Initial D Omnibus 2

Initial D (2-in-1) #2

by Shuichi Shigeno

Is gripping truly king in racing? That is what Takeshi Nakazoto of the Myogi Night Kids wants to prove with his GT-R against Takumi Fujiwara's specially tuned Trueno Eight-Six. Mount Akina's downhill may not necessarily be that easy of a race, and an overpowered engine and inflated ego may turn a deadly corner. What's more, the racing scene is wondering if Takumi can replicate his drift skills on a run other than Mount Akina, while Takumi shows nascent signs of a racing obsession. This omnibus edition includes volumes 3 and 4.

Genres: Manga, Sports, Comics, Graphic Novels Manga, Graphic Novels

470 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 6, 2020

About the author

Shuichi Shigeno (Japanese author profile: しげの秀一) is a manga artist, best known for the manga series Initial D. Shigeno has also created Bari Bari Densetsu, Dopkan, and Tunnel Nuketara Sky Blue ("First Love in Summer") all prior to the manga that would make him famous in 1995. In 1985, he received the Kodansha Manga Award in shōnen for Bari Bari Densetsu.

Reviews

[Mike Reiff · Rating 4 out of 5]

E-brake drifting towards greatness - this volume sees major leaps in gearhead focus and some interesting new nemeses towards the end. Glad V3 is just around the corner ….

[Zachary Stivers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the races and almost seems like I could even hear the cars.

[kesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

honestly i would argue i enjoyed this slightly a little more bcs takumi’s starting to look at the bigger picture w racing and appreciating it more. absolutely spoiled with plot developments around the takahashi brothers, the speed stars and mogi - where is her daddy lore mayun 🤨

had me at the edge of my seat esp. the shingo race where bro was like let’s duct tape our hand to the wheel 😝 street stakes are peak. can’t wait for vol. 2 🙏🙏

4.5/5.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

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The leader of the Night Kids shows up on Mount Akina and challenges Takumi to a race. After that, a driver named Shingo from the Night Kids shows up and bumps Iketani-sensei in his Silvia that just came back from the shop. Itsuki buys a Levin, thinking it was an Eight Six, but it turns out to be an Eight Five. After initially being ridiculed by the Speed Stars, Takumi convinces his friend that owning a car is amazing, and still manages to get down the mountain in record time. Shingo challenges Takumi to a race, which Takumi accepts in order to preserve Iketani's honor, but Shingo adds a stipulation: the drivers must duck tape their right hand to the steering wheel to keep things more interesting.

There are quite a few more races in this volume, and Takumi is built up as a prodigy even more. We see him able to get into any car and, within a few turns, be able to assess the car's style and handling to the point where he can drift them to their maximum potential. A few of the "bad guys" are also built up and given some decent page time, but Shingo is a bit stereotypical and more of the Shōnen villain type who will do underhanded things to get his way. This issue has a glaring lack of page time for Natsuki, who is included in one scene 2/3rds of the way through, but there's a hint at some lady racers who may come back in later volumes. Still, for fans of racing and cars, this series satisfies all the cravings.

There is some profanity in this volume that makes it more suitable to teen audiences. Volume one had one page of a graphic sexual scene as Takumi daydreams about Natsuki. This series is historically influential and popular with readers, so it merits consideration for libraries.

Sara's Rating: 9/10
Suitability Level: Grades 10-12, Adult

[Carlo Gnutti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rispetto al primo volume vengono mostrati maggiormente anche dettagli dei componenti dell’auto, come motore, freni, tubi di scappamento ecc…
Gli avversari in questo volume sono molto interessanti. Nakazato, il ragazzo con la gtr a inizio volume, prende la sconfitta con con onore, in pieno spirito giapponese. Shingo, al contrario, e’ il primo pilota che bara apertamente pur di avere la meglio su Takumi. Ryosuke takahashi e’ interessante invece perché al contrario del fratello non desidera inseguire la fama e diventare un pilota professionista: vuole solo correre su strada
C’è una piccola evoluzione nel personaggio di Itsuki, l’amico scemo di Takumi: compra una macchina che si rivela un catorcio, ma dopo essersi disperato si ripromette di prendersene cura e di migliorarla pian piano.
Spesse volte nelle scene di dialogo non ci sono i fondali e i personaggi si ritrovano a fluttuare in un vuoto bianco
Takumi “più si arrabbia più diventa veloce”: in pratica dragonball con le macchine

