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May 8, 2012 6:55 PM
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Lol he made an easy job out of that arrogant little kid. And is that racer on the phone this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQKOpNrzINs&feature=related
Does that mean Tatsumi will get into more professional stuff?
Dec 11, 2012 7:24 PM
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Monad said:

And is that racer on the phone this guy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQKOpNrzINs&feature=related


yes, it is. the drift king himself apparently knows Takumi's dad. i highly doubt he'll make an appearance though, resorting to having his name said off screen and not bothering to show his face after all.
Aug 13, 2013 7:32 PM
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Woa... that car washing scene... with that music... hawt!
Oct 25, 2014 8:46 PM
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no competition at all. I knew kenta was all talk.
Jan 4, 2015 12:08 AM
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Good to see him making quick work of Kenta. Seems there is some buzz for Takumi's next big race even among a pro racer.
Mar 26, 2015 4:17 PM
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Lost so badly they didn't even show what happened at the end of the race lol.
May 16, 2016 7:03 PM
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Quite lovely finish and build up towards the next battle! Looking forward what the last 3 episodes will have to offer!
Dec 4, 2016 1:29 PM
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he kicked that newbie's ass really fast
Jan 13, 2017 1:59 AM
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天長.. Are you secretly snake? Snake eater? With that thing as a disguise? xD

Woah... That car washing scene, so romantic xD
Real drift king??
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Jan 23, 2017 7:01 PM
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This race against Kenta finally gave Itsuki a purpose: ballast for Takumi. And it's rather hilarious, considering that Itsuki's been a constant tack in the road for the characters and the viewers. I think this quote sums it up quite well:

Kenji: "I think I know why Takumi had Itsuki in the back seat. It's because..."
Iketani and Itsuki: "It's because...?"
(here comes the punchline)
Kenji: "Itsuki's annoying." (cue the laughs)

Serves Itsuki right for being an incessant tire puncture.
Sep 5, 2017 10:00 AM

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The race with Kenta was finished in half an episode , like no any other. So far every race was AE86 being the cat until overtaking an opponent at some turn , I hope in all future seasons there is more variety.

Glimpse of proffesional racing scene , at least something new! And is that a Skyline BNR32 ?
Oct 12, 2017 7:53 AM

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Good episode. I knew the whole time Takumi wasn't freaking daydreaming about Natsuki. If these dunderheads knew one thing about his character, they would have picked up he was thinking about Ryosuke. But ah well, it is what it is.

These next few episodes are gonna get hot. I'm sad it's going to be over soon. I won't be able to watch another season for a while.
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Aug 31, 2018 3:49 PM

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As expected the boy was no match for Takumi, weather isn't a problem for him, at least it isn't enough to give someone else an advantage. I also thought that it was sweet the way Mogi went out of her way to say hi, but the others at the station, including the boss, were as annoying as ever. I also loved the way Takumi washed the car with such care.

And Takumi's worries weren't (just) about his race with Ryousuke after all, he's pondering what is beyond it, what racing will bring him, and if his father's friend is anything to go by, maybe official competitions are waiting for him, it would make his world bigger for sure, and make things more interesting, but let's see.
Feb 3, 2019 8:12 AM

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So that Kenta kid lost badly. Quite predictable.

Jun 17, 2019 8:54 AM
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Well, just like you'd expect, that guy instantly lost, no competition even. The big race is coming really really soon, can't wait!
Aug 15, 2019 5:31 PM
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Really wanted to hear out Ryouske's theory lol
Jun 9, 2020 9:39 AM

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Kenta had itchy feet and that caused his defeat in the first place. Takumi taught him a lesson. Kenta was all talk and underestimated his rival by trying to use the general disadvantage (rain) as his own advantage against Takumi. As expected, Kenta failed and the race ended with Takumi's victory.

Nice scene with washing AE86.
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Nov 14, 2020 2:11 PM

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Takumi making Kenta look like a joke wow

So his dad used to be a pro racer?
Dec 6, 2020 3:04 AM
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Did anyone noticed that Kenta's car switches colors during the race? In one scene it is yellow , after that it goes black, and then yellow again. I think it was some kind of mistake during the production.
Jan 23, 2021 9:47 AM

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Rain seems to be no problem for Takumi.

Apr 20, 2021 5:32 AM

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Theres no way small rain is stopping best Tofu deliverer around. Takumi really showed him whos boss without much effort
Sep 10, 2021 8:44 PM

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Night of fire, you better, better stay
You better better begin the prayer to play
Night of fire, come on come over me
Come on over the top, you've never been here

Night of fire, you better, better stay
You better begin the prayer to play
Night of fire, come on come over me
Come over the top
You are the night of fire
You are the night of fire
Feb 19, 2022 8:25 PM

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Honestly the best part of the episode was when Takumi cleaned the car man i used to always clean the car idk it’s kinda like a cool feeling
Nov 1, 2022 12:06 AM

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Kenta is all talk no gas but this sick fire beats is the shit night of fire is a banger sad they have to cut it off at the middle part damn that song is so good

Instinctively knew why Itsuki had to go to the back cuz he's really that annoying but would like the boss to go more technical about why it affects tire traction but I think that's easier said than done, Is that the drift legend himself, not familiar with his voice but his name says it all.
Jan 23, 2023 4:06 AM

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that kento sucker got left in the mud.
one of the best car wash scenes i've seen, along with the music.
Mar 25, 2023 1:25 AM
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takumi is the goat idc what anyone else says
also the DK HIMSELFFFFF
Potato's Rock<3
Aug 14, 2023 9:42 AM

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The cars really are the waifus here
Nov 13, 2023 11:41 AM

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Lost so badly they didn't even show what happened at the end of the race lol.

I thought I missed something 😂😂😂

Car wash scene was really cool! Just normal Takumi, chilling.
Gearing up for his battle against the best downhill racer.
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night of fire time.
i wouldn't want to be standing in the corners during a rain race.


i love how bunta is always annoyed sounding when he answers the phone
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Jul 7, 6:17 AM
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This whole "We've gotta get Takumi out of his girlfriend day dreams!" sub plot with the idiot crew is so annoying. Like, Takumi is always spaced out and never acts interested in anything. How have those three dry-dick losers got it into their heads that Takumi is just gonna start fiending after Mogi and forget how to drive?
Dec 14, 2:27 AM

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Takumi handled that quickly lol

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