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This is a new version of the Keisuke Takahashi page, t̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶h̶a̶s̶ ̶b̶e̶e̶n̶ ̶i̶n̶d̶e̶f̶i̶n̶i̶t̶e̶l̶y̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶h̶o̶l̶d̶ ̶s̶i̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶M̶a̶r̶c̶h̶ ̶1̶3̶t̶h̶ ̶2̶0̶2̶1̶ I reckon 6 months is enough time for a break, so this is back in action as of today, September 19th 2021. Keisuke Takahashi (高橋 啓介, Takahashi Keisuke, known as K.T. in the Tokyopop version) is a major character in Initial D, and the secondary protagonist of the Project D Arc.

An ex-bosozoku gang member, he was introduced to street racing by his brother Ryosuke and joined his team, the Akagi RedSuns, and soon became their second best driver in his Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S). He and his brother are nicknamed "The Rotary Brothers", as they both drive cars with rotary engines. During the RedSuns expedition to Akina, he was defeated by Takumi Fujiwara in an impromptu battle, an event that helped kickstart Fujiwara's racing career and created a rivalry between the two. He was invited by his brother to join Project D as their uphill ace.

Childhood
As a kid, Keisuke was a delinquent, hanging around with Amada. He may have been part of a bosozoku gang, as he used to hang out with bikers a lot, and frequently got into fights, causing a lot of trouble for his parents. For a time he was depressed, with no goal in life.

Two years prior to the RedSuns attempt to conquer the racing scene in Gunma, Keisuke's brother Ryosuke took him on a downhill run on Akagi in his Mazda RX-7. Keisuke was terrified during the journey, believing that Ryosuke was getting him back for causing their family so much grief. That downhill run changed Keisuke's life, making him realise that cars were so much more than just an obstacle for a biker like him.

Keisuke would go onto get his license, eventually buying a yellow Mazda RX-7 FD3S. At some point, Keisuke would join the Akagi RedSuns.

At some point, Keisuke and Fumihiro were driving on the Kan-etsu Expressway when they were passed by a GT-R. Keisuke got annoyed and started racing the GT-R, easily outpacing him, as the driver wasn't a racer and was only trying to impress his girlfriend.

The White Ghost of Akina
In the summer of 199X (1996 in the Tokyopop version) Keisuke is 21 and the number 2 racer in the RedSuns. The RedSuns head to Mt. Akina and meet their local team, the SpeedStars. Keisuke greets the team, and asks them who their fastest racer is. Koichiro Iketani, the SpeedStars leader, tells him that they are the fastest team on the mountain. Keisuke introduces Fumihiro, who proposes a friendly battle between the two teams. The SpeedStars agree, and Keisuke and the rest of the RedSuns head off to practice.

Later, Keisuke talks with Ryosuke, and the two of them agree that the SpeedStars are no match for their best racers. Keisuke says that he'll pass on racing, but Ryosuke tells him that he should, as he wants him to set a record that will take the locals a long time to surpass. Ryosuke tells him that he wants the two of them and the rest of the RedSuns to be legendary on Akina, then Gunma, and finally the entirety of Kanto.

At around 4AM the next morning, Keisuke finally decides to leave Akina, along with the few members of the RedSuns who stuck around. As he heads down the mountain, he sees a car rapidly approaching behind him. He realises that it isnt anyone from the RedSuns, and is shocked to realise that it is a hatchback Toyota AE86. He gets angry, as he doesnt think such a weak car should be able to keep up with him, the number 2 racer in the Akagi RedSuns. Keisuke is shocked as the Eight-Six shoots ahead into a corner, looking as though he'd crash. Much to his amazement, the car performs a scandinavian flick, drifting all the way through the corner. Keisuke loses control of his car, and spins to a stop. He vows to find the driver of the car.

Keisuke visits Akina each night, in an attempt to find the Eight-Six again. On one of his visits, he wonders whether the driver was a local or just a skilled racer with a feel for the roads.

Later, Keisuke visits the Esso Gas Station in Shibukawa. He asks Iketani if there is a phantom Eight-Six on Akina, much to Iketani's amusement. Keisuke tells him that it looks like a normal Eight-Six but performs like a Formula One car, however Iketani has no idea about what he's talking about. Keisuke tells him to forget it, saying that if that's their secret weapon then he'll be glad to wait until the race on Saturday. Before he leaves, he asks Iketani to tell the ghost Eight-Six that the only reason he beat him was because he wasn't ready for him, and that it won't happen again.

On Friday night, Keisuke talks with Ryosuke about the Eight-Six on Akina, as Ryosuke wishes to use any data he can get in his analysis. Keisuke tells him that it happened too fast for him to remember anything. He tells Ryosuke that he's jealous of his ability to notice all the little details and analyse cars in incredible detail. Ryosuke tells him to forget it, and says that he's coming to the race on Akina with him, in order to see the Eight-Six in action.

