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The Best Episodes of Initial D Season 1

Every episode of Initial D Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Initial D Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Initial D Season 1

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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  1. 8.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Battle To the Limit

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    S1:E9

    The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!

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  2. 8.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The New Downhill Legend

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    S1:E26

    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.

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  3. 8.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Battle Begins

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    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.

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  4. 8.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

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    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.

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  5. 8.7/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

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    S1:E18

    Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

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  6. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Dogfight!

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    S1:E5

    When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.

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  8. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Super Drift!

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    S1:E19

    The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.

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  9. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Last Great Battle

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    S1:E25

    Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best.

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  10. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

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    S1:E1

    High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.

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    Director:Shin Misawa
  11. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Takumi's Fury

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    S1:E15

    Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.

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  12. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - The Rainy Downhill

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    S1:E23

    Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.

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  13. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Evolving Drift

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    S1:E14

    Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.

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  14. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Akagi's White Comet

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    S1:E24

    Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

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    Director:Masami Hata
  15. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Shingo Arrives

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    S1:E11

    Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.

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  16. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Sudden-Death Death Match

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    S1:E17

    Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.

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  17. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

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    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.

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  18. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Challenge From the Superstar

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    S1:E21

    Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.

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  19. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

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    S1:E2

    When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.

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    Director:Susumu Kudo
  20. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Downhill Specialist Arrives

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    S1:E3

    Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.

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  21. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - A New Challenger

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    S1:E6

    Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

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  22. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The FR Killer

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    S1:E12

    Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

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    Director:Masami Hata
  23. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Time's Almost Up!

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    S1:E8

    There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot - and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.

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  24. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Pride of a Racer

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    S1:E7

    Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.

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  25. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #24 - First Date

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    S1:E13

    Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.

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  26. 7.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Angel of Usui

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    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!

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Battle To the Limit" is the best rated episode of "Initial D" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Mihiro Yamaguchi and written by Nobuaki Kishima, it aired on 6/27/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The New Downhill Legend".