Initial D - S01E04: The Battle Begins

Name: The Battle Begins
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 1998-05-09
Duration: 25 min
Rating: 8.8

May 09, 1998IMDb : 8.8Animation, Action & Adventure, DramaSeason 1, Episode 4

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.

Director: Hiroshi Kotaki, Hiroshi Toda

Cast: Shin-ichiro Miki, Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao

All Episodes - Season 1

01The Ultimate Tofu Store DriftApr 18, 1998 02Revenge! The Rumbling TurboApr 25, 1998 03Downhill Specialist ArrivesMay 02, 1998 04The Battle BeginsMay 09, 1998 05Dogfight!May 16, 1998 06A New ChallengerMay 23, 1998 07Pride of a RacerJun 13, 1998 08Time's Almost Up!Jun 20, 1998 09Battle To the LimitJun 27, 1998 10The Five Consecutive HairpinsJul 04, 1998 11Shingo ArrivesJul 11, 1998 12The FR KillerAug 01, 1998 13First DateAug 08, 1998 14Evolving DriftAug 15, 1998 15Takumi's FuryAug 22, 1998 16The Angel of UsuiAug 29, 1998 17Sudden-Death Death MatchSep 12, 1998 18Hot Winds and Furious DrivingSep 19, 1998 19Super Drift!Sep 26, 1998 20The End of SummerOct 01, 1998 21Challenge From the SuperstarOct 17, 1998 22Fierce Uphill Battle!Oct 24, 1998 23The Rainy DownhillNov 07, 1998 24Akagi's White CometNov 14, 1998 25Last Great BattleNov 28, 1998 26The New Downhill LegendDec 05, 1998

Initial D S01E04 Synopsis

Initial D "The Battle Begins" is part of the 1337x catalog. This episode is rated an impressive 8.8/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 1998-05-09, this episode is part of Season 1 of Initial D. Directed by Hiroshi Kotaki, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Shin-ichiro Miki, Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao among the cast. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Animation and Action & Adventure series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.