Initial D — Story Arcs & Filler Guide
Episode ranges, plot summaries, and frequently asked questions for every major arc in Initial D. Updated 2026.
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First Stage
Eps 1–26 · 26 epsHow does Takumi become such a skilled driver in Initial D?
Takumi has been secretly delivering tofu down the treacherous, hairpin-filled Mt. Akina every morning before school for years at his father's insistence, giving him unmatched reflexes and car control without ever intending to race.
What car does Takumi drive?
Takumi drives his father's Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 ("Hachi-Roku"), an aging but perfectly tuned car that becomes legendary throughout the series for outperforming far more powerful rivals.
Who does Takumi race first in Initial D?
Takumi's first major race is against Keisuke Takahashi of the Akagi RedSuns, whom he defeats using techniques — like the "gutter run" — he unconsciously developed during his tofu-delivery runs.
Second Stage
Eps 27–39 · 13 epsWhat happens in Initial D Second Stage?
Second Stage continues directly from First Stage, following Takumi's growing reputation as he faces new rivals while his father Bunta and the Takahashi brothers begin scouting him for a bigger racing future.
Fourth Stage
Eps 40–63 · 24 epsWhat is Project D in Initial D?
Project D is a street racing team formed by Ryosuke Takahashi, bringing together the series' best drivers — including Takumi — to challenge racing teams across other prefectures, shifting the story from Akina-local rivalries to a touring arc.
Final Stage
Eps 64–67 · 4 epsWhat does Initial D Final Stage cover?
Final Stage covers Project D's climactic battles, including the showdown against Ryosuke's former rivals, resolving the TV series' major arcs before the story continues in the Initial D movies not covered by the original TV run.