. Meanwhile Nobuhiko is chasing after the Eight-Six with his Altezza only to behold the shocking driving techniques Project D’s downhill ace can perform.

Stage 4 Act 8 - The FD Battle of Destiny

2008-01-17T18:59:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
With two prefectures of Project D completed, they move on towards the prefecture of Saitama, only to discover the difference of the roads compared to Kanto’s Gunma and Tochigi counterparts. This time, Keisuke will have to work on his acceleration techniques. However, there seems to be an unexpected twist, as his opponent also drives an FD, and happens to be a girl.

Stage 4 Act 5 - The Starting Line to Victory

2008-01-17T18:59:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Project D gets another call from the Toudou Racing School, this time against a pro racer graduate who has just returned. Ryosuke gets a warning not to let Project D compete against the pro pacer, especially since it’s a newly formed team. To his confusion, which car should Ryosuke use against Tomo, one of Toudou’s elite graduates?

Stage 4 Act 6 - Blind Attack

2008-01-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Ryosuke has made his decision, and decides to take out the Eight-Six as his gamble. Tomoyuki then demonstrates all of his driving abilities that he learned as a pro using an EK9, but takes for granted that his opponent is a specialist of the streets. Takumi will have to find new ways to overcome some of the greatest barriers of racing in order to win.

Stage 4 Act 3 - The Top Gun of the Todou School

2008-01-17T18:57:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Project D has now come face to face with racers from the Toudou Racing School. This time, Toudou will use their wildcard racing students…Daiki with his EK9 and Sakai with his DC2 as they will use their skills learned in their goal to become pro racers. The pressure in Project D’s team has begun, as there is no time to make any mistakes if future battles are going to be like this.

Stage 4 Act 23 - Endless Battle

2008-01-17T18:55:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
The battle between Takumi’s Eight-Six and Toshiro’s S2000 has become a battle of the best endurance. Yet Ryosuke suspects that something isn’t right about the battle, rather he finds out late on what has just happened. Now that the battle has stretched for far too long, Godhand gets serious and shows off his true driving skills when he is at the peak of his full potential.

Stage 4 Act 4 - The Two Pieces of Advice

2008-01-17T18:54:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Daiki decides on the position he’s going to take in the battle. To ensure a victory, Ryosuke gives Takumi advice to use against Daiki’s EK9, especially if Daiki’s level of techniques are that of semi-pros. Everything else is up to the reliance of Takumi’s driving skills.

Stage 4 Act 7 - The Stormy 85 Turbo

2008-01-17T18:50:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.

Stage 4 Act 2 - Full Speed! Downhill Battle

2008-01-17T18:47:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi and Tohru are both reckless drivers, yet there is a big difference in their abilities. It is during this battle does it show why Takumi is known as one of the double-aces of Project D, as the Eight-Six is ready to overtake Seven Star Leaf’s very own Roadster of the downhill using techniques never dreamed possible on the streets.

Stage 2 Act 12 - 86 VS 86

2008-01-06T06:09:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Fujiwara is about to experience a completely different type of racer within Wataru’s own Eight-Six, in a treacherous mountain pass consisted of mixed elevations, rusting guardrails, unexpected traps and aging rough pavements. As Takumi presses down the accelerator, the true nature of the Eight-Six’s new hidden weapon emerges in it’s monstrous raw performance.

Stage 2 Act 10 - Declaration of Battle 86 Turbo

2008-01-06T06:07:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
After Wataru issues a short-lived battle against Keisuke, his sister Kazumi introduces him to Itsuki leading to a chance meeting with another Eight-Six driver. At first everything seems right with the meeting, but because of Takumi’s naïve reaction to his car’s new downhill weapon, Wataru rubs it the wrong way as his bad side emerges.

