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Team Alive's Ryosuke Muto
has taken the lead.

Soichiro Kobayashi is right
on his tail.

Can the upcoming, three time
champion, Kobayashi,

defeat veteran driver, Muto?

Both cars are maxxed out on speed.
Here they come!

Veteran Muto is the
oldest drift driver on the circuit.

Three time champion Kobayashi
threatens from behind.

Can Muto outrun him?

Current champ Kobayashi,
needs to close the gap.

Kobayashi knows every
trick in the book.

He narrows the gap.
As close as he can get!

Both cars are side-by-side!
They couldn't be any closer!

Side by side, in perfect unison,
as if they're dancing!

Kobayashi pulls back, transitions,
then spears back into position.

At the final corner,
Muto struggles to escape.

Kobayashi is perfectly positioned
on his tail!

They approach the finish line.

Finish!
It's done!

The heat is over!

This Dorifes series will decide
the ultimate drift racing champion.

What's the score in the first leg
of the final round?

Four to six.

Challenger Kobayashi
leads by two points.

Three time champion Kobayashi.

What's your take on this race,
Mr Tsuchiya?

Team Alive have done a great job.

Their chief mechanic, Kasai,
is one of the best in the world.

Kasai has led Muto's
technical team for many years.

Muto's legendary tuner,
Ryuji Kasai!

Third corner in-clip,
he feathered the clutch.

That was amazing.

Any comment, Mr Orido?

Muto, in his chase run, could very well
turn the tables on Kobayashi today.

I fully agree.

You're doing great.
No loss of focus?

No, I'm still good.
I'm not the old man.

Follow closely until he jumps,
and you'll definitely win.

I want another trophy
on the family altar.

I'm sure Mom in Heaven
is rooting for you.

The second heat is about to begin.

A one-on-one competition
of technique and tactics.

The chase car attempts to
close the gap on the lead.

Speed, drift, line and
tail gap are essential.

The chase vehicles must
maintain proximity.

Each tactic earns points.

Drift racing, with its Japanese roots,
requires harmony and precision.

These days it has evolved
into a global motor sport.

This is the second heat,
switching the lead and the chase.

Kobayashi is leading,
with Muto is chasing.

They're at the line,
about to start.

Both cars get away well.

Lead driver Kobayashi
drifts into the Ebisu South corner.

Muto is chasing close behind.

Kobayashi's first run, scoring 6-4,
has the advantage.

Muto will have to better that
performance to win this heat.

Both cars will soon emerge from the
the S-Curve into the home straight.

Kobayashi hits the e-brake
and drifts closer to the wall.

Kobayashi is in total control
as he rounds the turn.

But Muto is fast
closing the gap.

This is where Muto,
must take control to win.

No!
Muto has swiped the wall hard!

Veteran champion Muto

has fallen victim to the
notorious Ebisu South Course!

Team Alive's Silvia S15
is a total wreck.

Has veteran champion Ryosuke Muto
managed to survive this crash?

Good man.

Thanks.

Hey, Oba.

You need to submit
your repair list.

You were late last week, too.

That's a problem for
the entire team.

You really haven't got a clue,
have you?

You hear me?

A disagreement, lads?

No, sir.

Let me handle this.

He doesn't pull his weight,
so don't spoil him.

I'll make sure
to let him know that.

Tomorrow's a holiday,
but don't get too drunk.

Cut down on gaming, Koichi.

We need to sit down
sometime soon.

Koichi, are you asleep?

I'm coming in anyway.

Please wait here.

Did I wake you?

Up late again last night?

What?
It's my day off.

I've got some good news for you.

Good news?

You.
Come on up.

Don't be shy, boy.

This is Koichi.

How do you do.

I'm Natsumi Muto,
from Team Alive.

Look...

Would you like to
join our team?

Mr Hiyama is an old friend
of my father.

He says you're the best
gamer in all Japan.

I read about you.

I had no idea we had
a champion living close by.

It's like a miracle.

A professional racing team,
you mean?

Of course.

First take the test.

If you pass, we'll sponsor you
and pay you a salary.

Give it try.

