Initial D Extra Stage English Sub & Dub

About Initial D Extra Stage

Initial D Extra Stage (頭文字[イニシャル]D EXTRA STAGE) blends action, drama and sports by Pastel and Shaft (2000). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: The Lancer EVO-driving group "Emperor" have defeated every racing team they've met in the Gunma region. Now they're out to challenge the duo of Mako and Sayuki and their SilEighty - the Impact Blue of Usui Mountain.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Takehito Koyasu as Ryousuke Takahashi and Tomokazu Seki as Keisuke Takahashi.

This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 2 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Pastel and Shaft is the studio behind Initial D Extra Stage, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Takehito Koyasu voicing Ryousuke Takahashi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.