Takumi Fujiwara
main character
OVA
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 93 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 33 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 5, 2021
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- SynergySP
- Director
- Mitsuo Hashimoto
- Original creator
- Shuuichi Shigeno
- Music
- Atsushi Umebori
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
1h 33m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cars100%No Dialogue96%Male Protagonist79%Seinen66%Rural60%CGI60%
OVAFINISHED2021 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score
Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3
頭文字[イニシャル]D BATTLE STAGE 3
Synopsis
The third compilation OVA of Initial D. This time it features every race from Fifth Stage and Final Stage. Although it follows the same format as the two previous Battle Stages, this OVA doesn't include any conversation nor any new races.
Should you watch Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3?
Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 50% of 1,011 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #9 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #14 most popular anime of 2021 on AniList.
Of the 2.4K AniList users who started it, 2.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.2K have finished it.
At about 1 h 33 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sports — especially cars, no dialogue, male protagonist, seinen.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shuuichi Shigeno
- Director
- Mitsuo Hashimoto
- Character design
- Masaki Satou
- Music
- Atsushi Umebori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Initial D BATTLE STAGE 2 (2007)
Related entries
Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 FAQ
How many episodes does Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 have?
Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 has 1 episodes of about 93 minutes each, roughly 1 h 33 min in total.
Is Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 finished?
Yes. Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 5, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3?
No sequel is listed for Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3?
Watch Initial D BATTLE STAGE 2 first — Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 is a direct sequel.
Is Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 based on a manga?
Yes. Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 adapts the manga by Shuuichi Shigeno.
Who animated Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3?
Initial D BATTLE STAGE 3 was animated by SynergySP and directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto.