1999年秋アニメ

頭文字D Second Stage

パステルカーレース青春バトル 1999年10月15日放送開始

Initial D Second Stage is the second TV series adaptation of Shuichi Shigeno's manga serialized in Young Magazine, produced by Pastel, which began airing primarily on Fuji TV on October 15, 1999. Takumi Fujiwara, whose uncanny driving skill was honed making tofu deliveries, becomes known as "Akina's Hachi-Roku" after defeating rival after rival on the mountain passes of Gunma. As the sequel to Initial D First Stage, this series follows Takumi's encounters with the Takahashi brothers of Akagi Racing and fierce duels against new rivals like Kyoichi Sudo and Wataru Akiyama, as he pushes himself and his beloved AE86 Trueno to ever greater heights—even as the shadow of tragedy quietly draws near.

📝 Highlights

👥 Characters

💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes

❓ FAQ

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📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers

01① The 1999 debut of the sequel to First Stage

The series began on Fuji TV on October 15, 1999, and ran through January 2000, spanning 13 episodes as a direct sequel.

02② "Akina's Hachi-Roku" Takumi's fame grows further

As word of Takumi's mountain-pass victories spreads among Gunma's street racers, a string of new challengers emerges to test him.

03③ A mentor-like bond with Akagi Racing's Ryosuke Takahashi

Ryosuke Takahashi, "the mountain pass theorist," quickly recognizes Takumi's talent and becomes a key figure who invites him into Akagi Racing.

04④ A hot-blooded rivalry-turned-friendship with Keisuke Takahashi

Ryosuke's younger brother Keisuke, driving an FD, clashes fiercely with Takumi while gradually coming to respect him as a true rival.

05⑤ A collision with Kyoichi Sudo and his Evolution III

The battle against Kyoichi Sudo, who wields the overwhelming cornering power of a four-wheel-drive Evolution III, becomes a new trial for Takumi.

06⑥ Drama with Wataru Akiyama and his sister Kazumi

The human drama surrounding Akina battle veteran Wataru Akiyama and his devoted younger sister Kazumi is another highlight of the series.

07⑦ The high-speed energy of OP "Blazin' Beat" by m.o.v.e

A shift from the previous OP "Platinum," the high-speed Eurobeat track "Blazin' Beat" energizes the series' mountain pass battles.

08⑧ Driving a nationwide Eurobeat and street-racing boom

The Eurobeat soundtrack and mountain-pass racing culture depicted in the series sparked a nationwide boom alongside the anime's popularity.

💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers

Having overcome fierce battles against Sudo and Akiyama, Takumi faces even stronger rivals as a member of Akagi Racing. As he continues pushing his AE86 to its limits, a major turning point that shakes the entire series looms just ahead.

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🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers

Having become known as "Akina's Hachi-Roku," Takumi meets the Takahashi brothers of Akagi Racing and battles new rivals like Kyoichi Sudo and Wataru Akiyama on the mountain passes, growing as a driver while pushing his AE86 Trueno to its limits.

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✅ Recommended Viewing Points

A one-of-a-kind series fusing mountain-pass car action, driving Eurobeat energy, and the hot-blooded human drama of street racers. Start from First Stage and you'll understand exactly why Takumi comes to be called a legend.

👀 Trivia & Fun Facts

The original manga by Shuichi Shigeno ran in Young Magazine from 1995 to 2013. The TV anime began with First Stage in 1998, followed by Second Stage and Third Stage (a theatrical film). The Eurobeat tracks featured throughout the series were released as the "Initial D Eurobeat" CD series, sparking a social phenomenon alongside the anime's popularity.

Takumi Fujiwara (CV: Shinichiro Miki)

The protagonist, whose uncanny driving skill—honed through years of tofu deliveries—makes him a formidable AE86 Trueno driver.

Bunta Fujiwara (CV: Unsho Ishizuka)

Takumi's father and a former professional driver, who runs the tofu shop while having secretly trained his son's driving skills.

Itsuki Takeuchi (CV: Mitsuo Iwata)

Takumi's best friend and the group's mood-maker, whose strong admiration for street racing has him cheering wildly at every one of Takumi's battles.

