Original subtitles

"This story is fiction. All names of characters, places and organizations in the story are fictional. Follow the traffic rules and drive safely."

Remember? Let's look for the CD that we used to listen to

For we've been nervous with each other for some time now

Speed awakens the melody of our forgotten past

A conscience-driven targeted hit that shakes the earth

Blazin' beat

Shower me with a strong love that hurts

Blazin' beat

Embrace the echo in the crying wind

Naked mind and desire

Wanting is not a crime

Leave your worries behind and trust me

Blazin' beat! Yo! Let's go wild and throw away our morals

Break loose impulsively

It's the weekend, everybody gather around!

M.O.V.E., move, break ahead of the pack and go crazy

Let's look for explosive thrills, it's the time!

"An amazing downhill specialist came out of Akina's mountain passes.

Driving his cherished Eight-Six, this young genius stunned all

with his amazing drift technique.

Since the beginning of junior high school,

Takumi has been driving through the mountain passes

making deliveries for his family's tofu store.

It was all part of his father Bunta's plan

to nurture Takumi's talent and make him a racing genius.

Driving every day, through rain and snow,

he gradually acquired and perfected his remarkable skills.

He emerged as a hero and the fastest man in Gunma,

and all the racers in the area started to challenge him.

Takumi improved with every race...

His driving amazed the spectators and captured their hearts.

In the end, he even defeated the great Ryosuke Takahashi,

and the glorious legend of the invincible downhill racer was born.

But there was no rest for this warrior of the road.

There were more battles ahead for this fastest downhill racer."

Darn it! There's no way I'll let an outsider mess with me!

This is a piece of cake.

Whoa!

- He passed him! - Oh, no! That Evo IV is fast!

Darn it!

"Act 1: A New Threat"

It's just like what fighter pilots used to do

when they shot down other fighters.

Quite fancy, isn't it?

In a month, we, Team Emperor, will rule Gunma.

Lan-Evo drivers are the true kings of the mountain passes.

- Hey, Takumi. - Yeah?

As I get used to it, I really think

that my Eight-Five is pathetically slow on the uphill.

I want more power.

Really?

I've secretly been thinking of adding a turbocharger to my Eight-Five

and turning it into a super-fast car!

Turbo? Can you add that now?

Isn't it supposed to come with the car when you buy it?

I know. But there's this thing called a "bolt-on turbo."

You can add it later if you want to.

Turbo is the easiest way to add power to your car, isn't it?

Imagine my Eight-Five with a turbocharger...

...going as fast as drivers in an S13 or One-Eighty...

...on a straight course!

I bet everyone would be stunned!

Just thinking about it is exciting! Hooray!

Move over, Itsuki. Someone's coming up really fast.

What?

Hey! The other way!

- That's a Lan-Evo! - A Lan-Evo?

What's up with that car? What a strange movement!

Did you see that insane acceleration?!

- Yeah. - The engine is only 2000 cc...

...but it's got 280 horsepower.

That's the power of turbo. It's also got four-wheel drive.

I see. That movement comes from the four-wheel drive.

Four tires can handle power that two tires can't.

My Evo IV is so beautiful that it gives me chills.

This is an example

of what the pursuit of perfect driving functionality leads to.

It's like the body of a well-trained boxer.

The air ducts on the front...

Protruding blister packing...

The oversized rear wing...

They all have their purpose.

The Lan-Evo was developed and perfected

to win world-class rally tournaments.

High-powered turbo and four-wheel drive.

A car isn't complete without them.

The Lan-Evo is the fastest street racer.

Hey, Kyoichi. Let's finish all the FR punks in Gunma.

That Lan-Evo is here.

I don't like this.

Do you think they're from some racing team?

Don't worry about them.

I'm gonna get some coffee. You want some?

Oh, me, too! Please!

He's coming this way!

Hey!

I need directions.

Uh, okay!

This route is much shorter.

I see. Thanks a lot.

By the way, let me ask you something.

