This story is fiction. The names of people, places and groups are imaginary. Obey traffic rules and drive safely.
Initial
Raise up your hands takaku
(Everybody now te wo agero saa)
Tsukame brand new tomorrow
(You don't stop)
Kaze no naka de jibun wo shiru
Zutto zekkei no dream darou
(Let's go)
Oh
Oh (Let's go)
Oh, raise up your hands now.
Ikiteru dake de marumouke nara ganbarouze marugoto ittennbari
Onaji mission, onaji isshou
Dondake yume atsuika ga shobu darou
Escalator nashi no eien
Ashi koshi kitae reruze yeah, yeah
Douse noboru kaidan
Kokoro kocchi ni customize shichaeba ii
Kezurarete sugiru mainichi
Kezurarete sugiru mainichi (But you know ?)
Semegai no aru game to warai tobashite
Let's see how fast you can do it.
Raise up your hands zutto
(Everybody now te wo agero saa)
Hashire sleepless challenger
(You don't stop)
Ima ni ikiru riyuu sagasu
Yume tsukinai quest
(Let's go)
Oh
Oh (Let's go)
Oh, raise up your hands now.
He's making it obvious that he's just cruising. He's not pushing it to the limit.
Even so, he's still fast, and maintaining a high-speed pace.
Nice execution.
I didn't expect him to be able to pull off such an elegant move.
I didn't realize he was so skillful until I drove behind him.
That aside, his car seems so fun to drive.
It's quite shocking to see a driver who can compete at this high of a level.
Has my NSX ever looked like that from the outside ?
I'm being sucked in...
I'm being sucked in by this pleasant rhythm...
...and getting synchronized.
You can never be certain about the outcome of a competition.
We were outsmarted in data collection, but it's still within our expectations.
We ran our simulation with a reasonable margin, just in case. We're not stupid.
Maybe not by 15 seconds, but our car still has an absolute advantage.
After all, unlike circuits, unexpected things happen on mountain passes.
So far, our opponent is doing an excellent job.
We haven't lost yet.
This time, our leader will turn the situation around.
If he can manage this second run, there's no reason for us to lose.
Nothing can shake our absolute advantage.
This pleasant feeling will eventually come to an end.
There'll be a moment when it will switch to combat mode.
He'll make a full-throttle dash like I did in the first run.
If my NSX and I can't keep up with it, this battle will be over.
Where...? Where are you going to make your move ?
This is beyond our expectations.
An FD's cruising speed can't be that fast.
I can do it. I'm focused.
This is fun. I've wanted to fight a battle like this.
End of the Ultimate Hillclimb !
I'm not mentally ready yet.
Why did my spurt fail in the first run ?
Is he better than Kubo and I had imagined ?
I don't get it.
Does my car really have an advantage ?
Or am I the problem ?
I have so many doubts that I have nothing I can rely on.
I don't know how to turn this around.
What should I do, Brother ?
You beat your best time again today.
You're noticeably getting better because your times are consistent.
Your advice is always spot on.
You know exactly what to do to improve the time.
Circuit racing is really fun.
I like the fact that my time clearly shows how I've improved.
You can't find a situation where you can go flat out elsewhere.
Right.
But you have the right aptitude.
Your rate of improvement is incredibly fast.
I think you have talent, Gou.
What was it ?
What did my brother say right before the start of the race ?
You're fortunate.
As a man who loves cars and mountain passes, you can't be happier than this.
Do your very best. Use everything you've learned.
And enjoy yourself.
Hey, Mako...
...doesn't Shinji remind you of Takumi ?
He does, he does.
The moment I saw you, I felt that.
You just seem to have a similar atmosphere, especially the pure side.
Who's Takumi ?
Project D's Fujiwara Takumi.
You'll be able to see his driving from here.
Do you know Project D's Fujiwara Takumi ?
More or less.
We fought a battle against him, and lost.
A battle ?
I'm beginning to understand.
If he's better than me, it's pointless to try and figure out what to do.
As a driver who pursues speed and technique...
...if I can see something unprecedented, it should be a thrilling opportunity.
Make your move.
But remember, I'm persistent.
We were partners back then, and we were confident that we would never lose in our area.
They fought a battle against Fujiwara Takumi ?
Takumi had something superior, even back then.
Even if you lose, you feel refreshed.
