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Author: Takao Shoji Xu Xiuying
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Manga original, a bestseller in Japan with 39 million copies sold! The film "Initial D" is currently screening across Asia! Jay Chou and Edison Chen lead the cast. Jay Chou, Edison Chen, and Aoi Suzuki star in the film based on the manga original. The animated series, featuring the same title, is currently being broadcast repeatedly on national television stations! It has swept across Japan and Asia, with cumulative sales of 39 million copies in Japan! "Initial D" is a representative work of Takao Shoji's motorcycle-themed manga. The book, set in the world of racing, is another passionate work following "Slam Dunk." It centers on Takumi, the son of a tofu shop owner, showcasing the youthful life of ordinary young people filled with pursuit and a sense of speed. The book has also been immensely popular in other countries across Asia. The adaptation of the book into a live-action film has further fueled the craze of "Initial D." Readers can see youth, speed, and passion in this passionate and ordinary story!
[Author's Biography] Takao Shoji was born in Higashi-Kaneyama, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. In 1981, he debuted with the work "We Are Great!" In 1983, his work "The Legend of the Car God – Koma County" was published and became a fan favorite, making him a pioneer in motorcycle-themed manga. The book was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award.