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1998 - 2014

The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

18th April 1998

Episode 1

High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.

Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

25th April 1998

Episode 2

When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.

Downhill Specialist Arrives

Episode 3

Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.

The Battle Begins

Episode 4

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.

Dogfight!

Episode 5

When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.

A New Challenger

Episode 6

Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

Pride of a Racer

Episode 7

Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.

Time's Almost Up!

Episode 8

There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot - and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.

Battle To the Limit

Episode 9

The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!

The Five Consecutive Hairpins

Episode 10

Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five treacherous hairpin curves.

Shingo Arrives

Episode 11

Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.

The FR Killer

1st August 1998

Episode 12

Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

First Date

8th August 1998

Episode 13

Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.

Evolving Drift

15th August 1998

Episode 14

Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.

Takumi's Fury

22nd August 1998

Episode 15

Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.

The Angel of Usui

29th August 1998

Episode 16

When Iketani takes Mako out for a good time, his friends decide to tail the duo and figure out what she’s all about. They soon discover her greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!

Sudden-Death Death Match

12th September 1998

Episode 17

Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.

Hot Winds and Furious Driving

19th September 1998

Episode 18

Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

Super Drift!

26th September 1998

Episode 19

The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.

The End of Summer

1st October 1998

Episode 20

When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof that her heart might belong to another guy.

Challenge From the Superstar

17th October 1998

Episode 21

Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.

Fierce Uphill Battle!

24th October 1998

Episode 22

At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.

The Rainy Downhill

7th November 1998

Episode 23

Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.

Akagi's White Comet

14th November 1998

Episode 24

Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

Last Great Battle

28th November 1998

Episode 25

Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best.

The New Downhill Legend

5th December 1998

Episode 26

The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this race will go down in history.

Top Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki•Atsushi Abe•Takehito Koyasu

Animation Action & Adventure Drama

Takumi’s job as a tofu delivery boy has turned him into one of the most formidable drivers around. Behind the wheel of his Eight-Six, he’s one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.

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Full Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki Image

Shin-ichiro Miki

Takumi Fujiwara (voice)

Atsushi Abe Image

Atsushi Abe

Shinji Inui (voice)

Takehito Koyasu Image

Takehito Koyasu

Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)

Tomokazu Seki Image

Tomokazu Seki

Keisuke Takahashi (voice)

Hidenobu Kiuchi Image

Hidenobu Kiuchi

Go Hojo (voice)

Yasuyuki Kase Image

Yasuyuki Kase

Eiji Kubo (voice)

Yuuka Hirose Image

Yuuka Hirose

Shinji's Mother (voice)

Full Crew

Ryu Hwan-suk

Art Direction

Hiromi Yamaguchi

Other

Mitsuo Hashimoto Image

Mitsuo Hashimoto

Series Director

Shinji Ikegami

Director of Photography

Osamu Mikasa

Color Designer

Masaki Sato

Character Designer

Atsushi Umebori

Original Music Composer

Kanemori Yasuda

CGI Director

Hideaki Yokoi

Mechanical Designer

Fujio Yamada

Sound Mixer

Kenji Koyama

Sound Effects

Shuichi Shigeno

Original Story

Keiichi Tsuchiya Image

Keiichi Tsuchiya

Supervising Technical Director

Masafumi Mima

Sound Director

Kayo Fukuda

Producer

Yuri Masuda

Theme Song Performance

Mototaka Segawa

Theme Song Performance

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