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I recently read on a message board that stage 4 has been cancelled? Is this true? If it is, I think the U.S. should threaten Japan with nuclear war until they agree to make it.

woah woah woah....now which board did u read this on?

actually it was an anime review of the movie. The guy said something like, "...since they decided to can the fourth stage...."

Is it true????

ok ok ok...anyone that can understand japanese needs to go email avex and ask them directly. we're not gonna get anywhere with rumors.

LOL i thought it was pretty funny when i wrote it too. Yah. Someone get your chubby fingers writing some Japanese to Avex, before I pull an Osama Bin Ladan on em.

okay, that was kinda lame

tip: if someone says your funny, dont try to act funny again

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recently read on a message board that stage 4 has been cancelled

I want to see links to every message board and/or review you guys have seen stating such things. That shouldn't be so hard, should it?

Personally, I've been searching a bit, but information on the state of the 4th stage anime is scarce and unreliable at best :-/

This is the best I could find, and that is from approximately six months ago...
Scroll down to "5-29-02---- Initial D 4th Stage News From Feature In Super Street"

It states that "noteworthy news in the article includes a line which alludes that the true continuation in the story with the 4th stage (next movie, OVA or TV series) will be produced although not for some time."

And that doesn't tell us if 4th stage has been cancelled since then...

hello!

i live in the philippines and a friend of mine was able to get stage 4. it was in vhs format and it was not yet subtitled... i don't know if he is pulling my leg or sumthing.... but i would let you know if i got my hands on a copy...

Once again, Stage 4 is not out yet. Even if it's out, I think it should be named Third Stage. (The Movie does not count as a season, it's just a movie, unlike First Stage and Second Stage, they are series of episodes. That's probably the reason why they called it Third Stage The Movie, instead of just Third Stage.)

I think your friend is referring to Battle Stage. Many people confused, and thought Battle Stage is Stage 4.

Check out the official Initial D site (Japanese) for the most accurate information about Initial D.

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/avexmode/animatio...al/initial.html

Sry....i can't find the review link nemore. I thought it was at animeacademy.com but i went back there but couldn't find it. Maybe i didnt' read thoroughly enough. I'm sure i saw it some anime review tho.

My biggest question, however, is how come all these fags give initial D bad reviews? It's the titest anime in the world. All those other dumbasses should realize that they're not gonna screw some hot girl cuz they watch a romantic anime, but that they CAN drive a car if they can fit their fatasses in the seat. Car Racing anime rules.

Why they have bad reviews? well heres your answer. Most people here anime and they think of some super natural or with bloodshed like Dragonball z or Eva. When they see Mountain racing as a anime they get mad. And another thing that they dont like is how they take 2d characters with 3d(this was something my friend didnt like) those are a couple of the reasons why people dont like it. To like this anime you have to have a lover for racing to actually enjoy it. If you dont like cars are racing then you wont like this anime. Thats basiclly what it comes down too. A good thing about this anime is that anyone else who likes it already has two things in common with you, they like the anime and cars.

Bobsolo: Hm, oh well.. In any case, we'll propably find out, sooner or later, if 4th stage has really been cancelled.

And... Errhm... Bad reviews of Initial D?
Can you guys point me to one or two of them? I don't think I've seen a really bad review of Initial D yet. As I remember it, most of the Initial D reviews I've read, didn't express any kind of dislike or badness at all

http://www.animeacademy.com/library/initia...d/initiald.html

That's a link to a couple of idiots who think it's bad.

But you know whats really cool? I just got a hachi-roku zip zap (2 inch remote control cars) from Japan. It also has the Keisuke's RX-7. I installed a betta motor and drift axle so it's just like Takumi's.

Reviews from Anime News Network (animenewsnetwork.com)

Episodes reviewed: 1-16
Original Story: Shigeno Shuici
Manga published by: Kodansha

Review by: Bamboo Dong
Edited by: DragonCat

If you're somebody that enjoys auto racing, or just being on the road, then rev up your energy and get ready to watch one of the most exhilarating anime series to come out of Japan. That series is Initial D, a fast-paced series that makes it nearly impossible to wait for the VCR to rewind the tape before popping in the next one. The series first aired in Japan in 1998, and lasts for four stages, which includes a total of 39 episodes, a couple of OVAs, and also a movie, which came out early in the year 2001. Based on the manga by Shigeno Shuici, Initial D is ideal for fans who love cars, racing, adventure, or just a refreshing series, free of magical girls and fuzzy animals.

The story revolves around street racers, people who have a passion for driving and barreling down tight mountain passes at more than a hundred miles per hour. At the center of the story is Takumi Fujiwara and Itsuki Takeuchi, two high school friends who just obtained their driver's licenses. Itsuki dreams constantly of becoming a street racer and joining the local team, the Akina Speedstars. Takumi, on the other hand, is less than enthusiastic about driving, much less driving fast.

Within the first episode, the plot kicks off to a fast start as a nearby racing team, the Akagi Redsuns, challenge the Speedstars to a race down Akina Mountain. Knowing that they are no match for the Redsuns, the Speedstars frantically search for a driver who can help them win the race, and defend the local pride. According to rumors, the fastest driver on Akina is a man who owns a tofu shop and drives an out-dated Hachi-Roku, known in the US as the Corolla. The man agrees to race for the team, but when the car shows up at the race, it turns out that he sent his son, Takumi, in his place. To the surprise of everyone, Takumi has been delivering tofu for his father on Akina Mountain since he was in middle school, thus making him a highly skilled driver. The rest of the series deals with Takumi's feelings about racing, as well as the inevitable conflicts that occur as illustrious street racers from around Japan challenge the invincible Hachi-Roku.

The animation is interesting, if a bit hard to get used to, using regular cel animation for the characters and backgrounds, while the cars are done in 3D CG. Amazingly, the two mediums mix decently, giving a thrilling experience every time the drivers start their engines. Although the race scenes look suspiciously similar to the ones seen in arcades, the exciting ride makes it easy to bypass any joking remarks. It's no surprise, though, that this series has also spawned a racing game for the Playstation.


If the race scenes don't get you too excited, the music will. Throughout the series, extra action is added by the pumping soundtrack. The music fits the situations well, surfacing at the crucial moments to give the already cool scenes an extra kick. Ranging from hip-hop, to techno, to sugary pop, the music is stimulating, and is a never-ending dance party, compared to the sluggish soundtracks of some other anime series.

Initial D is definitely something that hordes of racing fans would enjoy. Filled with references to cars and racing techniques, it's a wild ride for auto aficionados. Even if you're a girl, you'll still be able to enjoy this series. Being a girl myself, I would know. As for all the skeptics out there who don't think that a series filled with car races sounds too promising, well, you'll have to decide for yourself. Every episode is a mind-blowing adventure, and every race is even newer and more enjoyable than the last. To cut a long gloat short, this is the first time in a long while since I've been so fired up about a series, so I recommend to everyone to at least check this out. Buckle up your seatbelts, and get ready to drive to the limit.

Grade: B-

+ Fun car races
- If you don't like fast cars and want a deep plot line with tear-jerking emotion, you're probably not going to like Initial D as much as I did.


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Well, my opinion is Initial D is not all about fast cars. It also has its thoughtful side, too. I would give Initial D an A.

i like ...love Initial D!, it teaches people to like their car the way the are, Initial D twisted me from RICER to RACER... and i very happy wht that

Damn straight Perry. Initial D is definately more than just fast cars. i.e. the part in 3rd stage where he chases that 4WD in the snow for Mogi.

That is emotional. Gave me goosebumps.

bump! ya.. i pretty agree on that...

not only that.. it also shows bad guy like shingo is not actually that bad.. he still hv conscience...