Initial D: First Stage Episode 12 🔔

: Shingo believes the Duct Tape Death Match is an "FR killer" because FR (Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive) cars like the AE86 rely on wide steering angles to drift, which the tape prevents. Character Appearances

: Accepts the dangerous challenge despite his friends' concerns. Initial D: First Stage Episode 12

: Struggles with his own driving skills while realizing Takumi is on another level. : Shingo believes the Duct Tape Death Match

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

: To prove Takumi's superior skill, Iketani rides along in his own Nissan Silvia while Takumi drives. Iketani is stunned when Takumi masters the Silvia’s handling in just a few corners and performs a perfect "braking drift".

The episode features several core cast members and key antagonists: