- I did not directly transcribe what the in-game entries say. I have simplified them and/or added details where needed.

- Note that some of the in-game entries are wrong as of 2025-09-27, and I have noted which entries are wrong and what they got wrong.

- If I have things wrong or if anything needs expansion, let me know and I'll modify my post. Wouldn't be surprised if I've got mistakes myself in here.

- When starting a new session via ENTER COURSE, look at which PAs have yellow speech bubbles on them. What that means is NPCs at these PAs have conversations that are either about the game's plot, or they've got hints about how to race wanderers. The wanderer's requirement will be noted in the REFERENCE menu once you've done this. So it's a good idea to go around to all the PAs and talk to all the yellow speech bubble NPCs until they quit spawning.

This is easy to do once you've got the 'Valet Service' perk, which lets you fast travel between PAs. You can find that perk in the Perk tab on the far right, in the far right tree that starts with the "Tune Cost Lv.1" perk.



- Also on the ENTER COURSE menu, make good use of the RIVAL tab to quickly find which wanderers are on the course, and where they are. If there's a P next to their name, that means they're in a PA.

You can also open this menu while on the course. The Menu button on the Xbox controller is the default button for opening this screen.



- A lot of wanderers require you to hit a certain stat to challenge them. You can easily look up each applicable stat by going back to the garage, going to the GARAGE tab, and then looking under JOURNAL. Your total wins, highest win combo, defeated rivals, defeated teams, total mileage, and total CP stats are here. The COLLECTION list will also cover how many cars you own.



- For many wanderers, they won't appear instantly once you've satisfied their requirement. Most of the time you will need to go back to the garage and then back out onto the highway again before they spawn.

- For wanderers that require consecutive wins, it's acceptable to get them by racing regular traffic cars or the same racer over and over again. Feel free to cheese those wins however you want. Get 35+ consecutive wins and you'll have enough to challenge every wanderer with this requirement type.

- For wanderers that require mileage, you will need a lifetime mileage of 3000km+ (1865mi+) to challenge every wanderer with this kind of requirement. To grind mileage fast, first disable the Additional Rules on the GARAGE tab in the garage, since otherwise oil and water temperature will force you to constantly slow down. Next, go into the course, starting at the Daikoku PA in the southwest corner of the map, drive all the way up the Wangan to the Hakozaki PA on the north end of the map, then turn around and head back south to Daikoku PA to do it again.

- Alternatively for mileage, you can set your car to auto-pilot and cruise AFK, but this will take a long time since your car travels at about 59-60 km/h when in auto-pilot.

- Many wanderers only require you to equip a certain cosmetic item to race them. So if you keep your main car equipped with these items at all times, you can race all of these wanderers when they show up:

Neon (COMEDIC DISRUPTOR)
Aero parts (UNBALANCED ISHII, CRAFTSMAN MANABE)
Custom color (SNOW DANCER)
Leopard print vinyl (STRONGEST MAAMIN)
20+ vinyls (SOMETHING FUN)
<DESIRE> sticker (CHIC SPRINT)
<INFINITY> sticker (MR. N-TSUKA)
Aura (TORTOISESHELL MASK)

- For wanderers where you need to change your car's license plate, go into COLLECTION on the garage, pick the car you want to drive, then hit LICENSE PLATE to change it. If you can't read Japanese, definitely take a screenshot of the Kanji from the reference list, as the Kanji is untranslated in the license plate menu. I have included screenshots of each location name in the guide, however.



- When you encounter DARK NIGHT'S BETELGEUSE for the first time, I HIGHLY advise defeating them not once, but five times. There's a specific wanderer that requires you to do this, but DARK NIGHT'S BETELGEUSE rarely spawns on the course after their initial defeat.

To defeat every wanderer in the game, you will need every car on this list. There is one wanderer that will only race each specific model. Fortunately though, for any wanderers that need a specific engine type/drivetrain/aspiration/etc. this list will also cover all of them too, so no need to worry about getting any extra cars beyond this.

- DAIHATSU COPEN Cero (LA400K) '15
- HONDA CIVIC TYPE R (FL5) '22
- MAZDA RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S) '00
- MITSUBISHI (any car)
- NISSAN 180SX TYPE X w/ SUPER HICAS (KRPS13) '96
- NISSAN FAIRLADY 240Z (HS30S) '71
- NISSAN FAIRLADY Z Version (Z33) '05
- NISSAN FAIRLADY Z Version ST (RZ34) '24
- SUZUKI ALTO WORKS (HA36S) '15
- TOYOTA bB Z X Version (NCP31) '03
- TOYOTA GR YARIS RZ (GXPA16)' 20
- TOYOTA MARK X 350RDS (GRX133) '16

Note for each wanderer that only races a specific model, you CANNOT use a customized boss/wanderer variant of the same car. For wanderers that only race stock cars, you can't use customized boss/wanderer cars for them either.

