Initial D 4th Stage (2004) Initial D 4th Stage
Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.
01 Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own. (Source: FUNimation)
4/17/2004
Full Throttle! Downhill Battle 02 Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disaster. (Source: FUNimation)
4/17/2004
The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School 03 The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents - the students of the Todo Racing School. (Source: FUNimation)
6/20/2004
04 The Todo School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryousuke's advice. (Source: FUNimation)
6/20/2004
The Starting Line to Victory 05 The Todo School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryousuke must decide who will represent the team. (Source: FUNimation)
8/22/2004
06 The Todo School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to find a way to leave his opponent in the dark. (Source: FUNimation)
8/22/2004
07 New challenges are popping up on Akina: Takumi is shocked when an unfamiliar car passes him with ease, and Iketani takes on a cocky circuit driver from Tokyo. (Source: FUNimation)
10/16/2004
Fateful Battle of the FDs 08 Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her turf. (Source: FUNimation)
10/16/2004
09 Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions - and that could spell heartbreak for Kyoko. (Source: FUNimation)
12/18/2004
The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon 10 Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryousuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race begins, so does a heavy rain. (Source: FUNimation)
12/18/2004
11 Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence wavering - it seems the race could go either way. (Source: FUNimation)
2/19/2005
Straightaway of Struggles 12 Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryousuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his decision in the last straightaway will be the difference in victory or defeat. (Source: FUNimation)
2/19/2005
13 Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind the wheel. (Source: FUNimation)
4/16/2005
14 After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kazumi takes an unexpected turn. (Source: FUNimation)
4/16/2005
15 Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D's next opponents, the upcoming race could be over before it begins. (Source: FUNimation)
6/18/2005
16 The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of options, Kyoko arrives on the scene in her FD. (Source: FUNimation)
6/18/2005
The Saitama Area's Final Battle 17 The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to cheat - and now they've threatened Takumi's team with physical violence. (Source: FUNimation)
8/20/2005
18 Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke's never been more focused on driving. (Source: FUNimation)
8/20/2005
19 Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older than Takumi's crew, but they aren't rusty. In fact, their skills are as sharp as polished blades. (Source: FUNimation)
10/15/2005
20 Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tougher - and longer - than normal. Luckily, Ryousuke's got a plan. (Source: FUNimation)
10/15/2005
21 God Foot executes the type of improbable moves that helped him earn his nickname. Unfortunately for the legend, Keisuke thrives when he's pushed to extremes. The race continues - but the battle is just beginning. (Source: FUNimation)
12/17/2005
The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer 22 God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impreza. (Source: FUNimation)
12/17/2005
23 Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are wearing thin. Something's got to give - and soon. (Source: FUNimation)
2/18/2006
The Never-ending Challenge 24 Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson in technique - and Project D looks into the future where new challengers wait for their shot. (Source: FUNimation)
2/18/2006
