What order to watch “Initial D: Fourth Stage” in
The “Initial D: Fourth Stage” franchise has 9 seasons, 2 movies and 5 OVAs/specials. Below is the recommended watch order by release date — the story unfolds in sequence, without spoilers.
Recommended watch order
16 entries by release date
Start hereInitial D: First Stage
Season 1
Series19988.4
SequelInitial D: Second Stage
Season 2
Series19998.2
SequelInitial D: Third Stage
Movie
Movie20017.9
Side storyInitial D: Extra Stage
OVA
OVA20017.3
RecapInitial D Battle Stage
OVA
OVA20027.6
You are hereInitial D: Fourth Stage
Season 3
Series200424 ep.8.2
RecapInitial D Battle Stage 2
OVA
OVA20077.7
Side storyInitial D: Extra Stage 2
OVA
OVA20087.4
SequelInitial D: Fifth Stage
Season 4
Series20128.1

Initial D: Final Stage
Season 5
Series20148.3
RecapNew Initial D Movie: Legend 1 - Kakusei
Movie
Movie20147.8

Initial D Battle Stage 3
OVA
OVA20217.6

MF Ghost
Season 6
Series20237.6
SequelMF Ghost
Season 7
Series20247.8
PrequelMF Ghost
Season 8
Series20267.8

MF Ghost Final Season
Final Season
Series
Main storyline only
TV seasons without movies, OVAs and specials
Movies and specials
Watch after the matching season, or at the end
FAQ
What order should I watch “Initial D: Fourth Stage” in?
Recommended order by release date: Initial D: First Stage → Initial D: Second Stage → Initial D: Third Stage → Initial D: Extra Stage → Initial D Battle Stage → Initial D: Fourth Stage → Initial D Battle Stage 2 → Initial D: Extra Stage 2 → Initial D: Fifth Stage → Initial D: Final Stage → New Initial D Movie: Legend 1 - Kakusei → Initial D Battle Stage 3 → MF Ghost → MF Ghost → MF Ghost → MF Ghost Final Season.
How many parts does “Initial D: Fourth Stage” have?
The “Initial D: Fourth Stage” franchise has 16 parts: 9 seasons, 2 movies and 5 OVAs/specials.
Where should I start watching “Initial D: Fourth Stage”?
Start with “Initial D: First Stage” — it is the first entry by release date. Then follow the list above.