[Charlie Trubac · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this manga so much that I honestly am not sure how to review it. It is objectively kind of bad sometimes, especially through the next arc with Mako(who rules), but it is such an incredible and engaging story that it doesn't even matter. All of my favorite cars are drawn so beautifully, the landscapes and cityscapes are so amazing, and the racing is so perfectly hair raising. This new translation has brought one of my all time favorite stories to life in such an incredible way. Thank you Shuichi for this gift, and maybe think about how you write women and your characters reactions to them lol.

[Davy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading omnibus 1, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this but instead I was I was met with a thrilling sense of enjoyment and satisfaction. Omnibus 2 delivers is much of the same way as 1, with its heartfelt characters, surprisingly accurate cars/racing, and classic underdog story. The main character is just someone that is so easy to get behind with his humble and zoned out attitude. Will definitely be finishing this series but first… I’m going to take my underpowered Camry and tear up the streets! I’m feeling inspired!!

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know this is technically a seinen series, but it keeps hitting shōnen nekketsu beats perfectly. All the opponents admiring Takumi's skill and respecting him as an obstacle to overcome in their own quests for power! Takumi getting angry, yet calmly driving his heart out like Super Saiyajin 2 Son Gohan fighting Cell!

Takumi is about to start racing against Ryosuke of the Red Suns, and I'm as HYPED as the side characters in the manga! All this hot-bloodedness, and we're still battling on the same mountain wear Takumi learned to drive!

[Reyne Derrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great development for the protagonist. I liked all the races especially the duct tape race, but I feel like the story outside of the racing is a little lacking. Not much is happening and most of the characters aren’t well developed. I hope as the series continues we get to see the other side of these racers, away from the drifting.

[georgiaotaku · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would be 5 stars but it kept repeating the same lines over and over. Not to mention that the scenes outside of the racing are a bit dull. I know there is always a lull in action but the other characters are interesting enough to carry the exposition.

[Acelynn Saisuphaluck]

This is the second omnibus of the story, combining many volumes together. It's interesting to see Takumi's interest and journey evolve in cars and racing as more times go on. He meets many opponents from different teams and attitudes.

[Adrián Alamninos · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've seen the anime there're parts of the story in the manga that are not sync with the anime (and in my view I'd rather choose the anime's version). Nonetheless the battles are just spot on, it's kind of addicted reading it while listening to eurobeat.

[Samuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

73%

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More fun races, and less scenes with the female love interest which is an automatic plus for me. So I’d say this was a little better than the first volume.

[Moilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryosuke 💖💖💖

[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think these boys get any work done at the gas station, but whatever

[Kayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

[Al Capwned · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely second omnibus volume, too but it seems that they always end with a cliffhanger.

[Karl Dilkington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Car

[hailey :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, I loved it. It was cool to see extra characterization of Ryosuke that we don’t see in the show. I’m hoping the next book we’ll get even more info on him and Keisuke

[ReadingFrog · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars.

[Kyler Polson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first 5 volumes in like a week, so they all blend together.

Getting more interesting. Love Bunta. The mystery surrounding him.

[Aidan Branflakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotta go fast(er)

[Mateen Mahboubi · Rating 5 out of 5]

You won't find a bigger car hater than me but this series is making me want to start racing.

[Norbert Grim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second Omnibus brings more street racing stories from our beloved home-course, Akina.

[notacargirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

My queens have arrived

[Caitlyn Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in one sitting. I feel like I’m in the passenger seat of the Panda Tureno with how fast I drifted through this 👀 please laugh at my jokes.