Koichiro Iketani (CV: Kazuki Yao)

A gas station attendant and leader of the Akina SpeedStars, who was among the first to recognize Takumi's talent.

Ryosuke Takahashi (CV: Takehito Koyasu)

The leader of Akagi Racing, known as "the mountain pass theorist," who quickly spots Takumi's talent and unites Gunma's racers.

Keisuke Takahashi (CV: Tomokazu Seki)

Ryosuke's younger brother, known as "the White Comet" for his FC3S, who repeatedly challenges Takumi with hot-blooded determination.

Kyoichi Sudo (CV: Masahiko Tanaka)

A street racer driving a Lancer Evolution III, who challenges Takumi with the overwhelming cornering power unique to four-wheel drive.

Wataru Akiyama (CV: Yasunori Matsumoto)

A legendary Akina street racer driving an FC3S, who continued racing the mountain pass despite battling a chronic illness.

Kazumi Akiyama (CV: Suzuka Yuzuki)

Wataru's younger sister, who devotedly supports her ailing brother while gradually growing close to Takumi and his friends.

Takeshi Nakazato (CV: Nobuyuki Hiyama)

A street racer nicknamed "the FR Killer" for his FD, who confronts Takumi's group with fierce personality and raw power.

💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers

- Just how much Takumi's father Bunta has secretly modified the AE86 remains a major mystery threaded throughout the series.
- Wataru Akiyama's chronic illness is quietly woven in as a thread that will shape his and his sister Kazumi's fate.
- The gradual reveal of the true source of Takumi's extraordinary driving skill is a key thread running through the whole series.

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💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season

"I just... love driving the mountain pass, that's all." — A line that captures Takumi's unpretentious, victory-indifferent nature.
"Even fools and brakes have their uses." — Ryosuke's iconic remark evaluating Takumi's driving.
"I don't want my brother to lose to anyone but Takumi." — A line brimming with Keisuke's hot-blooded rivalry.

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🗨 Blazin' Beatのイントロで峠を思い出す ❤ 398

The moment "Blazin' Beat" kicks in, I can picture those nighttime mountain pass battles instantly. Still amazing no matter how many times I hear it.

🗨 涼介兄さんの理論派っぷりが好き ❤ 356

Ryosuke's line "even fools and brakes have their uses" has been my personal motto since middle school.

🗨 啓介と拓海の友情バトルが熱い ❤ 312

Watching Keisuke and Takumi go from rivals to mutual respect through every race is incredible to watch unfold.

🗨 秋山兄妹のエピソードで泣いた ❤ 287

I thought this was just a car action anime, but the Akiyama siblings' story genuinely made me cry.

🗨 AE86の走りが今見てもかっこいい ❤ 245

The scenes of Takumi's AE86 descending the mountain pass still give me chills—the animation and Eurobeat mesh perfectly.

🗨 須藤京一のエボIIIが強すぎる ❤ 213

Sudo's Evolution III showing off its four-wheel-drive cornering was nerve-wracking every time—how would Takumi counter it?

🗨 文太さんの厳しさが実は愛情 ❤ 178

Bunta is strict with Takumi, but you can tell he believes in his son's talent more than anyone else.

🗨 海外のドリフト文化にも影響を与えた作品 ❤ 156

I recommended this to car-loving friends overseas and was surprised how many of them got into drifting because of this show.

🗨 中里のFDが登場した時のインパクト ❤ 132

The tension when "the FR Killer" Nakazato showed up was electric—a whole different level of intimidating presence.

🗨 今でもユーロビートを聴き続けてる ❤ 104

This anime got me into Eurobeat, and even after 20-plus years I still play it in my car.

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タイトル	頭文字D Second Stage
制作	パステル
放送局	フジテレビ系列ほか
放送期間	1999年10月15日〜2000年1月21日（全13話）
原作	しげの秀一「頭文字D」（講談社「ヤングマガジン」）
OP主題歌	「Blazin' Beat」m.o.v.e
ED主題歌	「キミがいる」Galla
ジャンル	カーレース／青春／バトル
公式サイト	initiald-portal.com（頭文字D 公式ポータル）