# Initial D Watch Order

Also known as: Initial D 1st Stage, Inisharu Di, イニシャルD
Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/initial-d
Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 22 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Initial D watch order threads First Stage, the later stages, the movies, and the Battle Stage compilations into one correct sequence. Start with Episodes 1-26, the original First Stage, then move through the Second Stage material and the short Extra Stage entries that follow. The Third Stage Movie comes next, bridging into more episodes before the Battle Stage compilation and Extra Stage 2. From there, Battle Stage 2 precedes the long Fourth Stage run of Episodes 5-24, and the series wraps with the later Episodes 1-14 and Episodes 1-4 blocks. Because Initial D was released across so many separate stages, specials, and films, the chronological order isn't obvious from streaming menus — following the numbered sequence here keeps Takumi's races in the order the story intends, with every movie and Battle Stage recap dropped into its proper place rather than left for you to guess.

## The order

1. Initial D: First Stage: Episodes 1-26
2. Initial D: Second Stage: Episodes 1-2
3. Initial D: Extra  Stage Episode 1: Episodes 1
4. Initial D: Second  Stage cont.: Episodes 3-13
5. Initial D: Third Stage Movie (movie)
6. Initial D: Extra  Stage Episode 2: Episode 2
7. Initial D: Fourth  Stage: Episodes 1-2
8. Initial D: Battle  Stage
9. Initial D: Fourth Stage cont.: Episode 3
10. Initial D: Extra Stage 2
11. Initial D: Fourth Stage cont..: Episode 4
12. Initial D: Battle Stage 2
13. Initial D: Fourth Stage cont...: Episodes 5-24
14. Initial D: Fifth Stage: Episodes 1-14
15. Initial D: Final Stage: Episodes 1-4
16. Initial D Legend 1: Awakening (movie)
17. Initial D Legend 2: Racer (movie)
18. Initial D Legend 3: Dream (movie)
19. New Initial D Movie: BATTLE DIGEST (OVA)
20. MF GHOST: Episodes 1–12
21. MF GHOST Season 2: Episodes 1–12
22. MF GHOST Season 3 (ONA)

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Initial D?**

Start with Episodes 1-26 (Initial D: First Stage), then continue with Episodes 1-2 (Initial D: Second Stage), Episodes 1 (Initial D: Extra  Stage Episode 1), Episodes 3-13 (Initial D: Second  Stage cont.), Initial D: Third Stage Movie, and Episode 2 (Initial D: Extra  Stage Episode 2), followed by 16 more entries. The full Initial D watch order on this page has 22 entries across 22 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Initial D?**

Initial D has 107 TV episodes in this order, plus 4 movies, 1 OVA, and 1 ONA.

**Where do the Initial D movies fit in the watch order?**

Initial D: Third Stage Movie comes right after Episodes 3-13 (Initial D: Second  Stage cont.), Initial D Legend 1: Awakening comes right after Episodes 1-4 (Initial D: Final Stage), Initial D Legend 2: Racer comes right after Initial D Legend 1: Awakening, and Initial D Legend 3: Dream comes right after Initial D Legend 2: Racer.

**Are the Initial D OVAs and specials required?**

Every entry in this order is currently marked essential by the community, so the OVAs and specials are placed where they matter to the story. If you think one is skippable, sign in and add a note to it.

**Is Initial D finished?**

Yes. Initial D has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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