Initial D Legend 1: Awakening
“In 2014, a new legend starts running.”
Koichiro of the Akina Speedstars witnesses a mysterious driver outmaneuver rival Keisuke of the Akagi RedSuns. The race, he later discovers, was won by none other than his own co-worker, Takumi. What happens next is the stuff of street racing legend!
Where to watch Initial D Legend 1: Awakening in United States
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Where is Initial D Legend 1: Awakening streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Initial D Legend 1: Awakening
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening is a 2014 Japanese-language animation and action film directed by Masamitsu Hidaka. The cast is led by Mamoru Miyano, Yuichi Nakamura, Daisuke Ono. It has a runtime of 1h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening was produced by Ultra Super Pictures, Avex Entertainment, and avex pictures and made in Japan. It was released on August 24, 2014. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Masamitsu Hidaka
- Writers
- Mayori Sekijima
- Release date
- August 24, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Ultra Super Pictures, Avex Entertainment, avex pictures
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening cast & crew
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening was directed by Masamitsu Hidaka and written by Mayori Sekijima.
The cast features Mamoru Miyano as Takumi Fujiwara (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Keisuke Takahashi (voice), Daisuke Ono as Ryosuke Takahashi (voice), Maaya Uchida as Natsuki Mogi (voice), Minoru Shiraishi as Itsuki Takeuchi (voice), and Hiroaki Hirata as Bunta Fujiwara (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Shinsuke Ikeda.
Is Initial D Legend 1: Awakening worth watching?
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 78 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 2m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and action, Initial D Legend 1: Awakening is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Initial D Legend 1: Awakening
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Cast of Initial D Legend 1: Awakening
Mamoru Miyano
Takumi Fujiwara (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Keisuke Takahashi (voice)
Daisuke Ono
Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)
Maaya Uchida
Natsuki Mogi (voice)
Minoru Shiraishi
Itsuki Takeuchi (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata
Bunta Fujiwara (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Takeshi Nakazato (voice)
Hiroshi Tsuchida
Kouichirou Iketani (voice)
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Initial D Legend 1: Awakening — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Initial D Legend 1: Awakening in United States?
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Initial D Legend 1: Awakening in?
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Initial D Legend 1: Awakening?
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening runs 1 hours 2 minutes (62 minutes).
▸What is Initial D Legend 1: Awakening rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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