Initial D (1998) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

Initial D (1998) is a animation, action & adventure, drama web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Initial D online in HD.

Initial D — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Shin-ichiro Miki, Atsushi Abe, Takehito Koyasu, Tomokazu Seki, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Yasuyuki Kase, Yuuka Hirose

Initial D — Series Details

Initial D — Episode Guide

First Stage

• E1: The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift (1998-04-18) — High school kid Takumi works at a gas station with his buddy Itsuki. When the guys join their co-worker Iketani for a night of street racing action on Mt. Akina, Takumi’s life will
• E2: Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo (1998-04-25) — When his boss reveals that the Eight-Six driver from Mt. Akina owns a tofu shop, Iketani begins to wonder if the legendary racer might have an intimate connection to Takumi.
• E3: Downhill Specialist Arrives (1998-05-02) — Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own – he need’s his dad’s car for a
• E4: The Battle Begins (1998-05-09) — The match between the SpeedStars and the RedSuns is set to begin. Just as Iketani makes the desperate decision to put Kenji up against Keisuke, the Eight-Six appears – with Takumi
• E5: Dogfight! (1998-05-16) — When Takumi stuns everyone with his skills in the Eight-Six, Iketani and Itsuki start plotting a way to get the new hotshot to join the SpeedStars.
• E6: A New Challenger (1998-05-23) — Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.
• E7: Pride of a Racer (1998-06-13) — Takeshi is ready to take on the Eight-Six and he has every reason to believe that the car’s driver is game. When Takumi catches wind of the situation, he’s got to decide if the cha
• E8: Time's Almost Up! (1998-06-20) — There’s a crowd waiting for a race to start on Mt. Akina, but the Eight-Six is nowhere to be seen. Itsuki’s in a tough spot – and Takumi’s the only one who can get him out of it.
• E9: Battle To the Limit (1998-06-27) — The race is underway with Takumi behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. His competition, Takeshi, drives the Three-Two with undeniable skill – but he can’t seem to pull away from Takum
• E10: The Five Consecutive Hairpins (1998-07-04) — Takeshi and Takumi speed toward the finish line! Victory is at hand for the driver who can conquer the final challenges of the course – five treacherous hairpin curves.
• E11: Shingo Arrives (1998-07-11) — Iketani’s putting his S-13 to the test now that it’s out of the shop, but a simple practice session turns into a dangerous situation when a reckless member of the NightKids – Shing
• E12: The FR Killer (1998-08-01) — Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.
• E13: First Date (1998-08-08) — Shingo’s itching to take on the Eight-Six in a dangerous race, but with nobody stepping up to accept the challenge, he takes drastic measures to get his way.
• E14: Evolving Drift (1998-08-15) — Takumi’s had enough of Shingo’s intimidation tactics. He agrees to take on the pushy NightKid in the most treacherous of races: A Duct Tape Death Match.
• E15: Takumi's Fury (1998-08-22) — Takumi and Iketani are having very different days: Takumi’s hand is taped to the Eight-Six’s steering wheel as Shingo bumps into him at high speeds. Iketani’s hanging out with a pr
• E16: The Angel of Usui (1998-08-29) — When Iketani takes Mako out for a good time, his friends decide to tail the duo and figure out what she’s all about. They soon discover her greatest talent: outdriving them all on
• E17: Sudden-Death Death Match (1998-09-12) — Takumi’s upcoming race at Usui is creating friction among his friends. One reason for the tension: he’s never driven the course. A bigger reason: his opponent is Mako.
• E18: Hot Winds and Furious Driving (1998-09-19) — Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest
• E19: Super Drift! (1998-09-26) — The finish line is in sight on Mt. Usui! Mako and Sayuki know the course like the back of their hands; Takumi might need a miracle if he is to claim victory against the girls.
• E20: The End of Summer (1998-10-01) — When the gang heads out to a water park, Iketani sees signs that it could actually work out with Mako – until he finds photographic proof that her heart might belong to another guy
• E21: Challenge From the Superstar (1998-10-17) — Takumi’s growing rep has attracted the attention of Ryosuke, who’s ready to face the Eight-Six on Mt. Akina. Takumi better get his head on straight – this will be his greatest chal
• E22: Fierce Uphill Battle! (1998-10-24) — At Itsuki’s behest, Takumi heads out to watch an uphill race between two of his former foes – Takeshi of the NightKids and the RedSuns’ Keisuke.
• E23: The Rainy Downhill (1998-11-07) — Kenta, a member of the RedSuns, challenges Takumi to a downhill race in the pouring rain. With the increasingly wet course conditions, neither driver is guaranteed victory.
• E24: Akagi's White Comet (1998-11-14) — Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer – and Takumi’s ne
• E25: Last Great Battle (1998-11-28) — Veteran racer Ryosuke’s a mastermind behind the wheel, and he’ll be pulling no punches in the match against rising rookie Takumi. The drivers are ready and only one can be the best
• E26: The New Downhill Legend (1998-12-05) — The drivers fly toward the finish line, with only one curve to go. Ryosuke and Takumi have earned their reputations – but the winner of this race will go down in history.

