According to this year’s 35th issue of Weekly Young Magazine, a new anime series based off Shigeno Shuichi’s action-drama manga, 「Initial D」, has been green-lit for production. Details of the forthcoming project will be revealed in the next issue of the magazine — on sale August 6th.


The long-running franchise has had several TV anime series since its broadcast debut in April 19th, 1998. It has also inspired a full-length live action film, gaming line, and other anime related products.

The new series will begin November 2012.