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{{Short description|Japanese manga series by Shūichi Shigeno and its franchise}}
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'''''Initial D''''' (pronounced i-'ni-sh&l 'dE) is an [[anime]] series published by [[Avex]]. The anime focuses on the world of illegal Japanese [[racing]], where all the action is concentrated in the mountain passes and never in cities, and the [[drifting|drift]] racing style is emphasized in particular.The manga is drawn by artist [[Shuichi Shigeno]], who started publishing the manga in [[1995]], featured in the Japanese magazine Young, on a weekly basis. The Manga and Anime has also been licenced by Tokyopop for an English Release.
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{{Infobox animanga/Header
| image = InitialD vol1 Cover.jpg
| caption = First {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volume cover, featuring Takumi Fujiwara and the [[Toyota AE86|Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86)]]
| ja_kanji = {{ruby-ja|頭文字|イニシャル}} D
| ja_romaji = Inisharu Dī
| genre = {{ubl|[[Action fiction|Action]]<ref name="JT-Ho1000">{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=Jason|title=Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Initial D|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2011-09-08|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 19, 2019|date=September 8, 2011|archive-date=November 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111127025134/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2011-09-08|url-status=live}}</ref>|[[Coming-of-age story|Coming-of-age]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Initial D Zip Zaps Available Now|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/17/initial-d-zip-zaps-available-now|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=February 7, 2019|date=October 17, 2003|quote="Its coming-of-age plot follows the adventures of reluctant hero Tak (Taki, in the Japanese anime and manga)"|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124410/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/17/initial-d-zip-zaps-available-now|url-status=live}}</ref>|[[Sports manga|Sports]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Legendary Tofu Delivery Car Drifts to Yushi-Con|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2018-07-25/the-legendary-tofu-delivery-car-drifts-to-yushi-con/.134684|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=February 7, 2019|date=July 25, 2018|quote=''Initial D'' is a high-octane drift-racing themed sports anime and manga|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726035640/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2018-07-25/the-legendary-tofu-delivery-car-drifts-to-yushi-con/.134684|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type = manga
| author = [[Shuichi Shigeno]]
| publisher = [[Kodansha]]
| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher
| NA = {{ubl|[[Tokyopop]] (former)|[[Kodansha USA]] (current)}}
}}
| imprint = Young Magazine KC
| magazine = [[Weekly Young Magazine]]
| first = July 17, 1995
| last = July 29, 2013
| volumes = 48
| volume_list = List of Initial D chapters
}}
{{collapsed infobox section begin}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| title = Initial D First Stage
| director = [[Shin Misawa]]
| producer = Ren Usami
| writer = Koji Kaneda
| music = Ryuichi Katsumata
| studio = {{ubl|[[Studio Comet]]|[[Studio Gallop]]}}
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = {{ubl|Tokyopop (former)|[[Crunchyroll]] (current)}}
| AUS = [[Crunchyroll Store Australia|Madman Entertainment]]|SEA = [[Medialink]]
}}
| network = [[Fuji TV]]
| network_en = {{English anime network
| AUS = [[Adult Swim (Australia)|Adult Swim]]
| SEA = [[Animax Asia]]
}}
| first = April 18, 1998
| last = December 5, 1998
| episodes = 26
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: ''First Stage'' (1998)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| title = Initial D Second Stage
| director = Shin'ichi Masaki
| producer = Kayo Fukuda
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Ryuichi Katsumata
| studio = Pastel
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = {{ubl|Tokyopop (former)|Crunchyroll (current)}}
| AUS = Madman Entertainment
| SEA = Medialink
}}
| network = Fuji TV
| network_en = {{English anime network
| SEA = Animax Asia
}}
| first = October 14, 1999
| last = January 6, 2000
| episodes = 13
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: ''Second Stage'' (1999–2000)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = ova
| title = Initial D Extra Stage
| director = Shishi Yamaguchi
| producer =
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Ryuichi Katsumata
| studio = Pastel
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = {{ubl|Tokyopop (former)|Crunchyroll (current)}}
| AUS = Madman Entertainment
| SEA = Medialink
}}
| released = November 10, 2000
| runtime = 55 minutes
| episodes = 2
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: Extra Stage (2000)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = film
| title = Initial D Third Stage
| director = Fumitsugu Yamaguchi
| producer = Takayuki Nagasawa
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Ryuichi Katsumata
| studio = {{ubl|[[Studio Deen]]|Pastel (3DCG Production)}}
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = Crunchyroll
| AUS = Madman Entertainment
| SEA = Medialink
}}
| released = January 13, 2001
| runtime = 105 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = ova
| title = Initial D Battle Stage
| director = Shishi Yamaguchi
| producer = Takayuki Nagasawa
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Ryuichi Katsumata
| studio = Studio Deen
| released = May 15, 2002
| runtime = 45 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| title = Initial D Fourth Stage
| director = Tsuneo Tominaga
| producer = Kayo Fukuda
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Atsushi Umebori
| studio = [[A.C.G.T]]
| licensee = {{English anime licensee
| NA = Crunchyroll
| AUS = Madman Entertainment
| SEA = Medialink
}}
| network = [[Animax]] [[Pay-per-view|PPV]]
| first = April 17, 2004
| last = February 18, 2006
| episodes = 24
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: ''Fourth Stage'' (2004–2006)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = ova
| title = Initial D Battle Stage 2
| director = Tsuneo Tominaga
| producer =
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Atsushi Umebori
| studio = A.C.G.T
| released = May 30, 2007
| runtime = 78 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = ova
| title = Initial D Extra Stage 2
| director = Tsuneo Tominaga
| producer =
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Atsushi Umebori
| studio = A.C.G.T
| released = October 3, 2008
| runtime = 55 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| title = Initial D Fifth Stage
| director = [[Mitsuo Hashimoto (director)|Mitsuo Hashimoto]]
| producer = Kayo Fukuda
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Atsushi Umebori
| studio = [[SynergySP]]
| network = Animax PPV ([[SKY PerfecTV!|Perfect Choice Premier 1]])
| first = November 9, 2012
| last = May 10, 2013
| episodes = 14
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: Fifth Stage (2012–2013)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type = tv series
| title = Initial D Final Stage
| director = Mitsuo Hashimoto
| producer = Kayo Fukuda
| writer = {{ubl|Hiroshi Toda|Nobuaki Kishima}}
| music = Atsushi Umebori
| studio = SynergySP
| network = Animax PPV (Animax Plus)
| first = May 16, 2014
| last = June 22, 2014
| episodes = 4
| episode_list = List of Initial D episodes#Initial D: Final Stage (2014)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Other
| title = Films
| content =
* ''[[Initial D (film)|Initial D]]'' (2005)
* ''[[New Initial D the Movie|New Initial D]]'' (2014–2016)
}}
{{collapsed infobox section end}}
{{Infobox animanga/Other
|title = Sequel
|content =
* ''[[MF Ghost]]'' (2017–2025)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer|portal=yes}}
{{nihongo|'''''Initial D'''''|{{ruby-ja|頭文字|イニシャル}} D|Inisharu Dī|lead=yes}} is a Japanese [[street racing]] [[manga]] series written and illustrated by [[Shuichi Shigeno]]. It was serialized in [[Kodansha]]'s [[Seinen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|seinen}} manga]] magazine ''[[Weekly Young Magazine]]'' from 1995 to 2013, with the chapters collected into 48 {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes. The story focuses on the world of illegal Japanese [[street racing]], where all the action is concentrated in the [[mountain pass]]es and rarely in cities or urban areas, and with the [[drifting (motorsport)|drifting]] racing style emphasized in particular. Professional race car driver and pioneer of drifting [[Keiichi Tsuchiya]] helped with editorial supervision. The story is centered on the prefecture of [[Gunma]], more specifically on several mountains in the [[Kantō region]] and in their surrounding cities and towns. Although some of the names of the locations the characters race in have been fictionalized, all of the locations in the series are based on actual locations in Japan.
 
