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Takumi's dominant winning streak on Mount Akina faces a formidable challenge when the Emperor team enters the scene, fielding elite drivers with mechanically superior Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Leading them is Kyouichi Sudou, whose contempt for Takumi's aging AE86 fuels a bitter rivalry that will test whether raw talent can overcome advanced machinery and professional expertise.
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Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
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Initial D Second Stage has no filler episodes: all 13 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Threat10/15/1999 | 10/15/1999 | Canon |
| 2 | Team Emperor on Akina10/22/1999 | 10/22/1999 | Canon |
| 3 | The Feeling of Defeat10/29/1999 | 10/29/1999 | Canon |
| 4 | Hollow Victory11/05/1999 | 11/05/1999 | Canon |
| 5 | Countdown to Destruction11/12/1999 | 11/12/1999 | Canon |
| 6 | Goodbye Eight-Six11/19/1999 | 11/19/1999 | Canon |
| 7 | Battle at Akagi11/26/1999 | 11/26/1999 | Canon |
| 8 | Dangerous Impression12/03/1999 | 12/03/1999 | Canon |
| 9 | The New Eight-Six12/10/1999 | 12/10/1999 | Canon |
| 10 | The Eight-Six Turbo12/17/1999 | 12/17/1999 | Canon |
| 11 | The Seal Has Been Broken01/07/2000 | 01/07/2000 | Canon |
| 12 | Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six01/14/2000 | 01/14/2000 | Canon |
| 13 | Changing Seasons01/21/2000 | 01/21/2000 | Canon |
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Common questions
Initial D Second Stage is season 3 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.
This page covers 13 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 81 episodes in total.
It is recommended to watch Initial D Second 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.
Initial D Second Stage is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Initial D Second 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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