Kaido Battle 3 Intro 4K Remastered (Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2)

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Here is the original intro of kaido battle 3/Kaido Racer 2/tokyo xtreme racer drift 2.
I use the original intro quality and upscale it into 4K using AI upscaler and adobe after effect.
The original video had a resolution of 640x440 at 29,97fps.
i upscale it into 4K resolution at 30fps.
I didn't use 60fps because it's useless when the source is 30fps and can produce glitch, i prefer to kept the original quality as much as possible.
It was tons of work but in the end i'm happy with the results.
There will be other video in the future, if there is any request don't hesitate to ask me.
I had recently made a Patreon for anyone who want to support my work, it's will grant access to some stuff !
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Thanks !

[@miragespl]

Genki Racing Project - The only dev that truly captured the feeling of 90's Japanese Street Racing culture

[@beeter3588]

Mirage Was there illegal rallying? Seems kinda out of place in this game

[@shinobi.8226]

I'd say more 2000's

[@markusmark2270]

@@beeter3588 No every Day there would be roads that need fixing so at night some parts of the road would get paved. so you had do drive on dirt for that night.

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

Seriously. This intro perfectly captured late 90’s/early 2000’s Japanese car style/aesthetic, which is likely peak “JDM’ness” in terms of how in sync the scene was to their natural surroundings, and how accessible and cheap aftermarket parts were.

[@RyuusanFT86]

@@beeter3588 Yeah, but it died down thanks to offroad reserves all around the world. Now if they would take the hint and make more Touge tracks around the world.

[@jintei8524]

Too sad we'll never be able to enjoy the full version of this song, but this will forever remain as the most pleasing and gorgeous game intro ever made

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

If Only Dakota Star has YT channel AS well with Daiki Kasho

[@RoseVine748]

@@Mx64MaxyImpress you do realize there the same right?

[@superninja252]

@@RoseVine748 no, Dakota Star was a band that did some sucess in Japan during early 2000s, the main Singer has a youtube channel and was able to talk a bit about the band but she dont know she is some-what famous on racing comunity beacuse her songs Daiki is the songwriter that composed the songs with Dakota Star

[@RoseVine748]

@@superninja252 ohhh that makes way more sense ty

[@kiri8105]

​@@superninja252 Which channel?

[@BolverkAtlasia]

I genuinely choke up when I watch this intro. Like I actually lose it. It's so beautiful and it's one of the best racing games ever made. I'll never forget it.

[@simpleman8883]

Wholeheartedly agree, I wish they'd release a newgen game without losing the charm of what it was.

[@comdrive3865]

When I bought kaido racer 2 for $8, I saw this intro, and something told me not to return the game, so at the time I sucked and just put it away. then later I played again and loved it

[@thehwguy4293]

​@@comdrive3865 that was my exact experience with Colin McRae Rally 2.0 lol.

[@Takuminiu]

This is the best racing game intro ever now in the best quality.

[@whitecharisma1460]

Thanks ! I plan to make other genki game opening remastered, if you had any suggestion don't hesitate to tell me ! You can join my server too :) discord.gg/RQ66jma

[@miragespl]

@@whitecharisma1460 TXR3 and KB2 when?

[@irv7ing]

Cof Cof! Ridge Racer Type 4.

[@NyeahEh]

2024 and I'm still coming back here every few months...goosebumps...nostalgia...amazing late night memories....

[@triumphtheinsultdog1550]

That transition at 0:39 to Tokyo literally brought a tear to my eye

[@aitor9158]

that downshift at 0:40 destroyed me emotionally

[@Tomani02]

OMG GUYS, WE'RE SO FUCKING BACK

[@zero_2595]

YESSIR TXR BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE FROM GENKI WHICH ALSO ROSE FROM THE DEAD

[@Roy8012_RBX]

Welcome back, Genki Racing Project.

[@pnocreations6742]

always having goosebumps in this scene, 0:47 when the 3 members merging in the lane plus the video shots,

[@mr.karate4018]

It’s the horses seamlessly transforming into the cars racing for me! But at 0:47 is when the song picks up and builds you up

[@ingodwetrust7881]

Lepayi !!!

[@junehalog024]

For me, it's the Evo VI jumping all over, a reminder of how much it went on the rally stage and still got the W

[@CasualRicer]

This is the only game that I watch the intro to every time I start it. I recommended this to be remastered previously, I believe on this channel too. Thank you for doing it!

[@whitecharisma1460]

Same ! This intro is great even for today, nostalgica feeling hit hard as well. This channel will become bigger and bigger with the plan to remastering mostly all the intro of racing game. My goal is to become the biggest channel about Game Intro Remastering but sadly it's need lot of time so it's will be little by little :)

[@gradient602]

100% the same!!

