Original
04/17/2004 - 02/18/2006 Finished
Initial D Fourth Stage (頭文字〈イニシャル〉D FOURTH STAGE)
Takumi Fujiwara finally joins Ryousuke and Keisuke Takahashi to create "Project D." Their goal is twofold: Ryousuke wants to develop his "High-Speed Street Racing Theory," while Keisuke and Takumi aim at improving their driving skills by facing powerful opponents on dangerous roads. The idea of Project D is to challenge street racing teams from other prefectures to improve both their uphill and downhill records. In order to attract the attention of the best racing teams, Ryousuke creates a dedicated website to announce the future battles of Project D and post the team's results. The fourth season of Initial D details the hardships and successes of the members of Project D as they try to become the best street racing team outside of Gunma Prefecture. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Initial D Fourth Stage have? Well, currently Initial D Fourth Stage has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Initial D Fourth Stage doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 24 episodes of Initial D Fourth Stage aired in 2004–2006 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Initial D Fourth Stage is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Initial D Fourth Stage episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project D04/17/2004 | 04/17/2004 | Canon |
| 2 | Full Throttle! Downhill Battle04/17/2004 | 04/17/2004 | Canon |
| 3 | The Most Powerful Man of the Toudou School06/20/2004 | 06/20/2004 | Canon |
| 4 | Two Pieces of Advice06/20/2004 | 06/20/2004 | Canon |
| 5 | The Starting Line to Victory08/22/2004 | 08/22/2004 | Canon |
| 6 | Blind Attack08/22/2004 | 08/22/2004 | Canon |
| 7 | The 85's Raging Turbo10/16/2004 | 10/16/2004 | Canon |
| 8 | Fateful Battle of the FDs10/16/2004 | 10/16/2004 | Canon |
| 9 | Kyoko's Confession12/18/2004 | 12/18/2004 | Canon |
| 10 | The Saitama Area's Ultimate Weapon12/18/2004 | 12/18/2004 | Canon |
| 11 | Rainy Downhill Battle02/19/2005 | 02/19/2005 | Canon |
| 12 | Straightaway of Struggles02/19/2005 | 02/19/2005 | Canon |
| 13 | Motivation04/16/2005 | 04/16/2005 | Canon |
| 14 | Sad Lonely Driver04/16/2005 | 04/16/2005 | Canon |
| 15 | 4WD Complex06/18/2005 | 06/18/2005 | Canon |
| 16 | Hillclimb of Fury06/18/2005 | 06/18/2005 | Canon |
| 17 | The Saitama Area's Final Battle08/20/2005 | 08/20/2005 | Canon |
| 18 | Last Drive08/20/2005 | 08/20/2005 | Canon |
| 19 | God Foot and God Arm10/15/2005 | 10/15/2005 | Canon |
| 20 | The Unmatched GT-R!10/15/2005 | 10/15/2005 | Canon |
| 21 | Dogfight12/17/2005 | 12/17/2005 | Canon |
| 22 | The Sorcerer of the Single-Handed Steer12/17/2005 | 12/17/2005 | Canon |
| 23 | Endless Battle02/18/2006 | 02/18/2006 | Canon |
| 24 | The Never-ending Challenge02/18/2006 | 02/18/2006 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Initial D Fourth Stage have?
Initial D Fourth Stage has a total of 5 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Initial D Fourth Stage have?
In total, Initial D Fourth Stage has 24 episodes distributed across its 5 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Initial D Fourth Stage?
It is recommended to watch Initial D Fourth 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 Fourth Stage online?
Initial D Fourth Stage is available on the following streaming platforms: Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Animation Digital Network
Is Initial D Fourth Stage a complete anime?
Yes, Initial D Fourth Stage is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Initial D Fourth Stage have?
No, Initial D Fourth Stage does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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