The Awakening of the 86 (Initial D Second Stage)

One of my favorite scenes from the show, it gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. Also, Make Up Your Mind is the best Eurobeat song ever made.

[takapgp]

I think Wataru is the only guy who directly admitted that Takumi was stronger than him. More than winning, he just wanted to enjoy the opportunity

[Cyberware]

The 11000rpm scene gives me goosebumps

[VoinLivinial]

Yknow Takumi is one of those legendary people who broke toyotas

[CandidaRosa]

Best scene in the entire series for me, first show that really shows the pleasure of driving

[Heckk_oh]

Gotta be my favorite sequence in the entire show.

[vallestf]

Wataru Akiyama : I can't loose on my home course!
Takumi Fujiwara : hahahaha mud slide go wee

[leeroyvjenkins]

I really love how they add "Wain L. Make Up Your Mind" song and it fits perfectly especially when chorus hits on "Be sure to rev up to 11.000RPM" flashback 😮

[catstopower]

Is it just me or does the 20V 4AGE sound a lot more aggressive here than in the later stages?

[ndrb]

I love the environmental portraits displayed along with the ambient noises in first and second stage. It gives the scene so much life without animation

[BulletBeez]

I can never get over how good the second stage engines sound, I love how aggressive the engines are in this stage

[D.T.W.]

The legendary ghost of akina has been revived once again

[SkillyGalee]

Wataru accelerating makes fast and furious nos feel like barbie cars

[darrylchiajg]

I remember watching this and getting excited as a kid.Man o feel old now watching it again. TwT

[HACHIAttack]

Even though Wataru loses this battle, he's still a gentleman and a real racer for providing a guide as to why Takumi's 86 is not working well with a brand new engine.

For those who missed it, Wataru gave Takumi his response as to why Tak's 86 sounds and feels like it's weaker and hard to maneuver. It's because of the tachometer, which Wataru open up to him rather than hiding it and take it as his advantage.

Which why what we're seeing, is Tak's new Tachometer and he can see the 86's true potential.

Truly Wataru is the real chad on this season. And one of my favourite characters in season 2.

[ultimategmoneyremaber]

I call it the rebirth heard around the world this is my favorite episode of 2nd stage

[MxMaxyImpress]

Make Up Your Mind in this scene is perfectly choose as Takumi Willing to take risk to rev up for 11000rpm beyond his previous performance of his AE86

[gaelicprincess]

Baby make up your mind
Follow your dreams until the night is over
Baby make up your mind
Follow your heart and do it like a dreamer

Love this song so much! 🥰

[iLoveWRX]

One of the best race in initial d ever

[thatguykirby]

1:29 my boi Takumi has them creased J's. Me personally he is the only one to wear crease Js

[大佐_gunzmp]

2:36
"He's good enough to compete with me."
"He is truly a soul-stirring competitor!"