Late last year, it was announced that the continuation of Shuichi Shigeno's Initial D would be... well, continuing. Mf Ghost is confirmed to be getting a second season this year, and today we get a key visual showing a rainy race in progress. In the lead is Kanata Rivington's 86, followed closely by the Alpine A110 and Porsche 718 Cayman S: Related: Mf Ghost Season 2 Anime Announced, Teaser Released Additionally, fans in Japan can relive exciting moments from season 1 in the newly-edited Mf Ghost Battle Digest , available on Amazon Prime and Japanese streaming service Lemino. Set to 16 Eurobeat songs, the special recaps the Mfg opening race on Odawara Pikes Peak. At present, it is unknown whether this video will be available outside Japan. The original Mf Ghos T manga by Shuichi Shigeno is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine seinen manga publication, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA.
- 3/19/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
George Morikawa shared on his Twitter account on March 14, 2024, his plans for a new project following the conclusion of the Hajime No Ippo manga, which involves creating a manga focused on chipmunks.
In his tweet, Morikawa expressed surprise at his deteriorated skills in drawing chipmunks, a subject he had not tackled in quite some time. He revealed that despite dedicating ample time to practice in anticipation of creating a chipmunk themed manga following the conclusion of Hajime no Ippo, his efforts were met with disappointment when he presented the concept to his editor.
Reflecting on his past experiences with chipmunks, particularly his pets Joeichiro and Rumi, Morikawa expressed a sense of nostalgia and longing for their presence.
“After drawing a chipmunk for the first time in a while, I was surprised at how bad I had become. I practiced a lot because I wanted to draw a chipmunk manga once...
In his tweet, Morikawa expressed surprise at his deteriorated skills in drawing chipmunks, a subject he had not tackled in quite some time. He revealed that despite dedicating ample time to practice in anticipation of creating a chipmunk themed manga following the conclusion of Hajime no Ippo, his efforts were met with disappointment when he presented the concept to his editor.
Reflecting on his past experiences with chipmunks, particularly his pets Joeichiro and Rumi, Morikawa expressed a sense of nostalgia and longing for their presence.
“After drawing a chipmunk for the first time in a while, I was surprised at how bad I had become. I practiced a lot because I wanted to draw a chipmunk manga once...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
If you're an Initial D fan, you don't need a reason to collect reproductions of the show's many cool cars. But if the cool reproduction just happens to be useful in everyday life? Even better—like this wireless mouse styled after Ryosuke Takahashi's iconic Fc. The white Rx-7 model is the latest in a line of wireless computer mice replicating cars from Shuichi Shigeno's popular series. Previous releases include Keisuke's Fd and Takumi Fujiwara's legendary 86 . Related: Initial D And Mf Ghost See the Road Ahead with Tie-In Glasses Line Officially licensed by both Mazda and Kodansha, this Red Suns replica is both Usb and Bluetooth compatible. When the mouse's power is turned on, the car's front and rear lights can also be turned on. Buttons and a scroll wheel live on the car's front hood. In addition to the mouse itself, orders come with one of...
- 2/20/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Shuichi Shigeno's Initial D manga is drifting back to bookstores in omnibus collections, and Kodansha has a few variant covers on the way for fans of the series. The publisher teamed up with Crunchyroll to reveal an exclusive edition of the first omnibus volume in the form of a striking orange-tinged, foil stamped variant, and you can pre-order now ahead of the planned March 19, 2024 launch. The first Initial D omnibus includes volumes 1-2 in a large-sized edition with a fresh translation. You can get a closer look at the cover below, and head to the Crunchyroll Store today to order a copy. Initial D Exclusive Edition Manga Omnibus Volume 1 Here's the official description of the omnibus release and the Initial D story: Initial D Exclusive Edition manga omnibus volume 1 collects volumes 1-2 in a large sized, 2-in-1 edition with story and art by Shuichi Shigeno and features a refreshed...
- 1/19/2024
- by The Crunchyroll Store
- Crunchyroll
Sung Kang, the Korean-American actor best known for his role as Han Lue in the Fast & Furious franchise, has revealed that he will be directing a live action film based on the popular manga and anime series Initial D. The announcement was made during his podcast Car Stories with Sung Kang and Emelia Hartford, where he discussed his passion for cars and drifting1.
Initial D is a Japanese comic series created by Shuichi Shigeno that follows the exploits of Takumi Fujiwara, a young tofu delivery driver who becomes a legendary street racer in his father’s Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86. The series has spawned several anime adaptations, video games, and a 2005 Hong Kong film starring Jay Chou as Takumi2.
Sung Kang said that he will be producing and directing two films after this, one about his childhood, and another based on Initial D. He described the latter as “a fun,...
Initial D is a Japanese comic series created by Shuichi Shigeno that follows the exploits of Takumi Fujiwara, a young tofu delivery driver who becomes a legendary street racer in his father’s Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86. The series has spawned several anime adaptations, video games, and a 2005 Hong Kong film starring Jay Chou as Takumi2.
Sung Kang said that he will be producing and directing two films after this, one about his childhood, and another based on Initial D. He described the latter as “a fun,...
- 10/16/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Before Vin Diesel's "Fast & Furious" franchise, there was "Initial D." Our Japanese brethren have been drifting long before Dominic Toretto ever flipped the switch on his first nitro boost. Both car franchises are known for adrenaline induced testosterone visuals but sadly, one is coming to an end next week. Shuichi Shigeno's manga will end on July 19th after 46 manga volumes, 4 anime series, 2 OVAs, 3 animated films, 9 video games, and 1 live-action film. The story follows Japanese teen Takumi Fujiwara and his Eight-Six (Toyota Sprinter AE86 Trueno) as he enters the world of illegal street racing and eventually move into professional racing. The manga's final volume will be adapted into a new anime series titled "Initial D: The Final Stage" which currently has an undisclosed release date. Next summer a new anime film will also be released titled "New Initial D: The Movie." Related...
- 7/23/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
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