Chapter 033

An Evolving Genius (進化する天才!!, Shinka Suru Tensai!!, "Evolving genius!") is the thirty-third chapter of Initial D.

Plot
As Takumi gets his hand taped to the wheel, Itsuki wonders why the tape is such a big deal. Iketani tells him to get into his car and turn the wheel as far as he can without removing his hand. He realises that his wheels haven't turned very far, and Iketani tells him that the driver can't properly control their car. Despite Iketani and Kenji's concern, Itsuki remains positive that Takumi will be able to handle the challenge. The race begins, and Iketani decides to follow behind the race just in case Takumi crashes. Takumi turns into the first corner too fast and loses control over the Eight-Six. He just manages to regain control by lowering himself in his seat to turn the wheel further, much to Shingo's surprise. After a few turns, Takumi begins to understand how to race with the handicap.

Japan

 * March 18th 1996 (Weekly Young Magazine, 1996 Volume 13)
 * August 6th 1996 (Tankōbon, Volume 04)

Chinese

 * April 1, 1998 (Tankōbon, Volume 04, Sharp Point Press)

English

 * October 22nd 2002 (Tankōbon, Volume 04, Tokyopop)
 * April 17th 2019 (Digital re-release, Volume 04, Kodansha USA)

French

 * August 27th 2009 (Tankōbon, Volume 04, Kazé)

Italian

 * March 28th 2023 (Tankōbon 2-in-1, Volume 02, J-Pop)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Itsuki Takeuchi
 * Koichiro Iketani
 * Kenji
 * Shingo Shoji



Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)
 * Toyota Corolla Levin SR (AE85)
 * Honda Civic SiR-II (EG6)



Tokyopop/Kodansha USA version

 * In the Kodansha USA release, several sound effect text bubbles have placeholder text.