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Initial D

Initial D merchandise and arcade activity continue at a steady pace through late 2026, with the 30th anniversary driving apparel, watch, model, and food collaborations. The fifth official national tournament for Initial D THE ARCADE is underway, with regional qualifiers running through January 2027.

Synthesized from 22 Yomimono stories · updated 15h ago

Merchandise for Initial D runs across the calendar year, tied to the series' 30th anniversary. Seiko made a chronograph for Keisuke Takahashi's RX-7 FD3S, limited to 1,995 pieces. ANGEL CLOVER added its first automatic winding watches featuring the cars of Takumi and Bunta Fujiwara after five prior quartz models. CAMSHOP.JP released a limited Zippo lighter, then a Bunta Fujiwara Zippo capped at 150 units, and opened general online sales of an embroidered sukajan jacket. Mazda will sell a two-car die-cast set of the FC3S and FD3S RX-7s for its 60th rotary anniversary. Aoshima's 1/24 model series added Daiki Ninomiya's EK9 Civic Type R, and Hobby Japan opened pre-orders for a final battle die-cast and diorama set centered on Shinji Inui's AE86. Diorama and display goods included a Fujiwara Tofu Shop kit from ATS-MODELS and an Aeon Mall Takasaki pop-up shop that paired an AUTOart AE86 model with a real car and displayed a Honda CB750F from Baribari Densetsu.

In games, Sega Fave's Initial D THE ARCADE opened its fourth official national tournament, called Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th, with regional events at seven locations from August 2026 to January 2027 and finals in March 2027. A new tag team event, the Double Ace Cup, was added for November 2026. The game also ran an EX revival of the Touhou Project collaboration Part 3 from July 30 to October 7, 2026. On PC, the Initial D-inspired drift game Drift86 was free on Steam until June 4.

Streaming and publishing saw the anime series free on YouTube from August 10 to August 23, spanning the five TV series from 1998 to 2014, the movie version, the 2016 theatrical film, and MF Ghost Season 1. Amazon held a 50% point-back sale on all 48 volumes of Shuichi Shigeno's manga from June 26 to 28. Collaborations extended to food, with Chen Mapo Tofu serving a themed menu at 10 stores from August 1 to October 31, and apparel from Avail featuring Fujiwara Tofu Shop and RedSuns logos from June 6. Voice actor Bill Wise, who played Bunta Fujiwara in the English dub of the Initial D: Legend trilogy, died at 61.

