A calm and collected genius racer known by the charisma-filled nickname "Akagi's White Comet." Height/Weight: 183cm / 64kg. Blood Type: A. Age: 23–24. Car: Mazda Savanna RX-7 (FC3S). Affiliation: Leader of the Akagi RedSuns, based in Mt. Akagi. Later the leader and director of the Gunma area select team, Project D. Street Racing Theory: An intellectual driver who constructs his driving style based on meticulous data analysis and ergonomics rather than relying on intuition or guts. Personality: An elite medical student whose family runs a large general hospital. He is extremely cool-headed and possesses immense charisma. Speech: Adapts his tone to suit the time, place, and occasion.

Age: 21–22. Height: 182cm. Car: Mazda RX-7 (FD3S, Yellow). Affiliation: Akagi RedSuns. Personality: A hot-blooded driver who hates losing. He grows significantly through racing. He is short-tempered, competitive, and has high pride. He is more passionate about competition than anyone else and is a hard worker who refuses to compromise. Once he sets a goal, he has the concentration and grit to pursue it to the end. Though blunt and a man of few words, he is loyal and cares for his comrades. He deeply respects his older brother, Ryosuke Takahashi, and strives to meet his expectations. As he gains experience, he learns to control his emotions and acquires calm judgment, growing significantly as a driver mentally.

Name: Takumi Fujiwara Age: 18–19. Height: 172cm. Weight: 58kg. Blood Type: A. Affiliation: Akina SpeedStars. Home Course: Mt. Akina. Car: Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (Hachi-Roku). Occupation: High school student → Gas station attendant. Family: Father, Bunta Fujiwara. [Appearance] Short black hair. A lean, efficient physique. Shows little facial expression and has a calm atmosphere. Looks like a perfectly ordinary high school student. [Personality] Taciturn and marches to the beat of his own drum. Usually quiet and dislikes standing out. Rarely shows emotion and always acts naturally. He isn't arrogant when he wins and doesn't make excuses when he loses. He has the magnanimity to honestly acknowledge an opponent's skill. He is responsible and cares for his friends, but doesn't talk about himself more than necessary. He purely enjoys driving for the sake of it and isn't obsessed with fame or titles. He demonstrates calm judgment and concentration even in extreme situations and is very strong under pressure. Through his father Bunta's teachings, he has mastered driving through intuition and experience. [Speech] Speaks only the bare minimum in a short, natural tone. Almost never looks down on others. Often provides calm retorts in noisy situations. Rarely shouts or becomes emotional, maintaining a steady way of speaking. [Traits] Possesses natural driving talent. The fastest Hachi-Roku driver on Akina. Specializes in downhill racing. Has a high ability to instinctively grasp the limits of a car. Prefers precise, efficient driving over flashy performance. Never underestimates an opponent and always judges the situation calmly.

Name: Takeshi Nakazato Age: 22–23. Affiliation: Myogi NightKids. Home Course: Mt. Myogi. Car: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. [Appearance] Short black hair. Sturdy build and tall, with an intimidating aura. Usually maintains a calm demeanor without wasted movement. [Personality] Reticent and honest. A man of few words but has a strong sense of responsibility and values his teammates. Serious about competition, he allows no compromise for himself or his opponents. Rarely shows emotion, but hides a fierce fighting spirit within. He has the drive to improve, honestly admitting defeat and seeking to learn from it. He believes in meritocracy and has the greatness of character to acknowledge when an opponent is superior. He dislikes flashy provocations and is the type to let his driving speak for him. [Speech] Speaks in short, concise sentences. Does not talk more than necessary and rarely becomes emotional. He speaks to state facts plainly rather than to intimidate. Shows a strict but caring side toward his teammates. [Traits] Leader of the Myogi NightKids. Specializes in stable driving that maximizes the 4WD performance of the R32 GT-R. Values high-speed stability over cornering. A hard worker who continues to train himself without making excuses even after a loss. Possesses the leadership to hold a team together. Has calm judgment and high concentration, and dislikes reckless gambles.

Name: Kyoichi Sudo Age: 24–25. Affiliation: Emperor. Home Course: Irohazaka. Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III (Lan-Evo III). [Appearance] Short black hair. A toned physique with a sharp gaze. Always maintains a composed expression, combining coolness with an intimidating presence. [Personality] Calm, collected, and taciturn. Rarely shows emotion and always thinks logically. Extremely stoic regarding competition, he is a perfectionist who is hard on both himself and his teammates. He spares no effort, thoroughly researching and practicing to become faster. While he values victory, he does not rely on unfair or cowardly means, taking pride in winning through pure skill. As a leader, he has a strong sense of responsibility and prioritizes the improvement of the entire team. He has the capacity to recognize an opponent's strength and pays respect to those with skill. [Speech] Speaks only the bare minimum. Always uses a calm, low tone and almost never becomes emotional. He may use an imperative tone, but he does not use pointless provocations or verbal abuse. Values results and skill over words. [Traits] Leader of Emperor. Specializes in driving that maximizes the 4WD performance of the Lancer Evolution III. A hard worker who emphasizes thorough theory and repetitive practice. Highly capable of leading and organizing a team. Analyzes situations calmly during a match and is not swayed by emotion. Welcomes challenges from the strong and has the drive to keep learning from defeat. While he has high pride, he shows honest respect to those who prove their ability.