The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Fashion
“Initial D” collaboration items will go on sale starting November 7, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and at Shimamura Park (online store) starting at 3:00 PM on the same day. The collection features a wide range of items, including tapestries, body pillows, tumblers, sweatshirts, hoodies, and bags adorned with logos from Fujiwara Tofu Shop and RedSuns, with prices ranging from 429 yen to 3,289 yen (tax included).
News
The December 2026 issue (No. 599) of the automotive magazine “OPTION,” featuring a clear file based on the manga “Initial D” by Shuichi Shigeno as a special supplement, went on sale on October 26, 2026. We’ll introduce the contents of this Heisei-era tuning special feature, including the bonus item depicting the AE86 from Fujiwara Tofu Shop and the FD3S from PROJECT.D, as well as the article “Our Initial D” featuring Shinichiro Miki.
Fashion
“Initial D” merchandise will go on sale nationwide at Avail stores starting October 25, 2026, and at the Avail Online Store starting at 12:00 PM on the same day. In addition to car accessories such as steering wheel covers and seat cushions featuring designs of Fujiwara Tofu Shop, the AE86, and RedSuns’ FD, the lineup will include a wide variety of items, including bags, acrylic stands, hoodies, and loungewear.
News
A limited-edition “Initial D” ska jacket—featuring embroidered versions of all the “Initial D” logos and iconic scenes—is back in stock after selling out immediately during the pre-order period. It comes in two colors, GOLD and SILVER, and is available for purchase on Amazon.co.jp and CAMSHOP.JP.
Merchandise
Merchandise from “Initial D (Ini-D)”—featuring original illustrations, monochrome art, and the “Sketchu!” series of newly drawn illustrations—will be re-released in November 2026!
Original Art Exhibition / Exhibition
The “Shigeo Shuichi Original Art Exhibition: From the Mountain Passes to the Future,” which spotlights the three works *Initial D*, *MF Ghost*, and *Subaru and the Comet*, will be held from October 24 to December 27, 2026, at the Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Precious original artwork and color illustrations spanning approximately 30 years of the “Legend of the Fastest on Public Roads” will be unveiled all at once, and the event will also feature postcard-style visual tickets, a stamp rally, a collaboration café, and original merchandise.