Okay then,
I'll do the tryout.

That's fantastic.
Shall we do it now?

Right now?

Sure.

Get dressed and
get down there.

Come on, get in.

What is it?

I was admiring how
modified your car is.

Actually, I do my own tuning.

I'm kind of a rookie mechanic.

But before you do, I'll drive the
course and explain it to you.

Are you saying your team
is a real life racing team?

Real race team?

I thought you were talking about
another virtual, eSports team.

Overseas, many start out gaming and
go on to become actual racers.

Once you get a feel for a real car,
your drifting skills will improve.

Drifting?

Yes, we're a drift racing team.

Mr Hiyama said that your
dream is to become a racer.

Well yes, but...

Let's do it.

So, that's the course.

Okay, you're up.

Everything okay?

Each car has its own quirks.
So take it slowly at first.

Good luck.

Is actual driving difficult for you?

I guess it is.

I think I can do it.

Hope I don't wreck it.

No, don't you dare.

Amazing!

I was worried when you kidded
me it was your first time.

I've never driven a
real drift course before.

For your first time ever,
that was fantastic.

Real life driving is just
like gaming.

Let's go!
I'll introduce you to the team.

No, you drive.
That'll probably be faster.

Hi there.

Come on in.

Not now.

Why not?

What's going on?

No, that's out of the question.

I only came because
Team Alive needs a driver.

But you want me to
drive for free?

No, if you win,
you'll get paid

Make the top three
and you'll get a bonus.

I have to win
to get paid?

That's all we can budget for
right now.

Replacing a racing legend like you
will give me credibility.

But winning or losing doesn't
just depend on my driving.

Are you saying my tuning
may not be enough?

No, Mr Kasai,
I'd never insult you.

Then what?

Who are you?

It's about money, right?

You look cute when
you're not in overalls.

We have a driver,
we don't need you.

Sorry?

Team Alive's new driver.
Koichi Oba.

Natsumi.
Who is this guy...?

My father
the drift racing legend.

And that's Kasai,
our chief mechanic.

And Tamura.

Hi.

Koichi Oba?

Never heard of you.
From what team?

He's been racing abroad.

Well, well.
Overseas, you say.

Hurry up and get lost.

Okay, I get it.

That's probably best,
I've been offered a real job.

Now if you'll excuse me.

Wait up, Shibasaki!

What do you want
him for, Dad?

Listen to me, Natsumi.

Is this that computer nerd...?

Yes, Japan's champion gamer,
the famous Koichi Oba.

I never imagined
you were serious.

But I am.

Don't be ridiculous!

No video game boy
can do real drifting!

But some overseas drift champions
started out as gamers.

That's enough!

Even if he's the best gamer
in all Japan,

no way will he race for us!

Then what do we do?

We can't afford an
experienced driver.

No races, means no sponsorships.

That's not how we
can fix the Silvia.

Or do you...

want to quit racing?

Look...

Will you at least let me try?

Like a test drive.

This is not a game.

Are you kidding me?

No, I'm not.

I'm Japan's champion
video game drifter.

I'm sorry...

We'll give you
a test run tomorrow.

The car won't be ready
till then.

Seriously, Kasai?

Natsumi chose him.
It's not right to just chase him away.

Besides...

I've a hankering to see Japan's
finest gaming racer in action.

Natsumi.

We'll use your Chaser.
After we adjust the suspension.

Tamura, bring Natsumi's car in.

I do not approve!

Check the e-brake.

Plenty of oil.

Okay, piping check, too.

Tire pressures are all good.

Getting nervous?

I'm starting to.

Just drive like yesterday,
you'll be fine.

That looks like Soichiro.

Long time no see.

How's the leg?

I won't be needing
these much longer.

You'll race next season?

No, I'm too old and I pushed
myself too hard.

Don't say that.

I'm sorry about last time.

Don't be,
that's the essence of drifting.

If drivers don't attack
like you did,

drifting will be just another
boring car dance.

Look, I'm sorry for
imposing on you today.

Hi, Soichiro.

Hi, you're looking good.

Why are you here today?

I asked him to come.

