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May 13, 2012 4:03 PM
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Wait? He won? Why? The first race they finished like they started. The same goes with the second race so why did he won? I'm confused.
Dec 26, 2012 11:31 AM
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I thought that in this type of race if pursuer outran the being pursued then the race ends immidiately with pursuer victory, huh?... But of course that U-turn was epic!
Am I the one who think that this series will be more interesting if Project D racers lose sometimes?
Mar 11, 2013 12:52 AM
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But of course that U-turn was epic!

You said it, that was freakin cool XD

Well, the only logical answer I can come up with is Keisuke won because he outrun the opponent that outrun him, something like that I think..
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Feb 21, 2015 7:02 PM
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Wait, how exactly did he win? Or is it because the old guy didn't want to go for the 3rd round?
Apr 8, 2015 1:27 PM
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If you think about it even if they did go for a 3rd round the old man's tires were already screwed so Keisuke would've most likely won. That's what I'm guessing but maybe they'll talk about it in the next episode.

Anyway, that was one hell of a race. Loved the OST during the race as well :)
May 22, 2016 12:44 PM
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Hohoho that overtake and that U-turn! Really great episode, looking forward for the next episode!
Dec 29, 2017 2:26 PM
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As soon as they mentioned the old dude probably had a reason for going first... I knew it was going to be about wearing down the tires so he could drift.

Playing chicken at the turnaround was a surprise though.
Sep 11, 2018 3:55 PM
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So Keisuke's race wasn't cut, and it also ended up taking two episodes. At least it was as cool as they get in this anime. I loved how he raised his fist through the window as he crossed the finish line, that was really cool! Now it's Takumi's turn.
Jun 20, 2019 4:33 PM
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This episode was straight up a spectacle, amazing, I'm mindblown! The strategy Ryosuke came up with for this race was brilliant, it worked, it's great. Hoshino sure is a crazy bastard, that was breathtaking, I expected a crash, the OST fit so well too. The "Rider of the Sky" OST this episode was amazing, I knew that song from long ago, I always liked it a lot. I wonder whether Hoshino bumped into Keisuke on purpose, though, unfortunately for Hoshino it seemed like the bump helped Keisuke. One of the best races perhaps, amazing.
Feb 25, 2020 3:47 PM

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U-turn was some cool shit. Savage move from Ko, he got Keisuke similar to how Keisuke did in that pathetic guy from Saitama.

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Jul 25, 2020 1:42 PM

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Hoshino's plan was fiendishly clever. His pass in the U-turn gave me goosebumps, Back on the Rocks and all.



Too bad that the tires of his R34 did not hold up.
Jul 27, 2020 11:45 AM

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Man, what an epic episode! :D Dunno why Keisuke didn't lose when the old man took the lead near the checkpoint, but whatever, the race was so good! However I don't recall them saying that taking a lead of the pursuer is not equal to winning like it was many times before.

And indeed it was true - once Hoshino stopped talking to himself, he started to act quite chaotic.

Time for Takumi's downhill. :)
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Aug 11, 2020 12:07 PM
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I don't see how Keisuke won. They each held their own when they started in the lead. Sounds like they tied and should've gone to a third round. Obviously the old guy was going to lose because his tires were shot, but still.

Good race though.
Dec 2, 2020 1:27 PM

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Nice finish. Ko's U-turn at the middle was too amazing lol. Good thing Keisuke managed to overtake him at the end.
Feb 8, 2021 8:25 PM

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Did Keisuke just win? I think he did but im confused....

May 6, 2021 7:10 AM

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Keisuke winning this one felt a little confusing

His oppononent was a cool one tho, probably one of the best ones in terms of personality overall
Jun 9, 2021 6:03 PM
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That was a brilliant episode. That uturn was awesome and the drifting.... Keisuke has really grown.
Oct 30, 2021 10:18 PM

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Also not-sure how Keisuke won, but anyways, I'm very confused on where this season will go. There are just 3 episodes left, assuming 1 or 2 is for Takumi, does he lose?

It wouldn't make sense for them to win this whole thing, and just win their first race in Ibaraki (first place after their development in Saitama) and then just stop racing. So, I don't understand unless it's continued over into Fifth Stage, which is definitely possible but IDK.

Jan 26, 2022 4:09 AM

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Wait? He won? Why? The first race they finished like they started. The same goes with the second race so why did he won? I'm confused.
Came here because had same doubt. Shouldn't there be like a 3rd round lol, I don't understand.




Feb 25, 2022 10:52 AM

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That U turn drift was immaculate
Mar 14, 2022 4:37 PM

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As far as I always understood, if you are the lead and "loose" the pursuer (if the gap between the cars becomes too big when crossing the finishing line) it counts as a win aswell.

This alongside with surpassing the lead when you are the pursuer are the two conditions to win these type of races. Those conditions I believe were stated back in the First Stage, but it's been a long long time since I've watched it so correct me if I'm wrong ty. :)
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Dec 9, 2022 1:25 AM
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A blast , epic episode
Dec 22, 2022 4:32 AM

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That went fast and that U turn was the highlight of this episode for sure, Keisuke winning was confusing since he bumped him but still got ahead now this is where it was finding where are all the Keisuke scenes he's getting more screentime for the show which is promising.
Jan 26, 2023 4:08 AM

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jesus that U-turn scene was fire, hoshino is crazyy and the music during that scene was on point as well.

i'm very surprised, honestly expected keisuke to lose even before the race began but fair play.
Apr 29, 2023 1:26 PM
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thanky you nintendo, very cool
Nov 28, 2023 7:16 PM

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The race was exciting, I knew he would make it.
Dec 17, 6:20 PM

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Keisuke won! Impressive.

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