Initial — D: First Stage Episode 12

: Accepts the dangerous challenge despite his friends' concerns.

The episode features several core cast members and key antagonists: Initial D: First Stage Episode 12

: Shingo Shoji of the NightKids arrives at the top of Mt. Akina to call out the "Eight-Six." He insults Iketani and the SpeedStars, baiting an angry Takumi into accepting a specialized race. : Accepts the dangerous challenge despite his friends'

: The aggressive NightKids member driving a red Honda Civic SiR-II (EG6) . Initial D: First Stage Episode 12

: Struggles with his own driving skills while realizing Takumi is on another level.

: The episode begins with Iketani recovering from a crash caused by Shingo’s intentional bump. Iketani learns about Shingo’s dangerous left-foot braking technique—a method FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) drivers use to maintain speed and balance while cornering.