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During the 26-episode first season, Mako is introduced
halfway through episode 15.
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However, Sayuki is not technically introduced
until episode 17. (Unless you count her voice being
heard in episode 16.)
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Episodes 15-20 is the entire storyline between Mako
and Iketani, and the race between Sil-Eighty vs. Hachi-Roku.
It is in fact the longest race of the first season.
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Mako & Sayuki make a brief appearance in episode
25, and in episode 26, Sayuki shows off her analytical
skill once again. :)
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The manga is however different, in which you first see
Mako & Sayuki during the race between Keisuke Takahashi's
FD RX-7 and the Hachi-Roku.
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The Mako and Iketani storyline takes up the entire 4th
volume of the manga, and the race and conclusion takes
up the entire 5th volume.
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Due to the popularity of Mako & Sayuki, avex trax
released in January 2001 an Original Animated DVD special,
Initial D Extra Stage. It is two 25-minute episodes,
starring our favorite drift queens! Click
to see cover (of my HK probably pirated copy) of the
DVD.
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The first episode is "Impact Blue no Kanata ni"
which takes place after episode 2 of the Second Stage,
as a "What If?" scenario. What if the All-Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution Team Emperor went to Usui...
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The second episode is "Sentimental White,"
in which Mako & Sayuki take some time off during
the winter to hit the slopes, and a little touch of
romance between Mako and a guy that drives a PINK
Toyota MR-2.
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Did you know.... that Sayuki and Shouji Shingo of the
Night Kids went to middle school together? :) (As
so it is said in the Extra Stage...)