Is this the gamer
who plays at drifting?

-What?
-Let him know.

Roger that.

Mr Best Gamer in Japan.
Watch how an expert does it.

I want a driver who's at
Soichiro's level.

Or you'll just lose races.

Get in.

Soichiro, it's a light-tuned Chaser.
Don't push it too much.

You must be kidding.
It's tuned to perfection.

So the car's perfect.

Oba, are you okay?

Real races are even tougher.
Gamers can't drift.

That was an education.
Thank you.

Sorry I dragged you into this.
Don't overdo it.

I'll do my usual thing.

He's much better
than we expected.

We don't know that yet.

That kid is following
Soichiro's line perfectly.

What's Soichiro doing?

Not yet, be patient,
will you.

Still not ready?

No, it's not done yet.

Tamura, what's the temperature?

95 degrees.

Okay, kill the flame.

Let's start.

You did a great job of getting
Soichiro to take you seriously.

You're really something, kid.

So you finally admit
I was right about him.

Remember what you said first?

Okay, dial it down.
You're so insistent when you're drunk.

That was a long meeting.

No need, sit down.

A debt collector?

I officially informed Koichi's boss
that he'll be driving for us.

After seeing him perform against
Soichiro, we can't lose him.

Go for it.

Thank you.

Thanks.

He said we can borrow it.
That "sim-something."

Racing simulator!

That's it.
He'll bring it over for us.

You can move in
as of today.

We've plenty of beds here.
It's better than a warehouse.

Thank you so much.

Have you fallen in love, Boss?

This kid's got potential.

So we'll need to get the Silvia
running right away.

I'll start chasing sponsors tomorrow.

We've got a ton of work.

I forgot.

To thank you.

I didn't get to thank you yet.

Thank you so much for
saving our team.

All my life, I was never any
good at sports, or academics.

But I was totally into
driving games.

I must have raced in
over a million games.

But this is the first time
anyone's ever thanked me.

I must thank you, too,
for recruiting me.

You mind if I call you
Koichi, too?

All the guys do.

Every racer needs a
good, catchy name.

Okay, Koichi. Tomorrow you'll start
running and endurance training.

And you can call me Natsumi.

Natsumi.
Your hair's so...

No forget it.

Do what I'd do...

This is so realistic!

Flat out.

Can you set it
for drifting?

I'll try.

Lower front 20.

Drop ratios slightly.
Soften the dampers a touch.

Add 4 degrees of camber.

Too late, stupid!

Clutch, then accelerator!

You're doing it too fast.

Ease up on the gas.
Respect the car.

Don't let it drop
out of torque.

It's exactly the same in gaming
and real cars.

Don't rely on the steering.
Use the gas pedal to turn.

Hit it now!

You're doing good.

Don't let traction slip out.

Back into first,
hold traction, drive out!

Don't rely on your eyes.
Feel it.

Feel that rear-end.

That's how you know
when to accelerate.

If you think about it,
it's all over.

In drifting, a moment's delay
can be end you.

Koichi, you're ready to go.

He'll take time to get it right.

Ready!

If he gets them all,
the yakiniku is on me.

Great!

Fantastic!
Tonight we get to eat meat!

That'll be expensive.

Mr Hiyama.
Long time no see.

Hi there,
where's Koichi?

Koichi?

-He was here.
-That's okay.

For your crew.
It was gift.

Thanks very much.

And also,
our new logo.

Put it somewhere prominent.

You upgraded your logo?

Cool, isn't it?
A business needs to evolve.

Shall I introduce you to
our designers?

Can't afford it.
If we don't win soon, we're bankrupt.

How's Koichi coming along?

He gets along with everyone.

He's a hard worker.
He never gives up.

He didn't get along with my guys.
All he ever did was play video games.

He could have made a career
playing games.

No, adults need to get out and
interact with others to develop.

You're right.
It's all about growth.

When I first started drifting,

all the old geezers criticized me,
said I should get a real job.

But I did what I loved and despite the
debt, I have my own racing team.

He became Japan's best by doing
what he loves. He can achieve anything.

I'd better go.