''Initial D'' has been adapted into several [[anime]] television and [[original video animation]]s series by OB [[Studio Comet]], [[Studio Gallop]], Pastel, [[A.C.G.T]] and [[SynergySP]]. A [[Initial D (film)|live action film]] by [[Avex Group|Avex]] and [[Media Asia Entertainment Group|Media Asia]] was released in 2005. Both the manga and anime series were initially licensed for English-language distribution in North America by [[Tokyopop]] (2002–2009). However, the anime license has since been picked up by [[Funimation]] (now [[Crunchyroll]]), while the manga was relicensed by [[Kodansha USA]] in 2019.
Avex has released the anime in several parts called Stages. One noticeable feature is that it uses [[Eurobeat]] music as background music in race scenes.
 
By April 2021, ''Initial D'' had over 55 million copies in circulation, making it one of the [[List of best-selling manga|best-selling manga series in history]].
* Initial D First Stage - 26 episodes
* Initial D Second Stage - 13 episodes
* Initial D Third Stage - 2 hour movie
* Initial D Fourth Stage - 8 episodes aired so far, as of October 16 2004
* Initial D Extra Stage OVA - 2 hour side-story movie
* Initial D Battle Stage - 45 minute movie of every major battle from 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage. The graphics have been redone and polished in this stage.
 
==Plot==
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{{hatnote|"Takumi Fujiwara (character)" redirects here. This is also the name of an unrelated character in [[Dear Boys]].}}
[[File:Initial D Keisuke vs Takumi.jpg|thumb|left|The first battle of the series, Keisuke Takahashi ([[Mazda RX-7#FD|FD3S]]) vs. Takumi Fujiwara ([[Toyota AE86|AE86]]), as seen in the anime]]
<!--The AE86 was in production between 1983 and 1987. As the manga mentions that the AE86 being a "10-year-old" car. According to the anime, the first episode takes places in the summer of 1996-->
Takumi Fujiwara is a high school student working part-time at a gas station in [[Gunma Prefecture]] alongside his friend Itsuki Takeuchi and their supervisor, Koichiro Iketani, leader of the local Akina Speed Stars racing team. Unbeknownst to them, Takumi has spent years honing his driving skills while making early morning tofu deliveries for his father Bunta in their aging [[Toyota AE86|Toyota Sprinter Trueno]] (AE86).
 
The racing scene in Gunma is disrupted when the Red Suns, a formidable team from [[Mount Akagi]] led by Ryosuke Takahashi, challenge the Speed Stars to a downhill race on [[Mount Akina]]. After witnessing the Red Suns' superior performance, the Speed Stars grow demoralized. Later that night, Keisuke Takahashi, the team's second-in-command driving a high-powered [[Mazda RX-7]], is unexpectedly defeated by a mysterious Sprinter Trueno. Investigations point to Bunta as the driver, but when Iketani crashes during practice and begs for his help, Bunta declines before secretly arranging for Takumi to race in his place. Utilizing an unorthodox "gutter run" technique—placing the car's wheels in the road's drainage channels to maintain speed through [[Hairpin turn|hairpin corners]]—Takumi soundly defeats Keisuke.
==Background==
<!--The AE86 was in production between 1983-87. As the manga mentions that the AE86 being a "10-year-old" car. According to the anime, the first episode takes places in the summer of 1996-->
 
The victory establishes Takumi as the "Legendary Eight-Six of Akina", attracting challengers from across the region. Though initially indifferent, Takumi gradually develops a passion for racing. His skills are tested when he faces the Emperors, a team specializing in [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]]s. Outmatched by their superior machinery, Takumi loses to their leader, Kyoichi Sudo, and blows his engine in the process. The Red Suns intervene, defeating the Emperors and preserving Gunma's racing reputation. Bunta replaces the AE86's engine, and with guidance from friends, Takumi refines his technique. He later graduates from high school but continues racing, defeating rivals such as Wataru Akiyama in a [[Toyota AE86|Toyota Levin]] and avenging his loss against Kyoichi on the latter's home course, the Nikko Irohazaka. He also overcomes the son of Bunta's old rival, who drives a [[Toyota MR2|Toyota MR2 (SW20)]]. A personal crisis arises when his girlfriend Natsuki Mogi is kidnapped, leading to a dramatic rescue at Lake Akina during winter, though their relationship eventually ends amicably.
Set in the late 1990s, it follows the adventures of Takumi Fujiwara (Who has the nickname "Tak" in the English adaptations), an eighteen year old teenager who helps his father run a tofu shop by delivering every morning to a hotel over Mount [[Akina]] in [[Gunma Prefecture]] with his father's [[Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno|Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX]]. Having driven the mountain pass every morning for five years before his first race, Takumi's racing skill is highly developed.
 
Seeking greater challenges, Takumi joins Project D, an expeditionary racing team founded by Ryosuke and Keisuke Takahashi, aiming to prove himself as the fastest driver in Japan. The team faces numerous opponents, including skilled racers from Todo Racing School, the Northern Saitama Alliance, and the underhanded Tsuchisaka Lancer Evolution team. During this time, Takumi is humbled when his father, driving a [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI]], defeats him, forcing him to adapt to four-wheel-drive dynamics. He also develops a relationship with Mika Uehara, while Ryosuke confronts a bitter rival tied to a past tragedy.
In mountian pass racing, power is not the key to winning. Balance, skill, techinques are what is need to win. Mountian pass racing, is divided into two concepts, either Downhill or Hillclimb (Uphill). NA (Non aspiration) cars have the advantage on the Downhill but Turbo equipped cars have more power going Uphill.
The story begins with a racer named Keisuke Takahashi from a neighboring area (the Akagi Redsuns) practices on Akina early morning. As he is practicing on the Downhill, a mysterious Trueno comes racing down fast from the top of the mountian and soon catches up to Keisuke. Determined to uphold his pride as a racer, Keisuke will not let the Trueno pass. But with an amazing display of drifting skills, the Trueno overtakes Keisuke, in his highly tuned Mazda RX-7, and disappears. Shakened by this experience, Keisuke is bent on revenge.
 
