Initial D: Third Stage

"Initial D: Third Stage" continues the gripping racing saga as Takumi Fujiwara approaches high school graduation amidst rising challenges. Offered a coveted spot on Ryosuke Takahashi's elite Kengai Racing Team, Takumi must first confront fierce rivals—including the Emperor team's Lancer Evo drivers and the son of his father's greatest rival—to prove his prowess. Concurrently, he faces personal turmoil involving his unfaithful girlfriend Natsuki, testing his resolve both on and off the mountain passes.

Trivia:
1. "Initial D: Third Stage" was notable for integrating CGI with traditional animation to realistically depict high-speed racing scenes, a niche innovation at the time.
2. Shin-ichiro Miki, who voices Takumi Fujiwara, is renowned for bringing a calm and introspective depth to the character, setting a new standard for voice acting in racing anime.
3. The film reunites much of the original cast, including Ayako Kawasumi as Natsuki Mogi, maintaining continuity and fan appeal for the series' dedicated audience.

Main Cast of Initial D: Third Stage

Crew of Initial D: Third Stage