What about Koichi?

I'll come back.

Thanks for everything.

The kid's lucky
to be mentored by you.

ROAD BLOCKED!

How come you have the key?

I'm in debt to the landowner.

You borrow money
to rent a key?

What, are you stupid?

If we don't win races,
we can't pay your debts.

So he lets me borrow it
for practice runs.

Hurry up and get in.

Your final test. If you pass,
you can drive the Silvia.

You can start from here.

Don't try to memorize the course.

This is about
quick decision-making skills.

Don't drop below 4000 rpm.

Go faster.

Faster.

If everything's under control
you're not going fast enough.

Go beyond that.
Push past your limits!

You can do it.

Okay!

This event is the gateway
to success for young drivers.

Let's get started.

What kind of action are you
expecting this year, Mr Tsuchiya?

Well, they're newcomers.
Some will be outrageous.

I'm really looking forward
to seeing how they drive.

First round
is a single run qualifier.

The top 16 cars will
advance to the heats.

The winner and the MVP driver
will both earn a place

in this year's contest to decide
Japan's grand champion drift driver.

Racing is like business.
You need positive results.

Can't see how I can lose
in this hick town event.

We're counting on you.

More importantly,
when I do win...

I know.
You'll earn more for your next race.

I appreciate that.

Shibasaki.

That stabilizer we softened,
shouldn't we put it back?

No need.
Just do what I tell you.

These provincial mechanics
don't know anything.

But I'll put up with them
for this year.

By the way,
you changed your hair color, right?

My knight in shining armor,
I knew you'd notice.

You're letting it slide out
too much here.

After the straight,
save momentum for the approach.

Remember, you need to
focus on speed.

But when at speed, don't panic
and enter too soon.

The later you enter, the better
you can hold the angle at speed.

The entry decides everything.

I got it.

There's lots of young, hot-shot drivers
this year, including Kai Shibasaki.

He was last year's DriftLites
series champion.

Anyone else on your radar?

Team Alive.

Yes, their new driver,
Koichi Oba.

He's the all-Japanese champion
of the Gran Turismo.

An eSports champion, in his first real
car race, he's in the final 16.

He's bringing in a new era.

He's a gamer, with an amazing
ability to master real car driving.

It shows that eSports and real
racing are coming together.

So he was a gamer, eh?

He needs to be
taught a lesson.

Do as we trained
and you'll be fine.

Pretend it's just another
game and you'll win.

Oba is lead, Shibasaki is the chase.
The battle is about to begin.

In this Nikko Challenge Cup heat,
Shibasaki is the clear favorite.

And Oba is a highly anticipated
newcomer from the world of eSports.

The battle is about to begin.

On this track, the winner will be the
one who dominates the home stretch.

Stay on the line.

Shibasaki will come in tight,
ignore him and keep driving.

Show him what you've
learned on the simulator.

The newcomer, Koichi Oba,
acknowledges the starter's signal.

Kai Shibasaki signals the starter
that he's ready to go.

And they're off.

Oba is the lead,
Shibasaki is the chaser!

First corner,
Oba in a tight turn.

Shibasaki is right behind
Oba's textbook drift.

Come on, Shibasaki.
Show us what made you a champ.

Here they come. Oba emerges
in-line from the last corner.

Can Shibasaki keep up
with him?

Keep it tight.
Don't go wide!

Oba's drifts like clockwork,
Shibasaki right on his tail.

Can Shibasaki match Oba's
angle and pull in close?

Can Shibasaki get it over
the newcomer?

Good lad.

Oba in the approach to
the 3rd and 4th turns.

Shibasaki is chasing but
finds it hard to close the gap.

Surprisingly,
newcomer Oba is really fast.

As they head to the finish line
Shibasaki can't close the gap!

Shibasaki couldn't quite catch up!

I'm not sure about this one.
It'll be a tight decision.

Shibasaki looked helpless.

You reckon?

That's the white knight of drifting?

-Exactly.
-He had nothing today.

The judges' scores are up.

They make it 5-5, even!
Shibasaki couldn't pull off a win.

Don't tell me he's
losing to a gamer!

