As CBR reported, the inaugural omnibus, combining Volumes 1 and 2 of Initial D, showcases a striking orange foil-stamped design featuring the AE86 Trueno, the car driven by protagonist Takumi ...

BAIT has tapped legendary manga Initial D for a Toyota Trueno AE-86-inspired take on the adidas Nizza Hi.The Trueno AE86 is a cult favorite Toyota model from the late ’80s that’s driven by ...

That’s the only way I can explain the appeal of the Japanese-market Toyota AE86's “speed chime” to fans of the famous street-racing anime and manga, Initial D.

Much like how the Mk4 Toyota Supra became famous from the original Fast and Furious movie, the original AE86 Toyota Corolla gained a lot of its popularity from the manga comic Initial D and its ...

Cover Stories. These deep dives ... all while piloting an AE86 in a black-and-white livery. ... which featured a rear-wheel-drive layout and was the star of Japan's Initial D manga. Now, ...

The renaissance of the Toyota AE86, Eurobeat, endless memes: there’s a weird amount of modern car culture we owe to Initial D, the hugely popular Japanese manga and anime about street racing.

Shibukawa City in Japan is riding the wave of Initial D's popularity and launching a small fleet of taxis inspired by the iconic Toyota Corolla AE86.

After having his way with the FC he moves on to the 1985 Toyota Corolla AE86. This is a GT Apex Trueno Sprinter version, and it was the main star of the Initial D series, with Takumi Fujiwara ...

JDM car fans recognise the legendary Toyota AE86 thanks to the iconic racing manga, Initial D . Leading character Takumi Fujiwara drove the AE86 to deliver tofu.

If you use the terms “AE86” or “hachi-roku” to describe 1980s rear-wheel drive Toyota Corollas, then you’re probably well aware of the manga, Initial D. If you are, you’ll immediately ...