Initial D - First Stage

The story begins when street racers called the RedSuns, a team from Mt. Akagi, come to challenge Mt. Akina's local SpeedStars team to a "friendly" race. After seeing how skilled the RedSuns are, the SpeedStars treat it as a race for pride, determined not to be humiliated on their home turf. However, the SpeedStars are left in a bind when their team leader and primary downhill driver Iketani has an accident during a practice run.

26 Episodes

The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

Season 1 - Episode 1

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...

Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

Season 1 - Episode 2

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 ...

Downhill Specialist Arrives

Season 1 - Episode 3

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...

The Battle Begins

Season 1 - Episode 4

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisu...

Dogfight!

Season 1 - Episode 5

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 Spee...

A New Challenger

Season 1 - Episode 6

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...

Pride of a Racer

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 ...

Time's Almost Up!

Season 1 - Episode 8

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 t...

Battle To the Limit

Season 1 - Episode 9

The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - b...

The Five Consecutive Hairpins

Season 1 - Episode 10

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...

Shingo Arrives

Season 1 - Episode 11

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 ...

The FR Killer

Season 1 - Episode 12

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.

First Date

Season 1 - Episode 13

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 measure...

Evolving Drift

Season 1 - Episode 14

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 ...

Takumi's Fury

Season 1 - Episode 15

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...

The Angel of Usui

Season 1 - Episode 16

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 ...

Sudden-Death Death Match

Season 1 - Episode 17

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 re...

Hot Winds and Furious Driving

Season 1 - Episode 18

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, t...

Super Drift!

Season 1 - Episode 19

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 ...

The End of Summer

Season 1 - Episode 20

When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof th...

Challenge From the Superstar

Season 1 - Episode 21

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 s...

Fierce Uphill Battle!

Season 1 - Episode 22

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’ Keis...

The Rainy Downhill

Season 1 - Episode 23

Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neith...

Akagi's White Comet

Season 1 - Episode 24

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 ...

Last Great Battle

Season 1 - Episode 25

Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The driver...

The New Downhill Legend

Season 1 - Episode 26

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...