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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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Initial D premiered April 18, 1998. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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
Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own.
Directed by Yasuo EjimaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Ayako Kawasumi, Tomomichi Nishimura, Osamu Hosoi, Daiki Nakamura, Miki Nagasawa
Episode 2
Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disaster.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Daiki Nakamura, Miki Nagasawa, Seiji Sasaki, Hiro Yuuki
Episode 3
The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents - the students of the Toudou Racing School.
Directed by Satoshi NakagawaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi
Episode 4
The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryosuke's advice.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shintaro Ohata, Eisuke Asakura, Takaya Hashi, Akimitsu Takase, Takashi Kondo
Episode 5
The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will represent the team.
Directed by Yuichiro MiyakeWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Masahiko Tanaka, Rintaro Nishi, Kazuhiro Nakata
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Unsho Ishizuka, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Masahiko Tanaka, Kazuhisa Kawahara, Koji Ishii, Rintaro Nishi, Kazuhiro Nakata
Episode 7
A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Koji Ishii, Megumi Toyoguchi, Naomi Wakabayashi
Episode 8
Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her turf.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Ryokichi Takahashi, Megumi Toyoguchi, Naomi Wakabayashi, Jin Horikawa, Youto Kazama, Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Episode 9
Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions - and that could spell heartbreak for Kyoko.
Directed by Satoshi NakagawaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Rintaro Nishi, Ryokichi Takahashi
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Akira ShimizuWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Ryoka Yuzuki, Rintaro Nishi
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Rintaro Nishi, Jin Horikawa
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Ryoka Yuzuki, Rintaro Nishi
Episode 13
Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind the wheel.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Wataru Takagi, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Ryoka Yuzuki, Megumi Toyoguchi, Jin Horikawa
Episode 14
After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexpected turn.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Ryoka Yuzuki, Mitsuaki Madono
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kazuki Yao, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Rintaro Nishi, Ryokichi Takahashi
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Susumu KudoWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Ryokichi Takahashi, Megumi Toyoguchi, Jin Horikawa, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Mitsuaki Madono
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Eiji Miyashita, Mitsuaki Madono, Masuo Amada, Atsushi Kakehashi, Tomoyuki Shimura
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Kenichi KuharaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Osamu Hosoi, Megumi Toyoguchi, Eiji Miyashita, Anri Katsu
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Yasunori Matsumoto, Rintaro Nishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Takaya Hashi, Akimitsu Takase, Ryokichi Takahashi
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Kenichi KuharaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Akimitsu Takase, Atsushi Kakehashi, Eiji Miyashita, Anri Katsu
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Akimitsu Takase, Ryokichi Takahashi, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo, Masashi Ebara
Episode 22
God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impreza.
Directed by Kenichi KuharaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Akimitsu Takase, Atsushi Kakehashi
Episode 23
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.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Akimitsu Takase, Ryokichi Takahashi, Ryuuzaburou Ootomo, Masashi Ebara
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Kenichi KuharaWritten by Nobuaki KishimaGuest stars Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, Unsho Ishizuka, Tomomichi Nishimura, Wataru Takagi, Kousuke Okano, Osamu Hosoi, Rintaro Nishi
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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