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* MetaGuy: He basically serves as an avatar for viewers who wonder why everyone else in the series drifts through corners when in reality that would be much slower than just gripping through them. He quickly learns that unfortunately, showboating his BoringButPractical approach in a world where drifting is written to look awesome and skillful isn't going to work, losing to Takumi and later to Team Emperor.
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: If only he hadn't installed a flimsy spoiler on his roadster (or at least installed one with more stable supports), his spoiler wouldn't be wrecked against the mountainside at the merging lane of the Yabitsu course, and disrupted the car's balance and airflow so much it spun out.
** Not only that, but Satoshi lowered his guard when he saw the 86's headlights shine a light in the road ahead of him, spooking him out in spite of the face that he wasn't even looking in the rearview mirror.
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* Determinator: The fact that Hideo as an antagonist would've went all the way to catch up to Keisuke to the point of sacrificing his tires cements him as this.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm: Because Hideo knew that the Supra was a heavier car thanks to its chassis and 2JZ engine, he was forced to retire after falling for Keisuke's feint, knowing full well that the car's weight was wearing down his tires.
* LightningBruiser: Deconstructed hard, when Hideo went all out for the sake of his pride. The Supra is a disgustingly fast car with its 2JZ big-block engine tuned to 500 HP, meaning that it could go fast in spite of weighing 1.5 tons, just as heavy as Hoshino's GTR. However, the heavy chassis and engine combined with Hideo pushing the car to high speeds meant that the Supra's tires would've worn down faster especially on the uphill.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm: Because Hideo knew that the Supra was a heavier car thanks to its chassis and 2JZ engine, he was forced to retire after falling for Keisuke's feint, knowing full well that the car's weight was wearing down his tires.
* LightningBruiser: Deconstructed hard, when Hideo went all out for the sake of his pride. The Supra is a disgustingly fast car with its 2JZ big-block engine tuned to 500 HP, meaning that it could go fast in spite of weighing 1.5 tons, just as heavy as Hoshino's GTR. However, the heavy chassis and engine combined with Hideo pushing the car to high speeds meant that the Supra's tires would've worn down faster especially on the uphill.
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Doesn’t explain how the decision was stupid it killed them.
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* {{Dirty Coward}}s: Not only do they sabotage the race for Project D, [[spoiler:they are such {{Sore Loser}}s that [[DisproportionateRetribution they call in a ''bōsōzoku'' gang to beat up Project D members just because they lose]]. After it turns out the same gang is on Project D's side, they immediately begin begging for mercy]].
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:In addition to getting beaten to a pulp by the hired muscle they tried to sic on Project D (see TooDumbToLive), they also sabotage Keisuke's practice run on Tsuchisaka with an oil slick, causing him to crash and cripple his FD. During Takumi's race against him, Ichijo's Lancer Evolution VI's front wheel catches some leftover oil on the road (since Project D couldn't get rid of it all), causing him to lose traction on the outside, giving Takumi a window to pass him on the inside before the final turn]].
* '''{{Jerkass}}''': They make pre-CharacterDevelopment Shingo look like an outright fair NiceGuy by comparison.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:In addition to getting beaten to a pulp by the hired muscle they tried to sic on Project D (see TooDumbToLive), they also sabotage Keisuke's practice run on Tsuchisaka with an oil slick, causing him to crash and cripple his FD. During Takumi's race against him, Ichijo's Lancer Evolution VI's front wheel catches some leftover oil on the road (since Project D couldn't get rid of it all), causing him to lose traction on the outside, giving Takumi a window to pass him on the inside before the final turn]].
* '''{{Jerkass}}''': They make pre-CharacterDevelopment Shingo look like an outright fair NiceGuy by comparison.
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* {{Dirty Coward}}s: DirtyCoward: Not only do they does the team sabotage the race for Project D, [[spoiler:they are such {{Sore Loser}}s that [[DisproportionateRetribution they call in a ''bōsōzoku'' gang to beat up Project D members just because they lose]]. After it turns out the same gang is on Project D's side, they immediately begin begging for mercy]].
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:In addition to getting beaten to a pulp by the hired muscle they tried to sic on ProjectD (see TooDumbToLive), D, they also sabotage Keisuke's practice run on Tsuchisaka with an oil slick, causing him to crash and cripple his FD. During Takumi's race against him, Ichijo's Lancer Evolution VI's front wheel catches some leftover oil on the road (since Project D couldn't get rid of it all), causing him to lose traction on the outside, giving Takumi a window to pass him on the inside before the final turn]].
