Initial D: First Stage Episode 6 Guide

Back at the gas station, Koichiro Iketani asks Takumi how he acquired such high-level drifting skills. Takumi explains his father’s training method involving a cup of water in the cup holder—a technique meant to teach him smooth weight transfer to avoid spilling water or crushing tofu.

Toyota AE86 Trueno, Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32), Mazda RX-7 (FC3S) Initial D: First Stage Episode 6

"Back on the Rocks" by Mega NRG Man (played during the R32's appearance) The introduction of the "water cup" training method Back at the gas station, Koichiro Iketani asks

[Rewatch] Initial D First Stage: Episode 6 "A New Challenger" However, Takumi’s speed is so intense that Iketani

To see these skills firsthand, Iketani rides shotgun in Takumi's Toyota AE86 during a downhill run. However, Takumi’s speed is so intense that Iketani loses consciousness by the third corner.

The episode also features a date between Takumi and Natsuki Mogi at the beach. Despite his usual indifference, Takumi begins to admit to himself that the "thrilling thoughts" of racing are starting to captivate him. Key Episode Details Title " A New Challenger " Key Characters