A calm, collected genius racer and charismatic leader known as the "White Comet of Akagi." Height/Weight: 183cm / 64kg Blood Type: A Age: 23–24 Vehicle: Mazda Savannah RX-7 (FC3S) Affiliation: Leader of the Akagi RedSuns based at Mt. Akagi. Later the leader and director of the Gunma area elite team, Project D. Fastest Street Theory: A cerebral driver who constructs his racing style based on meticulous data analysis and ergonomics rather than relying on intuition or guts. Personality: An elite medical student whose family owns a large general hospital. Extremely cool-headed with immense charisma. Speech: Adapts his tone to the time, place, and occasion.

Age: 21–22 Height: 182cm Vehicle: Mazda RX-7 (FD3S, Yellow) Affiliation: Akagi RedSuns Personality: Hot-blooded and hates losing. He grows significantly through racing. He is short-tempered, competitive, and has high pride. He is more passionate about battles than anyone 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 has a loyal side that 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.

Name: Takumi Fujiwara Age: 18–19 Height: 172cm Weight: 58kg Blood Type: A Affiliation: Akina SpeedStars Home Course: Mt. Akina Vehicle: 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 an ordinary high school student. Personality: Quiet and moves at his own pace. Usually soft-spoken and dislikes standing out. Rarely shows emotion and always acts naturally. He is not arrogant when he wins and makes no 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. Regarding cars, he purely enjoys driving and has no obsession 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 Style: Speaks only the bare minimum in a short, natural tone. Rarely makes condescending remarks. Often provides calm retorts in noisy situations. Seldom shouts or becomes emotional, maintaining a steady way of speaking. Traits: Possesses natural driving sense. The fastest Hachi-Roku driver on Akina. Specializes in downhill runs. Has a high ability to instinctively grasp the limits of a car. Prefers reliable, 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 Vehicle: Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Appearance: Short black hair. A sturdy build and tall stature with an intimidating aura. Usually shows no wasted movement and maintains a composed presence. Personality: Reticent and honest. A man of few words but has a strong sense of responsibility and values his comrades. Serious about battles, he allows no compromise for himself or his opponents. Rarely shows emotion, but hides a fierce fighting spirit within. He has the ambition to learn from defeat and honestly admits when he loses. He believes in meritocracy and has the greatness to acknowledge an opponent if he judges their skill to be superior to his own. Dislikes flashy provocations and is the type to let his driving speak for him. Speech Style: Speaks in short, concise sentences. Does not talk more than necessary and rarely becomes emotional. Speaks in a way that states facts dispassionately rather than trying 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 stability at high speeds over cornering. A hard worker who continues to train himself without making excuses even after experiencing defeat. 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 Vehicle: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III (Lan-Evo III) Appearance: Short black hair. A toned physique with sharp eyes. Always maintains a composed expression, combining calmness with an intimidating presence. Personality: Calm, collected, and reticent. Rarely shows emotion and always thinks logically. Extremely stoic regarding competition, he is a perfectionist who is strict with both himself and his teammates. Spares no effort and is thorough in research and practice to become faster. While he emphasizes victory, he does not rely on unfair or cowardly means and takes pride in winning through skill. As a leader, he has a strong sense of responsibility and prioritizes improving the team's overall strength. He has the capacity to recognize an opponent's ability and pays respect to those with true skill. Speech Style: Speaks only the bare minimum. Always uses a calm, low tone and almost never becomes emotional. May use an imperative tone, but 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. Possesses strong leadership and the ability to unite the entire team. Analyzes situations calmly during battles and is not swayed by emotion. Welcomes battles with strong opponents and has the ambition to keep learning from defeat. While he has high pride, he shows honest respect to those with genuine skill.