TV series

Initial D

Name: Initial D
Released: 1998
Cast: Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe

1998–2014· 5 seasons· 25 min episodesTV-14★ 8.0Ended

On ANIMAX · Fuji TV — From OB Planning · Fuji Television Network

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

car race street race racing drifting based on manga delivery boy seinen anime prodigy motorsport japan car culture mountain road gunma, japan

Episodes

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E1 The Ultimate Tofu Store DriftNext upApr 18, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Toru Furusawa (Papa (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice))
E2 Revenge! The Rumbling TurboApr 25, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Woman (voice))
E3 Downhill Specialist ArrivesMay 2, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Toru Furusawa (Papa (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice))
E4 The Battle BeginsMay 9, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Takeshi Nakazato (voice)), Shogo Sakamoto (Man (voice))
E5 Dogfight!May 16, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice))
E6 A New ChallengerMay 23, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E7 Pride of a RacerJun 13, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E8 Time's Almost Up!Jun 20, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E9 Battle To the LimitJun 27, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E10 The Five Consecutive HairpinsJul 4, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Takeshi Nakazato (voice))
E11 Shingo ArrivesJul 11, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Kunihiko Yasui (Hiromichi (voice)), Akio Suyama (Shoichi (voice))
E12 The FR KillerAug 1, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Keiji Fujiwara (Shingo Shoji (voice)), Orine Fukushima (Saori (voice)), Michael Shitanda (Koji (voice))
E13 First DateAug 8, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Takeshi Nakazato (voice)), Keiji Fujiwara (Shingo Shoji (voice)), Orine Fukushima (Saori (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Masahiko (voice))
E14 Evolving DriftAug 15, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Keiji Fujiwara (Shingo Shoji (voice))
E15 Takumi's FuryAug 22, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Takeshi Nakazato (voice))
E16 The Angel of UsuiAug 29, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Michiko Neya (Mako Sato (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Sayuki (voice)), Keiko Ikeda (Woman (voice))
E17 Sudden-Death Death MatchSep 12, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Michiko Neya (Mako Sato (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Sayuki (voice))
E18 Hot Winds and Furious DrivingSep 19, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Atsushi Suzuki (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Michiko Neya (Mako Sato (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Sayuki (voice))
E19 Super Drift!Sep 26, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Toru Furusawa (Papa (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Yuka Nagayoshi (Woman (voice)), Michiko Neya (Mako Sato (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Sayuki (voice))
E20 The End of SummerOct 1, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Yuka Nagayoshi (Woman (voice)), Michiko Neya (Mako Sato (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Sayuki (voice)), Tomo Saeki (Woman (voice))
E21 Challenge From the SuperstarOct 17, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Kousuke Okano (Kenta Nakamura (voice))
E22 Fierce Uphill Battle!Oct 24, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Hiyama (Takeshi Nakazato (voice)), Keiji Fujiwara (Shingo Shoji (voice)), Kousuke Okano (Kenta Nakamura (voice))
E23 The Rainy DownhillNov 7, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E24 Akagi's White CometNov 14, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))
E25 Last Great BattleNov 28, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice)), Makiko Miyagi (Woman (voice))
E26 The New Downhill LegendDec 5, 1998 · 25 min · ★ 9.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Takehito Koyasu (Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Keisuke Takahashi (voice)), Unsho Ishizuka (Bunta Fujiwara (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (Natsuki Mogi (voice)), Tomomichi Nishimura (Yuichi Tachibana (voice)), Wataru Takagi (Kenji (voice)), Osamu Hosoi (Man (voice)), Nobuyuki Tanaka (Man (voice))