Initial D: Season 3

Season 3 overview

Project D's growing reputation brings technically demanding opponents. The team faces Tohru's high-risk promise and the pressure of the Toudou School rematch.

Key story beats

  1. Project D Gains Recognition — Project D's reputation grows with every race as the team prepares for increasingly difficult opponents.
  2. The Similar Downhill Technique — Takumi faces a downhill racer whose technique is very similar to his own.
  3. Tohru Stakes His Future — Tohru promises to quit racing forever if he loses his next match, while the Project D downhill specialist follows closely behind.
  4. Toudou School Challenge — Project D prepares to face the students of the Toudou Racing School under mounting pressure.
  5. Advice Before Battle — The Toudou driver appears to be one of Takumi's toughest opponents, and Ryosuke gives him advice before the race.
  6. Professional Rematch — The Toudou School brings in a professional driver for a rematch, forcing Ryosuke to decide who will represent Project D.
  7. Blind Attack — The Toudou driver exploits a challenger's blind spot, requiring Takumi to find a way to conceal his own intentions.
  8. The Modified Eight-Five — A new nightmarish opponent arrives on Mount Akina, while Itsuki receives an upgrade for his Eight-Five and demonstrates it downhill.
  9. Keisuke Meets Kyoko — Keisuke meets a fellow FD driver, and their pleasant first encounter leaves her strongly attracted to him before they race on her turf.
  10. Kyoko's Confession — Keisuke spends most of his spare time driving to keep up with Takumi's growth, while his lack of interest in distractions risks hurting Kyoko.
  11. Northern Saitama Weapon — The Northern Saitama Alliance recruits a bold new driver to face Takumi, and Ryosuke warns that victory is not certain.
  12. Rainy Downhill Battle — Heavy rain begins as Takumi struggles to keep up with the Cappuccino, causing both teams' confidence to waver.
  13. The Final Straightaway — With the Cappuccino still leading and Ryosuke's unusual advice echoing in his mind, Takumi must decide how to attack the final straightaway.
  14. Rainy Rivalry Continues — Keisuke and Wataru continue their difficult race in pouring rain, while the Cappuccino driver questions Takumi about his driving abilities.
  15. Doubt After The Impreza — After driving the Impreza, Takumi questions his abilities in the Eight-Six, while Itsuki faces emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexpected turn.

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