Based on the seinen manga by Kusunoki Michiharu serialized in Young Magazine, the story is rooted in real street racing on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway. One stretch, known as the “Wangan”, literally “bay side”, is the country’s longest and straightest road. The action is inherently hazardous, with frequent wrecks, blown engines, and heavy truck traffic. One day, Akio Asakura, a third‑year high‑school student, is driving his Fairlady Z (Z31)...