THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.
PLEASE DRIVE SAFE AND FOLLOW THE RULES.
(Initial D 2nd Stage)
A downhill expert has appeared on Mount Akina.
A young man in his beloved 86 shows stunning drift skills.
This man is the genius street racer, Fujiwara Takumi.
To help with his family's tofu store business,
Takumi's been driving every day before dawn since junior high, rushing through the mountain roads with tofu.
This is actually his father Bunta's secret training program for him.
Takumi drives relentlessly every day and unconsciously hones exquisite skills.
He quickly becomes a hero of Akina. After Takumi becomes the fastest racer in Akina,
various experts from the Gunma region come to challenge him.
Every time Takumi finishes a race, he grows.
Everyone who has seen his racing style is amazed.
And in the end, he finally defeated "The leader of the Gunma racing world", Takahashi Ryosuke.
He created his own brilliant downhill unbeaten myth.
But street racers don't rest.
There are even more difficult battles waiting for this fastest downhill man.
THUNDERS
Damn it.
How could I be looked down upon by someone out of town?
Too easy.
He overtook...
That EVO4 is so fast, right?
Damn it.
EMPEROR
(Episode 1: Superweapon that Breaks the Rules)
THUNDERS
This is like the shoot-down mark on the old fighter plane.
Cool, right?
We "Emperor" plan to dominate the Gunma region in a month.
LAN EVO is the king of the mountain road.
Watch me!
Hey, Takumi,
after I got used to it, I found a problem.
Isn't my 85 too slow when going uphill?
I want to increase its horsepower a bit.
I've thought about it in private...
I want to install a turbo engine on the 85
to turn it into a super-fast car.
Turbo engine?
Can you install that afterwards?
Isn't it installed when buying the car?
That's correct.
There's something called "bolt-on turbo".
With this, you can install it yourself.
-I see. -If you want to quickly increase horsepower,
installing a turbo engine is the best way.
Maybe after that, my 85 won't lose on the straight roads
even to their S13 and 180.
They will definitely be surprised.
I'm excited just thinking about it.
Itsuki, step aside.
There's a fast car coming from behind.
The other side...
It's a LAN EVO.
LAN EVO?
What's the deal with that car?
It moves so peculiarly.
Did you see?
That astonishing acceleration out of the turn.
-Yes. -That car only has a 2000cc displacement.
But it has 280 horsepower.
This is the power of a turbo engine.
And it's also four-wheel drive.
I see.
It can do those moves because it's four-wheel drive?
A horsepower that two wheels can't handle.
If it's four-wheel, it can do it easily.
My EVO4 is so beautiful.
This car is the model of pursuing running performance.
For example,
it's like the body of a well-trained boxer.
Whether the front spoiler,
the side skirts that stick out,
or the large rear wing,
they all have their meaning.
The LAN EVO was developed for the World Rally Championship.
A technically mature car model.
A high horsepower turbo engine plus four-wheel drive.
Without these conditions,
you can't call it a car.
LAN EVO is the fastest car on the straights.
Kyoichi, let's quickly get rid of all the kids in Gunma who drive rear-wheel drive cars.
That LAN EVO is there too.
I have a bad feeling.
They must be street racers from somewhere else.
Let's just ignore them.
I'm going to buy some canned coffee, what about you?
Alright, I'll have coffee too, thanks.
He...he's heading this way.
Hey.
I want to ask for directions.
Okay...
You'll get there faster by this route.
Really? Thanks.
By the way, I want to ask you something.
Who's the fastest street racer in Akina?
The fastest?
Don't tell me you came to Akina to challenge the 86?
What?
We're going to challenge the 86?
You must be joking, little Levin bro.
Even if we beat the 86, no one would praise us.
We might even be laughed at by our team.
The 86 driver isn't worth our time.
Even if he begged me, I wouldn't race with him.
You...you never saw the 86 from Akina.
Don't say such things lightly.
The 86 from Akina has never lost a race.
Whether the opponent is an FC, FD or R32.
That must be because those opponents were too weak.
They're not weak. They're all top racers in the county.
Oh no...
Top racers, huh?
The level in Gunma is really low.
What...what did you say?
Itsuki, stop.
You too, Seiji.
You don't have to say it like that.
We didn't come here to argue.
I'm sorry, my friend was rude.
No...
I hope you don't misunderstand him.
I do not intend to belittle the driver of the 86.
He should be quite skilled.
But his car isn't that great.
Nowadays, 86 just doesn't cut it.
That's how it is, tell the driver that.
If he switched to a car with a bigger horsepower, I might be able to put up a fight against him.
But we won't lose.
The king of the mountain road is the LAN EVO.
I... I can't stand it.
Takumi, aren't you upset?
Being spoken about like that.
I'm pissed off too.
Then why didn't you say something?
But seeing you so worked up,
it has actually calmed me down.
What's that?
And besides,
there are always people like this.
Even if you talk back, it doesn't change anything.
Whether you're fast or slow, you won't know until you try.
That's true...
But I can't stand it when 86 is laughed at.
I've always admired 86.
Indeed, 86 is an old car.
It doesn't have a turbo engine and it's slow uphill.
But for those who love it,
86 is better than any car.
Don't cry.
