The first and second seasons look like a set, but the animation is quite different.
In the second season, both the characters and the CG become incredibly beautiful.
Initial D!!
>>2Initial D…
Let’s do a duct tape deathmatch!
>>3(Slow-motion death scene)
Eurobeat is too good.
I want to give a Nobel Prize in Animation to the person who thought of matching Eurobeat to Initial D.
When it comes to the final season, the art is too shiny and flashy, so the art from seasons 1 and 2 is my favorite.
Although it’s often mentioned in relation to Eurobeat, isn’t the background music also really good?
Anyway, it leaves a lasting impression.
>>9DE.
DE.
Dew
Dedeen
The use of BGM in battles is…
That’s the best, isn’t it…?
Dawn Mission!
With this, I’m the laughing stock of the team… Let’s go for a double crash!?
>>12The security is too bad…
The story is simply interesting.
Even the person themselves isn’t aware of their own talent, but rumors are spreading and misunderstandings are occurring as they start to stand out… This probably isn’t the first time it’s happened, but it’s interesting.
I haven’t seen any other anime about racing or cars, but the battle scenes have been really sharp since the first season, haven’t they? While I think the CG is appropriate for the times, I was still drawn in.
I love the reactions of the opponents when they get overtaken by Takumi; they are all outstanding.
In the early stages, Keisuke was just a skilled drift racer, whereas Takumi’s drifting is really fast… and that’s clearly represented even in the CG.
The story is interesting.
The song you choose is good too.
As a pioneer of late-night anime, the CG was quite impressive for its time.
I feel like the combination of elements in the first season was divine in some way.
I can’t help but think that the format of an exceptional protagonist emerging in the competitive world is always interesting, no matter the era.
I want to see the reactions of original fans at that time when I heard that the background music for the first season was apparently infused with Eurobeat by avex.
I love the scene where Takumi drives incomprehensibly on Akina and the enemy is surprised by it…
I recently revisited it and played a new game at the arcade for the first time in 20 years, but all the songs included were ones I didn’t know.
I wanted to hear Crazy for Love…
>>21In the first place, there is no SEB at all because avex stopped being involved.
>>25So that’s the reason.
I thought it might increase if I progressed in story mode, so I bought a card for recording game data, but it ended up being wasted.
>>21The songs you can listen to are completely different for each version.
“Crazy for Love” can only be heard on the D3 or PS2 version of the PSP version.
>>40It seems that rights related to music are quite complicated…
I hate to put it this way, but…
Nakasato is too perfect as a punching bag.
>>23But the voice is so cool…
Don’t underestimate me! There’s no way to impress from the outside! That part is just the best!
>>23In terms of strength, he’s so strong that even Kyosuke in his early days wouldn’t stand a chance…
>>30That’s why it’s just the right strength…
Hikaru no Go and Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible are also stories like this.
I really love the insult after Takumi lost to the Impreza and found out the driver was Bunta: “There’s only one guy who can drive like that—crazy, terrible, vulgar, and fast.”
I like “RUNNING IN THE ’90S.”
I wanted my dad to come watch at least one match.
But since I’m a monster that can read the opponent’s abilities and predict who will win even before the match, there’s probably no need to watch.
There are quite a few original elements, including the battle order, but they manage to put it all together without any sense of discomfort.
>>31Bringing in the game against Ryosuke for the first match was a stroke of genius.
Nakasato’s original anime is unnecessary!
I didn’t want to see that weak side of him when it comes to women.
I also like the third season’s movie.
No matter what, Takumi’s growth speed is amazing, as Keisuke will win not only against Nakazato but also against Seiji in just about three months.
>>37That guy is seriously a genius, isn’t he?
It’s unfair that you can acquire theoretical knowledge later on.
What will the world be like 20 years from now…?
>>38Japan is enveloped in the smoke of Mount Fuji’s eruption.
>>41Is it a world where the sky falls with love?
>>38Regardless of trucks or the countryside, there will be a level where EVs will become the main vehicles and gasoline cars will become rare. What happened?
When I watch something that’s just a race, I end up missing everyday life scenes.
>>42Love stories and tales of personal growth are usually just genuinely interesting, aren’t they?
Especially around the 3rd.
I got into Eurobeat from here and became obsessed with GOGOGIRLS.
Since Takumi doesn’t talk, the other side explains everything very politely, right?
Monkeys are often underestimated, but if they follow a proper strategy, even Takumi from Akina would seem suspicious.
>>49The difference in cars…
>>49Yes
Kyoi acknowledges that he is at a level where he can roll a Lancer Evolution.
The new movie version is so unnecessary compared to the great TV version.
>>50Perhaps due to its poor reputation, it is treated pitifully.
