Initial D is the story of a 17-year-old delivery boy named Takumi 'Tak' Fujiwara, who suddenly finds himself caught up in the heart-stopping world of street racing. Tak drives the 'Eight-Six', a street term for the Toyota Trueno AE86. He doesn't realize that his ex-champion father has taught him all the racing tricks, making him deliver tofu up and down Mt. Akina without spilling a cup of water. His friend, Cole, is injured when he tries to prepare to lead the local Speed Stars club against the arrogant Red Suns. He appeals to Mr. Fujiwara - who talks Tak into racing. He is placed against a street racing legend, he gets hooked and the word quickly spreads about the famous 'Eight-Six of Mount Akina'. More rival racers appear to challenge Tak and his friends in a series of white-knuckle contests. CG cars, rock soundtrack, rapid-fire editing, and flashy camera work heighten the excitement - and make the disclaimer, 'Follow the traffic rules and drive safely' sound insincere.