Stage 2 Act 9 - The New Eight-Six

2008-01-06T06:06:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
The Eight-Six has returned undergoing a major change. Takumi soon test-drives the new performance much to his mixed satisfactions and disappointments, but what he doesn’t understand is what Bunta knows what’s within that car. Also, the relationship between Takumi and Natsuki is falling apart, but Itsuki’s heart is shaken with the appearance of Kazumi.

Stage 2 Act 8 - Ferocious Car

2008-01-06T06:04:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Mt. Akagi’s battle continues, as Ryosuke has his own theories about streetracing…and he plans to demonstrate it’s difference on Kyoiichi’s Evo III. Back in Akina, Takumi’s routine way of life is gone with the absence of the Eight-Six and the discovery of Natsuki’s secret.

Stage 2 Act 7 - Battle at Akagi

2008-01-06T05:58:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
With the Eight-Six out of the picture, the RedSuns has become the main representatives of Gunma, as every local racer within the prefecture are in favor of Emperor’s defeat. Ryosuke has returned on the street to defeat the revenge-seeking Kyoiichi, who plans to use his theories of motorsports against the White Comet. Also, Iketani and Kenji spot another racer from a neighbouring prefecture.

Stage 2 Act 3 - Fear of Losing

2008-01-06T05:55:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Kyoiichi senses an uncanny fighting spirit within the Eight-Six’s driver, as he gives Seiji strict rules against the race. Seiji however decides to ignore these rules and launches his Evo IV into full power. Takumi is outclassed in almost every category as the Evo IV’s power is truly amazing. The battle risk escalates when the race reaches it’s second half point of the coarse.

Stage 2 Act 5 - Countdown to Breakdown

2008-01-06T05:52:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi soon discovers Natsuki’s secret that leads him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoiichi at Akagi, thinking little of the huge disadvantage he has.

Stage 2 Act 6 - Goodbye Eight-Six

2008-01-06T05:49:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Kyoiichi is realizing just how incredible Akina’s downhill is, yet he has full confidence in his rally tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes the difference between the Eight-Six and the loud banging horsepower of the Evo III. It seems that Bunta instinctively knows of the race taking place as a major turning point is about to happen in the series.

Stage 2 Act 4 - Unexciting Victory

2008-01-06T04:36:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
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.

Stage 2 Act 11- The Seal is Broken

2008-01-06T04:30:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Fujiwara takes up the challenge and decides where the battle would take place. But before he can accept Wataru’s challenge, he’ll have to learn the most basic essentials of what it means to be a streetracer. Also, Itsuki’s relationship with Kazumi is teaching him the value of having a girlfriend.

Stage 2 Act 13 - In The Changing Seasons...

2008-01-06T04:18:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
The battle between the two Eight-Sixes have met Wataru’s satisfaction much higher than he expected, but he plans to decide the outcome of this battle with the judgement of the human body’s limitations. Takumi soon realizes he is losing grip of his pace. After the battle, a series of revelations take place among all the characters in preparation to what’s coming next.

Stage 2 Act 2 - The LanEvo Attack Akina!

2008-01-06T04:06:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
What would happen if the Eight-Six gets a new upgrade? That’s exactly what Iketani and Itsuki has been thinking about to increase the performance of Takumi’s vehicle. But would Bunta allow it? Elsewhere, team Emperor’s winning streak isn’t slowing down as they continue to sweep across Gunma, defeating every race team with ease. Their next target, Akina’s Eight-Six.

Stage 2 Act 1 - Super Weapon

2008-01-06T03:18:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Emperor, a team of Lan Evos from the Tochigi prefecture has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. Soon they realize the fastest car in Gunma isn’t just Akagi’s White Comet, but also a new downhill legend known as Akina’s Eight-Six.

Stage 1 Act 17 - Sudden Death-Death Match

2008-01-06T03:11:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Mako gives Iketani a tempting offer to lure the Eight-Six in challenging the Sil-Eighty. At first Iketani wasn’t willing to agree to her terms, until Takumi considers it having his own agenda.

Stage 1 Act 14 - Improving Genius of Drift!