Even with the free release, the basic TV version is being prioritized.
Everyone who comes to my part-time job acts superior and pretentious, but among them, the older brother who fills up my premium gas and speaks gently is just too nice…
>>54It’s surprising how much of a gentle man he’s trying to be afterwards, especially considering he was the one who said, “What a bunch of losers” in episode 1…
>>57That might be a flaw in the early character design.
If I had to say whether I would say it or not, I would say it.
>>57The new theatrical version has made some insignificant changes…
>>54I like Kobayashi, who filled it with high-octane fuel but skimped on the amount.
Even I, who doesn’t know much about cars, find them simply cool and interesting, so I imagine car enthusiasts would be thrilled to see them…
>>55A passionate fan who was captivated by the work was in last year’s Rally 2 class.
I won with a car painted in the color of Fujiwara Tofu Shop, which is quite amazing.
I was shocked to hear that Takumi became unable to be a racer due to an unexpected accident in the sequel.
I haven’t done anything bad… or maybe I have.
>>56The fact that, as a top-tier racing instructor, the next protagonist shows outstanding skills, yet still says they’re nowhere near Fujihara Teacher’s level, means they can definitely still race.
I didn’t know there was a live-action version over there.
>>62I saw it, but if you ask me whether it was interesting, I can’t really say.
I remember feeling sad that the tree became a different character.
At that time, there were plenty of elements that would fry kids’ brains with anime and arcades.
By the time I got my license, there were fewer cars available than there are now, though not as few.
>>63The Silvia and the 180 were both luxury cars…
>>79I have the memory that it was cheap if it was second-hand back then…
But the GTR seemed to be expensive…
>>91Well, isn’t this a story about when the kids who saw it get their license?
The 180SX is cheap, but 2 million yen is a killer.
>>91Since R models were common in the used market, you could easily find one for around 1 million yen even for a 32 model if you searched for a cheap one.
GAAAAAH! PSSSH!
There is no description in the story, but I wonder how much Project D contributed to the sales of the family tofu shop.
I think it had a considerable advertising effect when considered normally.
I don’t particularly like Mogi, nor do I find her appealing, but I think she would score high as Fujiwara’s heroine.
I think it’s interesting because it has everyday life depictions after all.
I thought I would like to actually ride it, but I probably wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Is it the first season? Takumi with a cool expression while the bell rings.
I think the influence of television series is amazing, to the point where my dad, who doesn’t know anything about voice actors and doesn’t care, stopped watching a new play on cable because he thought something was off.
>>68That’s amazing, the song that played in the movie is actually playing!
In the days of the first season, it had the typical late-night anime art style.
As the season progresses, the designs gradually align more closely with the original work.
Suddenly my face got darker, and I’m like, who is this?!
What’s troubling is that the abilities of the Speed Stars are really subpar.
>>76The name is also lame.
>>76It doesn’t seem like that is a serious team competing for speed…
The doctor’s son, who challenged the Enjoy faction to an expedition battle, might have messed up on his first expedition.
>>76It’s not that the speedsters of the play team have a bad stance, but still, it’s foolish to engage in an exhibition match with the already famous Red Suns.
>>104I don’t like the idea of the enjoyment crowd doing things with them… It feels strange to be the one doing it…
I’m an idiot, yes.
>>104Hiroshi’s negotiation skills are impressive, claiming that the purpose is team bonding.
>>130I totally understand why this guy is getting promoted.
>>197But all that stuff the Angels are doing is all this guy’s idea…
The ghost part has more, but I’m impressed that they can create long racing footage from just that level of depiction in the original work.
>>68That’s impressive.
I’m stuck because the course record for Akina in my story is suddenly difficult.
The team names are usually either lame or cringeworthy.
I wish they would release a home version with the current technology…
The voice is in the library…
Emperor and Sidewinder and so on…
The animation quality is higher in the second season and beyond, but I like the character design from the first season the most.
Keisuke recognizes Nakazato’s ability, but ultimately treats him like a lower rank.
After battling with Takumi, I grew rapidly and barely won, so if I had chosen Myogi at the beginning, I would have lost.
I think Night Kids are stylish.
But I definitely think it’s something that won’t come out of Nakazato.
>>88So you’re saying that Dangerous Shingo is the one who named it?
Is the temple’s chief priest a gang member…?
I mean, doing zazen and meditation at the office…
A vigilante group…
Isn’t it normal to have a friendly atmosphere in the local community…? I thought so, but…
No matter where you go, one or two strong locals will show up.
The mediocrity of the Speed Stars before Fujiwara’s inclusion stands out.
>>90I think there are many regions that weren’t chosen as opponents for Project D because there aren’t any strong competitors.
