Dignity

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mowgli 240sx

Initial d ftw!!!!

simmode1

They need to just pick up from where Project D left off. Its still on going in the manga. But it is pretty one dimensional though, at this point. Still, I'm excited about new content.

silverarrow27

I agree 200%.

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Dignity

I'm hoping producers don't just decide to cut costs as soon as they open their mouths about it by just making an OVA to cover what's between the anime and manga. There'd be too much to cover in one OVA for that to happen, so things are looking good in that sense

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simmode1

I think there's enough new content from the manga for a 26 episode season at the least. Takumi and Keisuke have had, like, what? 3 races each and now Ryosuke's in one? That's like 7 races to cover and they haven't even finished the Sidewinder story arc yet. Gotta race that NSX guy.

But I'll go ahead and say it now. The creator has been wondering what to do with Takumi for a while now. We all know the AE86 has its limitations and the kid can't continue to win with the competition getting stronger and stronger. They've been dropping hints that Takumi needs a new car.

Enter GT86. The timing is just too right not to.

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FRpilot

it seems like a natural progression from ae86 to gt86, but he would somehow need to get more power on that car against stronger competition if he gets that.

I would also think Toyota/Saburu would have to pay them a lot of money to write that in? realistically, i see him driving his dad's impreza but they could always write it in that his dad says no, tough luck kid. haha

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simmode1

^^^Yeah, I personally don't think Takumi even likes the STI. He just views it as a learning tool to improve his 86 skills. I can't really imagine him pulling the Impreza out for his inevitable rematch with Keisuke, since he's already aware that he can't really keep up with the Fd in his Hachi anymore.

He's near the limits of what the TRD Atlantic 4AGE powered AE86 can do. So, yeah... the GT86 will need to be tuned to a pretty high level to exceed the old car's performance but we've already established that Takumi isn't overly fond of forced induction. It's an interesting thought to ponder if they go that route.

An S2000 would be a good fit for him, but I don't know if they'd do that since he's already defeated one.

Matej

If anything Toyota and/or Subaru probably asked them to write a new season so they can use it as viral marketing.
My guess is those two automakers have always had a hand in the series.

tricky_ab

It's about time...There's been two arcade releases since the last season of Initial D. It's going to be nice to finally see this start back up again

LoneStarSilvia

Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

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2slow2go

Bro did you just say takumi should drive a s2000.. Have you no shame?

59bhp

Cannot wait

alixander2012

Omg sooo excited!!!!

stinky_180

TIGHT! can't wait

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simmode1

240hp high revving N/A four banger in a lightweight, taut chassis renown for it's handling. Plus, its ceiling for performance improvement is pretty damn high. Sounds like its right up his alley. What else could you see him in, if not an 86 or S2k?

Hell, Takumi was about to lose to that S2k if the old dude didn't get sick. He even broke the 86's suspension just trying to catch up to the Honda. Honestly, in terms of raw performance potential, even the GT86 is inferior to the S2000, IMO.

DJ-of-E

I swear, if there's a GT86, then I am completely confused about the timeline of the manga.

It was originally set around 1996 - 1999 timeline. However all of the sudden, racing against 2 350z's?!?! I though Ryosuke is doing 1 season, not 4 more years...though the manga pretty much took almost 3 years for the sidewinder arc.

The natural progression would have to be the WRX tuned with bigger turbo. Keisuke's car literally is outclassing the AE86, both in power and maybe in handling. Takumi may need to realize to win, he can't just take his AE86 all the time. Funny, Keisuke stated he hates racing against AWD.

We still don't know what Bunta had in store for him. One of the later chapters he mentioned Ryosuke (and his team) tuned far more than he could imagined. However, he also know the car won't last much longer (dunno whether it was performance or just competition). I'm guessing Bunta has a secret car for Takumi in case that happens...

...and it better not be a freaken GT86.

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K_style

Guess it's time to watch old stages just to refresh my memory!!!

simmode1

Great points, DJ-of-E. If Takumi wanted to confine himself to N/A FR's and limit his growth, then S2000 or GT86 would be great for him. But I totally forgot, Bunta is guiding his developement (somewhat) and pops ain't gonna let that happen. Even though the S2000 and GT86 are fantastic cars, Takumi needs to pick something that actually has a chance of beating Keisuke's beastly ass FD and I don't really see either of those cars doing it. Takumi piloting the Impreza with some upgrades should give Keisuke tons of problem though.

But as for the timeline, yeah. The GT86 would totally torpedo it. 350Z's though? They're not too far off the cusp since they came out on Japan in what? 2002?

DJZ

cant wait to watch it. best show ever. I doubt they're going to give him a "new" car like a s2k considering how big the 86 was in the show, and how it made it so much more intense when he was racing his beater against newer better cars and winning

dawagarage

id rather more wangan midnight

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ghoti

^This. My guess is "drift tax" on the hachi is going to go up even higher

Wangan Midnight is for like Car aficionados only. That shyte gets into lots of detail in some episodes,
like when they explain stitch welding and chassis stiffening

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DJ-of-E

No kidding, the chapter when they mentions due building a chassis with nothing but a fucken set of hammers, it reminded me of those old track instructors on their 70s and 80s cars that still whoop a ton of people's socks off.

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KiLLeR2001

If they introduce the 86GT, it will be in the hands of a rival, and Takumi will defeat it with his AE86. The whole point of the show is Takumi's ability to beat any car with his trusty ole AE86, even if there is a little luck involved.

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Trinidrift3

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if you could not tell i am a huge initial d fan

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Trinidrift3

i thought that too, but if that were true i feel like we would have seen more toyota's in the series like the supra's, chaser's, cressida's etc

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DJZ

agreed. thats what i was saying

2slow2go

im not talking in terms of performance and stuff.

it just takumi has been a toyota guy. seeing him in something else would just be not right.

simmode1

^^^Lol... Takumi has NEVER given a fuck about brands. What are you talking about? He was too dumb to understand anything other than 'driving feel'.

Man guys... two things I would LOVE to see in the new series:
- A Wangan Midnight crossover episode. Remember the one when the kid took the S30 into the mountains and hit the touge for a little bit?
- AE86 defeats the GT86 is a battle. Seriously. I hate that fucking car. In fact, I wanna see Itsuki's turbo 85 beat that shit.