Initial D: Second Stage (1999)

Action · Animation · Comedy

Takumi’s job as a tofu delivery boy has turned him into one of the most formidable drivers around. Behind the wheel of his Eight-Six, he’s one with the road—and his life shifts into high gear when the underground street racing world takes notice. Drivers from across the region are lining up for a shot at the new guy. Takumi’s not just focused on winning—he’s out to prove he’s the best.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (2,556 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 2 (1999)

8.02 avg 13 episodes 7.5 → 8.5 23 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A New Threat	7.5	110
2	Act 2: LanEVO Corps Attack Akina!	7.7	107
3	Act 3: Premonition of Defeat	8.1	108
4	Act 4: Cold Victory	8.1	108
5	Act 5: Countdown to Destruction	8.1	105
6	Act 6: Goodbye, Eight-Six	8.5	122
7	Battle at Akagi!	7.9	102
8	Dangerous Car	7.9	101
9	The New Eight-Six	8.0	100
10	The Eight-Six Turbo!	7.8	97
11	The Seal Is Broken	7.8	98
12	Eight-Six vs. Eight-Six	8.4	105
13	Changing Seasons	8.5	116