* '''{{Jerkass}}''': %%* {{Jerkass}}: They make pre-CharacterDevelopment Shingo look like an outright fair NiceGuy by comparison.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler:In addition to getting beaten to a pulp by the hired muscle they tried to sic on Project
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler:They threaten Project D with a ''bōsōzoku'' gang after their loss. However, the gang they contact happens to be from the same prefecture as Project D (therefore, highly likely/certainly fans of them, too) and led by a former subordinate of Keisuke. Needless to say, the current gang leader is '''not''' amused at being made to look bad in front of his former boss]].
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* AdaptationDyeJob: The animators can't seem to decide what hair color they want Ryosuke to have - he has black hair during ''First Stage'', becomes a redhead during ''Second Stage'', given light brown during ''Third Stage'', [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair dark blue]] for ''Fourth Stage'' and back to black for ''Fifth Stage'' and ''Final Stage''. While it's possible Ryosuke simply colored his hair from time-to-time, this is directly contradicted by the fact his hair color stays the same during flashbacks to previous seasons ''where it was a different color''.
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* AdaptationDyeJob: The animators can't seem to decide what hair color they want Ryosuke to have - he has black hair during ''First Stage'', becomes a redhead during ''Second Stage'', given light brown during ''Third Stage'', [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair dark blue]] blue for ''Fourth Stage'' and back to black for ''Fifth Stage'' and ''Final Stage''. While it's possible Ryosuke simply colored his hair from time-to-time, this is directly contradicted by the fact his hair color stays the same during flashbacks to previous seasons ''where it was a different color''.
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* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Sayuki is the the sassy FemmeFatale GenkiGirl, while Mako is the CuteBruiser NiceGirl.
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* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Sayuki is the former; being the sassy FemmeFatale GenkiGirl, while more outspoken of the two. Mako is the CuteBruiser NiceGirl.latter, being the quieter of the two.
* AchillesHeel: Emphasized by Ryosuke [[spoiler:after he beats Kyoichi at Mount Akagi - because he became too comfortable on one-way professional circuits and Irohazaka, Kyoichi has a slight fear of making right turns on public roads (as he does not want to crash into oncoming cars going uphill). This allows Ryosuke to circumvent Kyouichi's error, take the lead and win]].
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* FatalFlaw: Emphasized by Ryosuke [[spoiler:after he beats Kyoichi at Mount Akagi - because he became too comfortable on one-way professional circuits and Irohazaka, Kyoichi has a slight fear of taking the right lane of public roads (for oncoming cars going uphill). This allows Ryosuke to circumvent Kyouichi's error, take the lead and win]].
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* SignatureMove: A variant of the DefensiveFeintTrap, a tactic taught by the school - after goading Keisuke into following his rhythm, he uses his brake lights to force him into letting go of the accelerator. Attempting to catch up causes him to have too much speed at the next corner, which could've cost him the race.
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* SignatureMove: A "Feint braking" (as it is known in real life); it is a variant of the DefensiveFeintTrap, DefensiveFeintTrap and in-series is a tactic taught by the Todo school - after goading Keisuke into following his rhythm, he uses his brake lights to force him into letting go of the accelerator. Attempting to catch up causes him to have too much speed at the next corner, which could've cost him the race.
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* NothingPersonal: Said word-for-word internally before Tomoyuki gives Takumi a small nudge to throw him off his rhythm and make a pass, citing this is what happens on professional circuits.
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* NothingPersonal: Said word-for-word internally before Tomoyuki gives Takumi a small nudge to throw him off his rhythm and make a pass, citing this is what happens on professional circuits.pass.
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* AwesomeButImpractical: His Skyline R34 GT-R is this, according to Keisuke - it's undeniably powerful and armed with a superior [=4WD=] system, but its heavy weight compromises handling.
* BeyondTheImpossible: Normally, a [=4WD=] Skyline GT-R shouldn't be able to drift because the built-in "ATTESA" system in the car cancels out any attempts at tail-sliding by increasing front-side traction. But somehow Kozo is just ''so good'' at handling the GT-R that he can effortlessly drift it despite the said system. Nobody is able to figure out any explanation on how he can do it.
