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Initial D

Original title: 頭文字D

  • 1998 –2014
  • Ended
  • TV-14

★ 8.0 TMDB Rating · 144 votes

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.

Seasons
5
Episodes
81
Episode length
~25m
First aired
Apr 18, 1998
Networks
ANIMAX, Fuji TV
Original language
Japanese
Origin
Japan

Cast of Initial D

  • Portrait of Shin-ichiro Miki

    Shin-ichiro Miki

    Takumi Fujiwara (voice)

  • Portrait of Atsushi Abe

    Atsushi Abe

    Shinji Inui (voice)

  • Portrait of Takehito Koyasu

    Takehito Koyasu

    Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)

  • Portrait of Tomokazu Seki

    Tomokazu Seki

    Keisuke Takahashi (voice)

  • Portrait of Hidenobu Kiuchi

    Hidenobu Kiuchi

    Go Hojo (voice)

  • Portrait of Yasuyuki Kase

    Yasuyuki Kase

    Eiji Kubo (voice)

  • Portrait of Yuuka Hirose

    Yuuka Hirose

    Shinji's Mother (voice)

Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of Initial D

    Specials

    Mar 22, 2001

    8 episodes

  • Poster for First Stage of Initial D

    First Stage

    Apr 18, 1998

    26 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Second Stage of Initial D

    Second Stage

    Oct 14, 1999

    13 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Fourth Stage of Initial D

    Fourth Stage

    Apr 17, 2004

    24 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Fifth Stage of Initial D

    Fifth Stage

    Nov 4, 2012

    14 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Final Stage of Initial D

    Final Stage

    May 16, 2014

    4 episodes

    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?

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