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Initial D

8.019985 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesAnimationAction & AdventureDrama

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…

DirectorMitsuo Hashimoto
ProducerKayo Fukuda

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Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Natural
May 16, 2014 8.2
E2
The Strongest Enemy
May 16, 2014 8.3
E3
Dangerous Scent
Jun 22, 2014 8.3
E4
Dream
Jun 22, 2014 8.7

Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki
Shin-ichiro Miki
Takumi Fujiwara (voice)
Atsushi Abe
Atsushi Abe
Shinji Inui (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
Ryosuke Takahashi (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Tomokazu Seki
Keisuke Takahashi (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Go Hojo (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Yasuyuki Kase
Eiji Kubo (voice)
Yuuka Hirose
Yuuka Hirose
Shinji's Mother (voice)

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Initial D — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Initial D?

Initial D is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Initial D on Netflix?

No, Initial D is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

Is Initial D on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Initial D is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Japan as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Initial D for free?

Initial D is available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Initial D?

Initial D has 5 seasons in total (81 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of Initial D out yet?

Yes — all 81 episodes across 5 seasons of Initial D are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of Initial D?

No — Initial D ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.

What manga is Initial D based on?

Initial D is based on Initial D by Shūichi Shigeno.