Stage | Initial D: Fifth

A battle between two "Hillclimb" masters that pushes their cars to the limit. Iconic Soundtrack

A high-speed battle where Hojo attempts to force Ryosuke off the road. Keisuke (FD3S) vs. Go Hojo (NSX) Initial D: Fifth Stage

: A major sub-plot features Ryosuke Takahashi settling a tragic, long-standing score from his past against the mysterious Rin "Shinigami" Hojo on the treacherous Hakone Turnpike. A battle between two "Hillclimb" masters that pushes

serves as the high-stakes penultimate chapter of the street racing saga, focusing on Project D's grueling final expeditions through the mountain passes of Kanagawa Prefecture. Running for 14 episodes between 2012 and 2013, it transitions the series into its most technically advanced animation style, emphasizing high-speed physics and supernatural-lite driving phenomena. Core Plot & Character Growth Go Hojo (NSX) : A major sub-plot features

A technical rematch from the Third Stage movie involving the "Fujiwara Zone". Ryosuke (FC3S) vs. Rin Hojo (R32)

The Fifth Stage introduces the a state where Takumi's precision and throttle control allow him to exit corners at speeds that seemingly defy physics, often described as if he is "vanishing" from the opponent's view. Key Driver/Car Notable Moment Project D vs. Team 246 Satoshi Omiya (Roadster) Takumi faces a specialist in downhill cornering speed. The Rematch Kai Kogashiwa (MR-S)