However, 'Initial D' is considered a classic and has a larger fanbase, so you may want to start with that if you are new to racing anime and manga.
If you enjoy intense and thrilling races, then both series are definitely worth checking out. On the other hand, 'Wangan Midnight' centers around the story of Akio Asakura, a young man who becomes obsessed with a legendary highway racer named the 'Devil Z.' He purchases an old Nissan Fairlady Z and begins modifying it to compete against other racers on the Tokyo expressway.īoth series have their own unique style of racing and focus on different aspects of the racing world.
The series follows Takumi as he races against other street racers and develops his racing skills. 'Initial D' focuses on the story of Takumi Fujiwara, who works as a delivery boy for his father's tofu shop and becomes a skilled street racer driving his father's old Toyota AE86. 'Wangan Midnight' and 'Initial D' are both racing manga and anime series that have a strong following among fans of the genre.
