Initial D: Second Stage
Accumulating an impressive series of victories with his AE86, Takumi Fujiwara has imposed himself as street racing's newest rising star. However, his newly found confidence of winning at his home turf of Mount Akina has been put in jeopardy by a new Emperor team exclusively using a car model favored by most professional racing pilots: the Mitsubishi four-wheel drive Lancer Evolutions-also known as Lan Evos. The Emperor team leader, Kyouichi Sudou, looks down on Takumi and regards him as an inferior pilot for driving an antique car that lacks the makings of a true modern race car. Kyouichi's elitist philosophy is also the reason why his team is only made of Lan Evo drivers. Will Takumi be able to keep his perfect track record intact against the highly skilled and mechanically superior Emperor team, or does his hot streak end here?
- 1999-2000
- 2 seasons
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sports
- TV-14
Accumulating an impressive series of victories with his AE86, Takumi Fujiwara has imposed himself as street racing's newest rising star. However, his newly found confidence of winning at his home turf of Mount Akina has been put in jeopardy by a new Emperor team exclusively using a car model favored by most professional racing pilots: the Mitsubishi four-wheel drive Lancer Evolutions-also known as Lan Evos. The Emperor team leader, Kyouichi Sudou, looks down on Takumi and regards him as an inferior pilot for driving an antique car that lacks the makings of a true modern race car. Kyouichi's elitist philosophy is also the reason why his team is only made of Lan Evo drivers. Will Takumi be able to keep his perfect track record intact against the highly skilled and mechanically superior Emperor team, or does his hot streak end here?
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
A New Threat
23 mins
Emperor, a team of racers from the Tochigi region, has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. It doesn't take them long to discover a particular challenge in taking on the downhill legend known as Akina's Eight-Six.
Episode 2
Act 2: LanEVO Corps Attack Akina!
23 mins
Upgrades for the Takumi's Eight-Six are considered to increase its power. Elsewhere, Team Emperor continues to sweep across Gunma, defeating everyone else with ease. Takumi and his Eight-Six is next on their list.
Episode 3
Act 3: Premonition of Defeat
23 mins
Going against Kyoichi's instructions, Emperor's Seiji launches his Evo IV into full power while racing against the Eight-Six. Though his car is out-classed by the highly-advanced Evo IV, Takumi takes every necessary risk to prove his worth.
Episode 4
Act 4: Cold Victory
23 mins
In his heart, Takumi couldn't accept his victory over the Evo IV and decides to make a vow. To add to his already uneasy thoughts ... anonymous messages are being sent to Takumi concerning his relationship with Natsuki.
Episode 5
Act 5: Countdown to Destruction
23 mins
Takumi soon discovers Natsuki's secret, leading him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoichi at Akagi. Takumi disregards his disadvantages in the race and suffers the consequences of his carelessness.
Episode 6
Act 6: Goodbye, Eight-Six
23 mins
Though Kyoichi recognizes Takumi's skill, he has full confidence in his rally-tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes the difference between his Eight-Six and the loud banging horsepower of the Evo III in an agonizing defeat.
Episode 7
Battle at Akagi!
23 mins
Eight-Six is out of the picture, and the RedSuns take advantage of the opportunity. Ryosuke returns with his White Comet to take on Kyoichi, Team Emperor's experienced leader.
Episode 8
Dangerous Car
23 mins
Mt. Akagi's battle continues, as Ryosuke plans to demonstrate his street-racing prowess against Kyoichi. Back in Akina, Takumi laments the loss of his Eight-Six and the trouble with Natsuki.
Episode 9
The New Eight-Six
23 mins
Thanks to Bunta, the Eight-Six receives a game-changing upgrade. Takumi and Natsuki's relationship continues to suffer. Meanwhile, Itsuki's heart is shaken at the sight of Kazumi.
Episode 10
The Eight-Six Turbo!
23 mins
Wataru, another Eight-Six driver, arrives on the scene. The new racer's attitude shakes up the reserve of more than one racer, but especially Takumi.
Episode 11
The Seal Is Broken
23 mins
Takumi accepts Wataru's challenge, deciding on Wataru's own home course for the one-on-one. Before he takes on the new rival, Takumi's got more to learn about the potential his new Eight-Six harnesses, as well as a few more essentials of racing.
Episode 12
Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six
23 mins
Takumi's taking on Wataru on a treacherous mountain pass riddled with dangerous traps and obstacle. The true nature of Takumi's new hidden weapon emerges in all its monstrous glory, however, and his opponent is in store for an intense challenge.
Episode 13
Changing Seasons
23 mins
The battle between the two Eight-Sixes becomes an extreme test of endurance and will for the two drivers. Will Takumi take his newly-tuned machine all the way to victory, or does Wataru have what it takes to force his rival to a halting defeat?
