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Initial D

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1998–2014 · 5 seasons, 81 episodes · ended

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Seasons and episodes Initial D

Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.

Season 1

1998 · 26 episodes · about 11h · 8.2/10

Still: The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift1. The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift25 min · 8.5/10

High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will never be the same.

Still: Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo2. Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo25 min · 7.9/10

When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.

Still: Downhill Specialist Arrives3. Downhill Specialist Arrives25 min · 8.0/10

Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.

Still: The Battle Begins4. The Battle Begins25 min · 8.8/10

The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears - with Takumi behind the wheel.

Still: Dogfight!5. Dogfight!25 min · 8.7/10

When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.

Still: A New Challenger6. A New Challenger25 min · 8.1/10

Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

Still: Pride of a Racer7. Pride of a Racer25 min · 7.8/10

Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the challenge is worth accepting.

Still: Time's Almost Up!8. Time's Almost Up!25 min · 7.7/10

There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot - and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.

Still: Battle To the Limit9. Battle To the Limit25 min · 8.8/10

The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill - but he can’t seem to pull away from Takumi!

Still: The Five Consecutive Hairpins10. The Five Consecutive Hairpins25 min · 8.7/10

Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course - five treacherous hairpin curves.

Still: Shingo Arrives11. Shingo Arrives25 min · 8.1/10

Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids - Shingo - arrives in a red EG-6.

Still: The FR Killer12. The FR Killer25 min · 8.0/10

Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

Still: First Date13. First Date25 min · 7.2/10

Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.

Still: Evolving Drift14. Evolving Drift25 min · 7.7/10

Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.

Still: Takumi's Fury15. Takumi's Fury25 min · 8.6/10

Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pretty girl.

Still: The Angel of Usui16. The Angel of Usui25 min · 7.7/10

When Iketani takes Mako out for a good time, his friends decide to tail the duo and figure out what she’s all about. They soon discover her greatest talent: outdriving them all on Mt. Usui!

Still: Sudden-Death Death Match17. Sudden-Death Death Match25 min · 8.3/10

Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.

Still: Hot Winds and Furious Driving18. Hot Winds and Furious Driving25 min · 8.7/10

Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

Still: Super Drift!19. Super Drift!25 min · 8.6/10

The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.

Still: The End of Summer20. The End of Summer25 min · 7.8/10

When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako - until he finds photographic proof that her heart might belong to another guy.

Still: Challenge From the Superstar21. Challenge From the Superstar25 min · 8.1/10

Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight - this will be his greatest challenge yet.

Still: Fierce Uphill Battle!22. Fierce Uphill Battle!25 min · 8.2/10

At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes - Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.

Still: The Rainy Downhill23. The Rainy Downhill25 min · 8.3/10

Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.

Still: Akagi's White Comet24. Akagi's White Comet25 min · 8.4/10

Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

Still: Last Great Battle25. Last Great Battle25 min · 8.6/10

Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best.

Still: The New Downhill Legend26. The New Downhill Legend25 min · 9.1/10

The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations - but the winner of this race will go down in history.

Season summaries5 seasons, 81 episodes

Season 1

1998 · 26 episodes · about 11h · TMDB 8.2

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.

Season 2

1999 · 13 episodes · TMDB 8.2

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.

Season 3

2004 · 24 episodes · TMDB 8.3

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.

Season 4

2012 · 14 episodes · TMDB 8.1

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.

Season 5

2014 · 4 episodes · TMDB 8.4

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 run about 25 min. Last episode: June 22, 2014

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What is it about? Initial D

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.

Genres: animation, action & adventure, drama. Themes: car race, street race, racing, drifting, delivery boy, seinen.

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Details Initial D

Poster: Initial D
First episode
April 18, 1998
Last episode
June 22, 2014
Status
ended
Network
ANIMAX
Country
Japan
Original language
Japanese
Original title
頭文字D
Rating
TV-14
Studios
OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, Gallop, Studio Comet, Pastel, ACGT, SynergySP, Avex Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Initial D have?

5 seasons, 81 episodes. The last episode aired June 22, 2014.

Who’s in Initial D?

Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Yasuyuki Kase, Yuuka Hirose, Mitsuo Iwata, Kazuki Yao, and Unsho Ishizuka.

Sources: TMDB (title data, images). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku