Original
04/19/1998 - 12/06/1998 Finished
Initial D First Stage (頭文字〈イニシャル〉D)
Takumi Fujiwara, son of a tofu shop owner, drives Mount Akina's roads daily but cares nothing for cars until the Akagi Red Suns street racing team arrives. When their ace is unexpectedly defeated by an old Toyota AE86, the legendary drivers Ryousuke and Keisuke Takahashi become obsessed with uncovering the identity of the mysterious pilot commanding the mountain pass.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Initial D First Stage has no filler episodes: all 26 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift04/19/1998 | 04/19/1998 | Canon |
| 2 | Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo04/26/1998 | 04/26/1998 | Canon |
| 3 | Downhill Specialist Arrives05/03/1998 | 05/03/1998 | Canon |
| 4 | The Battle Begins05/10/1998 | 05/10/1998 | Canon |
| 5 | Dogfight!05/17/1998 | 05/17/1998 | Canon |
| 6 | A New Challenger05/24/1998 | 05/24/1998 | Canon |
| 7 | Pride of a Racer06/14/1998 | 06/14/1998 | Canon |
| 8 | Time's Almost Up06/21/1998 | 06/21/1998 | Canon |
| 9 | Battle to the Limit06/28/1998 | 06/28/1998 | Canon |
| 10 | The Five Consecutive Hairpins07/05/1998 | 07/05/1998 | Canon |
| 11 | Shingo Arrives07/12/1998 | 07/12/1998 | Canon |
| 12 | The FR Killer08/02/1998 | 08/02/1998 | Canon |
| 13 | First Date08/09/1998 | 08/09/1998 | Canon |
| 14 | Evolving Drift08/16/1998 | 08/16/1998 | Canon |
| 15 | Takumi's Fury08/23/1998 | 08/23/1998 | Canon |
| 16 | The Angel of Usui08/30/1998 | 08/30/1998 | Canon |
| 17 | Sudden-Death Death Match09/13/1998 | 09/13/1998 | Canon |
| 18 | Hot Winds and Furious Driving09/13/1998 | 09/13/1998 | Canon |
| 19 | Super Drift!09/27/1998 | 09/27/1998 | Canon |
| 20 | The End of Summer10/02/1998 | 10/02/1998 | Canon |
| 21 | Challenge From a Superstar10/18/1998 | 10/18/1998 | Canon |
| 22 | Fierce Uphill Battle!10/25/1998 | 10/25/1998 | Canon |
| 23 | The Rainy Downhill11/08/1998 | 11/08/1998 | Canon |
| 24 | Akagi's White Comet11/15/1998 | 11/15/1998 | Canon |
| 25 | Last Great Battle11/29/1998 | 11/29/1998 | Canon |
| 26 | The New Downhill Legend12/06/1998 | 12/06/1998 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Initial D First Stage have?
Initial D First Stage is season 2 of 5 in the franchise: Initial D Fourth Stage, Initial D First Stage, Initial D Second Stage, Initial D Fifth Stage, and Initial D Final Stage. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Initial D First Stage have?
This page covers 26 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 81 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Initial D First Stage?
It is recommended to watch Initial D First Stage in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Initial D First Stage online?
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Is Initial D First Stage a complete anime?
Yes, Initial D First Stage is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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