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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- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes aired
- 81
- Latest aired
- S05E03
- Total runtime
- 1d 11h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 April 1998 – December 1998 26 episodes
- Season 2 October 1999 – January 2000 13 episodes
- the show was away for 4 years and 2 months
- Season 3 April 2004 – October 2005 24 episodes
- the show was away for 7 years
- Season 4 November 2012 – May 2013 14 episodes
- Season 5 May 2014 – June 2014 4 episodes
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S01E01 The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift
April 18 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E02 Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo
April 25 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E03 Downhill Specialist Arrives
May 2 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E04 The Battle Begins
May 9 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E05 Dogfight!
May 16 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E06 A New Challenger
May 23 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E07 Pride of a Racer
June 13 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E08 Time's Almost Up!
June 20 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E09 Battle To the Limit
June 27 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E10 The Five Consecutive Hairpins
July 4 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E11 Shingo Arrives
July 11 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E12 The FR Killer
August 1 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E13 First Date
August 8 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E14 Evolving Drift
August 15 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E15 Takumi's Fury
August 22 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E16 The Angel of Usui
August 29 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E17 Sudden-Death Death Match
September 12 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E18 Hot Winds and Furious Driving
September 19 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E19 Super Drift!
September 26 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E20 The End of Summer
October 1 · 25min find the promo
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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.
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S01E21 Challenge From the Superstar
October 17 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E22 Fierce Uphill Battle!
October 24 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E23 The Rainy Downhill
November 7 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E24 Akagi's White Comet
November 14 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E25 Last Great Battle
November 28 · 25min find the promo
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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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S01E26 The New Downhill Legend
December 5 · 25min find the promo
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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.