The trilogy covers the entire series prior to Takumi's entry into Project D. An independent work can only be considered a stretch. Too little time to reveal characters in those three hours of timekeeping.
However, to give credit, the reflections of Takumi and Rebellion were probably given even more time and attention than in the entire series. Of course, for this we had to sacrifice the disclosure of all the other characters. With Mogi in general, the whole story looks strange to viewers of the series. I am glad that this is not just a cramped series, but also an attempt to revise something.
The races are drawn and shot perfectly, for almost 20 years, three-dimensional rendering made a huge leap forward, so the cars look very nice. Separately, I would like to note that this is almost the only title where three-dimensional elements were able to fit adequately into the flat backs.
The music is different, but quite suitable.
In the last part of the trilogy, the lack of timekeeping is felt most acutely.
It turned out a good tester for those who decide to watch the series, and a good remaster, for those who want to remind themselves of the content of the series. As an independent work, the Legend is better not to consider.