RevealEpisode 1
Takumi's Hidden Talent Revealed
Takumi is unknowingly recruited into a downhill race against a rival team's ace, revealing skills honed through years of unnoticed tofu-delivery runs down Mt. Akina.
Initial D Key Events — Episode Numbers for Every Major Moment
3 iconic moments · verified episode numbers · no spoiler ratings
Quick Episode Reference
| Episode | Moment | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | Takumi's Hidden Talent Revealed | Reveal |
| Ep 4 | Takumi Defeats Keisuke Takahashi | Battle |
| Ep 40 | Project D Is Formed | Arc Start |
All Key Moments — Detailed
BattleEpisode 4
Takumi Defeats Keisuke Takahashi
Takumi's first major race victory, defeating the FD RX-7-driving Keisuke and setting up one of the series' defining rivalries.
Arc StartEpisode 40
Project D Is Formed
Ryosuke Takahashi forms Project D, assembling the series' top drivers — including Takumi — to challenge racing teams beyond Akina.
Episode numbers are verified against the aired broadcast order. Initial D is the property of its respective creators and studios.