2008-01-06T03:04:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi has no plans in running away from Shingo’s provoked challenge. When he discovers the suicidal consequences of having a gumtape death match with the addition of Shingo’s dangerous driving, Takumi might just have added too much pressure on himself.

Stage 1 Act 4 - Into The Battle

2008-01-06T03:04:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Iketani patiently waits for Bunta to appear to drive for his team against Keisuke Takahashi, but to his surprise, Takumi shows up in his place, reluctantly. This puts everybody in a state of shock, as the unexpected is about to happen.

Stage 1 Act 7 - A Racer's Pride

2008-01-06T03:03:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Nakazato of the Nightkids wants to challenge this mysterious Eight-Six, but he assumes that it’s driver has agreed to do so. As Takumi ponders why he should take up the challenge, various people plan on making him change his mind.

Stage 1 Act 3 - The Downhill Specialist Appears

2008-01-06T02:58:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
The Akina Speedstars has taken the challenge of the RedSuns, but Iketani won’t be able to compete in the upcoming battle. By chance, he hopes he can get Bunta Fujiwara to race in his place.

Stage 1 Act 5 - Dogfight!

2008-01-06T02:56:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Everyone in the crowd are speechless, as they have just witness the impossible, an Eight-Six overtaking Keisuke’s FD. Ryosuke goes up to solve what’s the success behind this somewhat simple car to discover it’s unexpected secret. The next day Takumi goes out on a date with Natsuki to the beach, and the thrilling thoughts of racing has started to interest him.

Stage 1 Act 2 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

2008-01-06T00:22:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Keisuke Takahashi of the RedSuns is on the hunt for the mysterious ghost driver of Akina that defeated him with a shocking drift technique. Upon hearing this rumor, Iketani goes out to locate this monstrous Eight-Six only to learn that it belongs to Takumi’s own dad.

Stage 1 Act 15 - Takumi's Fury

2008-01-06T00:21:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Triggered by Shingo’s reckless attacks, Takumi floors the gas on his Eight-Six harder than he’s ever before performing an insanely different style of driving. On another story, Iketani will meet his angel.

Stage 1 Act 13 - First Date

2008-01-06T00:21:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Itsuki is in love with Natsuki’s friend, and tries to set up another date with her. Word is spreading fast of the upcoming gumtape match, yet Takumi hasn’t agreed to competing in one. Much to his disappointment, Shingo intends to make that Eight-Six come out by force.

Stage 1 Act 6 - A New Challenger

2008-01-06T00:14:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
While Ryosuke is practising with his FC on Akina’s course, a more menacing vehicle appears from behind. Meanwhile Takumi is asked how he earned his godly drifting skills as Iketani wishes to see a demonstration first hand.

Stage 1 Act 9 - Battle To The Limit

2008-01-06T00:13:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
In the world of streetracing, the most essential way to win is through grip racing, which is what Nakazato believes in. He wants to crush the reputation of the Eight-Six’s flashy drifting techniques with his GT-R32.

Stage 1 Act 8 - Time's Almost Up

2008-01-06T00:08:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
The countdown to the night’s battle is closing in as everyone has gathered, but where is the Eight-Six? Itsuki will have to make an embarrassing apology to everyone if his best friend decides not to show.

Stage 1 Act 12 - The FR Killer

2008-01-06T00:07:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
A comparison between the Civic EG6 driving style and the type the Eight-Six is explained concerning the mystery of this new downhill devil from Myogi. Iketani requests that Takumi demonstrates the hidden potential the S13 carries.

Stage 1 Act 10 - 5 Point Hairpin!

2008-01-06T00:07:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Nakazato has underestimated Akina’s Eight-Six, and he might just be in trouble as the five consequtive hairpins are upon him.
Also to everyone’s surprise, Itsuki buys a new car.