I'd hardly call that chasing.

Folks will want their money back.

Sounds like
he didn't impress you.

Both cars are back now.

Shibasaki's poor performance as
the chase car was disappointing.

Can he regain his honor
after such a setback?

Now for the second run
of the first two top contenders.

Now Shibasaki is lead,
with Oba chasing.

Can Oba close in on Shibasaki?

Shibasaki's driving a four-door.
Oba's is in a two-door.

Technically, two-door coupes
are generally faster.

That's an advantage for Oba.

Both cars get away well.

Shibasaki in the lead,
Oba is the chase.

Oba is right on target
with a steady eye on Shibasaki.

Both cars are lining up
for the final corner.

But there's a gap opening up.

With no need to,
Shibasaki taps his brakes.

Shibasaki's brake lights have
thrown Oba off!

Shibasaki initiates.

Oba is accelerating earlier
than usual to keep up.

Oba is rushing in way too fast.
Can he maintain control?

Oh no!
Oba is out of control.

The Nikko Circuit's wide safety zone
has saved Oba from total disaster.

Shibasaki steps on the gas
as he passes the judges' table.

He's confirming
to them that it's his win.

That's poor sportsmanship.

You don't like how Shibasaki
pulled a fake brake?

That's a cheap trick.

Oba has an eSports background,
he's still new to racing.

But Oba will definitely improve.

With Oba going off course,
Shibasaki's victory has been confirmed.

He brake-checked on purpose.

That's part of the game.

Sure, it's a dirty trick,
but Shibasaki drove better.

All in all, it's not too shabby
for a first race.

You did well.

Okay, that's all for today.

Time for a review.
Tamura, get the hot pot ready.

Natsumi.

Tell Koichi to come down.

Hey, all-Japan champion.
Come be our world champion!

Koichi, let's eat.

Koichi.

Come down.

Until the Silvia maintenance is done,
drive the Chaser.

You need more time at the wheel.

But...

I'd rather use the simulator
until the Silvia is ready.

Why?

I want to compare the various
simulator settings.

Are you serious?

You've mastered gaming, but you
need real driving experience.

What's this all about?

You just prefer gaming.

Did you two have a fight?

Should I take the Chaser, then?

No, different horsepower and setup.
Maybe the simulator is better for you?

I get it.

Did what happened at Nikko
scare you?

No, I'm fine.

Can't sleep, eh?

-Does real racing scare you?
-No.

Well it still scares me.

If you can sleep well after a
bad experience on the track,

you'll never improve.

This just proves you have
what it takes to win.

Keep dwelling on it
until you master it, lad.

Good night.

The long awaited
drift racing season has begun!

This contest will decide
this year's champion drift racer.

Held at the Ebisu Circuit's
fabled South Course.

Long regarded as the holy of holies
by drifters worldwide.

Top drifters from all over Japan
are hoping to stop the champ,

Soichiro Kobayashi, from winning
four consecutive championships.

Including Nikko Challenge Cup
winner, Kai Shibasaki.

And promising MVP award
winner, Koichi Oba.

Despite losing his debut race,
he impressed the judges.

Both are aiming to win this year.

Oba is a talented driver with
a background in eSports.

How will he perform today
against the world's best drift racers?

Test runs are about to begin.

I got it.

Both in Japan and overseas,
e-gamers are switching to track racing.

What's wrong?

Hey, Kasai.

He doesn't need a test run.
Just let him race.

How come?

If you're trying save money
on tires, it's game over.

What am I missing?

I'm sick and tired of
always being broke.

Swap out those tires.

Koichi, go take a leak
while you have time.

What's going on here?

Hey kid.

You look like
you've already lost.

Did Shibasaki's win
turn you into a coward?

You kept up with me.
Don't lose to him.

Soichiro.

Aren't you scared?

I don't race by myself.
I have a team behind me.

Trusting them, lets me
reach my full potential.

Go ahead, win today.

I'm not done with you yet.

Koichi.

What did Soichiro say to you?

You didn't do a test run.
What's with you?

I'm on your team.
Show some respect.