On the night of the race, the Takahashi brothers arive on Akina to a large fanfare. The RedSuns and the SpeedStars agree to do practice runs until 10PM, and Keisuke and Ryosuke wow the crowds with their skills. As it gets ever closer to 10PM, Keisuke gets annoyed that the Eight-Six hasn't shown up, and vows to make Akina look really bad in their timed runs. As the Eight-Six hadn't arrived, the SpeedStars choose Kenji and his Nissan 180SX as their competitor, much to Keisuke's chagrin. At the last second, Fumihiro hears from the finish line, and announces that a car is heading up the mountain. Keisuke says that they should start the race anyway, but Iketani interupts, and asks Fumihiro to find out what car it was. The finish line tells them that is a Black and White Eight-Six Trueno, much to Iketani and Keisuke's shock. Keisuke tells Fumihiro to hold of on the countdown, saying that he wasnt meant to race the 180SX, which Iketani agrees with. The Eight-Six approaches the top of Akina, much to the shock of the spectators. After a enlightening conversation between the SpeedStars, the driver of the Eight-Six is revealed to be Takumi Fujiwara. Iketani agrees to let Takumi race, and he introduces himself to Keisuke, who is surprised by how young he is, and tells him that he's glad that he finally knows his name. The race begins, and Keisuke shoots off far ahead of the Eight-Six, but Takumi is easily able to reduce the gap, shocking Keisuke. Takumi is able to stick right behind Keisuke in the corners, only falling behind on the straights. The two cars enter the five hairpins one after the other. On the third hairpin the Eight-Six somehow manages to take the inside line on the turn, passing Keisuke and winning the race.

Several hours later, Keisuke and Ryosuke revist the point where the Eight-Six passed. Keisuke doesn't know what happened, but Ryosuke easily figures it out, revealing to him that the Eight-Six hooked its wheels into the gutter in order to stay on the inside of the turn. Ryosuke deduces that the Takumi would have had to have practiced the move constantly. He decides to cancel the RedSuns trip to Myogi instead opting to beat Takumi himself.

A few days later, Keisuke and Ryosuke meet Fumihiro at a family restaurant. They talk about Takeshi Nakazato, the leader of the Myogi NightKids, who Ryosuke ran into on Akina a few nights prior. Fumihiro says that the NightKids are likely trying to take on the Eight-Six, as if they win then they have one up on the RedSuns. He thinks that an Eight-Six will easily be beaten by a GT-R, by Ryosuke says that the GT-R likely has too much power to compete, as the Eight-Six doesn't have to slow down significantly in corners, as a high powered car would.

A few nights later, Keisuke heads up to Akina to talk with Takumi, after he hears that he's accepted a race with Nakazato. Takumi tells him that he didn't accept, and that he doesnt want to race anyone. This annoys Keisuke, who tells him that he should accept the challenge, as he could easily win. Takumi tells him that he doesnt have a reason to race, and that he isn't a racer. Keisuke interjects, telling him that theres no way that he could drive the way he does with raw talent, and that he must love it, otherwise why would he put in the time. Takumi tells him that he drives for his job, not because he loves it, to which Keisuke tells him he might not have realised how much he loved it, because why else would he have mastered all the techniques that he has. He tells Takumi that he needs to ask himself why he drives, that if he loves driving then he's a racer, and then he has pride to protect. He says that he was going to tell him what the GT-R's weakness, but that if he doesn't love it then whats the point. He leaves, speeding back down Akina.

On Saturday, Keisuke and Ryosuke head to Akina to watch Takumi's battle with Nakazato. Ryosuke comments on him being late to arrive, and asks Keisuke if he even thinks he'll show up, as he did say that he didn't want to race, but Keisuke believes that he will show. Takumi arrives five minutes before his race is scheduled to begin, and Ryosuke asks Keisuke if he's going to tell Takumi the GT-R's weakness. Keisuke tells him that he doesn't feel like doing so anymore, and that he has to figure it out on his own, though Keisuke feels that he will win. Right before the battle begins, Ryosuke tells Keisuke to get in the FC, and that they'll watch from the best seats. As the two racers set off, Ryosuke's FC follows right behind them in order to get a good view of the battle. Ryosuke comments on Takumi's drifting, how he controls his Eight-Six like its an extension of his own body, something even he can't do. Keisuke points out that Nakazato's GT-R is pulling away from the Eight-Six, but Ryosuke tells him that the real battle hasn't even started, as the early part of the course doesn't allow the Eight-Six to use its full potential. Later down the course, Keisuke is amazed by how fast Takumi can go using the gutter drop. He thinks to himself that Takumi must be insane, as he performs a four wheel drift barely missing a guardrail. Keisuke realises how the Eight-Six manages to be so fast, he doesn't decelerate more than he needs to, drifting around corners to reduce how much he has to slow down. In the five hairpins, Takumi manages to take the inner line to come alongside Nakazato, who spins out shortly after, with Ryosuke narrowly dodging him. Ryosuke and Keisuke talk afterwards, with the both of them being amazed by what they have seen. Keisuke comments that the Eight-Six's ABS must be great, but Ryosuke corrects him, telling him that the Eight-Six didn't have ABS, and that what they had seen was purely the drivers skill.