Stage 1 Act 16 - The Angel of Usui

2008-01-06T00:03:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Rumors of the fastest in Mt. Usui are a pair of females called Impact Blue. While Iketani is out on a date with his dreamgirl, his friends decide to watch this mountain pass in hoping to see the rare Sil-Eighty in action.

Stage 1 Act 20 - The End of Summer

2008-01-05T23:54:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Iketani learns more about Mako’s past and gets really depressed feeling that he isn’t worthy enough for her. When Mako asks to meet with him where they first met, Iketani decides not to show up. He realizes his mistake and rushes to his angel before it’s too late.

Stage 1 Act 18 - Hot Winds & Furious Driving!

2008-01-05T23:54:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi is about to realize the importance of knowing your mountain roads, as he struggles to keep up with the Sil-Eighty. The teamwork of Mako and Sayuki prove to be a perfect match, making Impact Blue’s strategy is in their advantage.

Stage 1 Act 25 - The Last Battle!

2008-01-05T23:52:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Nobody among the galleries has ever seen Ryosuke Takahashi drive his full potential, that is until the Eight-Six appeared. Instead of driving as the founder of the RedSuns, Ryosuke retains his title that made him famous. The White Comet has come at full force, as a new legend among the streets is about to be born between these two rivaling drivers.

Stage 1 Act 24 - Akagi's White Comet

2008-01-05T23:52:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Everyone across Gunma has been waiting for this moment, when Akagi’s White Comet comes face to face with Akina’s Eight-Six. In preparation for this upcoming battle, Bunta tests out the stability of the Eight-Six.

Stage 1 Act 11 - Shingo Arrives

2008-01-05T23:50:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
To prove the potential of Itsuki’s new car, Takumi drives it against a minor racing team from Gunma. Members of the NightKids has been appearing more often, so on the night that Iketani drives out his S13, Shingo appears from behind with deadly intents.

Stage 1 Act 22 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

2008-01-05T23:50:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Fujiwara isn’t the only one being challenged into a touge battle. After both losing to the newly famed Eight-Six, Keisuke Takahashi of the RedSuns and Takeshi Nakazato of the NightKids are competing against each other for position of which is the most skilled team in Gunma.

Stage 1 Act 26 - The New Downhill Legend!

2008-01-05T23:49:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
The thrill of streetracing has finally caught up to Takumi. He still has a couple of tricks available to him, as the thrilling conclusion of Akina’s Eight-Six and White Comet of Akagi’s undefeated record is settled in one dynamic finish to remember.

Stage 1 Act 21 - Challenge From A Superstar

2008-01-05T23:47:00.000-08:00

Synopsis:
Ryosuke has now issued a challenge to the Eight-Six’s driver, but for some reason Takumi has been acting more spaced out than usual. Itsuki and Iketani are worried, believing that their friend maybe suffering from lovesickness.

Stage 1 Act 23 - The Rainy Downhill

2008-01-05T23:46:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:
Another member of the RedSuns has issued a challenge against the Eight-Six, but this time it will be a rain battle down Mt. Myogi.

Stage 1 Act 19 - Super Drift

2008-01-05T23:46:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Mako discovers a new rhythm in her driving, as the final stretches of Mt. Usui is in her grasp. Trailing from behind, Takumi continues to struggle keeping up in Mako’s scary corner attacks and Sayuki’s navigation.

Stage 1 Act 1 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

2008-01-05T23:11:00.001-08:00

Synopsis:
Takumi Fujiwara is an 18 year old highschool student who usually appears aloof and disinterested in most things. Along with his best friend Itsuki, they both work at a gas station. They are friends with a young man named Iketani, leader of the Speedstars (a local racing team) and their manager Yuiichi. One night, Iketani brings the two up Mt. Akina to experience the life of a street racer. But just in time, the RedSuns from Akagi led by the Takahashi brothers have come to challenge the Speedstars to a race. What they don’t know is the fastest car on the downhill is an Eighty-Six that is used for delivering tofu every morning.