* BeyondTheImpossible: Normally, a [=4WD=] Skyline GT-R shouldn't be able to drift because the built-in "ATTESA" system in the car cancels out any attempts at tail-sliding by increasing front-side traction. But somehow Kozo is just ''so good'' at handling the GT-R that he can effortlessly drift it despite the said system. Nobody is able to figure out any explanation on how he can do it.
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* AwesomeButImpractical: His Skyline R34 GT-R is this, according to Keisuke - while it has plenty of engine power and has a [=4WD=] system that makes it easy to drive (since it does not freak out when turning), it's undeniably powerful and armed with a superior [=4WD=] system, but its heavy weight compromises handling.
and suffers in cornering as a result of that weight.
* BeyondTheImpossible: Normally, a [=4WD=] Skyline GT-R shouldn't be able to drift because the built-in "ATTESA" system in the car cancels out any attempts at tail-sliding by increasing front-side traction. But somehow Kozo is just ''so good'' at handling the GT-R that he can effortlessly driftit despite the said system.it. Nobody is able to figure out any explanation on how he can do it.
* BeyondTheImpossible: Normally, a [=4WD=] Skyline GT-R shouldn't be able to drift because the built-in "ATTESA" system in the car cancels out any attempts at tail-sliding by increasing front-side traction. But somehow Kozo is just ''so good'' at handling the GT-R that he can effortlessly drift
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* BerserkButton: He does not appreciate people who break the rules of ''touge'' racing, especially not in Hakone.
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* BerserkButton: He does not appreciate like people who break the rules of ''touge'' racing, especially not in Hakone.
* TheAce: Since Sidewinder are touted as the best in Kanagawa, Go is Kanagawa's fastest hillclimb driver.
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* TheAce: Sidewinder's best driver, and by extension, the best in all of Kanagawa.
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* TheAce: Sidewinder's best driver, and by extension, Since Sidewinder are touted as the best in all Kanagawa, Shinji is Kanagawa's fastest downhill driver.
* AchillesHeel: Due to only driving on his local pass, Shinji only drives on the fastest line he knows. This is normally enough, as very few people can keep up with him- and even if he's tailing behind, Shinji will bump the other car to get them out ofKanagawa.his way to stay on his line. However, against those who can keep up and can disrupt his line, Shinji can't respond or improvise very well. This allows Takumi to overtake him with the blind attack to force Shinji to panic and get him off his ideal line, [[spoiler:and when the [=AE86=]'s engine blows and makes him swerve, Shinji can only skid out to avoid being hit]].
* AchillesHeel: Due to only driving on his local pass, Shinji only drives on the fastest line he knows. This is normally enough, as very few people can keep up with him- and even if he's tailing behind, Shinji will bump the other car to get them out of
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* FatalFlaw: Due to only driving on his local pass, Shinji only drives on the fastest line he knows. While this is normally enough, as very few people can keep up with him and even if he's tailing behind, Shinji will bump the other car to get them out of his way to stay on his line. However, against those who can keep up and can disrupt his line, Shinji can't respond or improvise very well. This allows Takumi to overtake him with the blind attack to force Shinji to panic and get him off his ideal line, [[spoiler:and when the [=AE86=]'s engine blows and makes him swerve, Shinji can only skid out to avoid being hit]].
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* DarkIsEvil: His R32 is dark gray with powerful specifications. Combined with Rin's deadly driving, he becomes ''very'' deserving of his RedBaron status.
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* DarkIsEvil: His R32 is dark gray with powerful specifications. Combined with Rin's deadly driving, he becomes ''very'' deserving of his RedBaron status.nickname.
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* StrongButUnskilled: Your all-wheel-drive 250-horsepower Celica might be a good car (and indeed, good on snow, being a famed rally car), but it won't make a difference if you're an awful driver, Miki.
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* StrongButUnskilled: Your all-wheel-drive 250-horsepower While his Celica might be is a good car (and indeed, good car, especially on snow, being a famed rally car), but Miki is such an awful driver that it won't make a makes little difference if you're an awful driver, Miki.
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* {{Gonk}}: They aren't exactly the prettiest drawn characters in ''Initial D''; {{Lampshaded}} by Keisuke, who finds it more insulting his impostor is so ugly compared to them besmerching Project D's reputation.
