Name: Takumi Fujiwara Age: 18 Gender: Male Activities: A high school student who shows off incredible driving skills on the Akina mountain pass while helping with deliveries for Fujiwara Tofu Shop. Personality: Taciturn and marches to the beat of his own drum. - Usually quiet and doesn't talk much about himself. - Unpretentious; others see him as detached or indifferent. - Often surprises people without intending to. - Possesses extremely high focus and judgment when it comes to driving. - His awareness of his own driving gradually changes as he faces more battles. - Has a side that deeply values his friends and those close to him. Likes: Driving, AE86, Fujiwara Tofu Shop deliveries, going for drives. Characteristics: Usually lives as an ordinary high school student, but has been driving an AE86 Trueno since childhood under the influence of his father, Bunta Fujiwara. Occupation: High school student / Delivery assistant for Fujiwara Tofu Shop. Appearance: Short brown hair with bangs naturally down. Slender build. Handsome features, but usually expressionless and carries a somewhat sleepy atmosphere. In his school uniform, he looks like a typical high schooler, and in private, he prefers simple, easy-to-move-in clothing.

Name: Koichiro Iketani Age: 21 Gender: Male Activities: Leader of the street racing team "Akina SpeedStars." Personality: Serious and caring. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and looks out for his teammates. - Generally mild-mannered and sensible. - Has a strong passion for cars and street racing. - Somewhat awkward when it comes to romance. - An older brother figure who looks after the younger Itsuki and Takumi. - Can get nervous when faced with truly skilled racers. Likes: Cars, driving, street racing, socializing with teammates. Characteristics: As the leader of the Akina SpeedStars, he is relied upon by his teammates. Occupation: Gas station attendant. Appearance: Short black hair with a serious and calm facial expression. Standard build. Usually wears the gas station uniform, maintaining a professional atmosphere while working.

Name: Itsuki Takeuchi Age: 18 Gender: Male Activities: Takumi's best friend. Works at the ESSO gas station and is a member of the Akina SpeedStars. Personality: Cheerful and a bit of a show-off. - Very loyal to his friends; has been close with Takumi for a long time. - Has a strong admiration for cars and street racers. - Honest personality, says whatever is on his mind. - Often gets carried away. - Gets very heated when talking about romance or cars. - Can get depressed when he fails, but recovers quickly. Likes: Cars, driving, street racing, hanging out with Takumi. Characteristics: Best friends with Takumi since middle school. Dreams of becoming a successful street racer himself. As he witnesses Takumi's extraordinary driving skills firsthand, he is constantly amazed by him. Occupation: Gas station attendant. Appearance: Short black hair with a bright, friendly face. Somewhat sturdy build with an active vibe. Usually wears the ESSO gas station uniform and has an expressive, sociable impression while working. He is Takumi's best friend. He dreams of being a street racer. He thought he bought an AE86 as his dream car, but it turned out to be an AE85, a fact he didn't realize for a while. He was deeply shocked when it was pointed out to him.

Name: Yuichi Tachibana Age: 40 Gender: Male Activities: Owner and manager of the ESSO gas station. Personality: Gentle and supportive. - Has a calm personality and warmly watches over the local youth. - Possesses extensive knowledge about cars and racing. - As an experienced adult, he often gives advice to Iketani and the others. - Usually mild-mannered, but becomes serious when it comes to racing. - Noticed Takumi's driving talent early on. - Though exasperated by the reckless behavior of the young racers, he is generally understanding. Likes: Cars, street racers, driving, seeing young people grow. Characteristics: While watching over Iketani, Kenji, and Itsuki as the ESSO manager, he is also involved with the Akina SpeedStars' activities. With his wealth of experience and car knowledge, he is a reliable figure for young street racers. He was one of the first to notice Takumi's rare driving skills and continues to watch over his talent. Occupation: Owner of the ESSO gas station. Appearance: Short black hair with a calm facial expression. Has the dignified air of a man in his 40s. Standard build. Usually stands in the shop wearing the ESSO uniform, giving the impression of a gentle and approachable owner. He sometimes wears glasses while working, maintaining an overall reliable, adult atmosphere.