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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 one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.
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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 one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.
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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 action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.
Directed by Shin MisawaWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Toru Furusawa, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi
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 an intimate connection to Takumi.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yumi Kakazu
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 his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.
Directed by Naoyuki KuzuyaWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Toru Furusawa, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi
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 Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.
Directed by Hiroshi KotakiWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Shogo Sakamoto
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 SpeedStars.
Directed by Mihiro YamaguchiWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki
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 thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.
Directed by Masami HataWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 the only one who can get him out of it.
Directed by Hiroshi TsurutaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!
Directed by Mihiro YamaguchiWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 treacherous hairpin curves.
Directed by Hiroshi KotakiWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Nobuyuki Hiyama
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 reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.
Directed by Yukio NishimotoWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Kunihiko Yasui, Akio Suyama
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.
Directed by Masami HataWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Keiji Fujiwara, Orine Fukushima, Michael Shitanda
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 measures to get his way.
Directed by Mihiro YamaguchiWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Keiji Fujiwara, Orine Fukushima, Atsushi Suzuki
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 Death Match.
Directed by Hiroshi TsurutaWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Keiji Fujiwara
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 speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.
Directed by Yukio NishimotoWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Nobuyuki Hiyama
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 greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!
Directed by Hiroshi KotakiWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu, Keiko Ikeda
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 reason: his opponent is Mako.
Directed by Kazuyoshi YokotaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu
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, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.
Directed by Masami HataWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Unsho Ishizuka, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Atsushi Suzuki, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu
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 to claim victory against the girls.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Ayako Kawasumi, Toru Furusawa, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Yuka Nagayoshi, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu
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 that her heart might belong to another guy.
Directed by Hiroshi TsurutaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Yuka Nagayoshi, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu, Tomo Saeki
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 straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.
Directed by Kazuyoshi YokotaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Kousuke Okano
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’ Keisuke.
Directed by Hiroshi KotakiWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Wataru Takagi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Keiji Fujiwara, Kousuke Okano
Episode 23
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.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.
Directed by Masami HataWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka
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 drivers are ready and only one can be the best.
Directed by Kazunori IkegamiWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Makiko Miyagi
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 race will go down in history.
Directed by Hiroshi TsurutaWritten by Hiroshi TodaGuest stars Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Nobuyuki Tanaka
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Shin-ichiro MikiTakumi Fujiwara (voice)
Takehito KoyasuRyosuke Takahashi (voice)
Tomokazu SekiKeisuke Takahashi (voice)
Hidenobu KiuchiGo Hojo (voice)
Yasuyuki KaseEiji Kubo (voice)
Mitsuo IwataItsuki Takeuchi (voice)
Kazuki YaoKoichiro Iketani (voice)
Unsho IshizukaBunta Fujiwara (voice)
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