Second Stage

• E1: A New Threat (1999-10-14) — Emperor, a team of Lan Evos from the Tochigi prefecture has arrived with the goal to crush every team in Gunma. Soon they realize the fastest car in Gunma isn’t just Akagi’s White
• E2: Team Emperor on Akina (1999-10-21) — What would happen if the Eight-Six gets a new upgrade? That’s exactly what Iketani and Itsuki has been thinking about to increase the performance of Takumi’s vehicle. But would Bun
• E3: The Feeling of Defeat (1999-10-28) — Kyoiichi senses an uncanny fighting spirit within the Eight-Six’s driver, as he gives Seiji strict rules against the race. Seiji however decides to ignore these rules and launches
• E4: Hollow Victory (1999-11-04) — In his heart, Takumi couldn’t accept his victory over the Evo IV and decides to make a vow. To add to his already uneasy thoughts … anonymous messages are being sent to Takumi conc
• E5: Countdown to Destruction (1999-11-11) — Takumi soon discovers Natsuki’s secret that leads him to vent his anger in an egotistic battle against Kyoiichi at Akagi, thinking little of the huge disadvantage he has.
• E6: Goodbye Eight-Six (1999-11-19) — Kyoiichi is realizing just how incredible Akina’s downhill is, yet he has full confidence in his rally tuned Evo III. Takumi soon realizes the difference between the Eight-Six and
• E7: Battle at Akagi (1999-11-25) — With the Eight-Six out of the picture, the RedSuns has become the main representatives of Gunma, as every local racer within the prefecture are in favor of Emperor’s defeat. Ryosuk
• E8: Dangerous Car (1999-12-02) — Mt. Akagi’s battle continues, as Ryosuke has his own theories about streetracing…and he plans to demonstrate it’s difference on Kyoiichi’s Evo III. Back in Akina, Takumi’s routine
• E9: The New Eight-Six (1999-12-09) — The Eight-Six has returned undergoing a major change. Takumi soon test-drives the new performance much to his mixed satisfactions and disappointments, but what he doesn’t understan
• E10: The Eight-Six Turbo! (1999-12-16) — After Wataru issues a short-lived battle against Keisuke, his sister Kazumi introduces him to Itsuki leading to a chance meeting with another Eight-Six driver. At first everything
• E11: The Seal Has Been Broken (2000-01-06) — Fujiwara takes up the challenge and decides where the battle would take place. But before he can accept Wataru’s challenge, he’ll have to learn the most basic essentials of what it
• E12: Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six (2000-01-13) — Fujiwara is about to experience a completely different type of racer within Wataru’s own Eight-Six, in a treacherous mountain pass consisted of mixed elevations, rusting guardrails
• E13: Changing Seasons (2000-01-20) — The battle between the two Eight-Sixes have met Wataru’s satisfaction much higher than he expected, but he plans to decide the outcome of this battle with the judgement of the huma