You talk to Dad and Soichiro,
but not to me?

You need to learn
to trust me, too.

If you want to go back to gaming,
then talk to me.

I saw the offer you got
from eSports.

From that overseas team.

Sorry.

But I...

I'm afraid you'll go back
to playing games.

Then I'd lose all
trust in you, Koichi.

After the spin at Nikko,
I wanted to quit drifting.

But now I believe in the team,
I believe in the machine.

And I believe in you, Natsumi.

I'll drive my heart out.

The Ebisu Circuit's South Course,
site of many famous drifting races,

will be closing its doors
for the last time today.

This year's Drifting Festival is
dedicated to Ebisu South.

What great events will mark
its final history?

Now for the final 16.
It's here!

Daigo Saito, the worldwide
drift racing champion.

His GR Yaris now sports
a 2JZ turbo.

It's been converted from 4WD
to FR to improve drifting.

Opposite him is rookie Koichi Oba,
who's already impressing judges.

Oba will take the lead,
with Saito driving the chaser.

With Oba coming from the world of eSports,
how do you see this contest, Tsuchiya?

Daigo has driven on the world stage,
that puts Oba at a disadvantage.

Can you tell us more about
the champion Daigo Saito?

I liken him to a hunter.

He loves to chase,
I'm sure he'll come on strong.

Can rookie Oba outrun the seasoned
veteran hunter Daigo Saito?

Leading the way is Koichi Oba
in his 2JZ 800 horsepower S15 Silvia.

Following close behind is Daigo Saito with
his GR Yaris, with a 1000 HP 2JZ.

Light rain has left the course
with wet weather conditions.

A wet track does increase
the risk of losing control.

Both drivers may have to
limit any bold moves.

And they're off.
Oba has made a good start.

How will world champ
Daigo Saito perform today?

Can the eSports rookie Oba
keep up with the veteran?

Both cars race into
the notorious hairpin bend.

Koichi Oba adopts an almost
perfect angle of drift.

Daigo Saito in pursuit.
Oba manages to escape.

Saito is slowly gaining.
But he's struggling with proximity.

On the final corner, both cars
maintain their distance.

How have the judges scored it?

Five to five!

Veteran Saito was unable to trounce the
eSports rookie driver, Koichi Oba.

Oba didn't allow world champ
Saito to better him in the turns.

Can Saito pull off a win
in the second run?

They've switched places. Daigo leads,
with Oba in the chase position.

Can the rookie get the better
of the veteran this time?

Both cars come flying
out of the chicane.

They've switched back,
now they're door to door.

And just like that,
all the way over the finish line.

He snuck up inside of Daigo.

Poetry in motion!

Oba's speed and angle were
absolutely perfect!

Perhaps Daigo underestimated
the rookie Oba?

That kid's amazing.

Now for the scores.

Six to four!

That is absolutely stunning!

Koichi Oba's spirited run
has won him the race.

I'm blown away.

Amazing!

And we witnessed it.

We sure did.

Oba, a rookie driver from
the world of game consoles,

has beaten a veteran,
world-renowned champion.

Japan's ultimate drifting festival
is down to the final eight.

Top scorer in the best
final 16 drivers

is Team TOYO Tire Drift
leader, Masato Kawabata.

He faces rookie driver Koichi Oba,
with a stunning victory in the 1st round.

Kawabata is a multi-title winner both
in Japan and overseas.

He's driving a V8 twin turbo
monster GR Supra.

The rookie Oba's car, an S15 Silvia,
is tuned by drift legend Ryuji Kasai.

And they're off. Kawabata,
driving lead, makes a solid start.

As he shifts up, he checks out
Oba close on his tail.

Coming through the S-curve!
Kawabata keeps his lead.

Close to the wall, Kawabata,
maintains a textbook drift.

Both cars head into the
hairpin at precision angles.

There's barely a
hair's width between them,

as they power over the finish line.

The judges have scored it
five-five.

Kawabata couldn't get an
an advantage over Oba.

Veteran Kawabata
went into a spin.

The world champ drift legend was
unable to stop the rookie's momentum.

Yes!

