Manga cover Initial D
Score
8.28
Status
Finished
Type
Manga

Rank

#386

Popularity

#595

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ActionDramaFinished

Initial D

頭文字D

Creators / Authors
Total Chapters724 Ch.
Total Volume48 Vol
Publisher / MagazineYoung Magazine (Weekly)
Demographics, Genres & Themes
Release PeriodJun 26, 1995 to Jul 29, 2013

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.

Reading

8.127

Reading • 22.6%

Planned

14.856

Plan to Read • 41.4%

On Hold

2.587

On Hold • 7.2%

Completed

9.067

Completed • 25.3%

Dropped

1.258

Dropped • 3.5%

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Completed
Dropped

Score Distribution

Total 11.175 votes used for the rating histogram.

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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)

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