Project D's campaign culminates in a climactic race against Shinji Inui of Team Sidewinder. Despite blowing his engine mid-race, Takumi coasts backward across the finish line to secure victory. He retires the AE86 from competition, opting to restore it gradually. Ryosuke disbands Project D, revealing the meaning behind its name and shifting focus to mentoring new drivers. Keisuke pursues professional racing, while Takumi resumes tofu deliveries in his father's Subaru.
== Characters ==
These are the protagonists from the Initial D Manga/Anime Series. Their biographies are mostly manga based.
 
Years later, Takumi transitions to rally racing, eventually becoming a world champion; this would lead to the events of ''[[MF Ghost]]'', another series by Shigeno.
=== Takumi Fujiwara ===
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|Age||18
|-
|Sex||Male
|-
|Car||Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno
|-
|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Shinichirou Miki]]
 
==Media==
|}
[[File:Initial D Logo.png|thumb|left|The ''Initial D'' franchise logo]]
18 years old, Takumi Fujiwara is the son of Bunta Fujiwara, the owner of a tofu shop in his hometown Akina. He hardly shows much emotion on his face. His Best friend is Itsuki Takeuchi, who is a racing fan.
 
===Manga===
Takumi works part-time at a gas station with Itsuki, along with Iketani, who is a member of the local racing team, the Akina Speed Stars. In the first few episodes, both Itsuki and Iketani think that Takumi is totally ignorant about cars and racing, judging by Takumi's statements on his lack of interest on the subject.
{{Main|List of Initial D chapters{{!}}List of ''Initial D'' chapters}}
Written and illustrated by [[Shuichi Shigeno]], ''Initial D'' was serialized for eighteen years by [[Kodansha]] in the [[Seinen manga|{{Transliteration|ja|seinen}} manga]] magazine ''[[Weekly Young Magazine]]'', starting on the July 17, 1995 issue,{{efn|It started in the magazine's 30th issue of 1995, with [[cover date]] July 17.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:頭文字Ｄ（１）|url=https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000006854|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|access-date=December 6, 2021|language=ja|quote={{lang|ja|『ヤングマガジン』’９５年第３０号}}|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208191817/https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000006854|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:ヤングマガジン1995年30|url=https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M573786|website=Media Arts Database|publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]]|access-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208182822/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M573786|archive-date=December 8, 2021|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref>}} and concluded on July 29, 2013.<ref name="final chapter">{{cite news|last=Nelkin|first=Sarah|title=Initial D Manga's Final Chapter to be Published This Month|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-18/initial-d-manga-final-chapter-to-be-published-this-month|access-date=August 2, 2013|work=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 18, 2013|archive-date=April 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414124129/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-18/initial-d-manga-final-chapter-to-be-published-this-month|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:猟奇サスペンスがヤンマガで開幕、「頭文字D」は完結|url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/96011|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=December 8, 2021|language=ja|date=July 19, 2013|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208191817/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/96011|url-status=live}}</ref> Kodansha collected its 719 individual chapters in forty-eight {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes, released from November 6, 1995,<ref name="IDJPNVolume01">{{cite web|url=http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=323567X|script-title=ja:頭文字〈イニシャル〉Ｄ（１） しげの秀一 講談社|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|access-date=December 3, 2018|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210211400/http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=323567X|archive-date=December 10, 2013}}</ref> to November 6, 2013.<ref name="IDJPNVolume48">{{cite web|url=http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3823776|script-title=ja:頭文字〈イニシャル〉Ｄ（４８）|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|access-date=February 7, 2019|language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210211641/http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3823776|archive-date=December 10, 2013}}</ref>
 
In North America, the manga was licensed for English release by [[Tokyopop]] (along with the anime series) in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|last=Macdonald|first=Christopher|title=Tokyopop Officially Announces Licences|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-12-05/tokyopop-officially-announces-licences|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 8, 2021|date=December 5, 2001|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106001816/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-12-05/tokyopop-officially-announces-licences|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Macdonald|first=Christopher|title=Not quite clear on Tokyopop Aquisitions &#91;sic&#93;|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-12-05/not-quite-clear-on-tokyopop-aquisitions|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 8, 2021|date=December 5, 2001|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208191816/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2001-12-05/not-quite-clear-on-tokyopop-aquisitions|url-status=live}}</ref> The company changed the names of the characters in the anime edition, and subsequently changed them in the manga to match.<ref name="tokyopopletter"/><ref name="AOD-vol14"/> These name changes matched the name changes that [[Sega]] implemented into the Western releases of the ''[[Initial D Arcade Stage]]'' video games.<ref name="tokyopopletter"/> Tokyopop also censored the brief scenes of nudity from the original manga.<ref name="JT-Ho1000"/> In addition, "street slang" was interlaced in translations.<ref name="AOD-vol14">{{cite web|last=Pine|first=Jarred|title=Initial D Vol. #14|url=http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/manga/manga.php?manga_view=2175|website=AnimeOnDVD|access-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080418070849/http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/manga/manga.php?manga_view=2175|archive-date=April 18, 2008|date=January 23, 2006}}</ref> The company released thirty-three volumes from May 21, 2002,<ref name="IDENGVolume01">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1040/InitialD/1|title=Tokyopop - Initial D, Vol. 1|publisher=[[Tokyopop]]|access-date=December 3, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825165601/http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1040/InitialD/1|archive-date=August 25, 2009}}</ref> to January 13, 2009,<ref name="IDENGVolume33">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1040/InitialD/33|title=Tokyopop - Initial D, Vol. 33|publisher=[[Tokyopop]]|access-date=December 3, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122220121/http://tokyopop.com/product/1040/InitialD/33|archive-date=January 22, 2009}}</ref> before they announced in August 2009 that their manga licensing contracts with Kodansha had expired.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Tokyopop Confirms Its Kodansha Manga Licenses Have Ended (Update 3)|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-08-31/tokyopop-confirms-its-kodansha-manga-licenses-will-end|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 27, 2012|date=August 31, 2009|archive-date=February 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206021353/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-08-31/tokyopop-confirms-its-kodansha-manga-licenses-will-end|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2019, [[ComiXology]] and [[Kodansha USA]] announced that they had released volumes 1 to 38 digitally, while volumes 39 to 48 were released in July of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sherman|first=Jennifer|title=Comixology, Kodansha Comics Release Complete Initial D Manga in English|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-04-17/comixology-kodansha-comics-release-complete-initial-d-manga-in-english/.145825|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=April 17, 2019|date=April 17, 2019|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417183430/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-04-17/comixology-kodansha-comics-release-complete-initial-d-manga-in-english/.145825|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Kodansha USA Announces 4 New Shōjo Manga Licenses, Release of Volumes 39-48 of Initial D Manga|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-20/kodansha-usa-announces-4-new-shojo-manga-licenses-release-of-volumes-39-48-of-initial-d-manga/.149178|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=July 21, 2019|date=July 20, 2019|archive-date=July 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720214143/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-20/kodansha-usa-announces-4-new-shojo-manga-licenses-release-of-volumes-39-48-of-initial-d-manga/.149178|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2023, Kodansha USA announced that they would be re-releasing the manga in an omnibus format with new translation and lettering beginning in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Kodansha USA Reveals 21 New Print Releases, 3 Omnibus Releases, 2 Digital Licenses|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/kodansha-usa-reveals-21-new-print-licenses-3-omnibus-releases-2-digital-licenses/.199832|access-date=August 7, 2023|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 7, 2023|archive-date=July 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701220717/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-01/kodansha-usa-reveals-21-new-print-licenses-3-omnibus-releases-2-digital-licenses/.199832|url-status=live}}</ref> The first volume was released on March 19, 2024; it has three cover variants: a new cover made by Kodansha USA, a Crunchyroll and direct market exclusive variant, and a [[Kinokuniya Books]] variant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Initial D Omnibus Print Variant Covers Revealed|url=https://kodansha.us/2024/01/16/initial-d-omnibus-print-variant-covers-revealed/|publisher=[[Kodansha USA]]|access-date=February 21, 2024|date=January 16, 2024|archive-date=February 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221150844/https://kodansha.us/2024/01/16/initial-d-omnibus-print-variant-covers-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref> As of December 3, 2024, four volumes have been released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Initial D Omnibus, Volume 4|url=https://kodansha.us/product/initial-d-omnibus-4/|publisher=[[Kodansha USA]]|access-date=December 24, 2024}}</ref>
The only one who suspects that Takumi has a great deal of knowledge on cars and racing techniques is the owner of the gas station, Yuuichi, as seen in the episode where Takumi discusses the drifting technique with Iketani and Itsuki. In fact, Takumi has far more experience with downhill racing than Iketani and Itsuki, as Takumi has been driving his father's AE86 Trueno since 5 years ago (in his first year of junior high school), delivering tofu to a hotel at 4 a.m. every day.
 
