Ep 18. Act. 18 Fierce Race on Usui Mountain

Takumi's reputation as a racing prodigy is spreading quickly, and his latest opponent is none other than the leader of the Red Suns, Ryosuke. Ryosuke has heard about Takumi's impressive skills and sees him as a potential rival, so he challenges him to a race on the dangerous mountain road of Usui.

The episode starts with Takumi receiving a phone call from Ryosuke, who invites him to a race on Usui. Takumi initially turns him down, but his friend Itsuki convinces him to accept the challenge. They set a date for the race, and Takumi spends the next few days preparing his car.

On the day of the race, Takumi arrives at the mountain with his crew, including Itsuki and his father Bunta. They meet Ryosuke and his team at the starting point, and the two sides exchange greetings before beginning the race.

The race starts off relatively slow, with both drivers testing the limits of their cars on the winding mountain road. However, things quickly get more intense as they approach a narrow section of the road known as "Death Match Hill." This part of the road is particularly dangerous, with a steep drop-off on one side and sharp turns on the other.

Takumi and Ryosuke both push their cars to the limit as they navigate the treacherous road. Ryosuke is a skilled driver and is able to keep up with Takumi for most of the race, but Takumi's experience driving on the mountain gives him an edge.

As they near the end of the race, Takumi decides to take a risky shortcut that he's never tried before. The shortcut involves cutting across a dirt road and rejoining the main road further down, but it's a risky move that could easily cost him the race. However, he decides to take the risk and pulls off the shortcut perfectly, leaving Ryosuke behind.

Takumi crosses the finish line first, winning the race and impressing Ryosuke with his skills. As they shake hands, Ryosuke tells Takumi that he's looking forward to racing him again in the future.

The episode ends with Takumi and his friends celebrating their victory at a local restaurant. Everyone is in high spirits, but Takumi is already thinking about his next race and how he can continue to improve his skills.

Overall, "Fierce Race on Usui Mountain" is an intense and exciting episode of Initial D that showcases Takumi's impressive driving abilities and sets the stage for future rivalries and races. Fans of the series will love seeing Takumi face off against Ryosuke and will be on the edge of their seats as the two drivers navigate the dangerous mountain road.