9.5/102 votesLoading...#1 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#2 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#3 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#4 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#5 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#6 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#7 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#8 - 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
9.5/102 votesLoading...#9 - The Strongest Enemy
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2014
Takumi and Shinji continue with their match with Takumi, still bewildered by Shinji, starts to focus. But suddenly, Shinji allows Takumi to pass, which disturbs Takumi even more. Even Kubo is utterly disheartened by the turn of events, but both Go and Ryosuke believe this was inevitable, creating a suitable conclusion to Project D's expeditions.
Director: Osamu Sekita
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.5/102 votesLoading...#10 - Dangerous Scent
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2014
Both drivers are equally strong, towards the middle of the race. They face a battle of gaining the lead.
Director: Taiki Nishimura
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.5/102 votesLoading...#11 - Dream
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2014
The intense downhill battle between the two drivers are reaching an end, as Takumi and Shinji race to their absolute limits. As this battle comes to a close, and the reign of Project D finally ends, the true meaning behind the "D" will be revealed. As the characters go on different paths, Takumi's passion to be "the fastest one out there" will never end.
Director: Osamu Sekita
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.3/103 votesLoading...#12 - 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
9.0/10138 votesLoading...#13 - The New Downhill Legend
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 12/5/1998
The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this race will go down in history.
Director: Hiroshi Tsuruta
Writer: Hiroshi Toda
9.0/104 votesLoading...#14 - Countdown to Destruction
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/1999
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.
Director: Yukihiro Shino
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.0/105 votesLoading...#15 - Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2000
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.
Director: Shinya Hanai
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.0/102 votesLoading...#16 - 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
9.0/102 votesLoading...#17 - 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
9.0/102 votesLoading...#18 - 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
9.0/102 votesLoading...#19 - 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
9.0/102 votesLoading...#20 - 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
9.0/103 votesLoading...#21 - A New Battlefield
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2012
The first stage of Project D's Kanagawa expeditions is against Team 246: Satoshi Omiya and Kobayakawa. Although racing for their own pride, 246 are actually part of a grand plan initiated by Team Sidewinder's Go Hojo and Eiji Kubo. As the uphill race begins, Kobayakawa is about to be shown the true ability of Keisuke Takahashi.
Director: Taiji Kawanishi
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.0/102 votesLoading...#22 - Dead Line
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2012
As the first battle winds down, the downhill between Takumi’s Eight-Six and Omiya’s NB8C Roadster begins. As both cars reach their limits, the control of the drivers will determine the outcome. Against Omiya’s miraculous car control, will Takumi be able to win? Another factor will come into play.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.0/102 votesLoading...#23 - Revenge Battle of Fate
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/14/2012
Kanagawa's Second Line will be against RT Katagiri, where Takumi encounters Kai Kogashiwa: a former rival from Irohazaka; graduated from street racing and now a professional racer with his MR-S. However, Takumi is starting to show a "Zone" that had evolved from the Purple Shadow races, a zone that even Ryosuke cannot explain. The winner of this race is up in the air.
Director: Osamu Sekita
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.0/102 votesLoading...#24 - Fujiwara Zone
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2013
As the battle heats up, both Takumi and Kai both use all of their ability, and then some, to battle for the win. In the next battle, Keisuke puts his new accelerator techniques to the test against Minagawa's Supra. But as Ryosuke explains, there is another purpose of this training that would allow him to beat the "super-orthodox" pro racer.
Director: Taiji Kawanishi
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
8.8/104 votesLoading...#25 - Goodbye Eight-Six
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/1999
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.
Director: Ken Baba
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
The Best Episodes of Initial D
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Best Episodes Summary
"Rainy Downhill Battle" is the best rated episode of "Initial D". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Hiroshi Kimura and written by Nobuaki Kishima, it aired on 2/19/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "4WD Complex".