INITIAL
Information, spreads in a matter of seconds.
...but we don't know how to choose it.
Those who say, "Money can't buy my love..."
...deserves a lariat three times.
We make love according to the manuals.
We don't notice the lack of love.
Before we suffocate, let's yell. Ho!!!
In the midnight dream.
No place to relax in the sleepless city.
We smile without dropping our guard.
It's safe to lie and the truth is empty.
I desperately wanna shut and break out.
Now, we gotta start. Let's get moving.
Let's move into the brand new world.
Let's dive into the brand new trip.
You're afraid of a big world.
It's just begun.
Now we go full speed and funky beat.
You'll surely shine.
Around the world.
Trip to the world.
Yo! Here we go to an unknown world.
You're a newborn traveler.
Unstable footsteps are fun to watch.
Get things done right, only when needed.
So many people in this world...
...sometimes, you'll receive slanders.
Let's warp uninteresting things...
...and lead at least a rational life.
That's our law.
That was dangerous!
How dare you drive like that!
Hey, you...
Hang on! Are you alright?
Sorry about my carelessness.
I'm sorry...really...
Hey, hold on, I'll call an ambulance!
Downhill Specialist Arrives
What?!
Iketani had an accident?!
When?!
Last night he hit the guardrail driving the downhill on Akina.
How is he?
Thank you very much.
His injury isn't too serious.
Just minor whiplash.
But he's really torn up about it.
His car was heavily damaged, too.
Then what about the race on Saturday?
It's hopeless...
Anyway, we have to find a substitute for Iketani somehow.
Auto
Welcome...
Oh, Iketani...
Is it alright to be walking around?
Yeah, it's okay.
Where's my car?
In the back garage.
Nothing's been done yet.
We can't start until we get all the parts.
Excuse me.
I want fried tofu.
Coming.
Thanks...
You had an accident?
Yeah...
There isn't much time till the race.
What're you going to do?
I came to ask you a favor about that, Mr. Fujiwara.
Favor?
Yes.
Can you drive in the race instead of me the day after tomorrow?
I beg you, Mr. Fujiwara.
My neck...
Don't die.
You can understand how a Road Racer feels, right?
The local drivers can't be defeated!
Hey, even if I do, I'd just be an old man in the wrong place.
I grew up driving Akina...
...so I can tell that those Redsuns guys are looking down on all of Akina's Road Racers.
That's why I'm so frustrated!
I want to show them there's a skilled Road Racer on Akina.
Mr. Fujiwara, you can do that because...
...you've defeated Takahashi, the fastest of Akagi, once already.
Please, Mr. Fujiwara!
What is it? We're closed for today.
Don't be so rigid. Fill it up with high octane.
How cheeky...
High octane for the Eight-Six, you said?
It was you who told Iketani that ridiculous rumor.
Yeah, I didn't mean to tell a lie.
So, what about it...?
He came over today with bandages and neck brace on.
He asked me to drive instead of him.
I can't hate that kind of guy, though.
If you don't, then why not drive instead?
Iketani's a nice guy.
Forget it.
It's like an adult poking his nose in a kids' fight.
That's not my style.
Then why don't you send a kid to a kids' fight?
Are you talking about Takumi?
Yeah.
He's really good, isn't he?
Not yet...
...but if it's Akina's downhill, he's good enough not to lose to anyone.
Well, he can't defeat me, though.
Here comes your fighting instinct.
I wonder what made him so stubborn.
Even if he's asked, he's not the kind who'll accept so easily and drive...
Well, I'll come up with a plan for the sake of the bandaged Iketani.
Don't break your promise.
I hate people who smoke and break promises.
Let me use the car on Sunday, okay?
Sunday...?
You can't.
Why not?
I'll do the delivery in the morning as usual.
That's not it.
I have a meeting of the Society of Commerce on Sunday, so I need it.
Really?
This is bad.
I really need the car this Sunday.
It must be a girl.
None of your business.
Don't be so stubborn, and let me use it...
...because the car isn't that great for your use.
I'll go without asking, okay?
The car won't run without a key.
I'll put it on a string and wear it around my neck.
That's mean.
If you're so desperate, I can consider it.
Really?
But I have one condition.
Condition?
Saturday night, beat the pants off a smartass kid who claims to be the fastest on Akagi...
...on Akina's downhill.
H...how come?
Then I'll let you use the car.
Plus, you get a full tank of gas.
Full tank of gas...