[@utahraptor2121]

LADS....IT'S BACK!!!

[@Niggalam]

I'd rather find it straight away what you mean in the corner of the winding way I feel my drive inside feel like feeling so call me now ....(call me now) feel ..yourself ... (feel.. yourself) call me here ....(call me here) feel... your soul ....(feel... your soul) Let go when (Echo) Tears cross right the dark while in the night your tears drop slightly crying every dawn for it, your love is clear but is dark and drowning too -?- to make me wait again and find your shining soul Tears comes from the dark while in the night tears goes from the bright where we go -?- dim black where it's darken everyway feeling waiting 'til your light will surely show (feeling) waiting 'til your light will surely show

[@Xeodez]

0:18 that transition was nasty 🔥🔥 best game i played my whole life

[@DickGazInYa]

I bought this on sale in Walmart a long long time ago just because why not. That intro video alone sealed the deal! This game is a rare gem.

[@danone8502]

I'm so happy to see that the fan community of GRP games is still alive and active.

[@elitef40]

Always a pleasure to come back here for the nostalgia. The goosebumps coming from the cars echoing at the end are almost impossible to bear.

[@samfisher2141]

It's sad we will never get games like this again, Tokyo Extreme Racer truly was special.

[@elitef40]

@@samfisher2141 it's one of a kind series. I always appreciated how unique it was. Countless features and customizations. The new racing games devs should take notes from TXR3 alone. That game was ahead of its time. Unfortunately, there aren't as many racing games nowadays. I mean, just look at how many racing games we've had back in the day! It's kinda sad. SEGA GT was also a unique series. Especially the first one on the Dreamcast. Just the fact that you can build you own car and name it, makes it extremely special.

[@suwawachan]

Thank you...thank you so much...thank you so much.

[@TheMeanestGuy]

This brings back so many damn good memories. It almost brings a tear to my eye. Makes you think how fast time flys as a kid

[@hamsuko1865]

Hey WhiteCharisma, just wanted to come extend my thanks for the ability to use your footage for the remake. The music video wouldn't be nearly as great without the high quality you were able to produce for the community, so thanks again for granting me the permission!

[@whitecharisma1460]

No worries ! you can use it in any way you want :)

[@JinteiModding]

I really hope someone makes a 3 minute long version of this song. It's just so beautiful

[@regularbloke2117]

I hope the full original song gets discovered

[@simpleman8883]

Regular Bloke Yeah, I hope it's not lost, me and my brother love this song.

[@KikuraKun]

@@simpleman8883 Dakota Star made me love this series so much, and discovered Daiki Kasho had some songs that sang by her.

[@simpleman8883]

Nabel Bantog Dakota Star really got me in TXRD2, I booted this game up last week after years of not playing and man, nostalgia hit me like a truck when the intro played.

[@jdmprince6262]

Greatest Intro Ever! I miss this game soooo much

[@AraleDreams]

when ur driving around town at 2 am and this song is playing, i just be vibin with the road and the night sky~

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

It’s a shame that Daiki Kasho never released a full version of this song.

[@gradient602]

i felt the same way, searched the interent for the longest time in hopes of finding it

[@thehwguy4293]

Hol' up, DAIKI KASHO MADE THIS SONG??? 😮

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

@@thehwguy4293 Yes lol

[@adlibbed2138]

thanks for remastering part of my childhood

[@Atosz92]

I like you put a Gran Turismo theme to the begining of the imtro! I surprised, but good combinations, Nice work I love these games

[@whitecharisma1460]

The truth is that i had the original album of gran turismo 4 near me and wanted something chill for the start, so gran turismo jazz was the best bet i guess :P Thanks ! I will make little by little remaster of lot of game, it's just take time

[@EvilTofu212]

Best racing game intro ever

[@lgcheng93]

Thank you WhiteCharisma for the high quality remake, it motivates me from time to time, until I successfully remake the very own version intro video of it via Assetto Corsa. Thank you soo much! 🙏

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

No words for this intro Genki Racing Project really amazing when it comes to True Japanese Racing Games whatever atau Wangan/Touge

[@sqweezzstr]

the goosebumps are still unbearable

[@miyabwah]

the upscaling AI really did a great job

[@kittywabbit1260]

let's get the word out there, maybe someone someday will do a cover or make genki release the full version of this masterpiece of a song!

[@gradient602]

i just have to say thank you SO MUCH for remastering my favorite game intro of all time. Amazing work! tear ducts were watering up seeing this in so much clarity!!

