Ryosuke Takahashi vs Rin Hojo

The battle between Ryosuke Takahashi and Rin Hojo is the forty-seventh battle of Initial D.

Prior to the Battle
Rumors start spreading that a white RX-7 FC with a wing was spotted in Akagi. Ryousuke and Matsumoto are nowhere to be found, which worries Project D.Takumi,who is on a date with Mika, enquires about them from Fumihiro, who has no idea of what is going on.Meanwhile Ryosuke and Matsumoto are headed to Hakone Turnpike to accept the challenge of the Grim Reaper, Hojo Rin. During their journey, Ryosuke reveals everything about his past to Matsumoto. After reaching the top of Hakone, Ryosuke finds Rin Hojo, who would be waiting for them. Both of them accept the battle to the death. Matsumoto says he will be waiting for him to pick him up, even for 100 years.

Fifth Stage

 * 1) The Race Of The Night - Dave Rodgers
 * 2) A Perfect Hero - Chris Stanton
 * 3) On Your Wings - Rich Hard

Arcade Stage 8 Infinity

 * When The Sun Goes Down - Ken Blast

Arcade Stage 8 RivalSide Info
Story arc: Sidewinder

Driver: Rin Hojo

Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR32)

Opponent: Ryosuke Takahashi

Team: Project D

Car: Mazda RX-7 Infini III (FC3S)

Mission: Do not fall behind the Rival

Course: Hakone

Rule: Downhill

Start: Standing

Weather: Clear

Time of day: Night