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Mar 3, 2012 4:02 AM
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Fine episode. The pacing in this season is much better than the one in the First and Second Stages, IMO. 4/5
What could the meaning behind "D" be?
Mar 8, 2013 4:55 AM
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I think it's Project D'ream where they'll all wake up from a dream after the Project D is realized lol! Hopefully not <- haha. Awesome episode, so much hype for Toudou school
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Apr 1, 2015 1:12 PM
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These guys need to get their asses handed to them. Go get em Takumi.
May 26, 2015 2:36 PM
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Yeah I'm sure Natsuki is "enjoying herself" just fine in Tokyo :p

Nice build-up episode.
I swear, that Red Suns guy that follows Keisuke everywhere changes hait color every season, frist pruple, then black and now blond xD

Yeah these Todou guys act like pricks, but when you're in a special program to become a pro-racer, it's kinda normal to be confident when you're facing people that supposedly drive as a hobby.
Jan 21, 2016 5:48 AM
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project dicks

this guy seems to be the real deal.
May 18, 2016 3:58 AM
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Another great buildup episode! Looking forward for this race!
Dec 5, 2016 5:54 AM
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really hyped about this match
Jan 17, 2017 1:23 AM
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Oh? What's the meaning of D?
Maybe it's the will of D? That's awesome xD

Looks like they're going to lose?
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Jun 26, 2017 2:37 PM
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My guess is D for Driver
Dec 24, 2017 2:40 PM

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Nice buildup for the next race. Next!
Sep 7, 2018 8:40 AM

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Great to hear that Mogi is doing fine and that they are in touch.

The opponents really seem capable this time, they are on the level of the emperor guy, but without being as conceited, and it's nice that both Takumi and the other guy could see each other's aura. I hope we get to see Keisuke's race this time, and it's a pity that the anime still finds time to show Iketani and Kenji somehow. Also curious about the "Initial D".
Apr 20, 2019 3:37 PM

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*Ryosuke explains what the D stands for*

Me: Ah! Ah! He said it! He said it!



Now it's Kenta's turn to look completely different between series (remember in second stage where Ryosuke looked like Takumi lol)

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Jun 18, 2019 6:33 PM
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"Initial D" he said, seems like the Author was thinking a little...ahead. As usual, the opponents INSANELY underestimate Eight-six, like when will that end..
Feb 23, 2020 2:19 PM

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Holy, probably the most hype build up episode for any race till date. Also can symphatize with what motivates Daiki to take on Project D.

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Mar 29, 2020 6:58 AM
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He gonna regret what he said on the 86 and Takumi haha
Jul 2, 2020 12:13 PM

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I think that "D" stands for "Deomination". Project D.omination

Hah, so not only Ryouske changed his hair colour, but apparently Kenta changed his own as well. ;p
Nov 24, 2020 7:18 AM

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D because it is a sausage fest lol

and wow Kenta looks like a completely different person now
Feb 4, 2021 10:56 AM

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Looking forward for the race! I love this!

Apr 11, 2021 1:18 PM

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''No, I dont want that car it'll make it too easy''
''Dude we're the Todo school, they dont stand a chance''

... 5 seconds later ...

''man I hate Project D, self-obsessed, cocky racers are the worst thing ever''

May 12, 2021 6:48 AM

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I never liked those lead/follow races much, they just dont make sense. What exactly counts as a win for the leading car if the other one doesnt crash or is waaaay behind? They are not exactly racing to a finish line here, its about overtaking. And Ryosuke himself said last season its actually better to follow than to lead for many reasons. Like you can see how your opponent drives and how they tackle the road, and you can actually overtake them.
Unless they changed it to "whoever finishes first" and I missed it its just a bit pointless, but then why wouldnt they start side by side?
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Feb 23, 2022 4:18 AM

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Project D is just short for Project Drive what else could it stand for unless? anyway the guy’s so beat up about racing an 86 does it really matter just race
Nov 12, 2022 7:52 PM

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He said it he said the thing the title drop curious what Ryosuke would say the D means after he lets the meaning out

I expect this guy to be a mix of Sudo and Kai Koshigawa from the movie because that's what I'm hyped about more so he's driving a civic it seems not too sure about that.
Jan 25, 2023 4:06 AM

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underestimating the 86 again, they never learn.

i really need this season to pick up soon. 
Jun 15, 2024 7:30 PM

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"initial d".
roll credits.

I've always thought the D was for drift. also what happened to kenta

to be honest it's starting to feel repetitive: they go to a new place -> "these project d guys look tough" -> "what can an 86 do? I'll win easily" -> 86 wins
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Dec 16, 2024 9:25 PM

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Those guys are extremely cocky. I just want to see their faces when Takumi wins.
Dec 27, 2024 1:48 AM
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Kenji may be the son of a rich family cause bro's always at that gas station doing nothing but distracting others from their job.

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