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Quick Answer
- Initial D First Stage(TV · 26 eps)
- Initial D Second Stage(TV · 13 eps)
- Initial D Extra Stage(OVA · 2 eps)
- Initial D BATTLE STAGE(OVA · 1 eps)
- Initial D Fourth Stage(TV · 24 eps)
- Initial D BATTLE STAGE 2(OVA · 1 eps)
- Initial D EXTRA STAGE 2(OVA · 1 eps)
- ...and 9 more below
Total: ~93 episodes / 37h watch time
Initial D First Stage Watch Order(2026)
With 16 entries across the franchise, Initial D First Stage can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
16 entries ~37h total5 series4 movies7 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Initial D: Project D to the Next Stage - Project D e Mukete
7.58Special1 eps~24minA.C.G.T.
Finished Airing15
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Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Battle Stage compilations, most Extra Stage and Legend recap movies — they mostly retell races with minimal new story
Common mistake
Starting with the Legend movie trilogy instead of First Stage, even though the TV stages are the main way to experience the story
Short on time?
First Stage, Second Stage, and Fourth Stage (with the Third Stage movie as a bonus)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Initial D First Stage?
Release order. Start with Initial D First Stage and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Initial D First Stage?
About 37 hours total across 93 episodes and 16 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 27 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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