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* {{Gonk}}: They aren't exactly the prettiest drawn characters in ''Initial D''; {{Lampshaded}} by Keisuke, who finds it more insulting his impostor is so ugly compared to than them besmerching endangering Project D's reputation.
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* MidSeasonUpgrade: For his final race in the series, his FC was given numerous upgrades. The ones visible include the switch to more aerodynamic embedded headlights, a carbon fiber hood and a rear wing.
* RedBaron: "White Comet of Akagi" (''Akagi no Shiroi Suisei'') due to his white FC RX-7. Meanwhile, the "Lone White Comet" epitaph is due to his weariness around girls (except [[LoveInterest Kaori]]) and his refusal to join race teams.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After his loss in ''First Stage'' to Takumi, Ryosuke no longer participates in street races, so when he goes out to battle ''alone'' in ''Fifth Stage'', Ryuji Ikeda notices something is off.
* RedBaron: "White Comet of Akagi" (''Akagi no Shiroi Suisei'') due to his white FC RX-7. Meanwhile, the "Lone White Comet" epitaph is due to his weariness around girls (except [[LoveInterest Kaori]]) and his refusal to join race teams.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After his loss in ''First Stage'' to Takumi, Ryosuke no longer participates in street races, so when he goes out to battle ''alone'' in ''Fifth Stage'', Ryuji Ikeda notices something is off.
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* MidSeasonUpgrade: For his final race in the series, series against Rin, his FC was given numerous upgrades. The ones visible include the switch to more aerodynamic embedded headlights, a carbon fiber hood and a rear wing.
* RedBaron: "White Comet of Akagi" (''Akagi no Shiroi Suisei'') due to his white FC RX-7.Meanwhile, the "Lone He's also known as "The Lone White Comet" epitaph is due to his weariness around girls (except [[LoveInterest Kaori]]) and his refusal to join race teams.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After his loss in ''First Stage'' to Takumi, Ryosuke no longer participates in street races, so when he goes out to battle ''alone'' in ''Fifth Stage'', Ryuji Ikeda notices something is off.teams.
* RedBaron: "White Comet of Akagi" (''Akagi no Shiroi Suisei'') due to his white FC RX-7.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After his loss in ''First Stage'' to Takumi, Ryosuke no longer participates in street races, so when he goes out to battle ''alone'' in ''Fifth Stage'', Ryuji Ikeda notices something is off.
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* BadassNormal: As Takumi's first opponent and later teammate, Keisuke is initially indicated to be far less skilled than Takumi. Over time, his intensive training closes the gap, even as Takumi likewise improves, [[spoiler:leading Takumi to comment that some day Keisuke will likely defeat him]].
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* TookALevelInBadass: As Takumi's first opponent, Keisuke is initially indicated to be far less skilled than Takumi. Over time, his intensive training closes the gap, even as Takumi likewise improves, [[spoiler:leading Takumi to comment that some day Keisuke will likely defeat him]].
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* TheAllegedCar: Wanting to be like Takumi, he seeks out to buy an [=AE86=] Levin, but accidentally buys a ''[=AE85=]'' Levin instead[[note]]The [=AE85=] is the lesser cousin of the [=AE86=]: this is similar to how certain cars in the American market have economy and performance models. As for the differences, the [=AE86=] has an LSD, 4-wheel disc brakes and a ''direct fuel-injected'' DOHC 4-cylinder engine, whereas the [=AE85=] lacks all of the above and has a SOHC ''carbureted'' 4-cylinder SOHC engine[[/note]]. The [=SpeedStars=] make fun of this, but Itsuki is convinced by Takumi to stick with it, regardless.
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* TheAllegedCar: Wanting to be like Takumi, he seeks out to buy an [=AE86=] Levin, but accidentally buys a ''[=AE85=]'' Levin instead[[note]]The [=AE85=] is the lesser cousin of the [=AE86=]: this is similar to how certain cars in the American market have economy and performance models. As for the differences, the [=AE86=] has an LSD, 4-wheel disc brakes and a ''direct ''sequential multiport fuel-injected'' DOHC 4-cylinder engine, whereas the [=AE85=] lacks all of the above and has a SOHC ''carbureted'' 4-cylinder SOHC engine[[/note]]. The [=SpeedStars=] make fun of this, but Itsuki is convinced by Takumi to stick with it, regardless.