>>100Was there a region that was never called upon just because there was a mountain in between?
There seems to be a limit to the mountain passes and national roads/prefectural roads where we can race without overlapping our activity areas.
Not long ago, a collaboration T-shirt for Initial D was sold at Donki, but it was nearly sold out on the first day and still has strong popularity.
I wanted a T that could spin perfectly up to 11,000 RPM, but it wasn’t available…
I wonder what would have happened to Takumi if Project D hadn’t existed.
>>93Aren’t you taking over your father’s tofu shop?
I feel like the author was said to hate Evo because the Evo drivers are all such worthless people.
But the ramen shop owner seemed like a good character… My memory is already a bit hazy, so maybe I should read it again.
Where did Nakazato and Wataru-san differ?
>>98Ready to pour my sister’s salary into the car.
>>99Trash!
The ramen shop doesn’t lose much quality in the story and is a popular character.
>>101It’s nice that Takumi has been calling me with -san all this time.
>>101As I said, I really do have the ability to win against Takumi.
They are extremely mindful of Takumi, who is feeling down.
Of course, I’ll still be Takumi’s best friend 20 years from now.
Evo drivers like Sudou and Iwaki.
I felt like the Emperor’s leader was just venting his frustrations, even though he talked about giving lectures and whatnot.
>>105I’m just saying that you have talent, so stop getting hung up on being so useless, ramen shop.
Even though I’m about to have a battle with Ryo-suke, you’re still keeping me company.
>>121As both the person involved and those around said, it seems that the matching didn’t really constitute a battle.
In the early days of Akina, there were some playful attempts mixed in, but everyone was being strict about limiting the race to downhill only.
The topic of the Lancer Evolution is definitely forgotten with Kobayakawa.
Sudo’s weakness is being scared of oncoming cars, and if he overcomes that, it will be incredible!
The ramen shop owner said that although my older brother is bad at making right turns, when it comes to pure driving skills, he’s not much different from me.
Doshizaka’s Lancer Evolution driver → Trash
Kanagawa’s Evo driver → There’s nothing good about being a subordinate.
I think it’s unreasonable to say that I’m losing to the ramen shop brother, but I’m scared of oncoming cars.
The MFG ramen shop is nice, isn’t it?
>>113Ramen shop Yoshinayo, a full 4-page feature on Masaharu.
>>118The scene I’m most looking forward to in the anime.
>>113That’s too aggressive!
It’s late, but why is only Haruna using a pseudonym?
The Speed Stars are the fastest team in Akina, so they can’t refuse a challenge.
I wonder if there were other teams…
Initiate! D!
Who was it again, Kobayakawa? Oh, it was one of those guys who were stuffed into that cappuccino!
>>119The adult male five-seater cappuccino has arrived…
>>119Five people from the cappuccino!?!
>>126It’s really funny that it looks like there were actually six people crammed in there since Sakamoto in the driver’s seat isn’t included.
Speaking of which, this guy’s full name was Uezu Fumihiro…
The right corner is poorly done → ✕
Taking a safety margin on the right corner → ◯
The advice to Takumi suggests that he should imitate Kyoichi’s method.
Ryousuke really trusts Kyouichi a lot, doesn’t he?
I’m troubled by how much I love Gumta Match’s Eurobeat.
Haha
Cause Vibration
>>129Awadan!!
The theory of my brother’s fastest on public roads, when pushed to the limit, means that the fastest way is to go right to the edge with zero safety margin.
>>132There’s no way anyone can do something like this!
>>140Takumi is incredibly close to it, and Kanata inherits it too!
>>132It could be a violation of the Road Traffic Act…
>>141Even if you’re not trying, it’s still speeding, isn’t it!?
>>141Even without trying, all the matches in Initial D violate traffic laws!
Therefore, in the sequel, it became legal for the first time by going through the formal procedures to rent the deserted old highway after causing the eruption of Mount Fuji.
In the pre-engine swap 86, there’s no way to win against the Lancer Evolution away game due to the difference in class.
A collection of trash! It’s the manga version.
It’s nothing but trash… The anime version voiced by Koyasu.
After the ramen shop that recognized Takumi said he should drive a 4WD, Takumi, who was put into an Impreza by Bunta, falls into a slump…
I wonder which is better – being talked about as having fled despite being local, or being talked about as having lost badly despite being local…
Even though Speed Stars are just playing around, they still take pride in their hometown, so I can understand the feeling of wanting to bite back.
But the trend of electric vehicles being on the rise has faded compared to a period ago, and it feels like it’s still unrealistic…
Looking at the interleague games, the Speed Stars definitely have a huge number of players.
I really like the theme of the Sheet Metal King.
The intro is too cool.
>>142When I listen to classical music, I feel unsatisfied and troubled.
