Initial D: Fourth Stage (2004)

Action · Animation · Romance

Takumi’s job as a tofu delivery boy has turned him into one of the most formidable drivers around. Behind the wheel of his Eight-Six, he’s one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (2,016 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2004)

7.87 avg 24 episodes 7.5 → 8.1 27 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Project D	7.5	91
2	Full Speed! Downhill Battle	8.1	83
3	The Top Gun of the Todou School	7.4	78
4	The Two Pieces of Advice	8.1	81
5	The Starting Line to Victory	7.8	77
6	Blind Attack	8.9	109
7	Eight-Five's Thunderous Turbo	7.9	84
8	Fate's FD Battle	7.7	80
9	Kyoko's Confession	7.5	79
10	Saitama Area Ultimate Weapon	7.8	79
11	Downhill Battle in the Rain	7.7	79
12	The Straightaway of Discontent	7.8	80
13	Motivation	7.8	78
14	The Pitiful Lonely Driver	7.7	81
15	4WD Complex	7.4	78
16	The Hillclimb of Fury	7.8	76
17	Saitama Area Final Battle	8.2	81
18	Last Drive	7.4	76
19	Godhand and Godfoot	7.8	74
20	The Ultimate GT-R	7.8	74
21	Dogfight	8.4	82
22	The Sorcery of the Single-Hand Steer	7.8	73
23	Endless Battle	8.4	77
24	The Neverending Challenge	8.1	75