
Initial D
頭文字D
Adaptation
Synopsis
There is said to be a legendary "Ghost of Akina" that holds the fastest time to descend the Akina Pass. No one has ever come close to beating the record, nor has the mysterious driver of the white Toyota AE86 ever revealed themselves. Nowadays, the same AE86 can be seen every morning driving up and down the pass, making trips to a hotel residing at the top of the mountain.
Unlike his classmates and coworkers, Takumi Fujiwara did not like cars. Any conversation about them would remind him of his early morning routine of delivering tofu for his father. He did not see the appeal in street racing and knew nothing about its rules or its culture. However, when tagging along to a nighttime meetup, the appearance of a rival racing team at the Akina Pass compels Takumi to hop behind the wheel of his father's AE86 and race them down the familiar mountain.
This spur-of-the-moment decision marks the beginning of Takumi's high-octane journey, shifting from his daily deliveries to becoming the greatest drift racer ever. Along the way, he slowly finds and kindles his love for street racing as he comes face-to-face with a plethora of opponents, each ready to take on the renowned Ghost of Akina.
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Manga Information Profile
Manga Initial D is written by Shigeno, Shuuichi, has status Finished, with 724 chapters and 48 volume. This Action, Drama manga started publishing in 1995. Community score is 8.28/10. Reader-highlighted characters in this manga include Fujiwara, Takumi, Fujiwara, Bunta, Takahashi, Ryousuke, Takahashi, Keisuke, Takeuchi, Itsuki.
Reader & Score Distribution
Reader Distribution
Total 35.895 users recorded in community statistics.
8.127
Reading • 22.6%
14.856
Plan to Read • 41.4%
2.587
On Hold • 7.2%
9.067
Completed • 25.3%
1.258
Dropped • 3.5%
Score Distribution
Total 11.175 votes used for the rating histogram.
Metadata & Community Analysis
Quick Profile
Manga • Finished • started 1995
Chapters/Volumes: 724 chapters • 48 volume
Main genres: Action, Drama
Release scale: Its volume catalog is very large, leaving broad room for layered story and character growth.
Demographics: Seinen
MAL Community Signals
MAL score: 8.28/10 (11,174)
Rank MAL: #386
MAL popularity: #595
Members: 35,900
Franchise Links
Has 10 anime adaptations, a strong signal that its world is considered screen-worthy.
Jikan relations: 10 adaptations
Highlighted characters: Fujiwara, Takumi, Fujiwara, Bunta, Takahashi, Ryousuke, Takahashi, Keisuke, Takeuchi, Itsuki
Reader Interest Patterns
Similar titles readers often choose: MF Ghost (3 votes), Hajime no Ippo (1 votes), Tennis no Oujisama (1 votes), Over Rev! (1 votes)
Character List
Takumi Fujiwara
MainBunta Fujiwara
SupportingRyousuke Takahashi
SupportingKeisuke Takahashi
SupportingItsuki Takeuchi
SupportingMako Satou
SupportingShingo Shouji
SupportingTakeshi Nakazato
SupportingKyouichi Sudou
SupportingKouichirou Iketani
SupportingKyouko Iwase
SupportingSayuki
SupportingNatsuki Mogi
SupportingRin Houjou
SupportingWataru Akiyama
SupportingYuuichi Tachibana
SupportingShinji Inui
SupportingMika Uehara
SupportingKouzou Hoshino
SupportingToshiya Joushima
SupportingKenji
SupportingKenta Nakamura
SupportingKai Kogashiwa
SupportingHiroshi Fumihiro
SupportingKazumi Akiyama
SupportingGou Houjou
SupportingShuuichi Matsumoto
SupportingPapa
SupportingSakai
SupportingTomoyuki Tachi
SupportingNobuhiko Akiyama
SupportingSeiji Iwaki
SupportingRyuuji Ikeda
SupportingAtsurou Kawai
SupportingKobayakawa
SupportingEiji Kubo
SupportingMiki
SupportingHideo Minagawa
SupportingDaiki Ninomiya
SupportingSatoshi Omiya
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