Initial D 1st Stage

Details

Also known as: Initial D, 頭文字[イニシャル]D, Inisharu Di, イニシャルD
Type: TV
Status: Finished Airing
Score: 8.2
Episodes: 26
Genres: Action, Drama, Sports
Studio: Studio Comet, Studio Gallop
Aired: 1998-04-19 to 1998-12-06
Season: Spring 1998

Synopsis

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.

The whole series

Initial D 1st Stage (TV · 1998)
Initial D 2nd Stage (TV · 1999)
Initial D 3rd Stage (Movie · 2001)
Initial D 4th Stage (TV · 2004)
Initial D Fifth Stage (TV · 2012)

Episodes

Episode 1: The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift (1998-04-18)
Episode 2: Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo (1998-04-25)
Episode 3: Downhill Specialist Arrives (1998-05-02)
Episode 4: The Battle Begins (1998-05-09)
Episode 5: Dogfight! (1998-05-16)
Episode 6: A New Challenger (1998-05-23)
Episode 7: Pride of a Racer (1998-06-13)
Episode 8: Time's Almost Up! (1998-06-20)
Episode 9: Battle To the Limit (1998-06-27)
Episode 10: The Five Consecutive Hairpins (1998-07-04)
Episode 11: Shingo Arrives (1998-07-11)
Episode 12: The FR Killer (1998-08-01)
Episode 13: First Date (1998-08-08)
Episode 14: Evolving Drift (1998-08-15)
Episode 15: Takumi's Fury (1998-08-22)
Episode 16: The Angel of Usui (1998-08-29)
Episode 17: Sudden-Death Death Match (1998-09-12)
Episode 18: Hot Winds and Furious Driving (1998-09-19)
Episode 19: Super Drift! (1998-09-26)
Episode 20: The End of Summer (1998-10-01)
Episode 21: Challenge From the Superstar (1998-10-17)
Episode 22: Fierce Uphill Battle! (1998-10-24)
Episode 23: The Rainy Downhill (1998-11-07)
Episode 24: Akagi's White Comet (1998-11-14)
Episode 25: Last Great Battle (1998-11-28)
Episode 26: The New Downhill Legend (1998-12-05)

Characters and voice actors

Takumi Fujiwara (main character) · Japanese voice: Shinichiro Miki · English voice: Dave Wittenberg
Bunta Fujiwara (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Unshou Ishizuka · English voice: Kent Williams
Ryousuke Takahashi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Takehito Koyasu · English voice: Lex Lang
Keisuke Takahashi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Tomokazu Seki · English voice: Steven Blum
Itsuki Takeuchi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Mitsuo Iwata · English voice: Jessie James Grelle
Mako Satou (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Michiko Neya · English voice: Colleen Clinkenbeard
Shingo Shouji (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Keiji Fujiwara · English voice: Vic Mignogna
Takeshi Nakazato (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Nobuyuki Hiyama · English voice: Wally Wingert
Kouichirou Iketani (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kazuki Yao · English voice: Crispin Freeman
Sayuki (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Yumi Kakazu · English voice: Monica Rial
Natsuki Mogi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Ayako Kawasumi · English voice: Brina Palencia
Yuuichi Tachibana (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Tomomichi Nishimura · English voice: Chuck Huber
Kenji (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Wataru Takagi · English voice: Christopher Bevins
Kenta Nakamura (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kousuke Okano · English voice: Greg Ayres
Hiroshi Fumihiro (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Osamu Hosoi · English voice: Chris Cason
Papa (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Tooru Furusawa · English voice: Steven Blum
Shouichi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Akio Suyama · English voice: Scott Menville
Miki (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Wataru Takagi · English voice: Christopher Ayres
Akio (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Jun Suzuki
Hiromichi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kunihiko Yasui · English voice: Richard Cansino

Opening and ending songs

Opening 1: Around the World · m.o.v.e
Opening 2: Break in 2 the Nite · m.o.v.e
Ending 1: Rage Your Dream · m.o.v.e
Ending 2: Kiseki no Hana (Flower of Miracles) · Galla