Initial D 4th Stage · Episode 13: Motivation
Motivation
2005-04-1630 min
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.
1Project D2004-04-1630 minProject 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.2Full Speed! Downhill Battle2004-04-1630 minTohru'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.3The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School2004-06-1930 minAct 3 starts off with Takumi driving on Akina after finishing his tofu deliveries upon returning home Takumi informs his father that he will be doing the deliveries for the next few days due to the fact that the team will be having another away match this week their next targets are a team called The Toudou Racing School A special school for driving techniques run by a car shop owner and ex-rally driver.The opponents are Daiki with his Honda Civic EK-9 on the downhill and Sakai with his Honda Integra DC2 Type R on the uphill.This whole episode is just everyone preparing for the up coming…4Two Pieces of Advice2004-06-1930 minAct 4 is completely the race between Takumi and Daiki once again it is in the leader/chaser style with Daiki choosing to be out in front for the first heat.Has the race progresses we learn just what the two pieces of advice Ryosuke gave Takumi in Act 3 were. First ""don't look back"" - Secondly rev limiting he told Takumi to shift gears at 9000 RPM and not the normal 11,000. The downhill battle seemed to be a bit of a surprise to both racers on Daiki's part it was just how fast both the 86 and Takumi were and on Takumi's side it seemed to be just how much Daiki was able to push him to the…5The Starting Line to Victory2004-08-2130 minThe 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.6Blind Attack2004-08-2130 minThe 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.7The 85`s Raging Turbo2004-10-1630 minNew challenges are popping up on Akina: Takumi is shocked when an unfamiliar car passes him with ease, and Iketani takes on a cocky circuit driver from Tokyo.8Fateful Battle of the FDs2004-10-1630 minKeisuke 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.9Kyoko’s Confession2004-12-1830 minHoping 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.10The Saitama Area’s Ultimate Weapon2004-12-1830 minProject 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.11Rainy Downhill Battle2005-02-1930 minTakumi 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.12Straightaway of Struggles2005-02-1930 minTakumi 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.13Motivation2005-04-1630 minKeisuke 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.14Sad Lonely Driver2005-04-1630 minAfter 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.154WD Complex2005-06-1830 minTakumi 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.16Hillclimb of Fury2005-06-1830 minThe 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.17The Saitama Area’s Final Battle2005-08-2030 minThe 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.18Last Drive2005-08-2030 minKyoko 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.19God Foot and God Arm2005-10-1530 minProject 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.20The Unmatched GT-R!2005-10-1530 minKeisuke 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.21Dogfight2005-12-1730 minGod Foot executes the type of improbable moves that helped him earn his nickname. Unfortunately for the legend, Keisuke thrives when he’s pushed to extremes. The race continues - but the battle is just beginning.22The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer2005-12-1730 minGod 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.23Endless Battle2006-02-1830 minTakumi’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.24The Never-Ending Challenge2006-02-1830 minTakumi 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.
Initial D 4th Stage★ 80%Synopsis
Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Keisuke TakahashiMain
Tomokazu SekiJP
Ryousuke TakahashiMain
Takehito KoyasuJP
Takumi FujiwaraMain
Shinichirou MikiJP
Kazumi AkiyamaSupporting
Ryouka YuzukiJP
Kyouichi SudouSupporting
Masahiko TanakaJP
Nobuhiko AkiyamaSupporting
Jin HorikawaJP
Moto Bouzouzoku LeaderSupporting
Tomoyuki ShimuraJP
Daiki NinomiyaSupporting
Toshiyuki MorikawaJP
Kyouko IwaseSupporting
Megumi ToyoguchiJP
SakamotoSupporting
Hiroyuki YoshinoJP
ToudouSupporting
Takaya HashiJP
Masashi SuzukiSupporting
Kouji IshiiJP
Staff
Justin CookADR Producer (English)
Eric ValeADR Script (English; eps 1-4, 8, 9, 13-15, 22-24)
Chris CasonADR Director (English; eps 1-4)
Jeremy InmanADR Script (English; ep 18)
J. Michael TatumADR Script (English; eps 5-12, 16, 17, 19)
Shuuichi ShigenoOriginal Creator
Gen FukunagaADR Executive Producer (English)
Tsuneo TominagaDirector
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