===Anime===
Takumi's father, Bunta Fujiwara, is in fact the original legendary driver of an AE86 who holds the record of the fastest time of downhill racing at Akina. Bunta has a unique way of training his son to drive; every morning when Takumi has to go on his tofu delivery route, Bunta will give Takumi a cup of water. The cup of water is placed in the drink holder; Takumi must not spill even a drop of it while he is driving.
{{See also|List of Initial D episodes{{!}}List of ''Initial D'' episodes}}
 
Avex has released the anime in several parts called Stages. A recurrent feature of the anime is its extensive usage of [[Eurobeat]] as background music in race scenes, especially by Italian singers.
Takumi's driving technique is regarded among the best in Akina; the very fact that he has managed to win races against more powerful cars with his AE86 Trueno is testament to his driving skills.
 
* ''Initial D'' (referred to retroactively as ''First Stage''): 26 episodes (1998)
Officially, Takumi is part of no team, but later, Takumi joins Project D, a team aimmed at capturing all the time records in Japan.
* ''Initial D Second Stage'': 13 episodes (1999)
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* ''Initial D Extra Stage'': 2-episode OVA side-story focusing on Impact Blue (2000)
* ''Initial D Third Stage'': a 104-minute movie (2001)
* ''Initial D Fourth Stage'': 24 episodes (2004–2006)
* ''Initial D Extra Stage 2'': a 50-minute OVA side-story focusing on Mako and Iketani (2008)
* ''Initial D Fifth Stage'': 14 episodes (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.perfectchoice-pr.com/program/page/000203.html|title=Initial D Fifth Stage #07 (13 story, 14 Story)|publisher=Perfect Choice|access-date=April 20, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425023922/http://www.perfectchoice-pr.com/program/page/000203.html|archive-date=April 25, 2013}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Final Stage'': 4 episodes (2014)
* ''[[New Initial D the Movie|New Initial D the Movie - Legend 1: Awakening]]'': feature movie (2014)
* ''[[New Initial D the Movie|New Initial D the Movie - Legend 2: Racer]]'': feature movie (2015)
* ''[[New Initial D the Movie|New Initial D the Movie - Legend 3: Dream]]'': feature movie (2016)
 
The Battle Stages are [[musical film]]s serving as a compilation of the racing action scenes in the preceding series, stripped of all but minimal character dialog and featuring new music.
=== Bunta Fujiwara ===
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Bunta Fujiwara is the owner of a tofu shop in Akina, and the father of Takumi; he is the best driver in the series. He is the original driver of the mysterious AE86 that holds the record of the fastest downhill time at Akina.
 
* ''Initial D Battle Stage'': a 50-minute movie (2002)
Bunta has a unique way of training his son to drive; every morning when Takumi has to go on his tofu delivery route, Bunta will give Takumi a cup of water. The cup of water is placed in the drink holder; Takumi must not spill even a drop of it while he is driving
** ''Battle Stage'' is a compilation of races from the first three series, except for Extra Stage. The battles from ''First Stage'' have been reanimated and remastered with the more advanced CGI used in ''Third Stage'', however the character art remains the same. A battle not featured in either the manga or the anime is featured, using the new CGI and old character art.
* ''Initial D Battle Stage 2'': a 1-hour movie (2007)
** ''Battle Stage 2'' is a compilation of races from ''Fourth Stage'' with unchanged CGI, even for the hidden battles. It features Keisuke's first two races as part of Project D, as they were not featured in Fourth Stage.
* ''Initial D Battle Stage 3'': (2021)
** ''Battle Stage 3'' features every race from ''Fifth Stage'' and ''Final Stage''. Unlike the previous two battle stages, it does not feature any new battles, and does not feature any character dialogue.
* ''New Initial D the Movie Battle Digest'': (2022)
** A recap of the movie trilogy with additional scenes of the characters test driving their cars.
 
In 1998, ''Initial D'' was adapted into an animated television series produced by OB Planning and Prime Direction. The first episode premièred on [[Fuji TV]] on April 8, 1998. The initial series ran for 26 weekly episodes with the finale airing on December 5, 1998.
Since later in the series, Takumi has been using the Trueno more than Bunta has, he gets a new car, an Subaru Impreza WRX Type R Version V. To test his new car, Bunta drove it down Akina, and raced his son who just finished doing his deliveries.
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The second series, named "Second Stage", aired from October 14, 1999, to January 20, 2000, with a one-week break over the New Year period. This was followed by animated feature film in 2001 and an OVA documenting all battles from the previous three stages, with the battles from ''First Stage'' being re-animated.
=== Minor characters ===
* Natsuki Mogi (&#33538;&#26408; &#22799;&#27193;)- Takumi's love interest.
* Yuuichi (&#31056;&#19968;) - The boss of the gas station that Takumi worked in. Was a racer in Bunta's time.
* Tsukamoto (&#22618;&#26412;) - A driver in a purple 180SX who has very little skill.
* Miki (&#24481;&#26408;) - A senior in the football club of the school that Takumi attended. Was Natsuki's ex and drives a Celica GT-Four.
* Ken Kogashiwa (&#23567;&#26575; &#12465;&#12531;)- Kai's father. Bunta's life-long rival.
 
''Initial D ''Third Stage'' '' was a feature film covering the story arcs between the second and fourth stage, released in Japan on January 13, 2001.
== Teams ==
These are the teams from their respective prefectures.
 
