Initial D (1998)

Initial D: First Stage is an anime centered on street racing and its associated culture. The series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, resulting in a net impact of N/A regarding LGBTQ+ portrayal.

Initial D: First Stage is a show centered on street racing, with no significant female characters participating in physical combat. Female characters primarily serve supporting roles and are not depicted engaging in or winning any direct physical confrontations against male opponents.

Initial D: First Stage is a direct adaptation of the manga, faithfully portraying all established characters with their original genders. No characters canonically male or female in the source material are depicted as a different gender in the show.

Initial D: First Stage is an anime adaptation of a Japanese manga, featuring characters who are consistently portrayed as ethnically Japanese, aligning with the source material. There are no instances where a character's race deviates from their established depiction.