Report on "Initial D", Chapter 3 4D preview!　Minoru Shiraishi: "I was not used to (4D screenings) and it was a totally different experience."

Comments from the 4D preview of the third chapter of the animated film "Initial D" have arrived.

Initial D" is an anime film based on the popular manga (author: Shuichi Shigeno), which was serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 1995 to 2013 and has sold 48.6 million copies in 48 volumes. The main character, who has the mark of a "young leaf," drives his father's old Hachi Roku (AE86 Sprinter Treno), which is owned by his father who runs a tofu shop, and engages in heated public road battles with other drivers from all over the country with his amazing drift driving skills... The story is told in 4 TV series + 1 movie version + several OVAs from 1998 to 2012. The series was a huge hit from 1998 to 2012, with four TV series, one theater version, and several OVAs produced. The new film version is produced by Sanzigen and Raidenfilm, which are known for their CG production techniques, and all the sounds of the cars in the film are reproduced by professional racing drivers. In addition, the cast has been completely renewed and the film depicts the battle between the "Rotary Takahashi Brothers" (Ryosuke: FC3S RX-7 / Keisuke: FD3S RX-7), who claim to be the fastest in the Gunma area, and Takumi Fujiwara, the main character, in a three-part story.

The final chapter, "Legend3-Yumegensen," will be released on February 6, and a 4D preview was held for interested parties on January 28. The previous two films have also shown the 4DX version, and this film will also begin showing the 4DX version on the first day of its release on February 6. The action of the cars in the film is linked to the seats, and the seats move back and forth, left and right, and even the vibration of the engine sound, acceleration, and the movement felt when shifting gears are realistically reproduced to give the viewer the feeling of being in the driver's seat, and the changes can be enjoyed depending on the car model, course, and battle content.

At the 4D preview, a stage greeting by the staff will also be held. The staff members talked about the appeal of the 4DX version and the highlights of the final chapter as follows.

Minoru Shiraishi (Takeshi Takeuchi)
This was my first time to see a 4DX movie, so I was not used to it and it was a completely different experience for me. I was worried about whether the scene in the car would be okay without seatbelts or if the popcorn would bounce around, but it was very realistic and I enjoyed watching it. Although I had already completed and seen the film, I felt like I was seeing it for the first time. I saw the D1 Grand Prix drift race and visited Mount Haruna, the setting of the race, and was amazed at the ability of the animation to reproduce the race. I thought about what we could do with the Ini-D and made it. We have portrayed the strongest, the fastest, and the youth, so I think that both anime and non-car fans will enjoy this film.

Tomohito NAKA (Director)
I feel sad that this is the last episode of the series. I think the story of Takumi's growth and meeting his friends, including his rivals, is a very good part of the story. I want people to see the two of them fight with drama and feelings on their backs. I think both lovers of the original story and those who like cars will enjoy it. Please empathize with Takumi's growth.

Hiroaki Matsuura (Representative Director of Sanzigen / CG Creative Producer)
When I first received the idea for the CG, my first priority was to reproduce Mr. Shigeno's drawings. I think that 3 is the culmination of that work and makes the most of CG.

Yasukio Dobashi (Music)
After watching the preview, I was almost in a state of Ini D-loss. I thought the smells were all over the place. The music is also the third one, so each of the characters' personalities were brought to life.