In 2004, ''Initial D Fourth Stage'' aired on SkyPerfecTV's pay-per-view service, airing two episodes back-to-back every two months. 24 episodes were made until the final episodes were aired in February 2006.
=== Akina SpeedStars ===
A team made up from a bunch of friends who like to race in their leisure time. Based in Gunma, their home course is Akina.
====Iketani Kouichirou ====
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Following ''Second Stage'' in 2000, ''Initial D Extra Stage'' was aired as a spinoff to the original series. This story focused on the all-female Impact Blue team of Usui Pass and their point of view of the recent events of ''Second Stage'' and the upcoming ''Third Stage'' movie. This was followed by ''Extra Stage 2'' in 2008, which look at the relationship between Impact Blue's Mako Sato and Iketani of the SpeedStars (following on from the original side-story in the manga).
One of Takumi's friends, Iketani works at a local gas station with both Takumi and Itsuki. Itsuki admires him, as Iketani is leader of the local racing team, the Akina Speed Stars. Iketani drives a Nissan S13 Silvia. At first, Iketani thinks that the Speed Stars are the best drivers in Akina but later his boss Yuuichi tells Iketani of the mysterious driver of an AE 86 who was the fastest driver in his time, and that he suspects that the driver is the owner of the local tofu shop.
 
Eight years after the release of "Fourth Stage" in 2004, Animax aired "Initial D Fifth Stage". Animax has aired the series on a [[pay-per-view]] basis on [[SKY PerfecTV!]]'s Perfect Choice Premier 1 channel.<ref name="perfectchoice">{{cite web|script-title=ja:「頭文字D」新アニメはアニマックス presents PPVで放送|url=http://natalie.mu/comic/news/74182|website=[[Comic Natalie]]|publisher=Natasha, Inc.|access-date=August 16, 2012|archive-date=June 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626132216/http://natalie.mu/comic/news/74182|url-status=live}}</ref> The first two episodes aired on November 9, 2012. The rest of the episodes were broadcast two per month till May 10, 2013.<ref name="perfectchoice" />
He is an average racer at best, but he is decently skill enough to be leader of the Speedstars.
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In 2014, "Initial D Final Stage" became the latest installment in the anime series. Animax has aired its first two episodes on a [[pay-per-view]] basis on its own brand new Animax Plus channel, on May 16, 2014, on its new subscription [[video on demand]] (VOD) service, which allows subscribers to watch all the latest anime series. ''Initial D Final Stage'' starts right after where ''Fifth Stage'' left off. It consists of four episodes.<ref name="animaxplus">{{cite web|script-title=ja: 「頭文字D」イニシャル|url= http://www.animax.co.jp/special/initial-d|publisher= [[Animax]]|access-date=February 15, 2023|archive-date=April 26, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140426005147/http://www.animax.co.jp/special/initial-d/|url-status= dead}}</ref> The final two episodes were broadcast on June 22, 2014.
====Itsuki Takeuchi====
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Since the anime's original run, Japanese musical group [[m.o.v.e]] has performed all of the opening and some ending themes of the series. This followed on from the success of one of their first hits, "Around the World", which was used as the first opening of ''First Stage''. Their latest single to be used in the series is called "Outsoar The Rainbow" and it is used as ''Final Stage'''s opening.<ref name="m.o.v.e">{{cite web|last=Komatsu|first=Mikikazu|title="Initial D Final Stage" to Feature m.o.v.e's Unreleased Songs|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/03/01/initial-d-final-stage-to-feature-moves-unreleased-songs|website=[[Crunchyroll News]]|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305174118/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/03/01/initial-d-final-stage-to-feature-moves-unreleased-songs|archive-date=March 5, 2014|date=March 1, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> They had another recent unreleased song, "Days". It was played in the finale of "Final Stage".
Itsuki is Takumi's best friend; he provides the comic relief in the series but quite loud and obnoxious. Itsuki works part-time at a gas station with Takumi and Iketani; Itsuki plans to use the money he earns to buy an AE86 but was tricked into buying a low powered AE85 Levin. With a car, he is a self proclaimed member of the Akina Speedstars.
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Like in the manga, Tokyopop changed elements of the anime to suit Western audiences. As well as changing the names and using western slang, the company also changed the anime's music from the series' staple [[eurobeat]] tracks to originally developed tracks of rap and hip-hop via [[Stu Levy]] (DJ Milky), the Tokyopop CEO and an in-house musician.<ref name="tokyopopletter">{{cite web|last1=Macdonald|first1=Christopher|title=Tokyopop Open Letter regarding Initial D|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2002-07-13/tokyopop-open-letter-regarding-initial-d|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=December 8, 2021|date=July 13, 2002|archive-date=October 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002094705/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2002-07-13/tokyopop-open-letter-regarding-initial-d|url-status=live}}</ref>
====Kenji ====
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In 2006, [[Funimation]] announced that it would be distributing the DVDs of the anime (since Tokyopop's original distributor went bankrupt). This new distribution was marked by slightly revised packaging and two box sets corresponding to the licensed seasons Tokyopop had dubbed, although the DVDs themselves were exactly the same as the original Tokyopop release.
A member of the Akagi Speed Stars and Iketani's best friend, Kenji drives a Nissan 180 SX. He hangs out at the gas station where Iketani, Takumi and Itsuki from time to time, usually discussing cars and driving techniques with Iketani and Yuuichi. He has respect and admiration for Iketani and Takumi; Iketani since he's the leader of the Speed Stars and Takumi for his driving skills.
 
Tokyopop had completed an English subtitled version of ''Third Stage'', and screened it at the Big Apple Anime Fest on August 29, 2003.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips|first=George|title=BAAF to screen Initial D: ''Third Stage''|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-03-17/baaf-to-screen-initial-d-third-stage|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409012837/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-03-17/baaf-to-screen-initial-d-third-stage|archive-date=April 9, 2023|date=March 17, 2003|url-status=live}}</ref> This version of ''Third Stage'' reportedly retained the original Japanese soundtrack, in contrast to their treatment of the rest of the anime series. This version of the film was never released on DVD, although Tokyopop mentioned its plan to release it in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mays|first=Jonathan|title=Initial D Marathon in LA|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-08-08/initial-d-marathon-in-la|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=October 20, 2024|date=August 8, 2006|archive-date=December 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213134751/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-08-08/initial-d-marathon-in-la|url-status=live}}</ref>
Kenji seems to be a decent enough driver; when Iketani wasn't able to race against Keisuke due to his accident and the Speed Stars weren't sure if the AE86 driver was going to show up, it was Kenji who was chosen to race against Keisuke.
 