That's so irresistible...
...'cause I'm almost broke.
What're you going to do?
L...let me think about it for a while.
Fine, think as much as you want.
Takahashi
I'm coming in.
Oh, Keisuke, good timing.
I wanted to ask you something.
What is it, Brother?
It's about the Eight-Six you saw on Akina.
Can you logically explain why it was so fast?
Oh, gimme a break.
I'm not good at that kind of thing like you are.
Like I always say, the most important thing in driving technique is "this."
You can figure out anything by driving behind your opponent.
From the opponent's habits and weaknesses, to how well the suspension is set up.
Your analysis skill is almost monstrous.
To me, you're incredible because you can keep up with me without thinking.
If you can apply theories to your driving skill, it's ideal.
I was defeated the other day because of unfamiliarity and carelessness.
I've never had such a disgrace before.
The inside of that Eight-Six must be monstrous.
Monstrous, huh?
I'm getting interested.
Maybe I should watch the race tomorrow.
Takumi!
Saturday has finally come!
So what?
What do you mean, "So what?"
The race!
The race against the Akagi Redsuns!
You promised me you'd borrow the Eight-Six and we'd go see it together.
Oh, speaking of which...
Things are getting complicated.
What is it?
Don't even say that you can't go.
Well, it's not that, but...
If you cancel, I won't be seeing you anymore, no matter what the reason is.
I've kept counting the days to go until today.
I know.
Excuse me.
I want fried tofu.
Oh, you again.
You're so persistent.
Mr. Fujiwara, please come to the race today.
I might be able to go.
I said, I might be able to go to tonight's race on Mt. Akina.
Really?!
My neck...
Hey, are you alright?
Are you really coming?
I can't say it's definite...
...but the chance is fifty-fifty.
When it's gonna start?
The friendship rally begins at 9:00...
...and the time attack begins at 10:00.
Ten o'clock...
If the Eight-Six doesn't appear by ten, give up on me.
Then you'll have to do something yourself.
I'll be waiting, Mr. Fujiwara.
I believe that you'll definitely come.
I'm not sure. I said fifty percent.
No, you've already decided to come.
I'll be waiting for you, along with all the team members.
Well then, Mr. Fujiwara, I'll be waiting at Akina's peak at 10:00.
I can't help myself when it comes to an eager guy like him.
If Takumi refuses, should I drive myself?
Boy, I'm getting excited.
Something good happened?
You're acting a little different than usual.
Am I?
I'm always like this.
You look happy for some reason.
Actually, I'm going to the beach with my friend tomorrow.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Friend, you mean a guy?
No, it's a girl of course.
If that's what it is, I can buy you a new bathing suit at the department store.
It's alright.
I bought myself one already. I don't need two.
I want to see you in the bathing suit.
That's strange.
You've seen everything.
You're a pervert.
I wonder if it'll be sunny tomorrow.
Don't ask such a dumb question.
It'll be sunny all over the country.
Are you going somewhere?
I'm going to the beach.
Beach?
Say what?!
I'm so envious! I wanna go to the beach, too!
Don't tell me...
...you're going with a girl! Is a girl going with you?!
Yeah.
Who is it?! Do I know her?!
Is she cute?! Does she have big boobs?!
Really cute.
Mogi Natsuki...?
Yeah.
You're so cruel, going ahead of me.
Sorry, but the situation didn't give me a chance to ask.
Some other time, okay?
Don't cry.
What's gonna happen during the race today?
I heard that the Redsuns have won every race they've challenged.
The outcome is so obvious.
The Akina team will be totally nailed.
But the fastest in Gunma aren't the Redsuns...
...but us, the Night Kids of Myogi.
Takeshi, it's about time.
Alright, let's go.
The R32 is a pure thoroughbred, born to run fast.
It'll never be defeated by the rotary potatoes of Akagi.
Incredible.
There's gonna be a little party on the mountain.
The story about the race between Iketani's team...
...and the fastest team on Akagi, has been talked about everywhere.
I wonder which side's gonna win.
Well, Takumi's Eight-Six is Bunta's car as well...
...so it won't be defeated.
I'm getting excited after such a long time.
There're so many people!
I've never seen such big galleries on Akina before.
The Redsuns drew them here to show off their speed.
It'll be so disgraceful if we lose.
By the way, about the Eight-Six you talked about earlier...
Is that really true, Iketani?
Yeah.
It's so hard for me to believe in that Eight-Six.
