A new rival is introduced—Wataru Akiyama, an elite racer from Saitama who also drives a Toyota AE86 (a turbocharged Levin).
Refuses Wataru's challenge due to RedSuns' "no-race" policy on home turf. 🎶 Music Highlights (Eurobeat) Initial D: Second Stage Episode 9
Takumi wakes up to find his car fully repaired with a "brand new" engine. Bunta reveals they now co-own the car 50/50 since he used Takumi’s delivery and part-time job earnings to fund the rebuild. A new rival is introduced—Wataru Akiyama, an elite
is noted by fans as a standout track for this part of the series. Ending Theme: "Kimi Ga Iru" by Galla. Bunta reveals they now co-own the car 50/50
During his first test runs, Takumi is frustrated because the car feels slower and harder to control than the original. Bunta intentionally leaves out the tachometer's redline, forcing Takumi to learn the engine's limits by feel.