At the [[New York Anime Festival]] 2009, [[Funimation]] announced that it would be re-releasing and re-dubbing ''Initial D: First Stage'', Second Stage, Extra Stage, ''Third Stage'', and Fourth Stage. Their release included a brand new English dub and retained the original music from the Japanese in an uncut format. Funimation released the series out of order, with the Third and Fourth Stages releasing before the First and Second Stages.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Funimation Adds X TV/OAV, 5 Initial D Anime Stages|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-25/funimation-adds-x-tv/oav-5-initial-d-anime-stages|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110091457/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-25/funimation-adds-x-tv/oav-5-initial-d-anime-stages|archive-date=January 10, 2024|date=September 25, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> The first ''Extra Stage'' was included in the ''Second Stage'' box set.
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===Animated Akagifeature RedSunsfilm series===
In July 2013, it was announced that another feature film, titled ''[[New Initial D the Movie]]'', and a last anime series, ''Initial D Final Stage'', would be produced.<ref name="Final">{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Initial D Car-Racing Manga Gets New Anime Film & Final Stage Anime|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-21/initial-d-car-racing-manga-gets-new-anime-film-and-final-stage-anime|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120073405/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-21/initial-d-car-racing-manga-gets-new-anime-film-and-final-stage-anime|archive-date=January 20, 2024|date=July 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie is a retelling of the early Stages with a wholly new voice cast and is split into three parts, with the first part released on August 23, 2014, titled ''[[New Initial D the Movie#Legend 1: Awakening|Legend 1: Awakening]]'', the second part was released May 23, 2015, titled ''[[New Initial D the Movie#Legend 2: Racer|Legend 2: Racer]]'', the third part released on February 6, 2016, titled ''[[New Initial D the Movie#Legend 3: Dream|Legend 3: Dream]]''.<ref name="New Initial D: The Movie Trilogy">{{cite web|last1=Loo|first1=Egan|title=New Initial D Car-Racing Anime Teaser Reveals Film Trilogy|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-02-03/new-initial-d-car-racing-anime-teaser-reveals-film-trilogy|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417121824/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-02-03/new-initial-d-car-racing-anime-teaser-reveals-film-trilogy|archive-date=April 17, 2024|date=February 3, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
A very highly skilled team lead by Ryosuke Takahashi. They often prefer to race on other team's home course and have arule about not racing on their home course. Based in Gunma, their home course is Akagi.
====Ryosuke Takahashi ====
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===Video games===
One of the more highly skilled drivers in the game; he and his younger brother Keisuke have been featured in racing magazines and is regarded highly by other drivers. Ryousuke drives a Mazda FC3S RX-7 and has never been defeated in a race before until he met Takumi Fujiwara. Ryosuke is very serious about racing; he pores over technical data just like any professional driver and he's one of the few drivers who are just as good at mechanics as well as driving skills.
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* ''Initial D Gaiden'' (1998): [[Game Boy line|Game Boy]]
His only rivial would be Sudou Kyouchi, since they had an arguement about racing theories a long itme ago. Currently, he is studing medicine, and planning to become a doctor. He has only one year of racing left, he estimates, and assembles a new team aimmed to capture all of the records in Japan.
* ''Initial D Koudou Saisoku Densetsu'' (1999): [[Sega Saturn]]
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* ''Initial D'' (1999): [[PlayStation|PS1]]
* ''Initial D: Ryosuke Takahashi's Fastest Typing-theory'' (2000/2001): PC/Mac & [[PlayStation 2|PS2]]
* ''Initial D Second Stage: Fastest Typing in Kanto Project'' (2001): PC/Mac
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage / Initial D'' (2002): [[Arcade game|Arcade]] ([[Sega NAOMI 2|NAOMI 2]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D Arcade Stage – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/8887/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Another Stage'' (2002): [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage Ver.2 / Initial D Ver.2'' (2003): Arcade (NAOMI 2)<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D Arcade Stage Ver.2 – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/8095/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja|archive-date=October 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241011023408/https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/8095/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Collectible Card Game'' (2003): [[Collectible Card Game]]
* ''Initial D Special Stage'' (2003): PS2
* ''Initial D Mountain Vengeance'' (2004): PC
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 3/Initial D Version 3'' (2004): [[Arcade game|Arcade]] (NAOMI 2)<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE Ver.3 – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/8063/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Street Stage'' (2006): [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 4 / Initial D 4'' (2006): Arcade ([[Sega Lindbergh|Lindbergh]])<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4 – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/8013/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Limited'' (2007): Arcade (Lindbergh)
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Kai'' (2008): Arcade (Lindbergh)<ref name=":0" />
* ''[[Initial D Extreme Stage]]'' (2008): [[PlayStation 3|PS3]]
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 5'' (2009): Arcade (Lindbergh)<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 5 – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7976/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja|archive-date=December 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210150859/https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7976/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA'' (2011): Arcade ([[Sega RingEdge|RingEdge]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7932/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja|archive-date=November 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102122246/https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7932/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 7 AAX'' (2012): Arcade (RingEdge)<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 7 AA X – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7540/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja}}</ref>
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage 8 ∞ (Infinity)'' (2014): Arcade (RingEdge/[[Sega RingEdge 2|RingEdge 2]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 8 インフィニティ – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7515/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja|archive-date=December 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213135640/https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/7515/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''Initial D: Perfect Shift Online'' (2014): [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Nintendo eShop|eShop]] (free-to-play)
* ''Initial D Arcade Stage Zero'' (2017): Arcade (Sega Nu2)<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D ARCADE STAGE Zero – 株式会社セガ|url=https://www.sega.jp/history/arcade/product/16144/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=セガ・アーケードゲームヒストリー｜株式会社セガ|language=ja}}</ref>
* ''Initial D RPG'': [[Sony Ericsson]] mobile phone
* ''Initial D Pachislot'' (2021): Arcade
* ''Initial D The Arcade'' (2021): Arcade ([[List of Sega arcade system boards|ALLS]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=頭文字D THE ARCADE｜セガ SEGA|url=https://www.sega.jp/arcade/detail/initiald-inidac/|access-date=2024-11-04|website=SEGA セガ {{!}} 製品情報|language=ja|archive-date=November 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241106081407/https://www.sega.jp/arcade/detail/initiald-inidac/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ''P Initial D'' (2022): Arcade
 
