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Here are some clarifications regarding Initial D Fifth Stage because we've been bombarded by questions relating to that.

• There are no official information regarding Fifth Stage Episode 15 and beyond at this point. So in the meantime, Episode 14 is the last episode of Fifth Stage.
• Perfect Choice TV has already released their June schedule couple days ago and Fifth Stage 15 & 16 are NOT on it. (Check the link in the source below for reference.)
• The anime HAD to stop at where it left off in Episode 14 because it has caught up with the manga storyline. There are simply no more story to animate. If you never ever read the manga, you should. The anime has almost always followed the manga save for the Extra Stage I & II.
• There might be more episodes on Fifth Stage because at the end of Episode 14, there was no indications of "See you again" or "Hope to see you again" or anything of the sort. So it's either the animation studio being too sloppy and forgot about it or we'll get more Fifth Stage episodes at a later date.
• Initial D Fifth Stage didn't do so well in Japan, so the chance of it being licensed here in the North America is slim at best. Remember, companies like Funimation look at the numbers first before they acquire the redistribution rights for North America. If it does poor like Fifth Stage did, they'll most likely not even consider picking it up. So that's a no for English dub for Fifth Stage. We're not saying it's not going to happen, but don't get your hopes up.

| Sources |
» 頭文字D Latest Development | https://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=26...dpost&p=1276023
» Perfect Choice TV Broadcast Schedule (2013.06) | http://www.perfectchoice-pr.com/time/page/pr1_201306.html
» Photo credit: AE86カツオ | http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/280715

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[Todeshornisse]

Sad news. Especially with ending in a cliffhanger. Like everyone I had issues with Fifth Stage but those last two episodes were good - maybe the best this Stage. And the built up for the next Takumi match was also more creative then at most points of the series.

I hope there will be at least a movie wrapping up Project D and a few other loose ends.

[Pankayk]

That is sad news, but thanks for the info. Wasn't aware of that.

[D_boy]

im sad now .. i want more initial d !

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