He has a pleasant aura. He's got a soothing smile once he gets out of his car, too.
Is that so ? Is it cool to be able to drive a car well ?
That's a definite yes.
When it comes to a guy I don't think his looks matter.
Any guy who's the best in his field...
...is always popular no matter what he looks like...
Do you think so too, Mako ?
Huh ?
Not again. She's pretty cunning behind the scenes.
Mako is head over heels for fast drivers.
She had a secret crush on a guy like that before.
Hey, don't get carried away too much, or I'll kill you.
But it was true.
She did ?
Hey, you're blushing.
Her joke aside, have you ever seen a race in the circuit before, Shinji ?
A handful of chosen drivers, who race in front of crowds, are admired heroes.
Admired heroes...?
The four drivers who are competing in this stage today are truly special to us.
They're even more awesome than the professional drivers who race in the circuit.
The idea of enjoying driving varies according to the driver's skills.
In my Zero theory, enjoyment is only attained by high level drivers.
Those who regard adrenaline-pumping risky situations as enjoyment are still low-level drivers.
You can relax your mind under pressure and tension only when you have the skills to control various factors.
Don't you think that such a relaxed mental state is synonymous with enjoyment ?
Conversely, if your mind is not relaxed, your brain can't function at its best.
I think, to a lesser extent, it's similar to a top athlete's ability to reach a special mental state.
I don't know what to say.
Ikeda, you're a nice guy, but your problem is your over-philosophical character.
I can almost smell the incense, probably because you're a monk.
Well, excuse me for smelling like incense.
Your Zero theory is very well-constructed...
...but what I wanted to tell Gou was a little different.
They just passed hairpin 3. The gap is negligible.
I wanted to remind him of...
I have a hunch of where you're going to make your spurt.
As a local driver, I know too much about this course, which makes me blind to simple things.
It's so simple.
...eagerness to defeat the opponent right before his eyes...
...and also a strong fighting spirit backed by the confidence of not losing.
Call me childish, but that's the basics of street racing, isn't it ?
You think adrenaline is bad, but I disagree.
It's fundamentally different from risky maneuvers by amateurs.
Because they possess such high skills...
...they were done with course strategy and vehicle tuning even before the race began.
After it begins, they just have to be eager to win.
Today, the higher the blood-adrenaline level the better.
"Blood-adrenaline level." You sound like a physician.
I can almost smell the antiseptic.
Still, it's too risky. I don't like it.
It can't be helped.
That's what a mountain pass is all about, and that's how you enjoy it.
There !
Amazing.
What happened ?
Gou looked different. He was never like that before.
His red car looked excited. That's never happened before.
Are you crying, Mako ?
I don't know why, but I'm so moved.
It felt like something traveled through the air.
Both drivers are amazing.
What's this feeling ?
Am I envious ?
Can I impress Mako so much that she has to shed tears ?
I want to drive like that.
This must be it. It's the point where I made my move in the first run.
It's the simplest and easiest answer.
I'm going to use all the strength I've been saving.
Let's begin our battle, Hojo Gou !
I knew it.
I feel very much like, "Do your best and leave the rest."
I've done everything I could, so drive as you see fit.
You outgrew me a long time ago.
From here, your strength will be put to the test.
Go for it, Keisuke.
Incredible.
Is that the sound of the car slicing through the air ?!
I've never heard it on a mountain pass before, but the sheer speed gave me chills.
That FD is wicked. It's sick.
I've got the intermediate time from section 4. Have a look.
This is bad. It's too fast.
They're using their cars' potential beyond the preset limits.
We shouldn't maintain this pace in a course without any escape zone.
Hojo, you only have one life.
When it comes to a street fight, Project D is a notch above us because they have more experience.
Our strategy was to race without reaching that level.
If we could fight this battle as a motor sport, we would be superior.
Don't get overeager.
Our opponent is struggling just as much.
He can't maintain such a pace for long.
This is fun.
It's not about logic.
You can't just allow your opponent to pull away.
If I see a car trying to outrun me, I must chase it.
That's only natural.
It makes my blood boil.
They're incredible. They give me the chills.
It's like a fist-fight.
Their exit lines at full throttle are closer to the outer edge by a few centimeters compared to their previous run.
If they continue fighting like that, they could lose control at any time.
Their concentration won't last forever.
