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.
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Where is Initial D streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Animation Digital Network, SFR Play, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, M6+ | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Initial D
Initial D is a 1998 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and drama series. The cast is led by Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe, Takehito Koyasu. It spans 5 seasons and 81 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Initial D was produced by OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, and Gallop and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 18, 1998, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- April 18, 1998
- Last aired
- June 22, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (81 episodes)
- Network
- ANIMAX, Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, Gallop
Initial D cast & crew
The cast features Shin-ichiro Miki as Takumi Fujiwara (voice), Atsushi Abe as Shinji Inui (voice), Takehito Koyasu as Ryosuke Takahashi (voice), Tomokazu Seki as Keisuke Takahashi (voice), Hidenobu Kiuchi as Go Hojo (voice), and Yasuyuki Kase as Eiji Kubo (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atsushi Umebori, cinematography is by Shinji Ikegami, and it was produced by Kayo Fukuda.
Is Initial D worth watching?
Initial D holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 131 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 5 seasons and 81 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and drama, Initial D is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Initial D
Shin-ichiro Miki
Takumi Fujiwara (voice)
Atsushi Abe
Shinji Inui (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Keisuke Takahashi (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Go Hojo (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Eiji Kubo (voice)
Yuuka Hirose
Shinji's Mother (voice)
Initial D — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Initial D in United States?
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▸What language is Initial D in?
Initial D is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Initial D are there?
Initial D has 5 seasons with 81 episodes in total.
▸What is Initial D rated?
Initial D is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 131 ratings.
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