Series

Initial D 1998

  • Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
  • 25 min episodes
  • 5 seasons
  • 81 episodes
  • Ended
  • TV-14

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.

AnimationAction & AdventureDramacar racestreet raceracingdriftingbased on mangadelivery boyseinenanimeprodigymotorsportjapan car culturemountain roadANIMAX, Fuji TV

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Earnest, classical in form, resolved and grave.

  • earnestironic
  • classical in formformally daring
  • resolvedopen-ended
  • gravecomic
  • unpretentiousprestige

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