Takumi Fujiwara
main character
TV
8.1
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 13
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cars95%Seinen83%Primarily Male Cast83%Rural79%Male Protagonist69%Heterosexual68%Primarily Adult Cast66%CGI60%Work48%
TVFINISHED1999 FALL8.1 / 10 AniList score
Initial D 2nd Stage
頭文字[イニシャル]D SECOND STAGE• Initial D SECOND STAGE
Synopsis & Story
Following his victory over RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi, AE86 driver Takumi Fujiwara is challenged by the Lancer EVO-based "Emperor," a group known for taking decals of racing teams they defeat, cutting them up and placing them on their cars like a fighter plane kill board. Takumi's undefeated streak is on the line as his AE86 is virtually no match against the more powerful and more agile four-wheel-drive EVOs of the Emperor team. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeWhere to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Fans Who Watched This Also Loved
Aniphoria guide
Initial D 2nd Stage: should you watch it?
At a glance
Initial D 2nd Stage has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 75% of 30,287 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #5 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 51.8K AniList users who started it, 0.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 48.4K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Sports — especially cars, seinen, primarily male cast, rural.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Initial D 1st Stage (1998)
- Watch next: Initial D 3rd Stage (2001)
- Optional extras: Initial D BATTLE STAGE, Initial D to the Next Stage: Project D e Mukete, Initial D Extra Stage
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shuuichi Shigeno
- Director
- Shinichi Masaki
- Character design
- Masaki Satou
- Music
- Ryuuichi Katsumata
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Blazin' Beat” by m.o.v.e
Endings
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Initial D 2nd Stage FAQ
- How many episodes does Initial D 2nd Stage have?
- Initial D 2nd Stage has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Initial D 2nd Stage?
- About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Initial D 2nd Stage finished?
- Yes. Initial D 2nd Stage has finished airing — the final episode aired January 21, 2000.
- Is there a season 2 of Initial D 2nd Stage?
- Yes — the story continues in Initial D 3rd Stage (2001).
- What should I watch before Initial D 2nd Stage?
- Watch Initial D 1st Stage first — Initial D 2nd Stage is a direct sequel.
- Is Initial D 2nd Stage based on a manga?
- Yes. Initial D 2nd Stage adapts the manga by Shuuichi Shigeno.
- Who animated Initial D 2nd Stage?
- Initial D 2nd Stage was animated by Pastel and directed by Shinichi Masaki.
- Who sings the opening of Initial D 2nd Stage?
- The opening, "Blazin' Beat", is performed by m.o.v.e.
- Where can I watch Initial D 2nd Stage?
- Initial D 2nd Stage is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.