====KeisukeLive-action Takahashi=film===
{{Main|Initial D (film){{!}}''Initial D'' (film)}}
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[[File:藤原豆腐店 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|Fujino Store Tofu Shop in Gunma, which was renamed and modeled as the Fujiwara Tofu Shop for the live-action film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=46399|title=Initial D World - Discussion Board / Forums &ndash; History of Fujiwara Tofu Shop|author=<!-- Initial D World Forums staff -->|date=October 20, 2013|work=Initial D World Forums|access-date=April 19, 2016|archive-date=February 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215073403/http://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=46399|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/04/the-real-life-initial-d-on-display/|title=The Real Life Initial D On Display - Speedhunters|work=Speedhunters|date=April 17, 2013|access-date=April 19, 2016|archive-date=May 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505004836/http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/04/the-real-life-initial-d-on-display/|url-status=live}}</ref>]]
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[[File:Sprinter Trueno 1600 GT (AE86).jpg|thumb|A replica of Takumi's AE86]]
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A [[Initial D (film)|live-action film based on ''Initial D'']] was released on June 23, 2005, in Asia. The film was jointly produced by Japan's [[Avex Group|Avex Inc.]] and Hong Kong's [[Media Asia Entertainment Group|Media Asia Group]]. It was directed by [[Andrew Lau]] and [[Alan Mak (director)|Alan Mak]], whose credits include the 2002 [[Hong Kong cinema|Hong Kong]] blockbuster ''[[Infernal Affairs]]''. The adaptation featured Taiwanese singer [[Jay Chou]] as Takumi Fujiwara and Hong Kong stars [[Edison Chen]] as Ryosuke Takahashi and [[Shawn Yue]] as Takeshi Nakazato. Despite many changes to the original plot, the film was met with generally positive reviews and was nominated for multiple awards, including Best Picture, at the [[Hong Kong Film Awards]] and [[Golden Horse Awards]], winning many of them.
Keisuke is the number two driver of the Red Suns. Keisuke drives a Mazda FD3S RX-7 and is a skilled driver, second only to his brother. Keisuke is a rather hot-headed young man and does not like losing. he joins his brother's new team and has a rivalary with Takumi.
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In October 2023, actor [[Sung Kang]] stated that he is working on developing another live-action film and is "trying" to direct it.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hazra|first=Adriana|title=Fast & Furious Actor Sung Kang Is 'Trying' to Direct Initial D Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-24/fast-and-furious-actor-sung-kang-is-trying-to-direct-initial-d-film/.203749|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=May 11, 2024|date=October 24, 2023|archive-date=October 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026165354/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-10-24/fast-and-furious-actor-sung-kang-is-trying-to-direct-initial-d-film/.203749|url-status=live}}</ref>
====Kenta Nakamura====
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Kousuke Okano]]
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==Reception==
One of the youngest members of the Akagi Red Suns, Kenta absolutely adores Keisuke Takahashi and is always eager to prove himself to Keisuke. Kenta specializes in rain conditions.
By July 2013, collected {{Transliteration|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes of the ''Initial D'' manga series had sold 48{{nbsp}}million copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mantan-web.jp/2013/07/22/20130721dog00m200012000c.html|script-title=ja:頭文字D ： 人気"走り屋"マンガ次週完結 18年の歴史に幕|language=ja|date=July 22, 2013|work=Mainichi Shimbun Digital|access-date=November 28, 2013|archive-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110214413/http://mantan-web.jp/2013/07/22/20130721dog00m200012000c.html|url-status=live}}</ref> By April 2021, ''Initial D'' had over 55 million copies in circulation.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:累計発行部数5500万部のしげの秀一氏マンガ作品『頭文字D』と累計15万台を突破した人気車載家電ブランド「JAPAN AVE.(ジャパンアベニュー)」のコラボキャンペーン開始！|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000055666.html|website=PR Times|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|access-date=April 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423180320/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000055666.html|archive-date=April 23, 2021|language=ja|date=April 24, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
''Initial D'' received praise. The Anime Review rated it A−, with the reviewer calling it "simply the best show I've seen in a long time."<ref>{{cite web|title=Initial D - Stage 1|url=http://www.theanimereview.com/reviews/initiald.html|website=The Anime Review|access-date=December 31, 2018|archive-date=January 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100833/http://www.theanimereview.com/reviews/initiald.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Bamboo Dong of ''[[Anime News Network]]'' rated it B−, stating it "is the first time in a long while since I've been so fired up about a series, so I recommend to everyone to at least check this out."<ref>{{cite news|title=Review - Initial D|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/initial-d|access-date=December 31, 2018|work=[[Anime News Network]]|archive-date=January 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101101925/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/initial-d|url-status=live}}</ref> Some fans of ''Initial D'' reacted negatively to the Tokyopop's extensive editing and changes made in the English-language version of the manga. Similar reactions were made towards their English dub's script and voice acting, and the removal of the original music from the anime series. Tokyopop said that it was trying to Americanize the series so it could be aired on television, while at the same time keeping the Japanese spirit of the series.<ref name="tokyopopletter"/>
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Reviews of the Funimation re-release of the anime note a marked improvement from the Tokyopop iteration, with most complaints leveled against the lack of [[anamorphic widescreen]] on the DVDs. ''Initial D'' has drawn comparisons to the later ''[[Fast & Furious]]'' film franchise (debuted 2001), particularly ''[[The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift]]'' (2006),<ref>{{cite web|last=Francisco|first=Eric|title=These 9 Sweet Action Comics Will Thrill 'Fast & Furious' Fans|url=https://www.inverse.com/article/30286-9-comics-to-read-fast-and-furious-initial-d-speed-racer|website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]|date=April 13, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123921/https://www.inverse.com/article/30286-9-comics-to-read-fast-and-furious-initial-d-speed-racer|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=7 Anime Fast & Furious Fans Would Totally Dig|url=https://nerdist.com/article/7-anime-fast-furious-fans-would-totally-dig/|website=[[Nerdist]]|date=April 18, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123832/https://geekandsundry.com/7-anime-fast-furious-fans-would-totally-dig/|url-status=live}}</ref> for which ''Initial D''{{'}}s consultant, [[Keiichi Tsuchiya]],<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:頭文字D：新型ハチロクは「マンガのおかげ」|url=https://mantan-web.jp/article/20140814dog00m200058000c.html|website=[[Mantan Web]]|access-date=July 17, 2024|language=ja|date=August 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sugimoto|first=Kenta|script-title=ja:『頭文字D』のハチロクは、ドライバーを育ててくれる車だった　元ディーラーが解説|url=https://realsound.jp/book/2021/09/post-859192.html|website={{ill|Real Sound (website)|lt=Real Sound|ja|リアルサウンド (ニュースサイト)}}|publisher=Blueprint Co., Ltd.|access-date=July 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925153806/https://realsound.jp/book/2021/09/post-859192.html|archive-date=September 25, 2021|language=ja|date=September 15, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="THR">{{cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|title=Classic Manga Racing Series 'Initial D' Added to Amazon Platforms in New Deal|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/classic-manga-racing-series-initial-d-added-amazon-platforms-new-deal-1202567/|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=July 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126094151/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/classic-manga-racing-series-initial-d-added-amazon-platforms-new-deal-1202567/|archive-date=November 26, 2022|date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> served as a stunt coordinator and also made a cameo appearance in the film as a fisherman.<ref name="THR"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Cowen|first1=Nickand|last2=Patience|first2=Hari|title=Wheels On Film: The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/wheelsonfilm/2752402/Wheels-On-Film-The-Fast-and-The-Furious-Tokyo-Drift.html|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=July 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717210605/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/wheelsonfilm/2752402/Wheels-On-Film-The-Fast-and-The-Furious-Tokyo-Drift.html|archive-date=July 17, 2024|date=May 24, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Myogi NightKids ===
A average skilled team lead by Takeshi Nakazato. Even though the team is united under Takeshi, there seems to be two factions fighting for leadership, Takeshi and Shingo. Based in Gunma, their home course is Myogi.
====Takeshi Nazakazto ====
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|Car||Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 V-Spec II
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
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==See also==
Takeshi Nakazato of the Myogi NightKids, who is also known as the Black Lightning, first makes his appearance at the race in Akina where Keisuke Takahashi of the Red Suns is to race against Takumi. Surprised that Takumi, Takeshi decides that he's going to be the one to challenge the 'Akina downhill specialist', and that the Red Suns are next on his list.
*''[[Wangan Midnight]]'', another car racing-themed manga produced by Michiharu Kusonoki, focusing on highway racing in Tokyo's [[Bayshore Route]]
 
