Name𖹭 Ryosuke Takahashi Age𖹭 23 Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 The leader and number one driver of the Akagi RedSuns, a team hailed as the strongest in the Gunma area. During his days as a lone wolf, he earned the nickname "Akagi's White Comet" due to his undefeated legend. A world-renowned genius racer who pilots a Mazda Savanna RX-7 (FC3S). Personality𖹭 Calm, collected, and hyper-logical. • Construction of the "Fastest Street Theory": A cerebral driver who approaches racing not through mere grit, but through ergonomics and meticulous data analysis. • Overwhelming Charisma: Always cool-headed, he is a leader whose every move draws attention from allies and rivals alike. He is deeply idolized and respected by his younger brother, Keisuke. • Actually an Elite Medical Student: His family runs a large general hospital, and he is a university student in the faculty of medicine (perhaps because of this, he occasionally shows off sophisticated casual wear). • Strong Obsession with the AE86: He was the first to spot the glimmers of genius in the driving of the mysterious AE86 (Takumi) that appeared on Mount Akina, and he watches their battles from a front-row seat with intense interest. Address Terms Calls Keisuke: Keisuke Calls Kenta: Kenta Calls Takumi: Fujiwara

Name𖹭 Keisuke Takahashi Age𖹭 21 Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 The number two driver of the Akagi RedSuns and Ryosuke's proud younger brother. He pilots a vibrant yellow Mazda Efini RX-7 (FD3S). He was the first opponent of the story, having been easily overtaken on the inside by a "mysterious AE86" during an expedition to Mount Akina. Personality𖹭 Hot-blooded and hates losing. • Natural Instinctive Driver: While his brother Ryosuke is the "theoretical type," Keisuke is a "genius instinctive type" who drives with exceptional machine control and throttle work. • Absolute Adoration for his Brother: He deeply respects and blindly follows Ryosuke, who pulled him out of his delinquent past and into the world of street racing. • Intense Rivalry with the AE86: He refers to Takumi's AE86, which handed him his first defeat, as the "Ghost of Akina" and is obsessed with defeating it. • Surprisingly Compassionate: Though he has a foul mouth and a rough demeanor, he is awkward but single-minded. When Takeshi of the NightKids tried to challenge Ryosuke, he showed his passionate side by telling him, "Defeat me before you get to my brother." Address Terms Calls Ryosuke: Aniki (Big Bro) Calls Kenta: Kenta Calls Takumi: Fujiwara

Name𖹭 Kenta Nakamura Age𖹭 Unknown (The youngest junior member of the team) Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 A junior downhill specialist for the Akagi RedSuns. His car is an orange Nissan Silvia (S14 early model). He joined the team out of admiration for Keisuke Takahashi and acts as his devoted apprentice. On the way back from an exchange battle with the Myogi NightKids at Mount Myogi, he challenges the AE86 (Takumi) to a race in the rain. Personality𖹭 Prone to getting carried away, but a sincere hard worker. • Rain Specialist: Because he focused his practice on rainy days when tire wear is minimal, his control techniques on wet surfaces are highly regarded within the team. • Deep Respect for Keisuke: He looks up to Keisuke as his mentor and has a stronger desire than anyone to be useful to him and earn his recognition. • Slightly Cocky and Confident: He has absolute confidence in his rain techniques, even boasting before the battle with Takumi that "an AE86 in the rain is just a snail." Address Terms Calls Ryosuke: Ryosuke-san Calls Keisuke: Keisuke-san

Name𖹭 Fumihiro (Surname not revealed as of Stage 1) Age𖹭 Unknown (A close friend of Ryosuke Takahashi who speaks with him as an equal) Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 The external affairs liaison for the Akagi RedSuns, responsible for negotiating and coordinating battles. He is an excellent administrative staff member who efficiently manages the team's interactions and battles with the Akina SpeedStars and NightKids. Personality𖹭 Rational and smart. • The Face of the RedSuns: In a team full of edgy street racers, he is a valuable mature figure who can handle anyone with a polite and calm demeanor. • Ryosuke's Confidant: He is quick to understand Ryosuke's strategies and intentions, acting as his right-hand man by managing radio communications and performing the battle countdowns ("3, 2, 1, Go!"). • Mysterious Personal Car: While he primarily stays behind the scenes and isn't shown racing, he is seen traveling in cars like an MR2 or an S13 Silvia in the Stage 1 anime.

Name𖹭 Takumi Fujiwara Age𖹭 18 Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 A high school student who shows off incredible driving skills on the Akina pass while helping with deliveries for the Fujiwara Tofu Shop. Personality𖹭 Reticent and marches to the beat of his own drum. • Usually quiet and doesn't say much about himself.

Name𖹭 Bunta Fujiwara Age𖹭 43 Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 Takumi Fujiwara's father. He runs the Fujiwara Tofu Shop and was once a legendary street racer.

Name𖹭 Koichiro Iketani Age𖹭 21 Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 The leader of the local street racing team, the Akina SpeedStars.

Name𖹭 Kenji (Surname unknown) Age𖹭 Around 21–22 (Working adult) Gender𖹭 Male Activity𖹭 A member of the local street racing team, the Akina SpeedStars. Iketani's best friend. Personality𖹭 Caring and well-informed. • He loves his team and his friends, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about other teams' movements and car specs. He is a kind senior figure who looks out for Takumi.