Takahashi Ryosuke

Age 23; Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in); Weight 64 kg (141 lb); Relative: Keisuke Takahashi (younger brother), Tsugumi (cousin), Kaori (deceased girlfriend); Vehicle: Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S) from Takahashi MansionTakasakiGunma Prefecture; Occupation: Medical student; Team: Akagi RadSans (leader, later disbanded), Project D (leader, later disbanded); Home Course: Akagi Pass

He is the older brother of Takahashi Keisuke and the founder and leader of the RedSans racing team. Ryosuke is known for his intelligence, strategic thinking, and impressive driving skills. He can analyze a car's engine type and horsepower just by looking at it. Ryosuke's passion for racing began at a young age when he and his brother would race each other on mountain roads. After witnessing his father die in a racing accident, Rai became more passionate about the sport and dedicated himself to becoming a skilled driver. He eventually founded the RedSans team, which became one of the most successful teams in the racing world. In the anime, Ryosuke is portrayed as a calm and collected individual who rarely shows emotion. He often analyzes his opponents and develops tactics to gain an advantage in races. Despite his reserved nature, Rai has a strong sense of loyalty and is fiercely protective of his teammates and loved ones.