Back on the rocks! Back on the rocks!
I like that Akiyama, who is usually a good person, has some twisted feelings as a street racer.
Can a cappuccino actually fit six people?
>>146
What do you think, big brother?
>>158So cute!
>>158(It seems there’s a smart guy over there…)
“That person says it’s a fun networking event, you know?”
In reality, they go back having completely rewritten all the local records.
It’s more sincere for a ramen shop family to be openly hostile from the start.
The Saitama Alliance brought the FR Cappuccino as a last resort, perhaps out of pride as racers, but I think they should have thrown away their shame and brought a Works R instead.
In the story, it seems like the cappuccino is the strongest car only for downhill.
Then everyone in Kanagawa should ride cappuccino.
>>150It depends on the course layout.
It’s a perfect match with the slope and corner configuration like that of Mase.
What we thought was drifting was actually a technique called power slide.
This is going too far to take on the Red Suns.
After winning the race against Takumi driving the S2000, I relaxed and threw up, but I still lost the battle as a doctor.
“You said, ‘He’s a good driver, but the car…'”
Takumi himself was wondering if the Hachiroku is actually a slow car after experiencing an engine blowout while driving the Impreza.
When you see it all together, it might be okay to run to Bunta… It’s quietly amazing how Iketani-senpai is making him say that.
>>153The only one who entered the tofu shop that is open for business with the purpose of being a street racer and actually bought tofu to take home is Senpai Iketani.
Being in the middle of a kink… means you’re totally out.
>>156Ding dong… ding dong… ding dong…
Will the new course of MF Ghost have oncoming cars…?
>>159Holding two races simultaneously on the outbound and return routes?
You’re really amazing, bro!
I have no idea how to make Mount Fuji erupt.
I really wonder about how MF Ghost is packed with gimmicks like toxic gas areas and jump ramps, which can cause fatalities in completely different ways.
>>164If you get hit by a random geyser gimmick from the side during the race, you’re going to die a lot…
Ike-dani-senpai is honestly a really good guy except for running and his relationships with women…
It’s too great that I’m taking the dangerous Shingo, who came to kill me, to the hospital.
>>166I guess the ramen shop called some tofu store, huh…
>>166Aiba Shun, who strengthened his running and the awkwardness in his relationships with women thanks to Senpai Iketani.
>>183Aren’t there a lot of creepy guys in the MFG girls’ scene?
“The god of street racing says, ‘Cappuccino or it’s boring, I’ll make it rain.'”
The idea of the Mount Fuji eruption comes from Toyota.
Teacher! I’ve already finalized the discussions with Toyota, so Sailor Ace is done!
>>168Why won’t you let me draw what I want to draw?! I’m so tired of drawing cars!
>>176I do have a concept for the conclusion of the Initial D series, but I mentioned that I want to draw an agricultural manga for my next project.
I wonder when you’ll finish over there and come back to the car.
>>188The local fastest is the Yanmar of the soybean farmer dad.
>>168It’s a terrible story, but the teacher’s girl is… well…
>>168It’s not really the way to cut a work that has at least some standalone volumes out.
The judgment was correct because MFG sold incredibly well.
Señior Iketani is single and is going bald…
The theory that the street racing culture of Akina was not inherited because Bunta crushed it all during his active years.
What’s with everyone praising the other person in the story by saying, “There’s a smart guy…” in such a seemingly dim-witted way?
It’s nice to hear a story about taking down the people who have looked down on you…
It’s especially good when Takumi suddenly says something like, “What’s up with this car?” halfway through.
Is cappuccino non-turbo?
The fact that I lost to the Eight-Six in a straight line means…
MFG is the scariest when it’s being done without a helmet.
The hand-drawn car illustrations from the first season are quite cool.
MFG’s drone camera is an amazing invention.
Give me Initial D too.
>>184If it were in the era of Initial D, the streams would probably be buzzing, but you’d get caught by the police…
Well, I mean… aside from Uncle God and my brother, it’s basically a gathering of really stupid idiots…
>>185Are you saying that those grown men talking about a four-tiered defense line look like fools?!!
Even now, just hearing SPACE BOY gets me all pumped up.
It was Senpai Iketani who said that the fried tofu here is delicious, right…?
Due to the confusion of Mount Fuji’s eruption, one work will be postponed.
>>190It’s just a disaster panic story!
>>190Agriculture and women’s baseball as a twin engine?
Aiba-senpai can act like a cool guy with no ulterior motives towards girls other than the one he’s interested in, even if he seems creepy to his target.
Every time there’s a final race, we’re bringing in sweets from famous shops featured in magazines to keep the excitement going!
The character design in the first season is really well adapted from the original work.
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