Key facts

Mazda RX-7 die-cast set
Two-car 1/64 die-cast set of Ryosuke Takahashi's FC3S Savanna RX-7 and Keisuke Takahashi's FD3S Efini RX-7, priced at 11,000 yen, on sale October 3, 2026 at the MAZDA ONLINE SHOP and MAZDA FAN FESTA 2026 at FUJI SPEEDWAY. ↗
Initial D sukajan
Official Initial D sukajan from CAMSHOP.JP, rendered entirely in embroidery, in GOLD and SILVER, product number DSK-001, on general online sale before in-store sales. ↗
Final battle diorama set
Hobby Japan 1/64 scale die-cast car and diorama set based on the final battle in Initial D volume 48, centered on Shinji Inui's AE86 2-door Trueno, priced at 2,970 yen, release March 31, 2027. ↗
Bunta Fujiwara Zippo
Limited edition Zippo featuring Bunta Fujiwara, capped at 150 units, black nickel body with laser-engraved comic scenes and individual serial numbers, priced at 16,500 yen, shipping September 2026. ↗
Seiko RX-7 FD3S watch
Chronograph inspired by Keisuke Takahashi's RX-7 FD3S from the Akagi RedSuns, yellow dial and black bezel, limited to 1,995 pieces, priced at 65,780 yen, on sale from August 3, 2026 at PREMICO's online shop. ↗
ANGEL CLOVER automatic watches
Two automatic winding watches featuring Takumi Fujiwara's AE86 (53,900 yen) and Bunta Fujiwara's Subaru Impreza WRX GC8 type R STi (49,500 yen), with a Chinese-made PT2859-1 movement, 45mm stainless steel case, reservations from July 30, 2026. ↗
Aoshima EK9 Civic Type R model
1/24 Initial D plastic model of Daiki Ninomiya's EK9 Civic Type R, with new molds for body, hood, and headlights, snap-fit and glue-and-paint-free, release November 2026 at 4,840 yen. ↗
Initial D THE ARCADE 4th tournament
Fourth official national tournament Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th, with regional qualifiers at seven locations from August 2026 to January 2027 and finals in March 2027, plus a new tag team event, the Double Ace Cup, in November 2026. ↗
Free YouTube streaming
The Initial D anime series streamed free on the Anime Times YouTube channel from August 10 to August 23, including all episodes of the five TV series from 1998 to 2014, the movie version, the 2016 theatrical film, and MF Ghost Season 1. ↗
Chen Mapo Tofu collaboration
Three limited menu items (Takumi 86 Black Mapo, Keisuke FD Yellow Mapo, Red Suns Red Mapo) at 1,680 yen each at 10 stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, and Osaka from August 1 to October 31. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Mazda Ties Initial D To 60th Rotary Anniversary With RX-7 Model Set · 2026-10-02
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The real Honda CB750F ridden by Baribari Densetsu protagonist Koma Gun is on display at an Initial D pop-up shop at Aeon Mall Takasaki through August 20. · 2026-08-18
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The AUTOart 1/18 Scale Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) model, made for the series' 30th anniversary, is exhibited and sold, alongside an actual AE86 for comparison. · 2026-08-15
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The collaboration ties the manga's 30th anniversary year to a numbered limited edition that nods to the serialization's start in 1995 · 2026-08-11
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The Initial D 30th anniversary collaboration watch series with ANGEL CLOVER has added its first automatic winding models. · 2026-08-05
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collaboration with Chen Mapo Tofu for 30th anniversary · 2026-07-13
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Initial D Gets 50% Point-Back Sale on All 48 Volumes at Amazon · 2026-06-27
Licensed by
CAMSHOP.JP (online) · 2026-09-17
Announced
free streaming on YouTube · 2026-08-11
Release
manga · 2026-07-12 · JP · 2026-07-12

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Claim activity

When a claim about Initial D was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed platform: CAMSHOP.JP; region: online Sep 20 · source

All coverage

15h ago

Initial D THE ARCADE Adds Persona 5 Royal Collaboration Starting October 8

Sega Fave will run a Persona 5 Royal collaboration in Initial D THE ARCADE from October 8, 2026. The event adds items based on Joker, Panther, and Queen: acrylic stands, avatars, avatar backgrounds, chat stamps, titles, vinyl stickers, and meters drawn from Persona 5 Royal's interface. Three BGM tracks, including "Life Will Change" and "Last Surprise," are part of the lineup. Three play stamps and three TT events run during the period, with details to be announced later.

1d ago

Initial D Legend3 and Williams F1 Team Launch 14-Item Capsule Collection

The capsule collection BEFORE DAWN pairs the Atlassian Williams F1 Team with Initial D Legend3 -Mugen-. It lists 14 items: jackets, hoodies, T-shirts, pin badges, keychains, bottles, and a mechanical watch. Prices run from 3,200 yen to 111,900 yen. Sales started September 21, 2026 on the Sector Zero member platform. Shipping begins in late November, with the PROJECT D AUTOMATIC WATCH alone set for late February 2027.

5d ago

Mazda Ties Initial D To 60th Rotary Anniversary With RX-7 Model Set

Mazda will sell a two-car 1/64 die-cast set of the FC3S Savanna RX-7 driven by Ryosuke Takahashi and the FD3S Efini RX-7 driven by Keisuke Takahashi, the company announced. Sales start Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the MAZDA ONLINE SHOP and MAZDA FAN FESTA 2026 at FUJI SPEEDWAY, with dealership orders from Thursday, October 8. The set costs 11,000 yen.

