Ep 4. Act. 4 The Battle Begins

In "Initial D" season 1 episode 4, titled "Act. 4 The Battle Begins," we follow Takumi, a high school student and tofu delivery boy, who is known for his incredible driving skills. Takumi's skills have come from his experience driving his father's Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 on the treacherous roads of Mount Akina. However, Takumi is far from being a professional driver; he merely uses his driving skills to make deliveries on time.

In this episode, Takumi's driving skills are put to the test as he is challenged by the RedSuns, a team of professional racers who are known to race on Mount Akina. The RedSuns, led by Ryosuke Takahashi, are on a mission to defeat every racer on the mountain and become the ultimate kings of Mount Akina. Taunting Takumi for being a rookie, Ryosuke and his team challenge Takumi to a race.

Initially, Takumi is reluctant to accept the challenge. However, as he begins to hear rumors about the RedSuns' true intentions of taking over the mountain, his determination to defeat them grows. Determined to protect his turf, Takumi decides to race against the RedSuns.

As the race begins, Takumi is initially left behind, struggling to keep up with the RedSuns' advanced techniques. However, as he gains confidence and begins to use his unique driving style to his advantage, Takumi starts to catch up. The race becomes a battle of wits and driving skill as the cars twist and turn down the mountain, each driver trying to outmaneuver the other.

The tension is palpable as the race draws to a close. Will Takumi be able to overcome the experienced RedSuns and protect his beloved mountain? The episode concludes with a thrilling finish that is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, "Initial D" season 1 episode 4 is an intense and exciting installment in the series. The episode does an excellent job of building up the conflict between Takumi and the RedSuns, creating a sense of anticipation that makes the race all the more satisfying. Fans of racing and action anime will undoubtedly enjoy this episode and eagerly await the next installment in the series.