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-> Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/HiroakiHirata (2014 film), Kerrigan Mahan (Tokyopop), Creator/KentWilliams (Funimation), Anthony Wong (Live-action), Creator/JesusBarrero (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/HiroakiHirata (2014 film), Kerrigan Mahan (Tokyopop), Creator/KentWilliams (Funimation), Anthony Wong Creator/AnthonyWong (Live-action), Creator/JesusBarrero (Latin Spanish dub)
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* {{Determinator}}: Takumi will '''NEVER''' give up in a race, especially when he's behind.
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* {{Determinator}}: Takumi will '''NEVER''' give up in a race, especially when he's behind. While this gives way to some fantastic victories, it also has caused him to overstep his boundaries multiple times while attempting to mount a comeback, such as [[spoiler:pushing the Trueno's original engine too hard (causing it to blow), almost driving into a ditch while trying to emulate Kyoichi's AWD driving style ''in the rain'' as he threw a desperation move at Sakamoto's Cappuccino, snapping a suspension arm while abusing the curbs to chase down Toshiya's S2000, and blowing the TRD engine by over-revving it unknowingly mid-Blind Attack to pass Shinji and win.]] However, he usually overcomes the absurd risks of such driving with his own skill, his natural instincts for racing, or a fair helping of luck.
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* DangerousForbiddenTechnique: In ''Third Stage,'' he invokes this as as a home field advantage, calling it the "line further in than the inside line" - [[spoiler:that is, taking advantage of Irohazaka's steep incline to literally jump across the inner line of select hairpins, thus enabling him to overtake Takumi in the infamously difficult to pass course.]] It is implied that he is only capable of doing this by constantly practicing in his home course, which means Kai is utterly beside himself with shock when he witnesses Takumi pulling it off himself in one go after observing it.
** TruthInTelevision: the real road has had the guardrails on the aforementioned corners extended to prevent people from pulling off the stunt. It's absolutely prevalent in sim-racing, though, and a recurring mechanic in the ''Arcade Stage'' games.
** TruthInTelevision: the real road has had the guardrails on the aforementioned corners extended to prevent people from pulling off the stunt. It's absolutely prevalent in sim-racing, though, and a recurring mechanic in the ''Arcade Stage'' games.
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* MirrorCharacter: Kai and Takumi are raised by their respective fathers to be exceptionally skilled drivers; although Kai is the one who is a professional kart racer when he appears in the series, Takumi is being groomed to eventually go professional post-Project D. Kai also subtly {{Lampshades}} how the [=MR2=] is precious to him, just as Takumi loves his [=AE86=].
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Despite bragging that [[spoiler:his home course would bring him victory, Kai eventually loses because of the accumulated leaves on the side of the road, a particular characteristic of Irohazaka during fall.]]
* SeriousBusiness: His excessively professional approach to racing makes him incapable of crossing certain limits in his driving. [[spoiler:While he does manage to catch up to Takumi in their rematch by foregoing his better judgement and pushing to dangerous levels, he ends up crossing the line and spinning his MR-S out.]]
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* NotSoDifferent: Although Shingo despises Takeshi, both characters share the same philosophy for mountain racing and analytical skills when observing other races in the series.
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* NotSoDifferent: MirrorCharacter: Kai and Takumi are raised by their respective fathers to be exceptionally skilled drivers; although Kai is the one who is a professional kart racer when he appears in the series, Takumi is being groomed to eventually go professional post-Project D. Kai also subtly {{Lampshades}} how the [=MR2=] is precious to him, just as Takumi loves his [=AE86=].
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* NotSoDifferent: Her skill in golf is implied to be comparable to Takumi's skill in driving, thanks to her being driven by her father into pursue a golfing career. Takumi even describes her as having a "golfing aura", in much the same way many of Takumi's opponents have noticed he has a racing aura.
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* NotSoDifferent: MirrorCharacter: Her skill in golf is implied to be comparable to Takumi's skill in driving, thanks to her being driven by her father into pursue a golfing career. Takumi even describes her as having a "golfing aura", in much the same way many of Takumi's opponents have noticed he has a racing aura.