Koichi Oba has won
the quarter-final heat!

He got it!

Oba successfully beat the 2017
Drift World Champion, Masato Kawabata!

This kid is hot!

The rookie is
sweeping the field.

Oba has earned his spot
in the semifinals.

This year's Drifting Festival
is now in its final stages.

Semifinals are about to begin!

Koichi Oba, a rookie racer from
the world of gaming,

has defeated the best of the
best to reach this point.

This year's Challenge Cup champion
rose from the ranks of the DriftLites.

The white knight of drifting,
Kai Shibasaki, will face Oba.

Shibasaki will drive lead
while Oba will chase.

Tsuchiya, how do you
see this battle going down?

It's a toss-up.

Oba spun against Shibasaki
at Nikko just recently.

I was there, I saw it.
I hope he's overcome it.

But Oba has beaten
both Kawabata and Daigo.

Decisive wins, both of them.

It could go either way.

That's for sure and we're all eagerly
waiting to see the outcome.

Kai Shibasaki drives lead.
Koichi Oba in the chase car.

Oba wants to live down his defeat
in the Nikko Challenge Cup.

The first red signal comes on.

All lights are red.

And they're off!

Shibasaki throws a textbook entry
into the first turn at Ebisu South.

Oba's fighting to keep up
as they reach breakneck speeds.

Shibasaki roars right into
the chicane.

Damn that guy!

Shibasaki has brake-checked
yet again!

But Oba swiftly corrected,
and is back on track.

Oba refuses to give
an inch of leeway.

Can he come through
on the inside of Shibasaki?

He's done the impossible!
He's on his door!

But Shibasaki's over-corrected,
he's lost control.

Now his angle is way off.

This is bad!
Dangerous for both cars.

Oba has maintained control!
He's still in the race.

Last year's DriftLites champ Shibasaki
has spun - and he's out!

Serves him right
for brake-checking.

Koichi Oba inflicts a humiliating
defeat on the current champion.

The one-time gamer and rookie racer
has made it into the finals!

Can his opponent in the finals
put a stop to his winning streak?

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

Sorry, Boss.

The result is clear.

Give me a chance.

-I'll win the next one.
-Listen.

In this business, only winners
get cars, races and contracts.

Are you sure you're not hurt?

Clunky piece of crap.

Your crappy car
lost me the race.

Damn your ass!

Stop.
Let him go.

Back off.

Go on, hit me.

Come on.

Right here.

Sorry for our crappy car.

Let's shut it down.

Have you come to gloat?

I need a favor.

Koichi!

Great job, kid.

Hey, Natsumi.

Your turn to be spotter.

You recruited him,
so this is your chance.

Now you're in charge.

Get out and win!

Koichi, you hear me?

Yes, loud and clear.

New tires, so be sure
you warm them up.

He's fast, so before the initiation,
hold back angle, focus on entry speed.

Make sure you go deep into
the outer zone with big angle.

Careful to not go
too wide off course.

With depth and good angle,
so you can stay full throttle.

Then, for the last switchback,
keep it snappy.

Even if near spin, drive it
full angle over the finish line.

You got that?

Roger that.

That's the plan.

Do what you do best.

The sensational eSports drifter,
Koichi Oba.

He's up against the one man
who can possibly stop him.

Three time consecutive champion,
the legendary Soichiro Kobayashi!

Here we go!

Koichi Oba in the lead.
Chased by Soichiro Kobayashi.

The first run of the finals
is about to begin.

The wild card of the tournament
pitted against the champion.

Can Koichi Oba avenge
his team leader's defeat?

This will be an exciting contest.

Oba could win.

-Think so?
-He has momentum.

Koichi Oba driving lead.
Chased by Soichiro Kobayashi.

Both are driving Silvia S15's
with the same power plant.

Oba drifts into the first turn.
Kobayashi is right where he should be.

At the chicane,
both go flat to the firewall.

Here they come,
onto the home straight.

Oba positions himself
for a smooth drift.

He's driving like his mentor,
Ryosuke Muto.

He's good.

This hairpin turn could be
the game changer for Oba.

Kobayashi has found the gap!

