What order to watch “Initial D: Third 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.

The “Initial D: Third Stage” franchise has 16 parts: 9 seasons, 2 movies and 5 OVAs/specials.

Start with “Initial D: First Stage” — it is the first entry by release date. Then follow the list above.