[@dadandhisgames9779]

This is awesome! I don't know what it is about this intro, but I find myself coming back to watch it all the time :)

[@elitef40]

A truly underrated masterpiece thanks for uploading this

[@akiyz_xd1751]

My childhood ❤

[@pop455rc]

I never got to experience these games and it makes me want to cry

[@comdrive3865]

Call Me Now by Daiki Kasho ft. Dakota Star

[@BiggusWeeabus]

If FH6 is set in Japan, this is the Vibe it desperately needs

[@jus1029ph]

Never thought this would finally come! :’) Never grew up with TXR, but for some weird reason, watching the intro brings in nostalgia of sorts...

[@temessu8754]

本当に神opだわ。ハイクオリティになると、余計に磨きがかかる

[@cristianmartinezruiz4291]

y tu mamá tambien

[@springs6677]

All racing game intro that made by genki always the best...

[@johnconway4466]

Cant tell if its my inner car guy or the quality of this game but i always tear up at this intro.

[@driver3490]

One of the best intros ever

[@comdrive3865]

I've been working on desconstructing the lyrics on this for a long time, I'm almost there. Just updated a few more lines in google docs!

[@spacefacegaming]

They need to make a remake now 😳 holy shit it actually kinda reminds me initial d

[@Tohka10-]

I have never played this game before, but after watching this I'm going to order a copy of Tokyo Extreme Racer 2! The music is so beautiful, and I love how it transitions from a calm to sort of rockish style. Thank you so much for helping me find this masterpiece :) I only wish that there were some lyrics posted somewhere this song is super underrated!!!

[@whitecharisma1460]

I invite you to play all the genki racing series on PS2, you will had an amazing ride if you love pure old school street racing :);

[@Tohka10-]

@@whitecharisma1460 Will most definitely check that out! Once I finish Tokyo Extreme 2 I will check those other ones out. Thank you for remastering the intro, I absolutely love the song, and how well everything is synchronize! :D

[@whitecharisma1460]

@@Tohka10- Thanks ! don't hesitate to join my discord server and check my other video, possible there is other interestings stuff for you there :D

[@ramal5708]

0:13

[@WanganExpert]

Oh great, now guess who's gonna whip his fat PS2 for a lil bit of nostalgia playing. What a work.

[@justinsealy2272]

I loved playing this game, wish my disc didn't die on me years ago

[@ZA-7]

Super!

[@zephiroth113]

The song, and of course, the intro is fucking poggers. Sadly we never got a full version of the song.

[@anuar.m.y]

i have this game.. and i come back to it every so often do! you learn a new appreciation for cars overall, when you start a project car of your own, and you see if come to life tho...

[@genisbibin8292]

This brought back memories of me playing this on my PS2 ages ago. Gave me chills after seeing this beautifully upscaled intro! I wish they made a sequel of this game with these elements now. Loved this one. :)

[@unfractured_]

GRP (or Genki Racing Project) has other games like these as well. In Japan they go by Shutoku Battle and Kaido Battle, but in the west it's Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift (TXR has 3 installments, as TXR:D has 2). The former focuses more on high speed highway racing at speeds of 200mph+, and the ladder focuses on mountain touge racing battles, Initial D style. Both can be good fun depending on what you're looking for. Anyways, what i'm saying is that there are plenty of games made by GRP that you can try out and are a lot of fun. TL:DR a quick lesson on the tokyo xtreme racer games and that there are more than just this one that are a fun play

[@genisbibin8292]

@@unfractured_ Thanks so much for the info mate appreciate that 😊👍

[@oross4001]

Makes me hopeful for night runners

[@w_ast5336]

Amazing work

[@ASMR-tm6pr]

U makes me cry.....

[@rrageneral1499]

Absolutely stunning!

[@jnr1989]

Why nsx looks like a pimp my ride car

[@JaretGrinds]

Gorgeous literally

[@gogreen3210]

I love this game and this video! I have a request, can you make the Kaido Battle 3 slashers' movie in 4K?

[@rezaadrian20]

I love this intro 😘

[@JavierGarcia-ko1py]

I still have my game and my PS2. Such a great game :)

[@samuelmendoza7973]

That song is By Daiki Kasho?

[@budaroddy]

Love this intro, and the game, new sub thanks for the upload! Thank you so much!

[@abubakarbuksh993]

Childhood memories missing old days yrrr😌😍❤️

[@TheLegend-wm9wr]

Good stuff are always underrated lol

[@bluz330]

Very nice remaster work done👍👍

[@alitraharyono165]

Still looking for the name of the intro song

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

it's lost media, call me now daiki kasho

[@NN-pr8ru]

*LEGENDS* childhood intros 🖤❤️ *anyone knows where to find the original intro song* PLEASE 🙏🏻

[@whitecharisma1460]

It was never published and sale sadly, only this version exist.

