Initial D

Initial D

8.0

Takumi’s job as a tofu delivery boy has turned him into one of the most formidable drivers around. Behind the wheel of his Eight-Six, he’s one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.

  • Release Date: April 18, 1998
  • Status: Ended
  • Languages: Japanese
  • Production: OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, Gallop, Studio Comet, Pastel, ACGT, SynergySP, Avex Entertainment
  • Production Country: Japan
AnimationAction & AdventureDrama

Cast

Seasons

  • Specials

    Specials

    March 22, 2001

    Episodes: 8

  • First Stage

    First Stage

    8.3

    April 18, 1998

    The story begins when street racers called the RedSuns, a team from Mt. Akagi, come to challenge Mt. Akina's local SpeedStars team to a "friendly" race. After seeing how skilled the RedSuns are, the SpeedStars treat it as a race for pride, determined not to be humiliated on their home turf. However, the SpeedStars are left in a bind when their team leader and primary downhill driver Iketani has an accident during a practice run.

    Episodes: 26

  • Second Stage

    Second Stage

    8.2

    October 14, 1999

    Following his victory over RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi, AE86 driver Takumi Fujiwara is challenged by the Lancer EVO-based "Emperor," a group known for taking decals of racing teams they defeat, cutting them up and placing them on their cars like a fighter plane kill board. Takumi's undefeated streak is on the line as his AE86 is virtually no match against the more powerful and more agile four-wheel-drive EVOs of the Emperor team.

    Episodes: 13

  • Fourth Stage

    Fourth Stage

    8.4

    April 17, 2004

    Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.

    Episodes: 24

  • Fifth Stage

    Fifth Stage

    8.1

    November 4, 2012

    Still working as part of the Project D driving team, Takumi Fujiwara and Keisuke Takahashi continue to challenge courses and teams in the Kanagawa Prefecture. Meanwhile, a young golf phenom catches Takumi's eye, and Ryosuke Takahashi settles a score from his past.

    Episodes: 14

  • Final Stage

    Final Stage

    8.4

    May 16, 2014

    After a long break, after every racing team in the prefecture is defeated, everything comes down to one last race. Takumi Fujiwara has never lost a race, but when his opponent is also using an AE86, it turns into a battle of the AE86. Will Project D succeed in the final and most difficult race of Initial D?

    Episodes: 4

Reviews

No reviews available.

You may also like