The Best Episodes Directed By Hiroshi Kotaki

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(9 votes)

   #1 - The Battle Begins

   S1:E45/9/1998

   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

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   8.8/10(9 votes)

   #2 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

   S1:E107/4/1998

   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

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   8.2/10(10 votes)

   #3 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

   S1:E2210/24/1998

   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

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   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #4 - The Angel of Usui

   S1:E168/29/1998

   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

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