- While some of the mandatory cars for Wanderers aren't worth using otherwise, DON'T sell them when you're done using them. If you decide to do NEW GAME + later, you'll be glad you kept them when you need to race those same wanderers again.

- For your first playthrough, I highly recommend getting the NISSAN GT-R Premium edition (R35) '17 as soon as possible. Until you unlock engine swaps, it's arguably the best regular car in the game with its high base stats, and it's engine power can be tuned up to 1,185 PS. It's also very useful for defeating certain wanderers, like ones that only race stock vehicles or won't let you equip nitrous.

- As to why to get the R35 '17 specifically instead of the '14 or '24: The '14 has slightly less power, and the '24's tuning settings can't be adjusted

- The Lexus LFA is also another great endgame pick, although it has the disadvantage of not being able to equip many visual mods (custom colors, vinyls, stickers, aero, aura) meaning there's quite a few wanderers you can't race with it. However it is the strongest NA (naturally aspirated) car in the game, which makes it useful for racing GOD EAR.

- For wanderers that won't let you use nitrous, an endgame Customized Car is also very useful for them, like Unrivaled Emperor's R34 GTR. Doesn't have nitrous, but frankly doesn't need it either.

W-001 - IMMORTAL CLOWN - Defeat <Roadnauts> team. Use TOYOTA bB Z X Version (NCP31) '03.

W-002 - MASTER POSITION - Defeat <CATXCAT> team.

W-003 - SILENT BARBARIAN - Own 2+ cars. Use TOYOTA MARK X 350RDS (GRX133) '16.

W-004 - GREEN WILD CHILD - Appears Saturday and Sunday. Equip Naniwa license plate.



W-005 - STORM STREAMER - Appears Saturday and Sunday.

W-006 - GARAGE HAURO - No nitro system.

W-007 - SHIMOKITAZAWA 2000 CC - Use NISSAN 180SX TYPE X w/ SUPER HICAS (KRPS13) '96.

W-008 - SETOUCHI NOODLE ARTISAN - Equip Kagawa license plate.



W-009 - DEVIL ROAD RUN - Drive 666km+ (414mi+).

W-010 - LONELY NIHILIST - Appears Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

W-011 - WHITE LEOPARD OF YOKOHAMA - Win 10+ consecutive battles.

W-012 - WIND OF NAPOLI - Drive 100km+ (63mi+). Use SUZUKI ALTO WORKS (HA36S) '15.

W-013 - PERFECT REVOLUTION - Visit Hakozaki Parking Area 3+ times.

W-014 - COMEDIC DISRUPTOR - Equip neon (in-game entry erroneously says to NOT equip neon).

W-015 - SHONAN AFFAIR - Use rotary engine car.

W-016 - JET SKATER - Defeat <STRONG FORMATION> team. Appears Saturday and Sunday.

W-017 - TECHNICIAN ONO - Drive 100km+ (63mi+). Use FR car.

W-018 - UNBALANCED ISHII - Equip AERO parts.

W-019 - LAST FLIGHT - No tuning modifications.

W-020 - TRAGIC MATTERHORN - Use NISSAN FAIRLADY Z Version (Z33) '05.

W-021 - IMPATIENT PRINCESS - Drive 2000km+ (1243mi+).

W-022 - HIGHWAY GAMBLER - Accumulate 77,777,777 CP+ in lifetime total earnings.

W-023 - RASPBERRY KISS - Add body modification lv.2+.

W-024 - CRAFTSMAN MANABE - Equip AERO parts.

W-025 - GOLD LICENSE - Defeat MAD STRANGER. Use DAIHATSU COPEN Cero (LA400K) '15.

W-026 - INDOMITABLE ALEXANDER - Drive 3000km+ (1865mi+).

W-027 - SURFING UMIBOZU - Appears Saturday and Sunday. Use 4WD car.

W-028 - SNOW DANCER - Equip a custom color (in-game entry erroneously says to NOT equip a custom color).

W-029 - KUMAMOTO LICENSE PLATE - Equip Kumamoto license plate.



W-030 - STRONGEST MAAMIN - Equip leopard print vinyl. It's under the CAMOUFLAGE section in the livery editor.



W-031 - GOGGLED GRIN - Defeat SNOW DANCER.

W-032 - SECRET BLEND - Visit Shibaura Parking Area 15+ times.

W-033 - GENTLE EXAMINER - Use FF car.

W-034 - MOUNTAIN MAN - Appears Wednesdays and Thursdays.

W-035 - FLYING FISH OF SHUTO EXPRESSWAY - Defeat SWIMMER YUTO. Use NISSAN FAIRLADY Z Version ST (RZ34) '24.

