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The Best Episodes Directed By Hiroshi Kotaki

Every TV Episode Directed by Hiroshi Kotaki Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for The Battle Begins
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Battle Begins

    S1:E4

    The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.

    Director:Hiroshi Kotaki
    Writer:Hiroshi Toda
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  2. Background image for The Five Consecutive Hairpins
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

    S1:E10

    Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five treacherous hairpin curves.

    Director:Hiroshi Kotaki
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima
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  3. Background image for Fierce Uphill Battle!
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

    S1:E22

    At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.

    Director:Hiroshi Kotaki
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima
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  4. Background image for The Angel of Usui
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - The Angel of Usui

    S1:E16

    When 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 greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!

    Director:Hiroshi Kotaki
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima
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Hiroshi Kotaki Ratings Summary

"The Battle Begins" is the best rated episode directed by Hiroshi Kotaki. It scored 8.889/10 based on 9 votes. It was written by Hiroshi Toda. It aired on 5/9/1998 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Five Consecutive Hairpins".