On This Day in Anime

Twenty years ago, the asphalt cooled on Initial D Fourth Stage, marking the end of another thrilling season of Project D. This installment pushed Takumi Fujiwara and the team to their limits, pitting them against new rivals and testing their skills on various mountain passes.

Fans still look back fondly on Fourth Stage for its intense downhill battles and the introduction of memorable new characters who challenged the established hierarchy. It represents a peak in the series' narrative, where the stakes felt higher and the driving sequences were more technically impressive, delivering that signature adrenaline rush Initial D is known for.