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> Papa's Benz manga vs anime
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    Posted: Dec 7 2013, 05:56 AM


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Did you know that the Benz that "Papa" drove in Initial D is different between manga and anime? In the manga, Papa drives a black 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E. The whole look gives a boss and mafia feel to it. In the anime, Papa drives a silver 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300. This one is more classy and luxurious looking, not to mention it's also more powerful.

One has to wonder, why did the First Stage animation crew decided to change the model of the Benz Papa drive? It's most likely because they wanted to show that AE86 is the oldest car in the show, strengthening the whole underdog feel. Another reason might be that the animation team considered the dialog between Papa and Natsuki. Remember how Natsuki mentioned that she gets 300,000 yen a month for meeting Papa only three times? That's not something a person driving a 1984 Benz can afford. Giving him a more modern Benz in the anime reinforce the fact that Papa is quite well off and can totally afford Natsuki.

It's things like that makes me realize many thoughts had went in to the making of First Stage. Trivia like that makes me appreciate the series as a whole even more.

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» Screenshots from Initial D First Stage ACT.1 & 3; Initial D Manga Vol.1 pg 20, 21 & 172.
» 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | http://goo.gl/ZYOY07
» Mercedes-Benz 190E (1984) | http://netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/1984-190e/


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Posted: Dec 10 2013, 12:42 AM


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Normally, I wouldn't expect someone so loaded with cash to drive an entry model W210 (Anime) - if the Merc in question was an E420, then yeah. Though why would he drive an underpowered turbodiesel?
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Posted: Dec 10 2013, 09:08 AM


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"Papa" is actually Jason Statham. laugh2.gif
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Posted: Dec 10 2013, 08:32 PM


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QUOTE (Spaz @ Today, 10:08 AM)
"Papa" is actually Jason Statham. laugh2.gif

All he needs is his trusty Aud-oh, wait. derp.gif
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Posted: Dec 10 2013, 09:30 PM


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QUOTE (Shirogane @ 57 minutes, 56 seconds ago)
All he needs is his trusty Aud-oh, wait. derp.gif

Credits scene in Furious 6. wink2.gif

Dat Benz doe.
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