Initial D First Stage Episode 1 Discussion

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Mar 29, 2022 9:57 AM

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An old anime on racing cars :O
The cgi is bad but also the series is pretty old so i didn't expected high quality animations
the ost's are something i can easily vibe to

Aug 25, 2022 9:22 AM

#52

Dagvi

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seems like fun I wish I'd watched it way earlier though

Aug 26, 2022 12:16 AM

#53

lzahoykaja

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love it, im going to continue watching

Sep 8, 2022 1:12 AM

#54

TsutanaiFuun

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i came.

even though this is my second time watching this.

i had tears of joy watching takumi race. nothing makes me this happy not even watching cgdct which i love watching so much.

The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama.
Feeling half happy, half sad.

Kawaii waifus
and precious
best girls <3333

Oct 10, 2022 6:08 PM

#55

SleepyDino24

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pretty cool seeing an old anime, gives the same vibes as watching a movie from the 80's like I did when i was a kid

Oct 11, 2022 12:10 PM

#56

1tslucario

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Oct 2022

The very end when he did a sick drift was 10/10 need more episodes like that ongong

Oct 23, 2022 4:54 AM

#57

Kanezushi

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Nearly forgot Initial D was so old it's on 4:3 watching this today feels so authentic

So who is this ghost driver of the 86 surely it's not Takumi right surely

Came for the AE86, Stayed for the fast burnt asphalt scent of tofu banger eurobeats in between driving.

Dec 25, 2022 9:41 AM

#58

PintoBolas

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Oct 2022

mt foda menozada assistam

Jan 20, 2023 11:24 PM

#59

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that was a really good first episode. eurobeat music? HELL YEAH.
cgi looks kinda iffy but i've seen worse, plus it's 1998 so i'll let it slide for this show.
i have high hopes for the rest of this show now.

Mar 17, 2023 7:23 AM

#60

Yakkaa

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is the real tokyo/osaka drift , better than fast and furious movies

Mar 31, 2023 2:00 PM

#61

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Okay. Jumping onto the show from the Legend 1 - Awakening movie, so my perspective may be a bit more unique.

The Eurobeat of course is the highlight of this episode. It's the cue to pay attention to what is going on screen. Seeing these cars pushing it on a road like this is cool, but also kind of scary. ... I feel like it would be very easy to end up in the guard rail (like Keisuke pointed out) without being extremely good.

A plus for this show is that there were more characters that I felt like were more relatable and can understand and root for. I especially like Takumi Fujiwara. In spite of his apparent expert ability behind the wheel, he certainly feels more down to earth and real. A similar feeling is with Natsuki Mogi. Normally I get a little nervous about the love interests in shows cause I never really could.. well, understand them. So getting that feeling of down to earth with Natsuki already makes me breathe a sigh of relief.

... Itsuki Takeuchi is a bit much. A bit harsh to his friend Takumi for not really 'getting' cars as much as he apparently does. To Takumi's credit, he responds appropriately enough so I feel like it can be forgiven.

It feels a bit slow, coming off from the movie, but I feel like I won't be disappointed.

May 20, 2023 1:14 AM

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86 goes brrrrrrrr

May 20, 2023 10:50 AM

#63

Hayley2877

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Jan 2021

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Nani? Kensai Driftu!?

May 31, 2023 11:45 AM

#64

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I lowkey don't know the timeline but cars go vroom vroom down the road.

Behold of my awesomeness~
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But my feels.

Jul 24, 2023 11:43 AM

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cool FD was smoked

Nov 30, 2023 12:30 PM

#66

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I really liked it, even the soundtrack is amazing.

Dec 7, 2023 5:50 AM

#67

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Eep Tak is definitely on a foreshadowing game for us. And this Tak boy is definitely trying to hide more secrets than letting it known to his friends, gotta say he's quite the mysterious person.

And to think he'd be lacking in car lingo of the series-contemporary time it's hilarious. such a great driver yet not knowing even freshman stuff to the expertise. Hahaha~

Tuning in for the next episode!!!

"All things, be they divine or mortal, find their ultimate end.
It is not a harsh punishment, but a merciful pardon."

Dec 11, 2023 9:49 PM

#68

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lol the meme is literally the first episode who would have thought?

Jan 21, 6:54 AM

#69

samarpon

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Loved the racing animations, though it is an old anime, the car animations are so fluid and cool, loved it!

Jan 21, 7:47 AM

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samarpon

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Loved the racing animations, though it is an old anime, the car animations are so fluid and cool, loved it!

Feb 16, 5:52 AM

#71

Jules4Evangelion

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It was alright, but I still enjoyed it quite a lot.

May 7, 10:22 PM

#72

RGreatDanton

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Jun 2022

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Inertia Drift... Bunch Of Hot Heads , One Level Headed Guy . Seen This Troupe Enough Already , Might Be Done Soon.

Jun 6, 7:57 PM

#73

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yeah the cgi really hasn't aged well but it's fine most of the time.
I've never liked the sugar daddy thing in the story... the show is about dtreet racing and old cars so why is there sugar dating involved

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Jul 2, 6:39 AM

#74

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On rewatch, knowing who her "Papa" is kinda ruins Mogi's whole character. I wonder why the author made such a weird choice on that end.

Oct 18, 2:05 PM

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Ah, Initial D. An old comfort watch for me. In fact it was my first ever anime. It has always been a top 3 anime for me personally, and I doubt that will ever change.

Over the next couple of weeks I will be attempting to review every episode of the Initial D series (excluding the Extra Stages and recaps), sharing my thoughts. It is important to note I have a strong bias towards the series, so my opinions may be tainted by said bias, but I will try to write honest and fair reviews. To aid me in leaving a fair opinion, I will be watching the Japanese sub. I have almost exclusively watched this series dubbed before, a method of viewing that I have become rather partial to. It should help me break from some of the nostalgia while watching the show.

As for my thoughts on this episode, I think it did a wonderful job as a pilot episode, introducing the protagonist, side-characters, and main antagonists impressively well. The pacing was well structured, and the plot progressed smoothly, not hanging around on any scene for too long.

However, I found that the dialogue seemed a bit clunky in places. Not poorly written, just a bit robotic or tonally boring.

I do take issue with the introduction of Mogi's "sugar daddy", an inclusion that still perplexes me. Though I will try not to go beyond an episode I'm reviewing in the future, I will say this writing choice holds no narrative significance and feels wrong.

Even though I have watched this series to death, the end of this episode still excites me for the next one.

On to episode 2.

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