Mako and Sayuki return briefly, mentioning a professional team (the Hoshiya team), which fans believe is an homage to real-life drift legend Keiichi Tsuchiya. Analysis of Themes Description Character Growth
We see a rare and "crazy" display of Bunta Fujiwara’s driving skills. Bunta, the former fastest racer on Akina, continues to subtly guide Takumi's development. Initial D: First Stage Episode 24
The shadow of Bunta's past legend looms over Takumi as he prepares to face the man who has never lost. Mako and Sayuki return briefly, mentioning a professional
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"At the end of the day though, it's just a really nice car that doesn't make people
feel bad about how nice it is."