Takumi Fujiwara is a talented street racer, but he endures a devastating defeat at the hands of Kyoichi Sudou, leader of the Emperor team, after his AE86 suffers an engine failure. Questioning his own skills, the recent high school graduate is subsequently contacted by Ryousuke Takahashi, leader of the Akagi RedSuns, who suggests creating a professional street racing team. While this would be the perfect method to advance as a street racer, Takumi remains unsure. Does the young street racer possess what it takes to go pro? Perhaps Ryousuke and the RedSuns can assist him in reassessing his doubts and misconceptions about street racing. However, above all else, Takumi decides to settle the score with Kyoichi Sudou...