Precision driving!

He eases up and comes
back in on the outside. Brilliant!

As they both scream across
the finish line.

Veteran Kobayashi gave rookie Oba
a lesson in advanced racing.

Oba drives a good, technical race,
but Kobayashi's technique shines through.

He's too good.

That's how a champion drives.

The judges have made their decision.
How will they score it?

Four to six!

Soichiro Kobayashi
is two points ahead!

Oba's in serious trouble.

But the rookie is still managing
to hold on by a thread.

Both cars are back on the starting grid.

The second run is about to begin!

Positioning themselves to start.

Can Oba turn the tables?

This second run
will be the decider.

Kobayashi drives lead,
Oba is now the chaser.

Both cars are in position.

After a strong first run,
Kobayashi leads 6-4.

Oba has to better that performance
if he wants to take the trophy.

And they're away.

Kobayashi drifts through
the first turn.

Oba sits firmly behind,
right on his tail.

They're approaching the
first S-bend.

Both cars at maximum
speed, flat strap.

Can Oba edge in closer than
the champ just did?

Can they master the Ebisu South
wall where Ryosuke Muto crashed?

This is the test.
Both get through successfully.

Now Oba needs to position himself
right on Kobayashi's tail.

Amazing.

This hairpin could be
the deciding factor.

Oba is perfectly positioned
to take Kobayashi.

Magnificent control.

So close that Kobayashi
must be very worried.

Oba looks like he's glued to the
champion's back bumper bar.

Beautiful crossover
as Oba comes up on the inside.

Vehicular ballet!

Both cars in perfect
position across the finish line

That was monumental driving.

Two points down,
can Oba claw it back?

Judges have given
Kobayashi 4 points.

Oba has been awarded
6 points.

So what are the totals now?

Koichi Oba has 10 points.

Soichiro Kobayashi 10 points.

A tie?
So what happens now?

It's Sudden Death!

That's exactly right.

The first time in a long time,
it goes to a Sudden Death finish.

Awesome!

That's absolutely fantastic.

It can't get any better
than that.

What's Sudden Death?

-What?
-One more race.

Let's cheer him on.

Both drivers will be in
new cars for the deciding race.

The sun has set,
so it's a night-time contest!

What are your predictions
for this final battle?

It's been a while since I've seen
two such imaginative drivers.

Imaginative and artistic?

These two are really good.

I didn't expect
the rookie Oba

to perform so well against the
seasoned champion Kobayashi.

Indeed!

I can feel Oba's
enthusiasm in the air.

The Sudden Death match to decide
the championship is about to begin.

From what we've seen so far,
either driver could win this.

Both sit waiting for the
starter's signal.

That's the signal.

The entire world of drift-racing
waits with bated breath.

The sun has long since set.

The only sounds are the motors of
the two 2JZs in the two S15 Silvias.

What drama will be played out
in the minutes ahead?

The sun has set on
the Ebisu Circuit.

A fitting tribute
for this final race.

Ebisu South is known
as the holy site of drifting.

The crowd waits excitedly as both
drivers get into position.

First up, they gun their
cars into the straight.

Oba perfectly positions himself!
He's doing really well.

Kobayashi drifts smoothly
to the inside position.

He slides in like a key in a lock.
That angle is amazing.

Both cars enter the hairpin curve
in perfect synchronization.

You won't reconsider staying?

No, sir.

Okay.

I've been doing this a long time.

It's the first time I've lost an ace
driver to a video game team.

I'm sorry.

Would you rather I break
the news to Natsumi?

I don't think I can
handle that.

If it makes you stay, maybe I could
throw in Natsumi as your wife.

That's not your decision.

She'll be furious that I
couldn't hang onto you.

Thanks for everything.

Come back when
you're the world champion.

Maybe it's better to change
steering knuckles again?

That should definitely
improve drift capability.

I prefer it has less
rolling resistance on angle.

Since you're so persistent,
I'll change it for you, okay?

Hey, Tamura.

Stop slacking off, Natsumi.

What are you doing?

Don't bother her now.

She's head over heels in love.

He did it.