Initial D Battle Stage (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Initial D Battle Stage is an action and animation film directed by Tsuneo Tominaga, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Initial D Battle Stage (special) will summarize the major street races from the two TV series. Rather than simply using clips from the TV series, the new special will entirely re-animate all of the original CG car and background footage with new state-of-the-art computer graphics rendering. The special will also feature entirely new Super Eurobeat music and guest commentary from legendary "drift racer" Keiichi Tsuchiya.
Who’s in it. Initial D Battle Stage stars Shin-ichiro Miki as Takumi Fujiwara, Takehito Koyasu as Ryosuke Takahashi, Kousuke Okano as Kenta Nakamura and Nobuyuki Hiyama as Takeshi Nakazato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Initial D Battle Stage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Initial D Battle Stage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Initial D Battle Stage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Initial D Battle Stage (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Initial D Battle Stage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Initial D Battle Stage worth watching?
- Initial D Battle Stage holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Initial D Battle Stage?
- Initial D Battle Stage stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Takehito Koyasu, Kousuke Okano, Nobuyuki Hiyama and Keiji Fujiwara.
- When was Initial D Battle Stage released?
- Initial D Battle Stage was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.