Who's the fastest driver here in Akina?

The fastest?

Did you by any chance come here to challenge the Eight-Six?

What, us? Challenging an Eight-Six?

Your face is enough of a joke, Levin boy.

Defeating an Eight-Six will not impress anyone.

Worse than that.

My teammates would laugh at me if I bragged about such a thing.

Anyone driving a junker like an Eight-Six is beneath me!

I wouldn't race them even if they asked.

You shouldn't talk like that...

...when you've never even seen Akina's Eight-Six!

Akina's Eight-Six has never lost!

Not to an FC! Not to an FD...

...not even to an R32!

Oh, really? They all must have been really bad drivers, then.

Not at all! They were all the top drivers in this prefecture!

Oh, no!

The top? It's pretty low-level here in Gunma, isn't it?

What did you just say?!

Stop it, Itsuki!

You, too, Seiji.

You don't have to talk like that. We didn't come here to pick fights.

Sorry, guys. My buddy here has a big mouth.

No problem.

I'll just say this so you won't misunderstand.

We don't mean to insult that Eight-Six driver.

I am sure his technique is great.

But the car...

I'd have to say the Eight-Six is no longer good enough.

He's right! Tell that to the driver.

And tell him that we might let him race us

if he drives a more powerful car.

But we will never lose.

The king of mountain passes is the Lan-Evo!

Darn! Hey, Takumi!

Aren't you mad at all after all that talk?!

Yeah, I was pretty angry.

So why didn't you say anything?!

Watching you get furious...

...somehow calmed me down.

What the heck is up with that?

Besides, there have been guys who talked like that before, right?

- Right... - Arguing with them doesn't do any good.

You can't really tell who's faster unless you actually race.

I see your point.

But I can't just stand there when someone insults the Eight-Six like that!

Because I've always admired the Eight-Six.

I know the Eight-Six is an old model.

It's got no turbo, and it's slow on the uphill.

But in the true fan's mind,

the Eight-Six is faster than any other car!

Hey, stop crying. Here you go.

What?

Drink your coffee.

Thanks.

Hey, Takumi. You can do it, right?

You can beat the Lan-Evo on a downhill,

and crush the ego of that cocky long-haired guy!

I don't know. He said he wouldn't race the Eight-Six.

- I've got it... The turbo! - What?

If we added turbo to the Eight-Six, it would be amazing, Takumi!

This Lan-Evo jerk certainly sounds obnoxious.

Yeah. I was so furious!

I wonder if they're the guys who came to challenge Thunder Fire?

They're members of a team called Emperor or something.

I heard they're from Nikko and they only drive Lan-Evos,

and that they're extremely cocky, but they drive very fast.

I heard they beat Thunder Fire into the ground.

I heard about that, too.

They supposedly said that they wanted to rule Gunma,

so they might show up in Akina.

Are you serious?!

I wonder if they were checking out the area yesterday?

The Lan-Evo will be really hard to beat...

...even for Takumi's Eight-Six.

Thank you very much!

Anyway, putting these guys aside,

we never know when or who he'll be racing from now on.

So because of that,

we definitely need to beef up his Eight-Six.

Right?! Right?!

That's what I'm talking about!

Adding turbo to the Eight-Six.

That's a good idea!

I mean, good for Itsuki.

It might be easier for him to just switch to a faster car, of course.

But I just can't imagine him driving anything other than the Eight-Six.

Yeah. We want him to stick to the Eight-Six.

You're both so right!

The coolest part is that he drives the Eight-Six and he's darn fast!

Takumi, give it some thought.

I don't know...

It's my father's car, you know.

That's right, I forgot...

Can't we somehow convince your father?

I've got it! If we told him we'd pay for everything,

I bet he wouldn't object!

You're right! I bet he'd love having his car souped up!

How about it, Takumi?!

If the car were more powerful, its fuel economy would suffer, right?

Yeah, sort of.

Then we've got no chance.

Because my dad is stingy as hell.

Don't say things like that to spoil our image of him!

Your dad is our idol, you know!

What?! That man is your idol?

Hey...

You shouldn't waste time trying to convince him.

We should just go ahead

with the "Akina Eight-Six Power-Up Project" ourselves!

Right! Let's do it!

Long time no see, Ryosuke.

Kyoichi Sudo. I thought it was you.

What are you up to?

Easy, now! You should be nicer,

seeing as how we haven't seen each other in over a year.

We're bored because we don't have anyone to play with in our hood.

So we came looking for some high-spirited playmates, that's all.

Since this will be our playground,

we thought we'd say hi to the people here today.

How considerate of you. Do as you wish.

But here in Akagi,

the playtime won't be as fun as you think...

...as long as our team, the Red Suns, is here.

You're just as proud as I remember.

But don't forget this...

I'm not the same person I was a year ago.

You beat me last time, but now it's my turn!

Just as you broke my perfect winning record,

I will now break your winning streak!

I'm sorry to tell you, but my streak...

...was broken recently.

What?

I lost to an Eight-Six on a downhill course in Akina.

What did you say?!

I was considering retiring,

but I don't want you to think that I'm running away.

So maybe I'll agree to a rematch and race you once more.

And I admire your enthusiasm in coming all the way here.

I'll speak to the other teams

and arrange for the course in Akagi

to be free for three days before the race.

Drive as much as you want and get used to it.

I'll race you whenever you're ready, Kyoichi.

What a jerk, acting all cool like that! I'll chase him down and tailgate him!

Don't, Seiji. You can't. You won't be able to catch him.

I won't? Such a skinny, frail guy!

He doesn't look that tough at all. And that outdated FC...

He even lost to an Eight-Six, right?

You idiot! Don't underestimate Ryosuke Takahashi!

I was solidly defeated by his FC last year!

The White Comet of Akagi...

I thought I was the only one who could beat him...

But Ryosuke lost? He lost to an Eight-Six from Akina?

Akina's Eight-Six has never lost to anyone!

Not to an FC! Not to an FD...

...not even to an R32!

I see. That kid was talking about that same Eight-Six.

I wonder what the driver's like?

Guess who?

Cut it out, Mogi.

I'm actually relieved.

I don't know what I would have done if you had said some other girl's name.

Silly...

Hey, Takumi, let's go home.

Oh, maybe I'll go home alone.

After all, I am the lonely driver.

Yeah. So, I should go home alone...

- The "Eight-Six Power-Up Project." - What are you talking about? We have to work today.

I have something to do, too.

Okay.

See you, Takumi. Bye!

Bye.

So, Takumi...

...how far have you two gone since then?

How far?

Oh, come on!

You and Natsuki! Have you gone farther than kissing?

Come on, tell me! Whoops!

This is a one-race match. It'll be decided by a hill climb.

- Fine. - Shall we begin, then?

Are you ready, Seiji?

Anytime!

Don't mess this up, Takeshi.

Show them the willpower of Gunma drivers!

Just for today, I'll root for you!

Our goal is much more than this race.

Seiji, don't waste time goofing around here.

Five seconds to the start!

Four... Three...

Two... One...

Go!

Wait and see.

Compared to a Lan-Evo, an R32 is just a toy.

I'll show you the difference!

You Emperor punks, or whatever you call yourselves...

...I will defend Gunma!

And you'll be buried deep at the bottom of Myogi Valley!

Whenever I turned around

There was always that unchanging smile of yours

It was there on days when I was too tired to go on

And even on days with a little happiness in them

My hands aren't enough

To hold on to all the love you gave me

The warm wind

Comes back quietly and tenderly

And as I gaze at the sky alone

You smile down upon me

You are still waving to me from the radiant light

Just like you did that day

You are my everlasting memory

If I don't stop them, who will?!

Next on Initial D: Second Stage...

"Team Emperor on Akina!"

Anyone who doesn't watch this is beneath me!