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Initial D: First Stage

Season 1 Episode 17: Sudden-Death Deathmatch

Takumi's friends are divided over his upcoming race at Usui, with concerns growing over his lack of familiarity with the course and the daunting prospect of facing off against his rival Mako.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 4 The Battle Begins

4. The Battle Begins

Aired: May 9, 1998

The SpeedStars and RedSuns are about to face off, with Iketani making a last-...

Episode 5 Dogfight!

5. Dogfight!

Aired: May 16, 1998

The legendary God Foot unleashes a series of mind-boggling moves that have ea...

Episode 6 A New Challenger

6. A New Challenger

Aired: May 23, 1998

Takeshi tests his skills against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina, while Takumi gives Ike...

Episode 7 Pride of a Racer

7. Pride of a Racer

Aired: Jun 13, 1998

Takeshi prepares to face off against the Eight-Six, confident that its driver...

Episode 8 Time's Almost Up

8. Time's Almost Up

Aired: Jun 20, 1998

The Mt. Akina racing circuit is abuzz with anticipation as the crowd waits fo...

Episode 9 Battle to the Limit

9. Battle to the Limit

Aired: Jun 27, 1998

Takumi takes the wheel of the Eight-Six, facing off against Takeshi in the Th...

Episode 11 Shingo Arrives

11. Shingo Arrives

Aired: Jul 11, 1998

Iketani tests his S-13's limits, but a routine practice session takes a peril...

Episode 12 The FR Killer

12. The FR Killer

Aired: Aug 1, 1998

Shingo arrives with the NightKids, issuing a challenge to Takumi and his frie...

Episode 13 Itsuki's First Date

13. Itsuki's First Date

Aired: Aug 8, 1998

Shingo's eagerness to compete against the Eight-Six in a high-stakes race pro...

Episode 15 Takumi's Fury

15. Takumi's Fury

Aired: Aug 22, 1998

Keisuke's car damage puts his uphill race participation in jeopardy, but just...

Episode 16 The Angel of Usui

16. The Angel of Usui

Aired: Aug 29, 1998

Mako's exceptional driving skills are revealed when Iketani takes her out for...

Episode 19 Super Drift!

19. Super Drift!

Aired: Sep 26, 1998

The final stretch on Mt. Usui approaches, with Mako and Sayuki intimately fam...

Episode 20 The End of Summer

20. The End of Summer

Aired: Oct 1, 1998

The gang visits a water park, where Iketani's hopes for a connection with Mak...

Episode 22 Severe Uphill Climb

22. Severe Uphill Climb

Aired: Oct 24, 1998

Takumi ventures out to witness an intense uphill racing showdown between his ...

Episode 23 Downhill Rain Battle

23. Downhill Rain Battle

Aired: Nov 7, 1998

The next episode promises a thrilling competition as Takumi faces off against...

Episode 24 Akina's Superstar

24. Akina's Superstar

Aired: Nov 14, 1998

Ryosuke, a local legend, pushes himself to prove his skills, aiming to outpac...

Episode 25 Last Battle!

25. Last Battle!

Aired: Nov 28, 1998

The SpeedStars and RedSuns are gearing up for their highly anticipated match,...

Episode 26 New Downhill Legend

26. New Downhill Legend

Aired: Dec 5, 1998

The ultimate showdown is just around the corner as the drivers speed towards ...

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Info about Initial D: First Stage

Seasons: 6

Current Status: Ended

Network: ANIMAX

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Sport, Animation, Action