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The Best Episodes of Initial D

Every episode of Initial D ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Initial D!

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...
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Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Project D" is the best rated episode of "Initial D". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Yasuo Ejima and written by Nobuaki Kishima, it aired on 4/17/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Full Speed! Downhill Battle".

  • Project D
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - Project D

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2004

    Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own.

    Director: Yasuo Ejima

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Full Speed! Downhill Battle
    10.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Full Speed! Downhill Battle

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2004

    Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disaster.

    Director: Susumu Kudou

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School
    10.0/101 votes
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    #3 - The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2004

    The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents - the students of the Toudou Racing School.

    Director: Satoshi Nakagawa

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Two Pieces of Advice
    10.0/101 votes
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    #4 - Two Pieces of Advice

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2004

    The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryosuke's advice.

    Director: Susumu Kudou

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Starting Line to Victory
    10.0/101 votes
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    #5 - The Starting Line to Victory

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2004

    The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will represent the team.

    Director: Yuichiro Miyake

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Blind Attack
    10.0/101 votes
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    #6 - Blind Attack

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2004

    The Toudou School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to find a way to leave his opponent in the dark.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The 85's Raging Turbo
    10.0/101 votes
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    #7 - The 85's Raging Turbo

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2004

    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.

    Director: Akira Shimizu

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Fateful Battle of FDs
    10.0/101 votes
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    #8 - Fateful Battle of FDs

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2004

    Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her turf.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Kyoko's Confession
    10.0/101 votes
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    #9 - Kyoko's Confession

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2004

    Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions - and that could spell heartbreak for Kyoko.

    Director: Satoshi Nakagawa

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon
    10.0/101 votes
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    #10 - The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2004

    Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race begins, so does a heavy rain.

    Director: Akira Shimizu

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Rainy Downhill Battle
    10.0/101 votes
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    #11 - Rainy Downhill Battle

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/19/2005

    Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence wavering - it seems the race could go either way.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Straightaway of Struggles
    10.0/101 votes
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    #12 - Straightaway of Struggles

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/19/2005

    Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his decision in the last straightaway will be the difference in victory or defeat.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Motivation
    10.0/101 votes
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    #13 - Motivation

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/16/2005

    Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind the wheel.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Sad Lonely Driver
    10.0/101 votes
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    #14 - Sad Lonely Driver

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 4/16/2005

    After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexpected turn.

    Director: Susumu Kudou

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • 4WD Complex
    10.0/101 votes
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    #15 - 4WD Complex

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2005

    Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D's next opponents, the upcoming race could be over before it begins.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Hillclimb of Fury
    10.0/101 votes
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    #16 - Hillclimb of Fury

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 4/18/2005

    The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of options, Kyoko arrives on the scene in her FD.

    Director: Susumu Kudou

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Saitama Area's Final Battle
    10.0/101 votes
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    #17 - The Saitama Area's Final Battle

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 4/20/2005

    The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to cheat - and now they've threatened Takumi's team with physical violence.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Last Drive
    10.0/101 votes
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    #18 - Last Drive

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/20/2005

    Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke's never been more focused on driving.

    Director: Kenichi Kuhara

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • God Foot and God Arm
    10.0/101 votes
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    #19 - God Foot and God Arm

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 10/15/2005

    Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older than Takumi's crew, but they aren't rusty. In fact, their skills are as sharp as polished blades.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Unmatched GT-R!
    10.0/101 votes
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    #20 - The Unmatched GT-R!

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 10/15/2005

    Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tougher - and longer - than normal. Luckily, Ryosuke's got a plan.

    Director: Kenichi Kuhara

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Dogfight
    10.0/101 votes
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    #21 - Dogfight

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 10/17/2005

    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.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer
    10.0/101 votes
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    #22 - The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 10/17/2005

    God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impreza.

    Director: Kenichi Kuhara

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Endless Battle
    10.0/101 votes
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    #23 - Endless Battle

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 10/18/2005

    Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are wearing thin. Something's got to give - and soon.

    Director: Hiroshi Kimura

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • The Never-Ending Challenge
    10.0/101 votes
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    #24 - The Never-Ending Challenge

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 10/18/2005

    Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson in technique - and Project D looks into the future where new challengers wait for their shot.

    Director: Kenichi Kuhara

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

  • Encounter of Destiny
    10.0/101 votes
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    #25 - Encounter of Destiny

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2012

    Following their narrow victory against Purple Shadow, Project D's reputation is at stake after a pair of imposters parade around Saitama. Initially Takumi seems oblivious to the incident, but takes notice after he is mistakenly blamed for taking advantage of a girl. Meanwhile, the final stage of Project D's expeditions is upon them, and is to be the hardest yet.

    Director: Masayuki Matsumoto

    Writer: Nobuaki Kishima