A new rival is introduced—Wataru Akiyama, an elite racer from Saitama who also drives a Toyota AE86 (a turbocharged Levin).

The soundtrack in this episode is iconic for fans of the genre. by Sara is prominently featured.

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Wataru visits Mount Akagi to challenge the RedSuns. After being declined by Keisuke, he engages in an impromptu skirmish, showing his aggressive driving style. 🔧 Technical Details & Cars

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.

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.