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A street-turned professional racer from the Tochigi prefecture. He was originally gonna go after Emperor's Kyoichi Sudo but after Takumi Fujiwara defeated Sudo on his home course of Irohazaka, he decided to go after Takumi instead. A year later, sometime between Third Stage and Fifth Stage, Kai would become a professional racer and joined Racing Team Katagiri Street Version, serving as their downhill driver for their races against Project D, where he raced against Takumi once again but still lost. He previously drove his father's Toyota MR-2 but after becoming a professional racer, he switched to it's successor, the Toyota MR-S.
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A street-turned professional racer from the Tochigi prefecture. He was originally gonna go after Emperor's Kyoichi Sudo but after Takumi Fujiwara defeated Sudo on his home course of Irohazaka, he decided to go after Takumi instead. They raced in Irohazaka where he lost. A year later, sometime between Third Stage and Fifth Stage, Kai would become a professional racer and joined Racing Team Katagiri Street Version, serving as their downhill driver for their races against Project D, where he raced against Takumi once again but still lost. He previously drove his father's Toyota MR-2 but after becoming a professional racer, he switched to it's successor, the Toyota MR-S.
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Go's older brother, Rin is a highly skilled driver famous throughout Kanagawa. Originally arranged to be Kaori's fiance by their respective fathers, she rejected his proposal for marriage due to her own affections for Ryosuke, despite Rin genuinely falling in love with her. After threatening Kaori's father with the prospect of a miserable life at work by his family because of her choice, Kaori commits suicide, turning Rin into a recluse and causing him to withdraw from the street racing scene. He has grown to despise Ryosuke, who on the outside, appeared to have moved on from Kaori's death.
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Go's older brother, Rin is a highly skilled driver famous throughout
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The leader and uphill driver of Sidewinder who organized Kanagawa's line of defenses against Project D and the younger estranged brother of Rin Hojo.
The leader and uphill driver of Sidewinder who organized Kanagawa's line of defenses against Project D and the younger estranged brother of Rin Hojo.
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* SeriousBusiness: His primary weakness as a driver, according to Rin, is he takes racing too seriously, thus fails to enjoy the sport enough to race to his full potential.
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* SeriousBusiness: His primary weakness FatalFlaw as a driver, according to Rin, is he takes racing too seriously, thus fails to enjoy the sport enough to race to his full potential.
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A street-turned professional racer from the Tochigi prefecture. He was originally gonna go after Emperor's Kyoichi Sudo but after Takumi Fujiwara defeated Sudo on his home course of Irohazaka, he decided to go after Takumi instead. A year later, sometime between Third Stage and Fifth Stage, Kai would become a professional racer and joined Racing Team Katagiri Street Version, serving as their downhill driver for their races against Project D, where he raced against Takumi once again but still lost. He previously drove his father's Toyota MR-2 but after becoming a professional racer, he switched to it's successor, the Toyota MR-S.
A street-turned professional racer from the Tochigi prefecture. He was originally gonna go after Emperor's Kyoichi Sudo but after Takumi Fujiwara defeated Sudo on his home course of Irohazaka, he decided to go after Takumi instead. A year later, sometime between Third Stage and Fifth Stage, Kai would become a professional racer and joined Racing Team Katagiri Street Version, serving as their downhill driver for their races against Project D, where he raced against Takumi once again but still lost. He previously drove his father's Toyota MR-2 but after becoming a professional racer, he switched to it's successor, the Toyota MR-S.
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* JapaneseDelinquents: Early in the series, it's implied Keisuke was involved with ''[[UsefulNotes/SubculturesInJapan bosozoku]]'' gangs. This becomes a ChekhovsSkill when [[spoiler:the Tsuchisaka Lan Evo Team threatens Project D with a ''bosozoku'' gang after their loss. The gang leader happens to be Keisuke's subordinate from way back]].
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* JapaneseDelinquents: Early in the series, it's implied Keisuke was involved used to run with ''[[UsefulNotes/SubculturesInJapan bosozoku]]'' gangs. delinquents, which may have even been a ''UsefulNotes/{{Bosozoku}}'' gang. This becomes a ChekhovsSkill when [[spoiler:the Tsuchisaka Lan Evo Team threatens Project D with a ''bosozoku'' ''bōsōzoku'' gang after their loss. The gang leader happens to be Keisuke's subordinate from way back]].
