8.7/106 votes#1 - The Battle Begins
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/1998
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
Writer: Hiroshi Toda
8.7/106 votes#2 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/4/1998
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
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
8.2/106 votes#3 - Fierce Uphill Battle!
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 10/24/1998
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
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
7.3/106 votes#4 - The Angel of Usui
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/29/1998
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
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
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"The Battle Begins" is the best rated episode directed by Hiroshi Kotaki. It scored 8.667/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by Hiroshi Toda. It aired on 5/9/1998 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Five Consecutive Hairpins".