Sep 17

Initial D Sukajan Goes on General Online Sale at CAMSHOP.JP

CAMSHOP.JP, the vehicle-themed goods brand run by Faith, has opened general online sales of an official Initial D sukajan ahead of in-store sales. The jacket carries the Initial D license and uses no printing at all, rendering logos and memorable scenes entirely in embroidery. The item ships in two colors, GOLD and SILVER, under product number DSK-001.

Sep 4

Initial D Final Battle Recreated in 1/64 Die-Cast and Diorama Set

Hobby Japan is taking pre-orders on Amazon for a 1/64 scale die-cast car and diorama set based on the final battle in Initial D volume 48. The set centers on Shinji Inui's AE86 2-door Trueno, with a diorama sheet depicting Takumi Fujiwara's AE86 3-door hatchback Trueno. It is priced at 2,970 yen and scheduled for release on March 31, 2027.

Aug 21

Initial D Bunta Fujiwara Zippo Opens Pre-Orders, Limited to 150 Units

A limited edition Zippo featuring Bunta Fujiwara from Initial D has opened pre-orders, capped at 150 units. It is the first item in the CAMSHOP Zippo series to use Bunta as a motif. The black nickel body carries laser-engraved comic scenes and an individual serial number.

Aug 21

Initial D THE ARCADE 4th Regional Tournaments Start August 29

Sega Faybe will hold regional tournaments for the official national tournament "Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th" for "Initial D THE ARCADE" at 7 locations nationwide, starting with the North Kanto tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Qualifiers cover two divisions: the 2-car battle "KING OF DRIVER 4th" and the 4-car battle "Toge Battle Royale 4th." Winners earn the right to compete in the finals on Sunday, March 28, 2027.

Aug 18

Initial D Fujiwara Tofu Shop Diorama Kit Opens Amazon Reservations

ATS-MODELS has released a 1/64 scale pre-painted assembly diorama of the Fujiwara Tofu Shop from Initial D. The kit recreates the storefront, signboard, roof, balcony, ladder, and surrounding wall. It includes USB Type-C powered interior lights and is priced at 11,880 yen on Amazon.co.jp, with release scheduled for January 31, 2027.

Aug 11

Initial D Teams With Seiko for Keisuke's RX-7 FD3S Watch

Initial D and Seiko have collaborated on a chronograph watch inspired by Takahashi Keisuke's RX-7 FD3S from the Akagi RedSuns. The watch features a yellow dial, black bezel, rotary engine rotor motif, and a RedSuns logo. It is limited to 1,995 pieces, priced at 65,780 yen, and on sale from August 3, 2026, at PREMICO's online shop.

Aug 11

Initial D Anime Series Begins Free YouTube Streaming

The official YouTube channel Anime Times began free streaming of the Initial D anime series on August 10, available until August 23. The lineup includes all episodes of the five TV series from 1998 to 2014, the movie version, the 2016 theatrical film, and MF Ghost Season 1.

Aug 7

Initial D THE ARCADE Runs 3rd Touhou Project Collab as EX Reprint

Sega Fave is holding the 3rd Touhou Project collaboration for Initial D THE ARCADE as an EX reprint from July 30, 2026, through October 7. The event brings back all previous collaboration items, adds new chat stamps and race BGM, and renews play stamps and time trial events.

Aug 5

Initial D Father-Son Cars Get Automatic Wristwatches

The Initial D 30th anniversary collaboration watch series with ANGEL CLOVER has added its first automatic winding models. Reservations opened on July 30, 2026 for two watches featuring the cars of protagonist Takumi Fujiwara and his father Bunta Fujiwara. The Takumi Fujiwara TOYOTA AE86 Model Automatic costs 53,900 yen including tax, and the Bunta Fujiwara SUBARU IMPREZA WRX(GC8) type R STi Model Automatic costs 49,500 yen including tax. Both are available at watch retailers nationwide and the ANGEL CLOVER official online store. The watches use a Chinese-made PT2859-1 automatic movement, a skeleton dial, and a stainless steel case with a 45mm diameter. The AE86 model has a carbon bezel, while the GC8 model uses stainless steel. Each watch includes a purchase bonus: an original coin keyholder with the Initial D 30th anniversary logo. The series, which began in winter 2025, has released five prior models featuring cars from the manga, including Ryosuke Takahashi's MAZDA RX-7 (FC3S) and Keisuke Takahashi's MAZDA RX-7 (FD3S). Initial D, by Shuichi Shigeno, ran in Weekly Young Magazine from 1995 to 2013 and has cumulative circulation exceeding 56 million copies.

Jul 17

Initial D THE ARCADE 4th Tournament Regionals Now Accepting Entries

Sega Fave has opened entries for the regional preliminaries of the 4th official national tournament for Initial D THE ARCADE, the Road Strongest Decisive Battle 4th. The competition features three divisions-2-car battle, 4-car battle, and time trial-plus a new tag team event, the Double Ace Cup. Regional events run from August 2026 to January 2027 across seven locations, with the finals scheduled for March 2027. A new local bracket system expands access for the 2-car battle division.

Jul 13

Initial D and Chen Mapo Tofu Collab Brings Tofu-Themed Menu for 30th Anniversary

F.B.D. Co., Ltd. announced a collaboration between Initial D, celebrating its 30th serialization anniversary, and Chen Mapo Tofu, the originator of mapo tofu. From August 1 to October 31, 10 stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, and Osaka will serve three limited menu items-Takumi 86 Black Mapo, Keisuke FD Yellow Mapo, and Red Suns Red Mapo-each priced at 1,680 yen. Customers ordering a menu item receive a random trading card from 10 types. Limited goods include a Mapo Tofu Mix, T-shirts, and keychains.

Jul 12

Limited Edition Initial D Zippo Lighter Launches With 50 Units

A limited edition Zippo lighter inspired by the manga "Initial D" has been released through the goods brand CAMSHOP.JP. Only 50 units are available at 27,500 yen each. The lighter features a black nickel finish with laser-engraved mountain pass battle scenes and a serial number.

Jun 27

Aoshima Adds Daiki Ninomiya's EK9 Civic Type R to 1/24 Initial D Model Series

Aoshima announced the Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R as the next entry in its 1/24 Initial D plastic model series. The kit, based on the late-model car from the series, includes new molds for the body, hood, and headlights, plus dedicated aero parts and wheels. It is a snap-fit, glue-and-paint-free assembly. Release is set for November 2026 at 4,840 yen.

Jun 27

Initial D THE ARCADE Official National Tournament 4th Announced

SEGA FAVE will hold the official national tournament "Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th" for "Initial D THE ARCADE." The tournament includes three categories: KING OF DRIVER 4th (2-car battle), Toge Battle Royale 4th (4-car battle), and MASTER ATTACKER 4th (time trial). Regional qualifiers run from August 2026 to January 2027 at seven locations across Japan, with a final tournament in March 2027. A first tag tournament, Double Ace CUP, is scheduled for November 2026. Lifeguard sponsors the event.

Jun 27

Initial D Gets 50% Point-Back Sale on All 48 Volumes at Amazon

Amazon's Manga Weekend Sale offers a 50% point-back on all 48 volumes of Shuichi Shigeno's car manga Initial D, limited to June 26-28, 2026. The sale brings the effective price to roughly half the 38,016 yen list price. The article also notes the AE86's appearance in Forza Horizon 6 with a water-cup Easter egg.

May 29

Initial D-Inspired Drift Racing Game Drift86 Free on Steam Until June 4

The drift racing game Drift86, released in 2019 by RewindApp, is free on Steam until June 4. It features over 30 maps, over 40 car models including an Initial D-style 86, and multiplayer. RewindApp is also developing a new arcade drift game, Akina, scheduled for 2026 with over 80,000 wishlists as of March.

May 18

Voice Actor Bill Wise Dies at 61

Bill Wise, known for English dub roles including Bunta Fujiwara in the Initial D: Legend trilogy, Hayato Jin in Getter Robo: Armageddon, and Knuckles in the 1996 Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie OVA, has died at age 61. His death was reported by the Austin Chronicle on May 5, with his agency and a friend confirming the news earlier that week.