Several days later, Keisuke meets with Fumihiro, and they talk about Ryosuke with Keisuke telling him that he's been strategising how to beat the Eight-Six ever since the battle. They talk about if Ryosuke can beat the Eight-Six, Fumihiro thinks that he likely would, and Keisuke agrees with him, though he also doesn't see the Eight-Six losing either. He says that he doesn't want to see the two of them race, as he wouldn't know who to root for.

Exclusively in First Stage, Keisuke and Ryosuke spectate the battle between Takumi and Shingo Shoji of the NightKids (in the manga this battle is spontaneous, and thus was only seen by the SpeedStars and a few members of the NightKids).

At some point, Fumihiro and Keisuke meet in a family restaurant, and discuss Ryosuke's recent offer from a professional racing team from Tokyo who race at the Fuji Speedway. Fumihiro says that Ryosuke must be happy, as he's been dreaming about something like this for his whole life, but Keisuke tells him that Ryosuke seems the exact opposite, as if someone had died.

A few days later, Ryosuke meets Keisuke to show him his FC3S before his race with Takumi. Keisuke asks how much power his car can make now, and is shocked when he says its tuned to make 240HP, a whole 100 less horsepower than it could make before. Ryosuke explains that he intended to make the car faster, and that dropping the power was an unintended side effect of that. He says that it may be a blessing in disguise however, as he wants to go up against the Eight-Six on equal terms instead of just outpowering him.

At some point later, Keisuke practices on Akina when he is challenged by Nakazato of the NightKids. The two race all the way up to the summit of Akina, where they stop and talk. The two bicker for a bit, before agreeing to have a rematch again when the RedSuns head to Myogi. Nakazato says that he cant seem to stop thinking about the Eight-Six, mentioning that even his teammate Shingo cant stop praising it, despite his usually negative attitude. He says the Eight-Six manages to charm drivers, and tells Keisuke that he doesn't want anyone else to beat him other than himself. Keisuke lies to him, telling him that he can't relate.

On Saturday, Keisuke heads to Akina to watch his brothers race. Ryosuke pulls Keisuke aside before the race, and tells him that he's going to retire from racing if he loses the battle. He tells Keisuke that he doesn't intend on losing, but that one day he will have to lead the RedSuns. He continues, telling him that he thinks only two people will ever be able to beat him, saying that the first is Keisuke. He changes his mind about telling him the second one, and declares there is no way he will lose. Keisuke gives the countdown, and Ryosuke and Takumi shoot off down the mountain. Mid way through the race, Keisuke is told that the Eight-Six is going ten seconds faster than when he faced him, leaving him amazed by both his brother and Takumi's skills. Ryosuke passes Takumi in the five hairpins, much to Keisuke amazement. Takumi passes Ryosuke, winning the race. When the news is relayed to the top of the mountain everyone is silent, shocked by the news.

A few weeks later, Keisuke and Ryosuke talk in a family restaurant, where Ryosuke tells him that he is thinking about putting together a new team. Keisuke is shocked by this, telling him he won't let his break up the RedSuns, but Ryosuke tells him that they will be fine, and that this new team will be separate from them. He elaborates, telling him that he wants to get some elite racers together to continue his plan to conquer all of Kanto by racing against specialists on their own courses. He explains that he'll need some top of the line racers in order to pull it off, and that he will just be the director of the team. Keisuke asks why they dont just use the RedSuns, but Ryosuke tells him that he's the only member of the team that is good enough for what he wants to do. He finishes, saying that they're going to scout all the other teams in Gunma, in order to try and find the talent he wants.

A few days later, Keisuke practices on Akagi with Kenta Nakamura, a young member of the RedSuns. Kenta asks why Keisuke won't rematch the Eight-Six, and assumes that he's scared of losing again. Kenta asks him to let him race Takumi on Akagi, but Keisuke reminds him that the RedSuns dont challenge people to race on Akagi. Keisuke tells him that there are more important things to worry about other than the Eight-Six, like their upcoming battle with the NightKids.