I hope this won't end in tragedy.
But for some reason, I'm a little envious.
Same here. I'm deeply impressed.
They look awesome, don't they ?
There's no doubt I share the same DNA as theirs.
It's the stubbornness and pride of simply hating to lose in a sprint race.
Without it, we wouldn't be racing in the first place.
I want to race so bad.
I want to jump into that high-tension race.
The view is different from usual. I'm going at an extraordinary pace.
I can't stop. How can I quit having this much fun ?
He's fast.
Not only is my car under-steering, but it's over-steering as well ?!
I've never worn the front tires so much in a hill-climb before.
He must have the same problem.
Dammit !
Warming up already ?
The hill-climb hasn't ended yet.
If they can't settle the match in this second run, there will be a third.
Don't be in such a hurry, just relax.
Right, but I don't think there will be a third run.
It will be over in this second run.
Fujiwara, your prediction sounds convincing, but why do you think so ?
Keisuke's in excellent condition.
I can feel it because we practice together.
I always thought he was great, but he's extraordinary this weekend.
We're not pros, so our driving precision varies by our physical condition at the time.
He raised his condition to the highest at this critical moment. That's impressive.
You're observant as usual.
I think our opponent is an impressive driver.
But Keisuke is better at the current moment.
I'm glad he's not my opponent. He gives off a dangerous aura.
I can gain on him a bit if I can go flat-out for 3 seconds or longer.
I have to shed every tenth of a second I can in order to maintain the gap.
There's a flat-out segment of 4 seconds after that curve.
I must take every opportunity one by one.
Is my entry speed too fast ?
No, I've gotta go for it.
Swing the tail a bit, and use four-wheel drift...
Step on it. I can't even lose a tenth of a second.
I have to keep on pushing, or I'll fall behind.
I have to push it.
Mako, Sayuki, I have to go.
Go ? Where ?
The best part of the show is about to begin.
Why don't we watch the down-hill race from here together ?
No, I...
I must go.
What's wrong with him ?
Don't know.
We won !
It's awesome, just awesome.
Just like Takahashi Keisuke.
He's in a class by himself !
Now Takumi, you should win, too !
They've done so well that the outcome is meaningless.
The stopwatch doesn't lie.
The car I built must have been possessed by something. It's like a miracle.
I've been in the biz for a long time, but this is some kind of culture shock.
Humans are incredible.
Mako, please watch me from here.
I might defeat Fujiwara Takumi.
What is that supposed to mean ?
Could Shinji be...?
No way !
Fujiwara Takumi vs Inui Shinji
The final battle has begun...!
Fujiwara Takumi: Takahashi Ryosuke: Takahashi Keisuke: Hojo Gou: Hojo Rin: Kubo: Inui Shinji: Sato Mako:
Miki Shinichiro Koyasu Takehito Seki Tomokazu Kiuchi Hidenobu Nakamura Yuichi Kase Yasuyuki Abe Atsushi Neya Michiko
Yuugure ni kawaranai keshiki
Iketani Koichiro: Kenji: Takeuchi Itsuki: Ikeda Ryuji: Kogashiwa Kai: Minagawa Hideo: Matsumoto: Sayuki: Man:
Yao Kazuki Takagi Wataru Iwata Mitsuo Nakai Kazuya Canna Nobutoshi Konishi Katsuyuki Nishi Rintaro Kakazu Yumi Takahashi Ryokichi
Furikaeru tadottekita michi
Setsunasa mo, yorokobi mo, kienai itami mo
Kazoetetara kiri ga nai ne to hitori aruku
A Central Anime Production Translation: Hiro-kun Timing: Todd Perkins Editing: Lillian-Hime Barbara Todd Perkins Brain Dave Mouse Steve S. Nomake
Kazoekirenai hodo no zanzo
Gambaru ikinuite kita zattou
Toki ni tatakai toki ni wakari ai
Kireigoto bakari ja nakatta shinjitsu
Shotta mama arata na ippo
Akane gumo ga machi wo someru
Kono yuku saki wo sotto toitakete miru
Sora wa nani mo iwazu
Dakedo watashi ni kono michi wo terashiteiru
Sukitooru keshiki wo kanjite
Senritsu wo yuuhi ga kanadete
Sukitooru keshiki wo kanjite
Senritsu wo yuuhi ga kanadete