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Group of racing criminals who are Project D's final opponent in Saitama Prefecture. Unlike other street racers, they are primarily motivated by monetary gain and are known to use underhanded tactics such as sabotage and threats to ensure victory, something that has earned them a bad reputation in Saitama.
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Group of racing criminals who are Project D's final opponent in the Saitama Prefecture. Unlike other street racers, they are primarily motivated by monetary gain and are known to use underhanded tactics such as sabotage and threats to ensure victory, something that has earned them a bad reputation in Saitama.
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* {{Dirty Coward}}s: Not only do they sabotage the race for Project D, [[spoiler:they are such {{Sore Loser}}s that [[DisproportionateRetribution they call in a bosozoku gang to beat up Project D members just because they lose]]. After it turns out the same gang is on Project D's side, they immediately begin begging for mercy]].
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* {{Dirty Coward}}s: Not only do they sabotage the race for Project D, [[spoiler:they are such {{Sore Loser}}s that [[DisproportionateRetribution they call in a bosozoku ''bōsōzoku'' gang to beat up Project D members just because they lose]]. After it turns out the same gang is on Project D's side, they immediately begin begging for mercy]].
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler:They threaten Project D with a ''bosozoku'' gang after their loss. However, the gang they contact happens to be from the same prefecture as Project D (therefore, highly likely/certainly fans of them, too) and led by a former subordinate of Keisuke. Needless to say, the current gang leader is '''not''' amused at being made to look bad in front of his former boss]].
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* TooDumbToLive: [[spoiler:They threaten Project D with a ''bosozoku'' ''bōsōzoku'' gang after their loss. However, the gang they contact happens to be from the same prefecture as Project D (therefore, highly likely/certainly fans of them, too) and led by a former subordinate of Keisuke. Needless to say, the current gang leader is '''not''' amused at being made to look bad in front of his former boss]].
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* BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: He wins a "gumtape death match" (a race where both players have their non-shifting hands taped to the steering wheel) against Shingo, who should've had the advantage due to the rule favoring his FWD car whereas Takumi's Trueno is RWS, and who was the one who set up the rule in the first place.
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* BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: He wins a "gumtape death match" (a race where both players have their non-shifting hands taped to the steering wheel) against Shingo, who should've had the advantage due to the rule favoring his FWD front-wheel-drive car whereas Takumi's Trueno is RWS, rear-wheel, and who was the one who set up the rule in the first place.
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* BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: He wins a "gumtape death match" (a race where both players have their non-shifting hands taped to the steering wheel) against Shingo, who should've had the advantage due to the rule favoring his FWD car whereas Takumi's Trueno is RWS, and who was the one who set up the rule in the first place.
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This is a list of characters for the anime/manga series ''Manga/InitialD''. Unless stated otherwise, all tropes apply to the AnimatedAdaptation of the series.
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This is a list of characters for the anime/manga manga/anime series ''Manga/InitialD''. Unless stated otherwise, all tropes apply to the AnimatedAdaptation of the series.
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-> Voiced by: Akimitsu Takase, Anthony Bowling (Funimation)
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-> Voiced by: Akimitsu Takase, Anthony Bowling Creator/AnthonyBowling (Funimation)
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* BadassBaritone: In the anime series, Bunta's given a deep, gruff voice to signify his experience behind the wheels.
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* BadassBaritone: Whether it's Creator/TakehitoKoyasu or Creator/DaisukeOno, Ryosuke has a notably deep voice among the main cast.
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* {{Adorkable}}: When he's not a focused driver, he's this.
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* SugarAndIcePersonality: When around his friends Takumi is more open and sometimes even {{Adorkable}}. Whenever he's in a race against an opponent he's cold and focused.
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* SugarAndIcePersonality: When around his friends Takumi is more open and sometimes even {{Adorkable}}.dorky. Whenever he's in a race against an opponent he's cold and focused.