On Saturday the RedSuns head up to Myogi for the battle. Keisuke greets Nakazato, his opponent for the uphill. Both sides are given 30 minutes to warm up in, before the uphill battle starts. Keisuke sets off down the mountain for a practice run, and passes Takumi in his Eight-Six on the way down. After the practice, Keisuke talks with Ryosuke, and tells him that the tuning for his car is perfect. He asks Ryosuke if he saw Takumi when they went past, and says that he's glad that he'll be watching. The uphill race begins, and Nakazato manages to pull ahead off the line, due to his cars sheer power. Keisuke is able to keep up with Nakazato even though he is at a disadvantage on the straightaways, as he has the upper hand when it comes to corner. He thinks to himself that he used to race like Nakazato, violently and with a reliance on power, but that thanks to Ryosuke he has grown past that. Rain starts to fall, but Keisuke notices that it hasn't yet rained enough to make the road slick. He makes his move in the final corner, ignoring the rain that is blocking his vision and instead focusing on finding the optimal line. He takes the outside line in the corner, and his rear wheel hooks up onto the pavement, allowing him to keep on the road, and win the race. The two racers talk after, with Nakazato telling Keisuke that he got lucky. Keisuke tells him that he could tell how much grip his tires had through the vibrations of his steering wheel, which Nakazato dismisses, as he's never felt that himself. Keisuke tells him that it's likely because he drives a 4WD, whereas he drives an FR. He continues, telling him that he pushed his car too hard, and that he needed some grip on his cars in order to maintain his speed in the final stretch. Ryosuke tells Keisuke that they're cancelling their downhill run, as the rain makes it too dangerous. However someone mentions that the crowd isn't leaving, as they still want to see the downhill. Kenta chimes in, asking if he can take on Takumi, which Keisuke dismisses, however Ryosuke says that he should let him race, much to Keisuke's shock. Keisuke is disappointed he can't race Takumi, but Ryosuke tells him that he's going tell him that he's going to attach a camera to Kenta's S14, in order to get some footage of the Eight-Six. Keisuke gives the countdown, and the two cars shoot of down the mountain. Takumi is easily able to pass Kenta, winning him the race.

Emperor
The next day, Keisuke is woken up by his cousin Tsugumi, who Ryosuke had sent to get him. The two of them watch the video tape from Kenta's car, with Ryosuke commenting on his skill driving in the rain. Ryosuke comments that while he doesn't understand Takumi's abilites, he wants him for his new team. Keisuke asks to rewind the tape, as the Eight-Six has disappeared from view, but Ryosuke tells him to wait a moment. A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is seen passing Kenta, which annoys Keisuke, as they had interupted an organised race. Ryosuke tells him that he thinks he knows what team they're from, and that they're going to need to get serious in order to face them.

Some time later, the team, revealed to be called Emperor, heads to Akina to face Takumi and his Eight-Six. Emperor is represented by Seiji Iwaki, the driver of the Lan Evo from the battle on Myogi. Keisuke spectates the battle along with Fumihiro and Kenta, at a point in the course where Ryosuke said something big would happen. Kenta expresses that he doesn't think an Eight-Six can beat a Lan Evo, but Keisuke dismisses him, reminding him that he has said the same thing about his S14. Keisuke relays something Ryosuke had told him, that Takumi excells in the links between corners and straightaways, and that in order to beat him you need to manage your tires, instead of getting pent up and wasting them by trying to overtake. The two cars rapidly approach where they are watching from, Takumi performs a gutter hook, allowing him to pull alongside Seiji, and take the inner line on the upcoming corner, giving him enough of a lead to win the race.

A little while later, Keisuke talks with Fumihiro and Kenta on Akagi. He tells them that the Emperors are coming to battle them in a week. He says while the RedSuns don't usually race on their home course, if they're challenged they're always glad to teach them a thing or two about racing.

Chapter 99

Information
Height: 182cm (6'0")

Weight: 63 kilos (138lb)

Likes: His own FD

Dislikes: The Skyline GT-R, Bubble-brained School Girls

Special Skills: The ABS Drift (Exact Meaning Unclear)

Vehicle: Pre-Facelift (Zenki) Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)

Love Interests
Kyoko Iwase

Family
Ryosuke Takahashi

Tsugumi

Akina SpeedStars
Koichiro Iketani

Akagi RedSuns/Project D
Takumi Fujiwara

Kenta Nakamura

Project D Staff (Fumihiro, Shuichi Matsumoto, Tomiguchi)

Myogi NightKids
Takeshi Nakazato

Emperor
Kyoichi Sudo

Seiji Iwaki

Northern Saitama Alliance
Wataru Akiyama

Tsuchisaka Lan Evo Team
Aikawa

Purple Shadow
Kozo Hoshino

Others
Amada

Trivia

 * Keisuke is the second most appearing character in the manga
 * Keisuke and his brother Ryosuke were parodied in Kaido Battle 2 & 3, two touge racing games by Genki. Keisuke was parodied as Ryuji Hashimoto (Mischievous Fool in KB2, HC Top in KB3) of Akagi BlueSign.