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Initial D (1998)

TV Series ★ 8.0 25 min

Animation Action & Adventure Drama

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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Quick facts

Released
April 18, 1998
Runtime
25 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt0385426
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, Gallop, Studio Comet

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Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki Shin-ichiro Miki Takumi Fujiwara (voice) Atsushi Abe Atsushi Abe Shinji Inui (voice) Takehito Koyasu Takehito Koyasu Ryosuke Takahashi (voice) Tomokazu Seki Tomokazu Seki Keisuke Takahashi (voice) Hidenobu Kiuchi Hidenobu Kiuchi Go Hojo (voice) Yasuyuki Kase Yasuyuki Kase Eiji Kubo (voice) Yuuka Hirose Yuuka Hirose Shinji's Mother (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Initial D about?
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.
Who stars in Initial D?
Initial D stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki.
When was Initial D released?
Initial D is a 1998 animation, action & adventure, drama series.
Where can I watch Initial D?
You can watch Initial D with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.