==Notes==
He is skilled but his downfall is his throttle control. He is very good at acceleration and is known for his grip drving philosophy. Even since he was beaten by a White Skyline, he has always thought grip driving techniques are faster than the weak drifting techniques.
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====ShingoExternal Shouji==links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130213135459/http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/content/top.php/02888/1000000111 ''Initial D'' at Kodansha's official site] {{in lang|ja}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120811052517/http://www.perfectchoice-pr.com/initial-d/ ''Initial D Fifth Stage'' official website] – [[Animax]] {{in lang|ja}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20041206004338/http://initiald.sega.jp/english/ ''Initial D Arcade Stage'' Version 3.0]
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* [http://initiald.sega.jp/ ''Initial D'' games official Website] – Sega {{in lang|ja}}
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* [http://initiald.sega.com/ ''Initial D'' games official website] – [[Sega]]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130718150832/http://www.apafilm.org/2005/program_details.php?id=28 North America Premier of the ''Initial D'' live-action film]
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A member of the Night Kids, Shingo drives a red Civic EG-6. Shingo is a dangerous driver; not because of his driving skills, but because he races dangerously - Shingo will nudge his rival's car in order to make him lose control, or that he will challenge another driver to a 'gum tape death match'-each driver is to have his right hand taped to the steering wheel for the duration of the race. He also has been seen undermining Takeshi's leadership.
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=== Impact Blue ===
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This team is more of an partnership between it's two members, Mako and Sayuki. Their home course is Usui.
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====Mako Satou and Sayuki ====
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Hailing from Usui, Mako Satou is the driver of the Usui combination; Sayuki is her co-driver/navigator (just like in the WRC). Driving a blue Nissan SilEighty, the duo are the fastest in their hometown and first make their appearance in Akina at Keisuke and Takumi's race.
 
Sayuki is a cheerful girl and she's always looking for good loooking guys like the Takahashi brothers. As navigator, she gives out instructions to Mako when they're racing (when to brake, what drifting technique to use etc.).
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=== Emperors ===
A high skilled team lead by Sudou Kyouchi. The entire team is made of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions, claiming their cars are the king of the mountains. Based in Tochigi, their home course is the one way road of Irohazaka.
====Seiji Iwaki ====
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The Number two driver in the Lancer Evolution-only Emperor team, Seiji Iwaki drives the Lancer Evolution IV. Seiji is a driver with good racing skills, but he is rather arrogant and overconfident. He has won many races driving for Emperor against other teams, including against Takeshi Nakazato of the Night Kids.
 
After defeating various teams in Gunma, the Emperor team then set their sights on the Akina Speed Stars, aiming to beat the infamous AE86 Trueno. Seiji volunteered to race for the Emperor team in his Evo IV against Takumi's AE86.
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====Kyouchi Sudou====
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From Nikko, Tochigi and rated as one of the best drivers in the series, Kyouchi Sudou is the team leader and driving ace of the Lancer Evolution-only Emperor team, driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III.
 
An old acquaintance of Ryousuke Takahashi of the Akagi Red Suns, Kyouichi is much like Ryousuke - he is a calm and composed driver, compared to his teammate Seiji. Eager to show Ryousuke that he and his team are the best, Kyouichi and the Emperor team goes on to beat various teams, including the Night Kids. He is also a graduate of the racing school, the Toudou Juku.
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=== Seven Star Leaf ===
Another average team. They are the first team in Fourth Stage to face Project D. Based in Tochigi, their home course is Momiji.
====Tooru Suetsugu ====
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|Car||Mazda NA8C MX-5 Eunos Roadster
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Daiki Nakamura]]
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Driving a red MX-5 Roadster, Tooru is the downhill racer for the S.S.R team. Tooru is also the only driver in the series who actually has a decent relationship; he has a girlfriend called Nao. Nao cares for him very much and she doesn't really approve of him racing. Especially when he's practically broke almost all of the time and borrows money from her often.
 
From the Tochigi Prefecture, the S.S.R team is the first team to race against Ryousuke's Project D. Tooru is slated to race against Takumi.
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====Atsuou Kawai====
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|Age||Unknown
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|Sex||Male
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|Car||Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo ER34
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Seiji Sasaki]]
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Atsuou is the hillclimb racer and the leader of the Tochigi-based S.S.R team. He seems to be a decent enough driver. His car is powered up to 400 hp.
 
From the Tochigi Prefecture, the S.S.R team is the first team to race against Ryousuke's Project D. Tooru is slated to race against Takumi, while Atsuou is to race against Keisuke.<br clear=right>
 
=== Toudou Juku ===
A racing school run by a Performance Shop owner and an ex Rally Driver. They are very highly skilled, with much of their graduates going semipro/professional. Also their favorite make is Honda, usiing the Civic Type R as their best "Demonstration" car. Based in Tochigi, their home course is Enna.
====Daiki Ninomiya ====
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|Age||Unknown
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|Sex||Male
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|Car||Honda Civic EK-9 Type R
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]]
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The ace and current student of Toudou-Juku, Daiki is one of better drivers of the series. Driving a yellow Civic EK-9 Type R, Daiki races against Takumi of Project D in a downhill battle. The area of skill he excels in is Braking.
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====Sakai====
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|Age||Unknown
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|Sex||Male
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|Car||Honda Integra DC2 Type-R Turbo
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Unknown]]
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Another driver and current student of Toudou-Juku, Sakai is one of Daiki's friends and drives an Integra Type R. Sakai races against Keisuke of Project D in a hillclimb battle. He uses two techniques to race, first, using high speeds to enter a corner to get the other person to do the same, but Sakai can somehow fix his speed during the turn. The other trick is using fake brake lights. His face tenses up when he is racing to make him look like he is smiling, hence his nickname, Smily Sakai.
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====Tomoyuki Tachi====
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|Age||Unknown
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|Sex||Male
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|Car||Honda Civic EK-9 Type R
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|Japanese [[Seiyuu]]||[[Kazuhiro Nakata]]
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Toudou Racing School could not live with their team being completely annihilated by outsiders, so they invited Tachi, a graduate of the school who is now a professional racer, to have a rematch against Project D on Happogahara. Tachi took Ninomiya's EK9 and beat Takumi's downhill record in one try, without pushing the car to the limit. Tachi agreed to use the school's top car, the Demonstration EK9, at Happogahara, which is a course that consists of both downhill and hill climb sections. Tachi tuned the Civic the best he could to be able to compete with the FD3S on the straights, but surprisingly, Ryosuke decided to send out the AE86.
 
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==Game==
There are several games that is based on the anime. The most famous is probably [[Initial D Arcade Stage]] published by [[Sega]], which is for arcade. Currently, it is in its Third Version. Sega also released Special Stage for home use on the [[PlayStation 2]].
 
==See also==
* [[Lonely driver]]
 
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