Second stage is more of the same, for better or worse. We get to see Takumi push the limitations of his 86 even further (eventually past its breaking point). More races outside of the usual Akina downhill get showcased as well. The drama/romance arcs still mostly fall flat, but it's definitely handled better than in first stage. Itsuki just takes more L's, but it plays an important role regarding Takumi's progression as a racer.
There are some odd changes in character design, but the art/animation is an improvement overall. The cgi is less jarring and animated more fluidly. The backgrounds are less flat and bland than
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Alternative Titles
Japanese: 頭文字〈イニシャル〉D SECOND STAGE
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
13
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Oct 15, 1999 to Jan 21, 2000
Premiered:
Fall 1999
Broadcast:
Fridays at 01:55 (JST)
Studios:
Pastel
Source:
Manga
Theme:
Racing
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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IMO This anime had great potential, but imo it needs a graphics / art overhaul. Comparing this anime to some of the old animes like DBZ or Naruto which continued to improve their art overtime, you can see it. Whereas Initial D's art becomes stale as I felt the artist got lazy and decided not to improve on the overall graphic quality of the manga / anime. The original is a good standard to set, but comparing it to today's anime / art, it's just not appealing and won't cut it.
Story Telling: 7/10 The story telling is amazing. The plot pace moves along well when it ... |