Fourth Stage - Act 18

Fourth Stage - Act 18
Stage	Fourth Stage
Act	18
Air Date	August 19, 2005
Chapters Adapted	Volume 28 Chapter 359 Chapter 360 Chapter 361 Chapter 362 Chapter 363 Chapter 364 Chapter 365
Episode Guide
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Next Episode	Fourth Stage - Act 19

Last Drive (ラスト·ドライブ, Rasuto· doraibu) is the eighteenth Act of Initial D Fourth Stage.

Synopsis

Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car’s in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke’s never been more focused on driving.

Stats

Airdates

• Animax: August 19, 2005

Characters (in order of appearance)

1. Itsuki Takeuchi
2. Takumi Fujiwara
3. Koichiro Iketani
4. Kyoko Iwase
5. Keisuke Takahashi
6. Fumihiro
7. Ryosuke Takahashi
8. Yuichi Tachibana
9. Bunta Fujiwara

Cars

1. Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86)
2. Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S) (Flashback)
3. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR (CP9A) (Flashback)
4. Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)
5. Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
6. Subaru Impreza WRX STi Coupe Type R Version V (GC8D)

Music

1. Noizy Tribe - m.o.v.e
2. 円 ~Madoka~ - SaGa
3. Nobody Reason ~ノアの方舟 (~Noah No Hakobune) - m.o.v.e

Differences from the Manga

• Keisuke driving Kyoko downhill at Akagi at extreme speeds after their last discussion is an anime exclusive.
• Kyoko's discussion with her friend in Chapter 362 after her date with Keisuke was not adapted to the anime.

Notes & Trivia

• The opening scene from 1:36 to 2:20 was reutilized from Fourth Stage - Act 14.
• This is the only episode in Fourth Stage to not feature any Eurobeat.
• It is revealed by the Speedstars that a year has passed since Takumi's first match against Keisuke, giving birth to the legend of Akina's 86.
• From this episode, Keisuke's FD sports a RE Ameyima bodykit, this modification will remain permanent even in subsequent stages.
• The location Keisuke takes Kyoko is the Gunma Prefectural Office in Maebashi, which is the tallest building in Gunma. They eat at Voler Cygne, a French restaurant on the 31st floor.