Fourth Stage

• E1: Project D (2004-04-17) — Project D's reputation is growing with every race. The team's next match pits Takumi against a downhill racer with technique very similar to his own.
• E2: Full Speed! Downhill Battle (2004-04-17) — Tohru's promised to quit racing forever if he loses his next match. The course is dangerous, and with Project D's downhill specialist on his tail, one wrong move could spell disast
• E3: The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School (2004-06-19) — The guys of Project D are great at keeping their cool, but the pressure can't be denied as they prepare to face their next opponents – the students of the Toudou Racing School.
• E4: Two Pieces of Advice (2004-06-19) — The Toudou School's driver could be the toughest Takumi's ever faced. If Project D is to claim victory, Takumi would be wise to listen to Ryosuke's advice.
• E5: The Starting Line to Victory (2004-08-21) — The Toudou School brings in a professional driver to face Project D in a rematch. With reputations on the line, Ryosuke must decide who will represent the team.
• E6: Blind Attack (2004-08-21) — The Toudou School's driver knows all about exploiting a challenger's blind spot. If Takumi hopes to win, he'll have to find a way to leave his opponent in the dark.
• E7: The 85's Raging Turbo (2004-10-16) — A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.
• E8: Fateful Battle of FDs (2004-10-16) — Keisuke meets a girl named Kyoko, who happens to be a fellow FD driver. Their first encounter is pleasant and leaves her weak in the knees. Their second encounter is a race on her
• E9: Kyoko's Confession (2004-12-18) — Hoping to keep up with Takumi's growth as a racer, Keisuke's spending most of his spare time driving. He's not interested in distractions – and that could spell heartbreak for Kyok
• E10: The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon (2004-12-19) — Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race
• E11: Rainy Downhill Battle (2005-02-19) — Takumi struggles to keep up with the Northern Saitama Alliance's Cappuccino. As the rain soaks the course, both teams find their confidence wavering – it seems the race could go ei
• E12: Straightaway of Struggles (2005-02-19) — Takumi is locked in the toughest race of his career! With Ryosuke's odd advice echoing in his mind, and the Cappuccino still leading, his decision in the last straightaway will be
• E13: Motivation (2005-04-16) — Keisuke and Wataru's grueling race continues in the pouring rain. Meanwhile, the Cappuccino driver picks Takumi's brain, trying to better understand his amazing abilities behind th
• E14: Sad Lonely Driver (2005-04-16) — After driving the Impreza, Takumi begins to question his abilities behind the wheel of the Eight-Six. Itsuki's got his own emotional turmoil after a date with Kasumi takes an unexp
• E15: 4WD Complex (2005-04-18) — Takumi continues wrestling with the differences in his Eight-Six and the Impreza. Later, when Keisuke falls prey to a trap set by Project D's next opponents, the upcoming race coul
• E16: Hillclimb of Fury (2005-04-18) — The damage to Keisuke's car might prevent him from driving in the uphill race. Just as it looks like he's out of options, Kyoko arrives on the scene in her FD.
• E17: The Saitama Area's Final Battle (2005-04-20) — The Lan EVO drivers have proven to be Project D's shadiest opponents yet. They've already shown their willingness to cheat – and now they've threatened Takumi's team with physical
• E18: Last Drive (2005-04-20) — Kyoko is delighted to spend a day with Keisuke while his car's in the shop. She likes him more than ever, but with his skills growing, Keisuke's never been more focused on driving.
• E19: God Foot and God Arm (2005-10-15) — Project D's next match is against a pair of legendary racers. The veteran drivers of Purple Shadow may be a lot older than Takumi's crew, but they aren't rusty. In fact, their skil
• E20: The Unmatched GT-R! (2005-10-15) — Keisuke climbs behind the wheel of his newly modified FD to take on the legendary God Foot's GT-R! The race will be tougher – and longer – than normal. Luckily, Ryosuke's got a pla
• E21: Dogfight (2005-10-17) — The battle between the FD and GT-R continues, however the real battle has just begun. Now, Hoshino demonstrates his unique driving skills that people call the impossible earning hi
• E22: The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer (2005-10-17) — God Arm's unexpected moves and legendary steering skills have Project D's downhill ace feeling the pressure – and it doesn't help that Takumi's mind keeps drifting back to the Impr
• E23: Endless Battle (2005-10-18) — Takumi's greatest strength is his greatest weakness in the match with God Arm. The race has become an endurance test, and both drivers are wearing thin. Something's got to give – a
• E24: The Never-Ending Challenge (2005-10-18) — Takumi and God Arm speed toward the finish line. After the race ends, the rising star looks to the legend for a lesson in technique – and Project D looks into the future where new

