This story is fiction. The names of people, places and groups are imaginary. Obey traffic rules and drive safely.
Raveman plays the "Blazin' Beat"!
Let's go!
Initial
Remember? Why don't I pull out that CD I no longer listen to?
For the sake of those nervous couples.
Yeah, yeah, check it out!
It's got that fast melody which was forbidden in the past.
It hits the spot and shakes the Earth.
Blazin' beat! Let me have that aching shower of love.
Blazin' beat! Love me with the wind's screaming echo.
Naked mind. Longing for desire isn't a sin.
Forget your fears and free yourself.
Blazin' beat! Let's go buzz buzz haywire!
It's okay to ignore morals.
Let's step out by your own desire. It's the weekend, so let's all together.
M-O-V-E, Move. Burst out and get moving!
Let's look for a goosebump raising thrill. It's the time!
An amazing downhill specialist has appeared in the mountain passes of Akina.
Fujiwara Takumi is a genius who drives an Eight-Six and performs a fascinating drift.
Takumi has been helping at his father's Tofu shop, and driving the mountain passes to deliver tofu early every morning since he was in 7th grade.
It was the special training curriculum of his father, Bunta.
Unknowingly, Takumi acquired and perfected his incredible technique by driving every day, even in rain and snow.
He became Akina's hero overnight, and many strong rivals in the Gunma prefecture came to challenge the fastest man.
Takumi learned race after race, and his driving amazed and impressed the galleries.
Then, he defeated the charismatic Takahashi Ryosuke, creating an undefeated downhill legend.
However, there's no time for this Road Racer to rest.
More races await this fastest downhill driver.
Dammit, I won't let some outsider make a fool of me!
Piece of cake.
He passed him.
That Evo IV is so fast!
Dammit!
Forbidden Super Weapon
It's like the kill marks fighter pilots used to paint.
Pretty cool, don't ya think?
We, the Emperor team, will conquer the Gunma area in a month.
Lan-Evo drivers are the kings of the mountain passes.
Hey, Takumi...
...once I got used to this course...
...I realized that my Eight-Five is pathetically slow on the uphill.
I want more power.
I've kept this to myself...
...but I've been thinking of adding a turbo to the Eight-Five to make it really fast.
Turbo?
Can you put it on afterward?
Isn't it supposed to come with the car?
Yeah, but there's a bolt-on-turbo kit you can add later.
A turbo is the easiest way to produce more power.
After I put a turbo in my Eight-Five...
...and my car is as fast as their S13 and One-Eighty on the straightaway...
...everyone will be so surprised!
I'm excited just imagining it.
Hey, Itsuki, make room.
There's a very fast car closing in.
The other way, the other way.
Even if you say so...
A Lan-Evo...?!
Lan-Evo?
What's with that car?
Its behavior is strange.
Did you see that crazy acceleration at the exit?!
He's squeezing 280 HP out of a 2.0 liter engine.
That's the benefit of a turbo, and it has 4WD besides.
So that motion's due to 4WD.
What's too much power for two wheels, can still be effectively used by 4.
My Evo IV's so beautiful it gives me chills.
This is the result of the pursuit of the ultimate driving functionalities.
It's like the body of a trained boxer.
The front air dam, fender flares and the large rear wing...
They all have meaning.
It's because the Lan-Evo was designed and perfected...
...to compete in the world rally championships.
High power turbo and 4WD...
It's not a car without them.
The Lan-Evo is the fastest street runner.
Kyoichi, why don't we nail the FR drivers of the Gunma area.
There's that Lan-Evo. I have a bad feeling.
I wonder if they're Road Racers.
Don't worry about it.
I'm gonna get coffee. What about you?
I'll have one, too. Thanks.
He's coming this way.
Hey.
I want to ask you for directions.
S...s...sure...
It'll be shorter if you go that way.
Hey, thanks.
By the way, can I ask you something?
Who's the fastest on Akina?
Fastest?
Did you come to Akina to challenge the Eight-Six?
What? Challenge an Eight-Six?
Your joke's as funny as your face, Levin boy.
No one would praise me for defeating an Eight-Six...
If I did, my team mates would laugh at me instead.
Anyone who's driving an Eight-Six isn't worth my time.
I wouldn't race it, even if you asked me.
You've never seen Akina's Eight-Six.
You shouldn't say that.
Akina's Eight-Six has never been beaten.
Not even by the FC, FD or R32!
They must've been driven by poor drivers.
They weren't poor drivers, they were top class!
Uh oh.
Top class?
Then Gunma must be low-level.
S...say what?!
Stop, Itsuki.
You too, Seiji.
You've said too much. We didn't come to fight.
Sorry about that. My buddy has a sharp tongue.
It's okay.
I don't want you to misunderstand us, so I'll say this.
We don't mean to disparage the driver. He must have great skill.
But the car isn't any good. The Eight-Six is out of date.
That's right. Tell the driver...
...that I'll take his challenge if he drives a car with more power.
But we won't lose.
The Lan-Evo is the king of the mountain pass.
I'm pissed!
Didn't you get pissed off hearing that, Takumi?!
I was frustrated.
Then why didn't you say anything?!
When I saw you get so excited...
...I calmed down for some reason.
Wha...? Why's that?
Besides, we've met guys like him before.
It was pointless to respond.
We don't know if he's fast or not unless we see his driving.
That's true, but...
I can't be calm when the Eight-Six is trashed like that.
'Cause I adore the Eight-Six.
Sure, the Eight-Six is old, and it doesn't have turbo.
It's slow on the uphill...
But for those who love it, the Eight-Six is the best!
Don't cry.
