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26 episodes · Latest release 11 Oct 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 1 : The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

Episode 1

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 1 : The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift

19 Apr 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 2 : Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

Episode 2

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 2 : Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo

26 Apr 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 3 : Downhill Specialist Arrives

Episode 3

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 3 : Downhill Specialist Arrives

3 May 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 4 : The Battle Begins

Episode 4

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 4 : The Battle Begins

10 May 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 5 : Dogfight!

Episode 5

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 5 : Dogfight!

17 May 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 6 : A New Challenger

Episode 6

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 6 : A New Challenger

24 May 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 7 : Pride of a Racer

Episode 7

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 7 : Pride of a Racer

31 May 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 8 : Time's Almost Up

Episode 8

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 8 : Time's Almost Up

7 Jun 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 9 : Battle to the Limit

Episode 9

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 9 : Battle to the Limit

14 Jun 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 10 : The Five Consecutive Hairpins

Episode 10

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 10 : The Five Consecutive Hairpins

21 Jun 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 11 : Shingo Arrives

Episode 11

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 11 : Shingo Arrives

28 Jun 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 12 : The FR Killer

Episode 12

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 12 : The FR Killer

5 Jul 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 13 : First Date

Episode 13

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 13 : First Date

12 Jul 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 14 : Evolving Drift

Episode 14

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 14 : Evolving Drift

19 Jul 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 15 : Takumi's Fury

Episode 15

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 15 : Takumi's Fury

26 Jul 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 16 : The Angel of Usui

Episode 16

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 16 : The Angel of Usui

2 Aug 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 17 : Sudden-Death Death Match

Episode 17

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 17 : Sudden-Death Death Match

9 Aug 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 18 : Hot Winds and Furious Driving

Episode 18

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 18 : Hot Winds and Furious Driving

16 Aug 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 19 : Super Drift!

Episode 19

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 19 : Super Drift!

23 Aug 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 20 : The End of Summer

Episode 20

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 20 : The End of Summer

30 Aug 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 21 : Challenge From the Superstar

Episode 21

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 21 : Challenge From the Superstar

6 Sep 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 22 : Fiece Uphill Battle!

Episode 22

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 22 : Fiece Uphill Battle!

13 Sep 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 23 : The Rainy Downhill

Episode 23

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 23 : The Rainy Downhill

20 Sep 1998

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 24 : Akagi's White Comet

Episode 24

Initial D 1st Stage - Episode 24 : Akagi's White Comet

27 Sep 1998

Seasons

Initial D 1st Stage

2 seasons · Latest release 15 Oct 1999

Initial D 1st Stage

Saison 1

Initial D 1st Stage

19 Apr 1998

Initial D 2nd Stage

Saison 2

Initial D 2nd Stage

15 Oct 1999

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Episode: 3
Air date: May 3, 1998
Season: Spring 1998
Title: Initial D 1st Stage
Studio: Studio Comet, Studio Gallop
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished airing
Age rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Type: TV series
Source material: Manga
Year: 1998
Alternative titles: Initial D 1st Stage / Initial D / 頭文字[イニシャル]D
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQArIPVsz78

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Frequently asked questions

When is Initial D 1st Stage available?

Initial D 1st Stage has been available since April 19, 1998.

Where can I watch Initial D 1st Stage?

You can watch Initial D 1st Stage on: Hulu, Crunchyroll, YouTube.

How many episodes does Initial D 1st Stage have?

Initial D 1st Stage has 26 episodes across Spring 1998 season.

Which studio produced Initial D 1st Stage?

Initial D 1st Stage was produced by studio Studio Comet, Studio Gallop.

What is the age rating of Initial D 1st Stage?

Initial D 1st Stage is rated PG-13 - Teens 13 or older.

Is Initial D 1st Stage available on YouTube?

Yes, Initial D 1st Stage is available on YouTube.

Is Initial D 1st Stage still ongoing?

Initial D 1st Stage is ongoing — 2 parts have been released so far.

What is Initial D 1st Stage about?

Produit par le studio Studio Comet, Initial D 1st Stage est un anime d'action.

Is Initial D 1st Stage available in my country?

Initial D 1st Stage is available in: Japan, United States, France, Spain, United Kingdom and 14 countries total.

Is there a sequel to Initial D 1st Stage?

The next part of Initial D 1st Stage is "Initial D 2nd Stage" (Saison 2), scheduled for 15 October 1999.

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