Fifth Stage

• E1: Encounter of Destiny (2012-11-04) — Following their narrow victory against Purple Shadow, Project D's reputation is at stake after a pair of imposters parade around Saitama. Initially Takumi seems oblivious to the in
• E2: A New Battlefield (2012-11-09) — The first stage of Project D's Kanagawa expeditions is against Team 246: Satoshi Omiya and Kobayakawa. Although racing for their own pride, 246 are actually part of a grand plan in
• E3: Dead Line (2012-12-14) — As the first battle winds down, the downhill between Takumi’s Eight-Six and Omiya’s NB8C Roadster begins. As both cars reach their limits, the control of the drivers will determine
• E4: Revenge Battle of Fate (2012-12-14) — Kanagawa's Second Line will be against RT Katagiri, where Takumi encounters Kai Kogashiwa: a former rival from Irohazaka; graduated from street racing and now a professional racer
• E5: Fujiwara Zone (2013-01-11) — As the battle heats up, both Takumi and Kai both use all of their ability, and then some, to battle for the win. In the next battle, Keisuke puts his new accelerator techniques to
• E6: Keisuke's Determination (2013-01-11) — As it appears that the FD vs. Supra battle is giving no quarter, the question is, is it possible for Keisuke to hold off Minagawa's professional pressure? Meanwhile a new racer app
• E7: Zero Hearts (2013-02-08) — Keisuke's next opponent in Kanagawa's Four Lines of Defense is the leader of Team Spiral, Ryuji "Zero" Ikeda. Ikeda believes in his "Zero Theory", where the driver thinks of nothin
• E8: White Devil (2013-02-08) — The downhill battle between Takumi and Hiroya "Zero 1" Okuyama's S15 starts, with Okuyama waiting to attack until the later section because of the fog. However, he hasn't considere
• E9: Grim Reaper (2013-03-08) — The destined battle between Ryosuke and Rin 'Shinigami' Hojo has begun, over a girl named Kaori. As the race progresses on, the story of Ryosuke, Hojo and Kaori is revealed. And as
• E10: Full Stop (2013-03-08) — As the battle get more dangerous, several confessions come into play that create the full picture behind the feud between Ryosuke and Rin, and how Rin's actions played a huge part
• E11: Full Stop, Continued… (2013-04-12) — As the out-of-control FC and R32 hurtles down the mountain, only a miracle can stop these two missiles from spectacularly crashing! Meanwhile, Project D prepares for their last bat
• E12: Brothers (2013-04-12) — The final battles for Project D are here, and it all starts with the uphill battle between Keisuke's FD and Go Hojo's NSX. But as Rin understands, there is a fundamental difference
• E13: Unexpected Battle (2013-05-10) — The battle between Keisuke and Go Hojo continues. Keisuke's good run behind Go Hojo led to many feeling unbelievable, including Go Hojo himself. Then entering the second round, the
• E14: Conclusion! Extreme Hill Climb (2013-05-10) — The intense hill climb battle between Keisuke and Go Hojo is coming to the end of second round. Keisuke engages in attack mode and Go Hojo starts to get tense. Meanwhile, Shinji In

Final Stage

• E1: Natural (2014-05-16) — Takumi and Shinji's match thus kicks off on an instant. Shinji is given the lead. Bunta steps out of the tofu shop and breaks his key pouch after accidentally dropping it. Bunta sp
• E2: The Strongest Enemy (2014-05-16) — Takumi and Shinji continue with their match with Takumi, still bewildered by Shinji, starts to focus. But suddenly, Shinji allows Takumi to pass, which disturbs Takumi even more. E
• E3: Dangerous Scent (2014-06-22) — Both drivers are equally strong, towards the middle of the race. They face a battle of gaining the lead.
• E4: Dream (2014-06-22) — The intense downhill battle between the two drivers are reaching an end, as Takumi and Shinji race to their absolute limits. As this battle comes to a close, and the reign of Proje

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Initial D have? 5 season(s) with 81 episodes.

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