Last Great Battle

November 28, 1998

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Initial D - S1 - E25

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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Initial D: Season 1 - 26 Episode s

1x1 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift
April 18, 1998
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.
1x2 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo
April 25, 1998
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.
1x3 - Downhill Specialist Arrives
May 2, 1998
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.
1x4 - The Battle Begins
May 9, 1998
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.
1x5 - Dogfight!
May 16, 1998
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.
1x6 - A New Challenger
May 23, 1998
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.
1x7 - Pride of a Racer
June 13, 1998
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.
1x8 - Time's Almost Up!
June 20, 1998
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.
1x9 - Battle To the Limit
June 27, 1998
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!
1x10 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins
July 4, 1998
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.
1x11 - Shingo Arrives
July 11, 1998
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.
1x12 - The FR Killer
August 1, 1998
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.
1x13 - First Date
August 8, 1998
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.
1x14 - Evolving Drift
August 15, 1998
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.
1x15 - Takumi's Fury
August 22, 1998
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.
1x16 - The Angel of Usui
August 29, 1998
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!
1x17 - Sudden-Death Death Match
September 12, 1998
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.
1x18 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving
September 19, 1998
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.
1x19 - Super Drift!
September 26, 1998
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.
1x20 - The End of Summer
October 1, 1998
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.
1x21 - Challenge From the Superstar
October 17, 1998
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.
1x22 - Fierce Uphill Battle!
October 24, 1998
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.
1x23 - The Rainy Downhill
November 7, 1998
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.
1x24 - Akagi's White Comet
November 14, 1998
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.
1x25 - Last Great Battle
November 28, 1998
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.
1x26 - The New Downhill Legend
December 5, 1998
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.

Last Great Battle

Initial D - S1 - E25

Initial D: Season 1 - 26 Episode s

1x1 - The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

1x2 - Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

1x3 - Downhill Specialist Arrives

1x4 - The Battle Begins

1x5 - Dogfight!

1x6 - A New Challenger

1x7 - Pride of a Racer

1x8 - Time's Almost Up!

1x9 - Battle To the Limit

1x10 - The Five Consecutive Hairpins

1x11 - Shingo Arrives

1x12 - The FR Killer

1x13 - First Date

1x14 - Evolving Drift

1x15 - Takumi's Fury

1x16 - The Angel of Usui

1x17 - Sudden-Death Death Match

1x18 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

1x19 - Super Drift!

1x20 - The End of Summer

1x21 - Challenge From the Superstar

1x22 - Fierce Uphill Battle!

1x23 - The Rainy Downhill

1x24 - Akagi's White Comet

1x25 - Last Great Battle

1x26 - The New Downhill Legend

Initial D: All seasons

S0: Specials

S1: First Stage

S2: Second Stage

S3: Fourth Stage

S4: Fifth Stage

S5: Final Stage