Fifth Stage - Act 10

This episode features the second part of the battle between Ryosuke Takahashi and Rin Hojo.

Synopsis[]

As the battle get more dangerous, several confessions come into play that create the full picture behind the feud between Ryosuke and Rin, and how Rin's actions played a huge part in Kaori's suicide. But as they approach the end of the track, Rin's tires and brakes are completely shot, turning his R32 into an unstoppable weapon. What's going to happen, and can Ryosuke escape?!

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Airdates[]

• Animax: March 8, 2013

Characters (in order of appearance)[]

1. Rin Hojo
2. Ryosuke Takahashi
3. Ryuji Ikeda
4. Kenji
5. Koichiro Iketani
6. Itsuki Takeuchi
7. Takumi Fujiwara
8. Mika Uehara
9. Fumihiro
10. Keisuke Takahashi
11. Kenta Nakamura
12. Kaori (Flashback)
13. Kaori's Father (Flashback)
14. Shuichi Matsumoto (Flashback)

Cars[]

1. Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)
2. Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
3. Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33)

Music[]

1. Raise Up - M.o.v.e
2. A Perfect Hero - Chris Stanton
3. On Your Wings - Rich Hard
4. 夕愁想花 - M.o.v.e

Quotes[]

Rin Hojo: You have strong luck, but how long will it last?

Ikeda Ryuji: He's so strong minded that he doesn't flinch at dire circumstances. Instead of resisting, he remains open to fear and anger, and lets them go by.

Ryosuke Takahashi: I want to save Hojo Rin senior, because both of us suffer from the same pain. That's why I can't run away, and must face this head on. I have to do this for my own sake.

Ryosuke Takahashi: He just needs a chance, and I believe in him. Words are convenient, but powerless. Sometimes you can convey a messages through means other than words.

Rin Hojo: What I can't stand is that you've recovered and move on. How can you be so cold hearted? Was it so easy for you to forget? That's the extent of your feelings to Kaori?

Ryosuke Takahashi: No. You shouldn't let the depth of the scar, depth of sadness, or the intensity of the despair keep you from moving forward. No matter how strong the pain is, it's our duty to move forward. You're wrong from running away from reality.

Ryosuke Takahashi: I haven't forgotten, nor run away. It has never escaped from my mind. That's why I made my choice to move forward. You think she wishes for us to keep fighting like this? This will only make her sad! Why can't you understand this, Hojo senior? Please, snap out of it. If you intend to drive me into despair, I'll wake you up for her sake!

Kaori: What is your dream, Ryosuke? To become a good doctor? Sounds good, and I admire it, but you can hardly call it a dream. It's just a practical goal. I think men should be eager to chase dreams.

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Notes & Trivia[]

• It is one of the six episodes to lack Takumi Fujiwara's Toyota AE86.

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