Initial D TV series poster

Initial D

頭文字D

1998 · 5 Seasons · Ended

TV-14 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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.0 The Movie Database
8.5 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Initial D

Not streaming in the United States right now.

Top cast and crew

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)
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Frequently asked questions about Initial D

Where can I watch Initial D in the United States?

Initial D is not streaming in the United States right now, though it is available in France, Egypt, Japan, and South Korea. Track it in Limelight to get a notification when it arrives on a service you pay for.

What are the ratings for Initial D?

Initial D scores 8.0 on The Movie Database and 8.5 on IMDb.

Who stars in Initial D?

Initial D stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, and Hidenobu Kiuchi.

How many seasons of Initial D are there?

Initial D has 5 seasons and 81 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Initial D?

All 81 episodes of Initial D add up to about 33 hours 45 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 17 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 8 days.

What network is Initial D on?

Initial D airs on ANIMAX and Fuji TV, and is produced by OB Planning, Fuji Television Network, and Gallop.

What language is Initial D in?

Initial D is in Japanese, and its original title is 頭文字D.

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