Initial D, Volume 9

Initial D

by Shuichi Shigeno

From zero to legend in 60 seconds... Delivery boy Tak unexpectedly discovers that the skills he has acquired on the treacherous mountain roads of Mt. Akina have made him a street racing master. Urged on by friends and driving a rundown Toyota, he shames the best racers in town. But, Tak discovers there's more to life, and to himself, than he thought. Initial D is sure to ignite U.S. manga and import car fans.

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

Library Binding

First published January 1, 2003

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

[Natalie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

November 2023
Kindle edition
KU manga
Volumes 8-11

This is where it starts getting tricky. Things started heating up so I read 8 to 11 in quick succession. They've kinda blurred into one for me. Tak finds out the truth about Natalie, probably from a pissed off wife and takes on a race with the evo he initially turned down, only to blow the engine, exactly what Bunta was waiting for. I didn't feel any sympathy for Natalie when he snapped at her. Cheating. Nope. There had to be something to throw Tak off his game though for the story to progress. I like that the racers didn't have the match as valid and still showed their support. It felt like the only one that understood his temperament was Ry, even Iggy was blind to the truth. I might actually see this one through to the end. The long recaps at the beginning help.

[Melenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

[AsianMerr · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story between Tak and Nat carry this volume, the race at the beginning was meh, then Tak just saying he’s done with his track in the most child like way was dumb. But finally closure on Natalie, didn’t expect she was a sex worker, thought she was dating some rich college kid. She loves Tak and the gas station scene was nice. Kind of hope the racing takes a back seat for a bit while they try to focus on the making of this relationship.

[Bala · Rating 5 out of 5]

New feelings awaken

This volume shows the progression of a relationship. From identifying someone, to learning that you enjoy spending time with them, to wanting to know more about them, this issue is everything.

[keikii Eats Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

16:26

There were like 2-3 chapters in there that I didn't even remember. And I've probably read this a good half dozen times.

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite anime’s, story could definitely use a lot of help but the racing’s really exciting and love some of the main characters 😻👍🏎

[z · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love nat!!! Her and Tak’s relationship is gettin INTERESTIN!

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

[z3r0 c00l]

01/09/22

[Amy]

Initial D, Book 9 by Shuichi Shigeno (2003)

[Matthew Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its awesome!!!

[Racheal Hadman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored the anime when I was a kid, So I thought it was time for me to be the actual Manga and I still love it

[Matthew Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its awesome!!!

[Cris Morales · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ghost of Mt. Akina :'D