I heard that Takahashi's FD3S is moderately tuned for the mountain path.
Still, they say it produces at least 350 HP.
It's got so much power.
Even if it's downhill, the Eight-Six will be no match for it!
Iketani, did you get hit somewhere really bad?
Even if it's the Eight-Six, it's not a normal Eight-Six.
Takahashi Keisuke himself said that it looked like a normal panda Trueno...
...but it's a monster machine under the skin.
Trust me. He'll come for us.
If he doesn't...?
The galleries are so big...
...and I don't want them to say the Speedstars ran away...
In that case...
Kenji, for the sake of the team, you drive like hell to win!
Y...you must be kidding...
Many cars are coming up.
I hear the rotary sound also.
The Redsuns!
There they are! The Redsuns!
They've finally arrived.
The Takahashi brothers are incredibly popular.
They're the sons of a doctor who runs a big clinic in Takasaki.
We can't compete with the rich.
Driving skill depends on how much gas and tires are wasted.
What the hell is Takumi doing?
The race is gonna begin!
Even though I made sure, that stupid Takumi...!
Idiot, jerk! You're not my friend!
Ouch!
I won't be able to make it in time. I'd better go on my scooter.
Let's start the time attack at 10:00 as planned.
If it's late, there'll be no other traffic, making it easier.
We'll use radios at the start and finish to time them.
We'll put officials at the blind corners, so the drivers can go as fast as they want.
If there's oncoming traffic, we'll use lights to signal the drivers.
I see.
They seem so experienced.
Yeah, I guess they do time attacks in many places.
Well then, it's gonna be a free run till 10:00, so let's have fun.
The galleries are packed.
The Eight-Six isn't here.
What's going on?
Are they going to hide their secret weapon until the last moment?
It's the bottom of the ninth, one out, with the bases loaded.
What is it? Have you decided to go?
I don't feel like it though...
Why not? Don't you have the confidence to win?
If you drive like you always do, you won't lose.
There it is! It's Keisuke's FD3S!
Incredible! The entry speed was so fast!
That's Takahashi Ryosuke this time!
Watch out! Move!
Just like Takahashi Ryosuke. His skill is the real thing.
Incredible! They don't hit at that distance?
That's the famous parallel drift!
It's a difficult one to approach.
It can't be done without the skill to control your speed and line during a drift.
But that's only a performance.
They drive differently when they race.
The ghost of Akina hasn't arrived.
You're my only opponent.
Come out, Eight-Six!
Aren't you giving me a paper cup?
You don't need one, because you're not carrying tofu.
It's not for a delivery, so have fun.
Full tank of gas. Don't forget.
I know.
I'm going then.
Okay.
a remake standalone sub based on fansubfilesanime's release
Original translations and scripts by Central Anime
Repro sub by FXM-ID Project
My pride says "You gotta be wild and tough."
I don't let others meddle in.
Never stop. I don't want to stop...
...even if I sacrifice my crying lover.
Head for the peak, and sweep the winding street.
By Fans for the Fans! Not for Sale or Rent!
Beep, beep! The warning sounds so cheap.
The sheep should make room.
`Cos I'm never gonna stop streakin' my dream.
Your motivation is easy.
Everything is simulated.
Notes - R32: 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R: One of the fastest japanese production cars
Even if you want to break out, you'll end up in a safety zone.
You obtain something while you lose something else.
It won't change, even if the world is destroyed.
Beasty shout. No one can handle it.
The raging dream goes beyond time now.
Rage your dream to break through the darkness.
Like a stream to the peak.
It will eliminate the frozen night.
Rage your dream to explore the road.
Di-ding dang, another round, never slow down.
Knock down in comma zero one second.
You head for the next town, leaving trails.
Dust rises and the loser falls down to the ground.
The puffery, full of logic...
...is bothering, so let's ignore it.
The streaker disappears into the street.
Something they would know.
Rage your dream.
In the never-ending street...
...without looking back at your love or your past...
...you keep on going, so you shine.
Rage your dream.
You live in the present.
Today's guest is famous for aggressive driving, from the Redsuns, Takahashi...
Give that to me!
Show yourself, ghost of Akina!
Don't tell me you're scared and ran away?!
Do you think you can win this time?
Shut up! There's no doubt!
I'll get revenge no matter what!
Next time on Initial D, finally, "The Battle Begins."
Which will win in the high tension battle between the Eight-Six and FD?
Next Time:
The Battle Begins!
Initial
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