Initial D: First Stage Episode 22 May 2026

Watch fans react to the high-stakes battle between the FD and the GT-R in this episode:

Episode 22 of Initial D: First Stage , titled , features the intense uphill rematch between Keisuke Takahashi of the RedSuns and Takeshi Nakazato of the NightKids . Initial D: First Stage Episode 22

The episode highlights the clash of racing philosophies: Keisuke's high-revving, rotary-powered Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) against Nakazato's "Grip" driving style in the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32). While Takumi Fujiwara is famous for downhill drifting, this episode focuses on the technical precision and power required for uphill racing on Mount Akagi. Watch fans react to the high-stakes battle between

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