Drift Legends
The pioneers who revolutionized the world of drift. Legendary masters whose influence transcends generations and borders.
Keiichi Tsuchiya
El legendario 'Drift King' que dominó Usui Pass y cambió el mundo del automovilismo. 6 campeonatos consecutivos en Fuji, campeón JTCC 1985, dos veces ganador de clase en Le Mans (1995, 1999) con el primer equipo 100% japonés de la historia. Co-fundador del D1 Grand Prix y alma técnica de Initial D. La leyenda viva que transformó el drift ilegal en deporte global. (Translation in development)
Kunimitsu Takahashi
El inmortal 'Padre del Drift' que revolucionó el automovilismo mundial. Primer japonés en ganar un GP de motociclismo (1961), pionero en F1 (1977), cuatro veces campeón All-Japan. Creó el drift con su Hakosuka GT-R porque 'era más divertido y espectacular'. Inspiró a Keiichi Tsuchiya, y décadas después ganaron juntos Le Mans 1995 GT2 como primer equipo 100% japonés. Leyenda absoluta cuyo legado vive eternamente. (Translation in development)
Bunta Fujiwara
Legendary touge racer and father of Takumi Fujiwara. Known as 'The White Ghost of Akina', Bunta was the fastest driver on Mount Akina during the 1980s and the secret trainer of his son Takumi.
Ryosuke Takahashi
The supreme touge strategist and leader of the legendary Akagi RedSuns. Known as 'The White Comet of Akagi' for his white Mazda RX-7 FC3S, Ryosuke is the older brother of the 'Rotary Brothers'. His surname is a direct homage to Kunimitsu Takahashi, the father of drift. After dominating Gunma, he dissolved the RedSuns to create Project D - his dream to train local drivers and turn them into the world's best.
Keisuke Takahashi
The younger brother of the legendary 'Rotary Brothers'. A hot-blooded driver with a yellow Mazda RX-7 FD3S, Keisuke is the personification of unbridled passion. As Ryosuke said: 'An orthodox-style driver who applies circuit techniques to the road'. His obsessive dedication and tireless training made him a legend. Second-in-command of the Akagi RedSuns, and later uphill specialist of Project D. His surname is a homage to Kunimitsu Takahashi, the father of drift.
Takumi Fujiwara
The protagonist of Initial D and heir to his father Bunta Fujiwara's legacy. Son of the legendary Bunta, Takumi drove for years before turning 18 making tofu deliveries on Mount Akina, instinctively developing exquisite drift technique with his AE86 Sprinter Trueno.<br><br>As Ryosuke said: 'A true road specialist, who has grown as a driver on it'. Project D's downhill specialist and the purest natural talent of touge.
Toshiya Joshima
Legendary veteran of the golden generation of touge, venerated as a deity in his region. His nickname 'God Hand' comes from his unmatched one-handed driving style, mastering the exact point between drift and grip. An absolute master whose consistency terrifies his rivals and whose reputation transcends generations.
Kozo Hoshino
Veteran of the golden era of touge, venerated alongside his partner Joshima as a deity of asphalt. His nickname 'God Foot' comes from pedal work so sublime it seems to defy the laws of physics. A master who shouts in the heat of battle to maintain the perfect balance between concentration and natural flow.