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May 2, 2010 5:52 PM
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I wonder why his dad didn't tell him about the changes to the car. not knowing could cause him to become confused and mess up his driving, potentially putting his life and the lives of the spectators at risk. if this weren't an anime I mean.
Nov 9, 2010 5:24 AM
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jacobpaige said:
I wonder why his dad didn't tell him about the changes to the car. not knowing could cause him to become confused and mess up his driving, potentially putting his life and the lives of the spectators at risk. if this weren't an anime I mean.
He still as faith he'll handle the new settings even if he doesn't know about them. Considering he's been driving with the same settings for about five years he'll notice the change and adjust quickly.

I laughed hard when, what's his face....stated talking about not being with a girl yet.
Nov 22, 2010 12:12 PM
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What is the name of the music that plays when Takumi finally appears? Does anyone know?

EDIT: I found it myself. It's called "Joy" and is from the Initial D Sound Files Vol.1
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Apr 25, 2012 3:49 PM
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Hope the changes don't mess up his mojo, but he knows that car well.
May 7, 2012 6:09 AM
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Lol, so the Skyline will start overheating it's brakes at the final corners but the tyres of the 86 aren't gonna be losing grip after drifting threw the course?
And he can't even race normally cause his car is low on power and will need an eternity to pick the speed back up compared to the Skyline so drift racing is the only racing he can do. It's kind of ridiculous that he will beat him.
Mar 24, 2015 9:57 AM
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Looking forward to this race :)
Jun 10, 2015 7:36 AM
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Wow, the pacing in this episode was slow as fuck.
Nov 7, 2015 4:37 AM
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This will be a nerve racking race.
May 15, 2016 9:33 AM
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Lol his friend really is annoying as fuck
May 15, 2016 5:38 PM

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That suspense! Really nice episode development, I do just hope that the setting change won't make him lose! Let's see how the race will go!
Jan 10, 2017 8:05 AM

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Ryousuke-samaaa.. Definitely the best moment xD

Here we go.. There'll be no cliffhanger in next ep.. right?
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Aug 22, 2018 7:44 AM
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I was convinced that Takumi's dad was going to drive in this race. I don't mind being wrong. And we are seeing both Takumi (and Itsuki, to a lesser extent) grow up and self-realise in a way I wasn't expecting from a sports/driving show. Initial D is growing on me.
Aug 28, 2018 1:38 PM

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The suspense before the race this time was better, it seems Takumi was finally taken by the thrill of racing. He was late again, and though it wasn't his fault this time, people are already talking about how he doesn't show up until the last moment. And Itsuki isn't just annoying, he's also pathetic, the worst of the anime without a doubt. I liked how Fujiwara and Ryousuke were saying pretty much the same thing about Takumi's chances though. The race is going to be good!
Jun 16, 2019 12:07 PM
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Damn, his father pulled a fast one on Takumi, he nearly lost by default. Though, it's nice to see that Takumi's view on driving is changing, seems like he's starting to feel very very competitive. The race starts next episode, I'm so excited!
Mar 24, 2020 10:27 AM
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Hope for a great race in the next episode
Apr 8, 2020 7:24 AM

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LCDNewOrder said:
Wow, the pacing in this episode was slow as fuck.

Right!!! Waiting for the dad took agessss.
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Apr 8, 2020 7:26 AM

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Lol his friend really is annoying as fuck

Agreed! Hope he becomes less annoying...
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Apr 18, 2020 5:06 PM

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SpiritGT said:
LCDNewOrder said:
Wow, the pacing in this episode was slow as fuck.

Right!!! Waiting for the dad took agessss.


well I believe that was the point
Apr 18, 2020 5:10 PM

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Jaycum69 said:
SpiritGT said:

Right!!! Waiting for the dad took agessss.


well I believe that was the point

I know, I just agreed with the point...
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Jun 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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As much as I like Takumi, I would love to see less drifts in this race. Therefore I wouldn't mind of Nakazato won. xD

I hope "a small detail" of not telling Takumi that his car was modified a little won't be a problem. His dad sometimes acts really awkward.
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Nov 11, 2020 1:22 PM

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I wonder if Takumi will quickly adjust to the new settings? Who knows
Jan 17, 2021 1:02 PM

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Itsuki is such an amazing character! I love him!!! <3

Apr 11, 2021 2:03 AM

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This is the beggining of epic race that we are about to witness
Sep 6, 2022 8:07 PM

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Save Me is one of my favorite Eurobeat ost from this season
"Warriors need a weapon,​

Our bonds forge that blade​

That sword is your soul!"
Oct 25, 2022 8:33 AM
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I really enjoyed the sound of the cars.
Oct 27, 2022 4:43 AM

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Even the pacing of the episodes can't keep up with Takumi's turns episode already ended and he's not even past the first turn, Anyways his dad not informing him of tuning I guess is what they say when they change the cars setting yeah I don't know much about it, Finally hopefully the action begins.
Dec 12, 2022 10:31 AM
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this show is goat, like i realize i am fanboying and absolutely blinded by my love but i dont even care

Initial D show of all time
Jan 21, 2023 10:20 PM

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anxiety levels were very high this episode, i actually thought his dad was missing bc he himself was going to race the GTR.
Jun 26, 2023 11:01 AM

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Takumi gotta go fast... Real fast....
Dec 4, 2023 3:00 PM
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Can't wait to see the next episode.
Jun 6, 2024 10:41 PM

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"there he is!" :DD
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Dec 13, 2024 6:38 PM

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Takumi always manages to make it in time lol
Jan 19, 10:26 AM

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I can't wait for the race! I'm so hyped!
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we waited so much for happening something

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