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The Best Episodes of Initial D Season 3

Every episode of Initial D Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Initial D Season 3!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Initial D Season 3 Episode 1 - Project D
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Project D

    S3:E1

    Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own.

    Director:Yasuo Ejima
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  2. Initial D Season 3 Episode 2 - Full Speed! Downhill Battle
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Full Speed! Downhill Battle

    S3:E2

    Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disaster.

    Director:Susumu Kudo
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  3. Initial D Season 3 Episode 3 - The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School

    S3:E3

    The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents - the students of the Toudou Racing School.

    Director:Satoshi Nakagawa
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  4. Initial D Season 3 Episode 4 - Two Pieces of Advice
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Two Pieces of Advice

    S3:E4

    The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryosuke's advice.

    Director:Susumu Kudo
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  5. Initial D Season 3 Episode 5 - The Starting Line to Victory
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The Starting Line to Victory

    S3:E5

    The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will represent the team.

    Director:Yuichiro Miyake
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  6. Initial D Season 3 Episode 6 - Blind Attack
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Blind Attack

    S3:E6

    The Toudou School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to find a way to leave his opponent in the dark.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  7. Initial D Season 3 Episode 7 - The 85's Raging Turbo
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The 85's Raging Turbo

    S3:E7

    A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.

    Director:Akira Shimizu
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  8. Initial D Season 3 Episode 8 - Fateful Battle of FDs
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Fateful Battle of FDs

    S3:E8

    Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her turf.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  9. Initial D Season 3 Episode 9 - Kyoko's Confession
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Kyoko's Confession

    S3:E9

    Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions - and that could spell heartbreak for Kyoko.

    Director:Satoshi Nakagawa
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  10. Initial D Season 3 Episode 10 - The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon

    S3:E10

    Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race begins, so does a heavy rain.

    Director:Akira Shimizu
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  11. Initial D Season 3 Episode 11 - Rainy Downhill Battle
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Rainy Downhill Battle

    S3:E11

    Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence wavering - it seems the race could go either way.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  12. Initial D Season 3 Episode 12 - Straightaway of Struggles
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Straightaway of Struggles

    S3:E12

    Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his decision in the last straightaway will be the difference in victory or defeat.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  13. Initial D Season 3 Episode 13 - Motivation
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Motivation

    S3:E13

    Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind the wheel.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  14. Initial D Season 3 Episode 14 - Sad Lonely Driver
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Sad Lonely Driver

    S3:E14

    After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Susumu Kudo
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  15. Initial D Season 3 Episode 15 - 4WD Complex
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 4WD Complex

    S3:E15

    Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D's next opponents, the upcoming race could be over before it begins.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  16. Initial D Season 3 Episode 16 - Hillclimb of Fury
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Hillclimb of Fury

    S3:E16

    The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of options, Kyoko arrives on the scene in her FD.

    Director:Susumu Kudo
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  17. Initial D Season 3 Episode 17 - The Saitama Area's Final Battle
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #17 - The Saitama Area's Final Battle

    S3:E17

    The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to cheat - and now they've threatened Takumi's team with physical violence.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  18. Initial D Season 3 Episode 18 - Last Drive
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Last Drive

    S3:E18

    Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke's never been more focused on driving.

    Director:Kenichi Kuhara
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  19. Initial D Season 3 Episode 19 - God Foot and God Arm
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - God Foot and God Arm

    S3:E19

    Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older than Takumi's crew, but they aren't rusty. In fact, their skills are as sharp as polished blades.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  20. Initial D Season 3 Episode 20 - The Unmatched GT-R!
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Unmatched GT-R!

    S3:E20

    Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tougher - and longer - than normal. Luckily, Ryosuke's got a plan.

    Director:Kenichi Kuhara
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  21. Initial D Season 3 Episode 21 - Dogfight
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Dogfight

    S3:E21

    The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his unique driving skills that people call the impossible earning him the name Godfoot. This makes Keisuke’s true racing abilities appear when it’s pushed beyond his limits as both drivers begin to drive recklessly forcing the battle to be settled in more than just one battle.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  22. Initial D Season 3 Episode 22 - The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer

    S3:E22

    God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure - and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impreza.

    Director:Kenichi Kuhara
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  23. Initial D Season 3 Episode 23 - Endless Battle
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Endless Battle

    S3:E23

    Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are wearing thin. Something's got to give - and soon.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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  24. Initial D Season 3 Episode 24 - The Never-Ending Challenge
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Never-Ending Challenge

    S3:E24

    Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson in technique - and Project D looks into the future where new challengers wait for their shot.

    Director:Kenichi Kuhara
    Writer:Nobuaki Kishima

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Project D" is the best rated episode of "Initial D" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Yasuo Ejima and written by Nobuaki Kishima, it aired on 4/17/2004. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Full Speed! Downhill Battle".