Initial D 1998
What is Initial D?
Initial D is a Japanese anime television series that originated from a manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. The series was serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine and was later adapted into an anime series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 81
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 18, 1998
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- ANIMAX, Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 81 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Initial D is a Japanese anime television series that originated from a manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. The series was serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine and was later adapted into an anime series. The anime series, also known as Initial D First Stage, was released in 1998 and is based on the manga by Shuichi Shigeno. The story follows a young delivery boy who becomes involved in the underground street racing world. The main character, a skilled driver, uses his vehicle, an Eight-Six, to compete against other drivers. The series explores the world of street racing and the main character's journey as he proves himself to be a formidable driver. The anime series is the first installment in the adaptation of the Initial D manga, which consists of 48 tankōbon volumes.
Should you watch it?
“A tofu delivery boy enters the high-stakes world of underground street racing to prove his driving skills.”
- engaging racing sequences
- focused character progression
- focused on niche street racing culture
Watch it if you enjoy stories about underdog protagonists rising through the ranks of competitive sports.
The series features intense street racing themes and competitive driving scenarios.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift Mytharc Apr 18, 1998
- E2 Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo Mytharc Apr 25, 1998
- E3 Downhill Specialist Arrives Core May 2, 1998
- E4 The Battle Begins Core May 9, 1998
- E5 Dogfight! Core May 16, 1998
- E6 A New Challenger Core May 23, 1998
- E7 Pride of a Racer Core Jun 13, 1998
- E8 Time's Almost Up! Core Jun 20, 1998
- E9 Battle To the Limit Core Jun 27, 1998
- E10 The Five Consecutive Hairpins Core Jul 4, 1998
- E11 Shingo Arrives Core Jul 11, 1998
- E12 The FR Killer Core Aug 1, 1998
- E13 First Date Core Aug 8, 1998
- E14 Evolving Drift Core Aug 15, 1998
- E15 Takumi's Fury Core Aug 22, 1998
- E16 The Angel of Usui Core Aug 29, 1998
- E17 Sudden-Death Death Match Core Sep 12, 1998
- E18 Hot Winds and Furious Driving Core Sep 19, 1998
- E19 Super Drift! Core Sep 26, 1998
- E20 The End of Summer Core Oct 1, 1998
- E21 Challenge From the Superstar Core Oct 17, 1998
- E22 Fierce Uphill Battle! Core Oct 24, 1998
- E23 The Rainy Downhill Core Nov 7, 1998
- E24 Akagi's White Comet Core Nov 14, 1998
- E25 Last Great Battle Mytharc Nov 28, 1998
- E26 The New Downhill Legend Mytharc Dec 5, 1998
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 A New Threat Mytharc Oct 14, 1999
- E2 Team Emperor on Akina Core Oct 21, 1999
- E3 The Feeling of Defeat Core Oct 28, 1999
- E4 Hollow Victory Core Nov 4, 1999
- E5 Countdown to Destruction Core Nov 11, 1999
- E6 Goodbye Eight-Six Core Nov 19, 1999
- E7 Battle at Akagi Core Nov 25, 1999
- E8 Dangerous Car Core Dec 2, 1999
- E9 The New Eight-Six Core Dec 9, 1999
- E10 The Eight-Six Turbo! Core Dec 16, 1999
- E11 The Seal Has Been Broken Core Jan 6, 2000
- E12 Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six Mytharc Jan 13, 2000
- E13 Changing Seasons Mytharc Jan 20, 2000
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Project D Mytharc Apr 17, 2004
- E2 Full Speed! Downhill Battle Core Apr 17, 2004
- E3 The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School Core Jun 19, 2004
- E4 Two Pieces of Advice Core Jun 19, 2004
- E5 The Starting Line to Victory Core Aug 21, 2004
- E6 Blind Attack Core Aug 21, 2004
- E7 The 85's Raging Turbo Core Oct 16, 2004
- E8 Fateful Battle of FDs Core Oct 16, 2004
- E9 Kyoko's Confession Core Dec 18, 2004
- E10 The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon Core Dec 19, 2004
- E11 Rainy Downhill Battle Core Feb 19, 2005
- E12 Straightaway of Struggles Core Feb 19, 2005
- E13 Motivation Core Apr 16, 2005
- E14 Sad Lonely Driver Core Apr 16, 2005
- E15 4WD Complex Core Apr 18, 2005
- E16 Hillclimb of Fury Core Apr 18, 2005
- E17 The Saitama Area's Final Battle Core Apr 20, 2005
- E18 Last Drive Core Apr 20, 2005
- E19 God Foot and God Arm Core Oct 15, 2005
- E20 The Unmatched GT-R! Core Oct 15, 2005
- E21 Dogfight Core Oct 17, 2005
- E22 The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer Core Oct 17, 2005
- E23 Endless Battle Mytharc Oct 18, 2005
- E24 The Never-Ending Challenge Mytharc Oct 18, 2005
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 Encounter of Destiny Mytharc Nov 4, 2012
- E2 A New Battlefield Core Nov 9, 2012
- E3 Dead Line Core Dec 14, 2012
- E4 Revenge Battle of Fate Core Dec 14, 2012
- E5 Fujiwara Zone Core Jan 11, 2013
- E6 Keisuke's Determination Core Jan 11, 2013
- E7 Zero Hearts Core Feb 8, 2013
- E8 White Devil Core Feb 8, 2013
- E9 Grim Reaper Core Mar 8, 2013
- E10 Full Stop Core Mar 8, 2013
- E11 Full Stop, Continued... Core Apr 12, 2013
- E12 Brothers Core Apr 12, 2013
- E13 Unexpected Battle Mytharc May 10, 2013
- E14 Conclusion! Extreme Hill Climb Mytharc May 10, 2013
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Natural Mytharc May 16, 2014
- E2 The Strongest Enemy Core May 16, 2014
- E3 Dangerous Scent Core Jun 22, 2014
- E4 Dream Mytharc Jun 22, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The story follows a young delivery boy who becomes a drift-racing legend.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Shuichi Shigeno.
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, the television series is an adaptation of the manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno.
What is the role of the protagonist?
The protagonist works as a tofu delivery boy, a job that develops his formidable driving skills.
What is the official title of this 1998 series?
It is known as Initial D or retroactively as Initial D First Stage.