Initial D Legend 1 Awakening

Synopsis

On a foggy morning, a black-and-white Toyota AE86 overtakes Keisuke Takahashi's Mazda RX-7 on Mount Akina, leading Keisuke to think he has encountered the spirit of a deceased racer. Determined to face this phantom, Keisuke gathers the Akagi Red Suns to challenge the Akina Speed Stars in an intense competition, hoping to force the elusive "Ghost of Akina" to show itself. Although Itsuki Takeuchi is also a car enthusiast, he notices that Takumi Fujiwara remains uninterested in the thrill of racing, viewing his father's AE86 only as a means to deliver tofu. Yet, Takumi secretly excels at navigating Mount Akina's sharp curves every night. When the Akagi team strikes, the Speed Stars struggle to keep pace and realize their only hope lies in convincing Takumi to drive the distinctive panda-colored AE86. With some encouragement, Takumi takes the wheel, resolved to uphold the honor of all racers on Mount Akina.

Background

New Initial D Movie: Legend 1 - Kakusei was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Sentai Filmworks on December 5, 2017.