[@NN-pr8ru]

@@whitecharisma1460 it's alright, atleast i can watch it repeatedly ☺️

[@medln5357]

Pure kino

[@hyperdouble9224]

This game was a master piece I just didn’t know it yet

[@bruceinitial-1999]

Nice

[@Drift4Drifters]

The GOAT

[@vacantlight4959]

Just played this 2 weeks ago on ps2.

[@foodaah]

Im playing it right now, and i have a question, it is normal to take a long time to load up the game, races, etc?

[@vacantlight4959]

@@foodaah how long do you have to wait?

[@foodaah]

@@vacantlight4959 to boot up on the first loading screen it takes around one min,two mins

[@vacantlight4959]

@@foodaah I'll get back to you later when I time mine

[@foodaah]

@@vacantlight4959 thx,but i guess its probably my disk reader,plus the disk itself,sometimes it doesn't read certain brands of disk for some reason

[@not3ks_Aozaki]

Hmm, should I get this again? I’m working on txr3 so idk it would be a Change of driving

[@SJ-su1ki]

This game was addicting af lol

[@SomeDayDreamer]

amazing!

[@snowtreed9293]

you the man thank you very much

[@ThunderTHR]

I've been looking to do AI Upscaled intros for some time now, how did you do this? Would love to know how.

[@jayclutch1326]

Holy shit *you're* here, man thats pretty crazy. I'm assuming you came for the jams like me?

[@doflamingo1360]

Genki should make another sim racing game

[@deanonimus2262]

i cried.. T.T

[@JDMHMONGBOY96]

Whose cutting those onions

[@user-xt1mr3uf3n]

Awesome, thank you for the video!

[@redhotbbqfries4L]

this looks incredible

[@stopmotionriku6539]

お借りします こっからスタート0:12

[@gbalao8885]

How about remastering the intro of WipEout Pure?

[@NJTCOMET]

In my own canon the yellow NSX and blue R34 are from the TXR Zero intro. When they appear here they are shown in Tokyo so it could mean that this was the intended connection. After being bitter rivals they team up after beating everyone on the Tokyo Highways and go to the countryside to take on the red S14 in the mountain. I’m not sure who the Supra is 😂.

[@TheGund518]

Has anyone found the music?

[@RuriHoshino336]

1:08

[@RuriHoshino336]

1:34

[@tryh4rdcp404]

I cant find the ISO of this game

[@jonathanmarquez7631]

WHATS THE SONGS NAME??? CANT FIND IT???

[@TekiOkami]

Call Me Now by Daiki Kasho ft. Dakota Star. A full version was never released.

[@novakjinnz]

Wow

[@koolhawk1326]

Does anyone know the name of the song? I just started playing the game last night and heard the song but didn't know the name of it.

[@TekiOkami]

it's Call Me Now by Daiki Kasho ft. Dakota Star. But don't bother looking for a full version, it was never released. This is the only version we have.

[@koolhawk1326]

@@TekiOkami Thank you for the info! It sucks the full version was never released 😕

[@harizrushdi6876]

0:30

[@ijiklvn]

Hello, what software did you use to do the upscale? there are some old videos of mine that i want to leave with a better quality Thanks

[@whitecharisma1460]

There is multiple upscaller you can try, esrgan, waifu2X, gigapixel, creative ai, there is bunch of them. Understand that you need a super powerfull computer if you want it to render the frame fast. So don't worry if it's take you 4 or 12 hour for like 3000 frame of a video. As well the upscalling can be bad depends of how is the original footage, so it's important to had the most clean raw source possible.

[@ijiklvn]

@@whitecharisma1460 Thank you for your support

[@JaredTheGoldenMinecartJaredTGM]

anyone kno the song?

[@hiro7986]

Music title pls

[@operatorbeatz]

Wait you can go Rally and Wangan in this game??

[@operatorbeatz]

@Houki Chan i said it because it showed that in the cinematic, it would be the ultimate Japan racing experience

[@BlackRockStella]

Shame, the original intro song is lost forever

[@whitecharisma1460]

Actually the original song is not lost, it was only made for the opening. No album or single was made for it things genki started to die short after which mean the budget become pretty limited. Kaido Battle 2 still had an original single that was made in japan at a convention when the game was out. Just a few copy of it exist (i had one).

[@darkzoro0143]

@@whitecharisma1460 can please upload the song ?

[@whitecharisma1460]

@@darkzoro0143 I can send you that if you come on the discord server :) Make stuff more easy for me.

[@shinobi.8226]

@@whitecharisma1460 Hi I'd love to have the track as well. What is your discord?

[@VxO4fame]

@@shinobi.8226 sadly he he does not have it either.

[@paxkin2590]

music name?

[@TekiOkami]

Call Me Now by Daiki Kasho ft. Dakota Star. theres no full version.