W-036 - HELPER ROBOT - Use TOYOTA GR YARIS RZ (GXPA16)' 20.

W-037 - RED STORM - Win 400+ battles.

W-038 - ROULETTE GUY V3 - Appears after hearing his rumor in Daikoku PA.

W-039 - LONELY WOLF - Have 500+ battles.

W-040 - STEEL TRIANGLE - Use MITSUBISHI car.

W-041 - GOD EAR - Use NA (naturally aspirated) car. Many stock NA cars become TURBO if you upgrade the engine too high, so you may need to downgrade your engine to go back to NA. The Lexus LFA is a good car to use against him since it's the highest power NA car in the game.

W-042 - GHOST SOUL - Equip Yokohama license plate.



W-043 - MR. N-TSUKA - Equip <INFINITY> sticker or vinyl (in-game entry erroneously says to NOT equip that sticker).



W-044 - FIRE LEGEND - Own 15+ cars. Use NISSAN FAIRLADY 240Z (HS30S) '71.

W-045 - FD TOMO-SAN - Use MAZDA RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S) '00.

W-046 - LOCAL RICH MAN - Equip Iwaki license plate.



W-047 - TOYOSU SPEEDSTER - Appears on days that are multiples of 10. No nitro system.

W-048 - SOMETHING FUN - Equip 20+ vinyls.

W-049 - CHIC SPRINT - Defeat DARK NIGHT'S BETELGEUSE of the team <DESIRE> 5+ times. Equip <DESIRE> sticker or vinyl (in-game entry erroneously says to NOT equip that sticker). Note that DARK NIGHT'S BETELGEUSE only rarely respawns after their initial defeat, so if you are trying to find them late in the game, you may have to go out onto the course multiple days before they appear.



W-050 - HYDRO DRIFT NINJA - Equip Shiga license plate.



W-051 - LADY LIGHTNING - Use HONDA CIVIC TYPE R (FL5) '22.

W-052 - ONE BRIDGE SERGEANT - Lower your car's ride height.

W-053 - MYSTIC BARBER - Win 20+ consecutive battles. No nitro system.

W-054 - LOYAL KNIGHT - No tuning modifications. He is very fast so I strongly recommend using the Lexus LFA or a Nissan R35 GTR.

W-055 - TUESDAY'S BIG TEACHER - Appears Tuesday.

W-056 - SPIRIT KIRIKO - Defeat 55+ wanderers.

W-057 - LIGHTSPEED COURIER - Push another car from behind for about 1km (indicated by an achievement).

W-058 - TRUE SLIDE - Defeat MELANCHOLY ANGEL 2 times, with the second time being her upgraded rematch tune. Use FR car.

W-059 - HARD WEAPON - Equip stock brakes.

W-060 - WAILING PLUTO - Equip 1+ Lv.MAX tuning part(s), then use the Legendary Mechanic to tune the part to an even higher level.

W-061 - MIDNIGHT SILVER WOLF - Get 5+ consecutive "Clean Cornering" bonuses.

W-062 - TORTOISESHELL MASK - Equip aura.

W-063 - BAYSHORE SHERIFF - Defeat all rivals at Heiwajima Parking Area (Down), including IMPATIENT PRINCESS. No nitro system. He is very fast, so I strongly recommend bringing the Lexus LFA, a Nissan R35 GTR, or an endgame customized boss car.

W-064 - KING OF SPADES - Crash into one of the C1 Ginza dividers/pillars during a race (indicated by an achievement), and have 30,000,000+ CP in wallet.

W-065 - KAWAGOE HANDSOME - Defeat 380+ rivals.

W-066 - YOKOHAMA CUTIE - Defeat KAWAGOE HANDSOME.

W-067 - FLOWER SELLER TARO - Clear the C1 Outer Loop, Ginza Segment in 30 seconds or lower.

W-068 - CYBER DAME - Defeat CRIMSON BOY (Z33), GOLDEN HANNYA (GCZ32), and IRON OLD MAN (BNR34) 2+ times.

W-069 - WHITE CHARISMA - Defeat NAMAHAGE. Win 20+ consecutive battles.

W-070 - SILVER NOBLEMAN - Defeat 45+ rival teams.

W-071 - REVENGE EYES - Win 35+ consecutive battles.

W-072 - UNRIVALED EMPEROR - Defeat REVENGE EYES.

Genki has started adding new Wanderers to the game as DLC, so I will cover them in this section.

Guest-001 - LIGHTNING-FAST CARRIAGE DRIVER - Appears at Heiwajima Parking Area (Down). At first she appears here on weekdays with a Lv.18 tune, but after you defeat her she will appear again on the weekend with an upgraded rematch Lv. 26 tune.