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poster tv series 頭文字D

頭文字D (1998)

TV-14

  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama

Overview

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.

StatusEnded

TypeScripted

Original LanguageJapanese

Network

  • logo nextwork ANIMAX
  • logo nextwork Fuji TV

Seasons

poster season Specials

Specials

2001 | 8 Episodes

Specials of Initial D premiered on March 22, 2001

poster season First Stage

First Stage

1998 | 26 Episodes

First Stage of Initial D premiered on 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.

poster season Second Stage

Second Stage

1999 | 13 Episodes

Second Stage of Initial D premiered on 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.

poster season Fourth Stage

Fourth Stage

2004 | 24 Episodes

Fourth Stage of Initial D premiered on 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.

poster season Fifth Stage

Fifth Stage

2012 | 14 Episodes

Fifth Stage of Initial D premiered on 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.

poster season Final Stage

Final Stage

2014 | 4 Episodes

Final Stage of Initial D premiered on 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?

Casts

  • Profile 三木眞一郎 with character Takumi Fujiwara (voice)

    三木眞一郎

    Takumi Fujiwara (voice)

  • Profile 阿部敦 with character Shinji Inui (voice)

    阿部敦

    Shinji Inui (voice)

  • Profile 子安武人 with character Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)

    子安武人

    Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)

  • Profile 関智一 with character Keisuke Takahashi (voice)

    関智一

    Keisuke Takahashi (voice)

  • Profile 木内秀信 with character Go Hojo (voice)

    木内秀信

    Go Hojo (voice)

  • Profile 加瀬康之 with character Eiji Kubo (voice)

    加瀬康之

    Eiji Kubo (voice)

  • Profile 広瀬有香 with character Shinji's Mother (voice)

    広瀬有香

    Shinji's Mother (voice)