Here.
Have some coffee.
Thank you.
Takumi, you can do it, right?
Beat that LAN EVO downhill.
Show that long-haired guy what's what.
Even if you say that...
He said he's not interested in racing with me.
That's right.
Turbo engine.
Takumi, if we put a turbo engine in the 86, it will be incredible.
(Initial D 2nd Stage)
That LAN EVO driver really pisses me off.
I could barely stand it.
Do you think they could be from the "Emperor", the team that challenged the "Thunders"?
They're said to have come from Nikko, and everyone in the team drives a LAN EVO.
I heard they're very arrogant,
but they're extremely fast.
The "Thunders" was beaten pretty heavily.
I've heard about this too.
I heard they want to dominate the Gunma area.
Maybe they'll come to Akina someday.
Really?
So they were here to scout yesterday?
The LAN EVO is a tough opponent.
Even Takumi's 86 might have a hard time with them.
Thank you for visiting.
Let's not worry about them for now.
Takumi might go to other places to race with other people in the future.
Considering this,
it's necessary to enhance the 86's combat power.
Right...
That's what I've been saying.
Install a turbo engine on the 86.
Nice idea.
For Itsuki, it's a good idea.
Of course, the easiest way is to switch to a faster car.
But I can't imagine Takumi driving other cars.
I hope Takumi just sticks with the 86.
Exactly.
Being fast in an 86 is what makes it so cool.
Takumi, you should think about it.
Even if you say that...
That's my dad's car.
That's true... good point...
Can't you say something nice
to convince him?
Right, if you pay for the modifications,
he wouldn't have any objections, right?
Yeah, if you increase the horsepower, your dad should be very happy too.
Takumi, what do you think?
If the horsepower is increased, the fuel consumption will also go up.
Of course.
Then it's a no-go.
My dad is extremely stingy.
Don't speak ill of your dad.
Your dad is our idol.
My dad is your idol?
Senior.
It's useless to expect Takumi to do this.
We'll execute it ourselves, the plan to boost the power of Akina's 86.
Sounds good, let's do it.
Ryosuke, long time no see.
Sudo Kyoichi.
It is you.
What do you want?
That's rude. We haven't seen each other for a year.
I can't find opponents at home anymore, I'm bored to death.
So I wanted to find some opponents here.
We'll be hanging out here recently.
Today I'm here to say hello to you.
You're really courteous.
Do as you like.
But when you come to Akagi, you might find it less fun.
As long as we, the "RedSuns", are in Akagi,
Still very unyielding, Ryosuke.
Don't forget,
I'm completely different from a year ago.
I lost last time, but I'll win this time.
To thank you for breaking my winning streak,
I'll end your winning streak.
That's a pity.
My winning streak was recently ended.
I lost to the 86 downhill in Akina.
What?
I was planning to retire.
But I don't want you to think I don't dare accept your challenge.
I can accept your revenge race.
I admire your courage to go deep into enemy territory.
I'll talk to the other teams in advance. Three days before our race,
the mountain road in Akagi will be cleared for you.
You guys practice well.
You can challenge me anytime, Kyoichi.
That pretentious kid,
I'm going after him to show him.
Seiji, let it go.
You're not his opponent, you can't catch up to him.
I can't? How could I possibly lose to that skinny monkey?
He doesn't look that good,
and he's driving an old model FC.
Isn't he just a guy who lost to the 86?
Idiot.
Don't underestimate Takahashi Ryosuke.
He beat me a year ago with that FC.
The White Comet of Akagi.
I always thought I was the only one who could beat him.
But he actually lost,
to an 86, Akina's 86.
Akina's 86 has never lost a race.
Whether the opponent is an FC, FD, or R32.
I see.
That's the 86 the kid was talking about.
Who is the driver...
Guess who I am.
Stop it, Mogi.
I'm a bit relieved.
I was wondering what if you got it wrong and said another girl's name.
Silly.
Takumi, let's go home.
I'll just go home alone.
After all, I'm just a lonely driver.
Alright... I'm going home.
-I'll go implement the 86 turbo modification plan alone. -What are you talking about?
-Anyway, I... -Itsuki, aren't we going to work together today?
I have something else too.
Goodbye, Takumi.
Goodbye...
Hey, Takumi,
how far did you guys go?
How far?
Don't play dumb.
I'm asking about your relationship with Natsuki.
Did you do anything beyond kissing?
Tell me...
Decide the winner in one go.
Let's have a hill-climbing race.
No problem.
Then let's begin.
Seiji, are you ready?
Always ready.
Takeshi, don't mess up.
Let them see the spirit of Gunma's street racers.
Only today will I make an exception and cheer for you.
Our goal is further ahead.
Seiji, don't space out here.
Counting down five seconds.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
GO.
Just wait and see.
The R32 is just a toy car in front of the LAN EVO.
I'll show you what the difference is.
I don't care about your "Emperor".
I'll take Gunma's mountain roads.
I'll slam all your ambitions into the Myogi Valley.
If I don't stop them,
who can?
Next episode of Initial D 2nd Stage,
NEXT EPISODE LAN EVO Army Invades Akina.
(Next Episode: LAN EVO Army Invades Akina) Those who don't watch,
I pity you...