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-> Voiced by: Creator/ShinichiroMiki (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/MamoruMiyano (2014 film), Creator/DaveWittenberg (Creator/{{Tokyopop}}), Creator/JoelMcDonald (Creator/{{Funimation}}), Jay Chou (Live-action)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/ShinichiroMiki (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/MamoruMiyano (2014 film), Creator/DaveWittenberg (Creator/{{Tokyopop}}), Creator/JoelMcDonald (Creator/{{Funimation}}), Jay Chou (Live-action)(Live-action), Manuel Campuzano (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/HiroakiHirata (2014 film), Kerrigan Mahan (Tokyopop), Creator/KentWilliams (Funimation), Anthony Wong (Live-action)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/UnshoIshizuka (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/HiroakiHirata (2014 film), Kerrigan Mahan (Tokyopop), Creator/KentWilliams (Funimation), Anthony Wong (Live-action)(Live-action), Creator/JesusBarrero (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/TakehitoKoyasu (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/DaisukeOno (2014 film), Creator/LexLang (Tokyopop), Creator/JMichaelTatum (Funimation), Edison Chan (Live-action)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/TakehitoKoyasu (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/DaisukeOno (2014 film), Creator/LexLang (Tokyopop), Creator/JMichaelTatum (Funimation), Edison Chan (Live-action)(Live-action), Guillermo Rojas (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/TomokazuSeki (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/YuuichiNakamura (2014 film), Creator/SteveBlum (Tokyopop), Creator/ToddHaberkorn (Funimation)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/TomokazuSeki (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/YuuichiNakamura (2014 film), Creator/SteveBlum (Tokyopop), Creator/ToddHaberkorn (Funimation)(Funimation), Héctor Rocha (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/KazukiYao (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/HiroshiTsuchida (2014 film), Creator/CrispinFreeman (Tokyopop), Creator/EricVale (Funimation)(Funimation), Gerardo Montero (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/MitsuoIwata (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/MinoruShiraishi (2014 film), Creator/RobbieRist (Tokyopop), Creator/JoshGrelle (Funimation), Chapman To (Live-action)(Live-action), Erik Osorio (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/WataruTakagi (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/AnriKatsu (2014 film), Creator/JasonSpisak (Tokyopop), Creator/ChristopherBevins (Funimation), Tsuyoshi Abe (Live-action)(Live-action), Rodolfo Cuevas (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/NobuyukiHiyama (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/JunichiSuwabe (2014 film), Creator/WallyWingert (Tokyopop), Chris Burnett (Funimation; ''First Stage'' & ''Second Stage''), Creator/JohnBurgmeier (Funimation; ''Third Stage''), Shawn Yu (Live-action)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/NobuyukiHiyama (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/JunichiSuwabe (2014 film), Creator/WallyWingert (Tokyopop), Chris Burnett (Funimation; ''First Stage'' & ''Second Stage''), Creator/JohnBurgmeier (Funimation; ''Third Stage''), Shawn Yu (Live-action)(Live-action), Bernardo Rodríguez (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Car: 1995 [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_Si Honda Civic SiR II (EG6)]]
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-> Voiced by: Creator/MichikoNeya (Mako) (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/YumiKakazu (Sayuki) (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/YumiHara (Mako) (2014 film), Kaya Okuno (Sayuki) (2014 film), Creator/BridgetHoffman (Mako; Tokyopop), Creator/KateHiggins (Sayuki; Tokyopop), Creator/ColleenClinkenbeard (Mako; Funimation), Creator/MonicaRial (Sayuki; Funimation)Funimation), Marisol Castro (Mako; Latin Spanish dub), Mireya Mendoza (Sayuki; Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/AyakoKawasumi (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/MaayaUchida (2014 film), Kat Cressida (Tokyopop), Creator/BrinaPalencia (Funimation), Anne Suzuki (Live-action)(Live-action), Linda Herold (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/TomomichiNishimura, Creator/MichaelMcConnohie (Tokyopop), Creator/ChuckHuber (Funimation), Kenny Bee (Live-action)(Live-action), Héctor Malváez (Latin Spanish dub)
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-> Voiced by: Creator/WataruTakagi (1998-2013 TV series, OVA, and Game), Creator/AnriKatsu (2014 film), Creator/JasonSpisak (Tokyopop), Christopher Bevins Creator/ChristopherBevins (Funimation), Tsuyoshi Abe (Live-action)
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* LaserGuidedKarma: Challenges a pair of women to a race, [[HeManWomanHater believing he'll win based on gender alone]]. Not only does he lose, but that loss is caused by him crashing.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: Challenges a pair of women to a race, [[HeManWomanHater believing he'll win based on gender alone]]. Not only does he lose, but that loss is caused by him crashing. And finally, what the hell was he thinking by boasting when he's challenging Impact Blue on their home course, which is stated to be one of the toughest courses in Gunma?
