Fourth Stage
(2004)
Overview
Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.
Cast
as Takumi Fujiwara (voice)
as Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)
as Keisuke Takahashi (voice)
Episodes
Project D 8.0
April 17, 2004
Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with tech…
Full Speed! Downhill Battle 8.4
April 17, 2004
Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downh…
The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School 7.6
June 19, 2004
The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their n…
Two Pieces of Advice 8.0
June 19, 2004
The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be…
The Starting Line to Victory 8.0
August 21, 2004
The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke…
Blind Attack 9.0
August 21, 2004
The Toudou School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to …
The 85's Raging Turbo 8.2
October 16, 2004
A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrad…
Fateful Battle of FDs 8.6
October 16, 2004
Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves he…
Kyoko's Confession 7.8
December 18, 2004
Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interest…
The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon 8.5
December 19, 2004
Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Taku…
Rainy Downhill Battle 9.0
February 19, 2005
Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams f…
Straightaway of Struggles 8.5
February 19, 2005
Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino …
Motivation 8.0
April 16, 2005
Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain…
Sad Lonely Driver 8.0
April 16, 2005
After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his …
4WD Complex 9.0
April 18, 2005
Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a t…
Hillclimb of Fury 9.0
April 18, 2005
The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of option…
The Saitama Area's Final Battle 8.4
April 20, 2005
The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to ch…
Last Drive 8.4
April 20, 2005
Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his …
God Foot and God Arm 8.5
October 15, 2005
Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older t…
The Unmatched GT-R! 9.0
October 15, 2005
Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tou…
Dogfight 9.0
October 17, 2005
The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his uni…
The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer 8.0
October 17, 2005
God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it do…
Endless Battle 8.5
October 18, 2005
Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, a…
The Never-Ending Challenge 9.0
October 18, 2005
Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson …