# Initial D THIRD STAGE
*Also known as: Initial D 3rd Stage / 頭文字〈イニシャル〉D THIRD STAGE*

## Facts
- Format: MOVIE
- Status: concluded
- Year: 2001
- Season: WINTER

## Renewal Score
**Initial D THIRD STAGE** has a **51% renewal probability** on Courcast (confidence: 99%) as of 2026-06-04.

## Synopsis
Takumi is approached by RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi and offered to join him in forming a professional racing team. Before coming up with an answer to the proposal, Takumi seeks retribution by issuing a rematch to Emperor leader Kyouichi Sudou, who previously defeated him due to an engine failure. He is also challenged by Kai Kogashiwa, a second-generation street racer whose father was once a fierce rival of Takumi's father Bunta.

## About Courcast
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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*