Here.
Have some coffee.
Arigato.
Takumi, I'm sure you could do it.
Defeat the Lan-Evo on the downhill, and take the wind out of that long haired guy's sails!
You can say that, but he said he wouldn't race it.
That's it, a turbo!
If you put a turbo on the Eight-Six, it would be awesome, Takumi!
That Lan-Evo guy does sound disgusting.
He made me so mad.
Could they have been members of the Emperor team who challenged Thunder Fire?
I heard that it's a team of only Lan-Evos from Nikko.
They're arrogant, but they're very fast.
Thunder Fire had a really hard time.
I heard about that, too.
They said they'd conquer the Gunma area, so they might come to Akina someday.
Really? So was he scouting?
A Lan-Evo is too tough.
Even for Takumi's Eight-six, it's gonna be tough.
Thank you.
Not only that, but we don't know who and where he's gonna race.
Considering that, increasing the potential of the Eight-Six is mandatory.
See?! See?!
That's why I keep saying put a turbo on his Eight-Six.
That's a good idea.
It's clever for you.
It might be easier to drive a faster car...
...but I can't imagine Takumi driving anything but the Eight-Six.
I want him to stick with the Eight-Six.
That's right!
It's so cool because he's fast with the Eight-Six!
Takumi, you should seriously consider it.
Even if you tell me that, it's still my dad's car.
Right, that's true.
Can't you find a way to convince him?
Hey, if you say you'll pay for the tuning, he might let you do it.
That's right. He'd be happy if it had more power.
How about it, Takumi?
If it gains power, the fuel efficiency will get worse.
Well, yeah.
Then, it's not gonna work...
...because my dad is ultra stingy.
Don't say such things and destroy our dream!
Your father is our hero!
That shitty old man is your hero?
Senpai. It's meaningless to talk to Takumi.
Why don't we proceed with the Eight-Six power up plan ourselves!
Yeah, let's do it!
It's been a while, Ryosuke.
Sudo Kyoichi. So it was you after all.
What are you up to?
How rude of you. It's been a year.
I don't have anyone to play with in my area, so I'm bored.
So I'm looking for a new friend to play with.
I'll be playing around in this area, so I've come to say hello.
That's polite of you.
Do whatever you want, but it's not gonna be fun for you on Akagi.
As long as the Redsuns are here.
Your optomistic attitude hasn't changed.
Just remember...
...I'm different from a year ago.
I lost then, but I'll win this time.
You ended my winning record...
...so I'll end yours as well!
I'm sorry to say this, but my winning record just ended recently.
I lost to an Eight-Six on Akina's downhill.
Say what?!
I was going to retire...
...but I don't want you to accuse me of running away...
...so I'll give you a return match.
I commend you for coming to your opponent's home course.
I'll talk to the other teams...
...and have them keep Akagi's course open for you for three days before the race...
...so you can practice as much as you want.
Challenge me anytime, Kyoichi.
That bastard, I'm gonna follow him and run right up his tail.
Don't even try, Seiji.
It's impossible for you to keep up with him.
I can't?
He's such a wimp, and he doesn't seem that fast.
It's an outdated FC, and he lost to a mere Eight-Six!
You idiot!
Don't underestimate Takahashi Ryosuke!
I was totally outrun by his FC a year ago!
I thought I was the only one who could defeat the White Comet of Akagi.
Ryosuke lost to an Eight-Six...
Akina's Eight-Six.
Akina's Eight-Six has never been beaten!
Not even by the FC, FD or R32!
I see, it must be the Eight-Six that that kid was talking about.
I wonder what kind of driver he is.
Who is it?
Stop it, Mogi.
I'm relieved.
I was wondering if you'd say another girl's name.
Dummy.
Hey, Takumi, let's go home.
I'd better go home alone. I'm a lonely driver.
That's right, I'd better go home.
I've got to proceed with turbo tuning the Eight-Six...
What are you talking about? We have to work today, Itsuki.
I have something to do, too.
See you, Takumi. Bye.
Bye.
Hey, Takumi...
...how far have you gone?
How far?
Don't play innocent!
I mean your relationship with Natsuki.
Have you gone farther than kissing?
It's going to be a one race match. We'll settle it with a hill climb.
Fine.
Let's begin.
Seiji, are you ready?
Anytime.
Don't screw up, Takeshi.
Show them the Road Racer spirit of the Gunma area.
Just for today, I'll support you.
We're aiming for a higher target.
Seiji, don't slow us down in a place like this.
Five seconds till start!
Four...
Three...
Two...
One...
Go!
You'll see.
The R32 is like a toy before the Lan-Evo.
I'll show you the difference in class.
Emperor or whoever else comes, I'll defend "Fortress" Gunma.
I'll send your ambition deep into Myogi's valley.
a remake standalone sub based on fansubfilesanime's release
I always see your smile, whenever I look into the past.
Original translations and scripts by Central Anime
Repro sub by FXM-ID2 Project
Even the day when I stood still after a draining walk...
By Fans for the Fans! Not for Sale or Rent!
...or the day with little happiness...
NOTES: Lan-Evo = Lancer Evolution (by Mitsubishi)
You taught me love, that fills both of my hands...
...and more...
Ah, I remember the warm breeze, that blows quiet and soft.
I'm alone and gazing at the sky.
You are smiling at me...
...so charming... Just like that day.
You're waving at me.
You are my everlasting memory.
Who's gonna stop him if I don't?!
The Lan-Evo Team Arrives on Akina!
Next time on Initial D Second Stage:
"The Lan-Evo Team Arrives on Akina!"
Those who don't watch it aren't worth my time!