This gave Takumi a mechanical loss, however due to the heat and exhaustion from the multiple round of the battle, Joshima was forced to stop to vomit. Takumi broke his suspension trying desperately to catch up, and was reduced to limping down the mountain. The astonished Joshima eventually had to abandon his game, and used his ultimate time attack line to pull away. After Joshima finally sprang his tactical trap, Takumi recovered and retook the lead.
Initially Joshima toyed with Takumi, hiding his true ability, trying to instil confusion and self-doubt, confident he could dominate the battle. Some of his team consider his methods very cruel, especially given the irony that he is a doctor.ĭuring Takumi's battle with Joshima, Takumi felt as if he were being chased by Bunta in the Impreza. He is able to use wheel lifting like Takumi and can confuse his chaser by manipulating his vector. He derives personal satisfaction by pulling his punches. He has an intellectual style similar to Ryosuke Takahashi. He is notably one of the very few people who beats Takumi Fujiwara in a race. He is known as the "God Hand" for his ability to control a car with precisely with just one hand on the steering wheel. In his spare time, he likes working with vehicles, most specifically cars. Joshima is a middle aged man who works as a doctor/physician. 3 Race vs Project D's Downhill Ace, Takumi.