Although most of the characters in Initial D are male, there are several interesting female characters who add to the story. Among them, one develops a close relationship with Takumi Fujiwara.
So, who are these interesting female characters in Initial D? Check out the following discussion to find out!
10. Saori
First, there's Mogi's friend, Saori. Mogi once invited her on vacation with Takumi and Itsuki. She appears quite innocent and friendly, especially towards Itsuki.
However, Saori is deeply traumatized after being involved in a car accident due to Itsuki's foolish actions. After the incident, Saori decides to distance herself from Itsuki and doesn't appear again in the story.
9. Kazumi Akiyama
Kazumi Akiyama is the younger sister of a racer named Wataru from Saitama. She is initially portrayed as sweet, gentle, and kind. This is what makes Itsuki fall in love with her.
However, Kazumi wasn't so innocent. She was in a relationship with an older office man. She toyed with Itsuki's feelings, leaving him heartbroken.
8. Nao
Nao is only a supporting character who appears briefly in the Fourth Stage series. Despite this, she is an attractive and supportive woman. She is dating a racer named Toru Suetsugu from the Seven Star Leaves team.
Nao once asked Toru to stop racing if he lost Project D. However, she was simply frustrated at the time. She initially supported Toru's racing hobby, but she hated his wasteful spending habits.
7. Mrs. Inui
Shinji Inui has a beautiful and loving mother. She is a single parent. After losing her husband, she raised Shinji alone until he grew into a teenager who loved racing.
Shinji's mother often worried about Shinji's reckless driving. However, she recognized Shinji's talent for driving. This talent was inherited from his father, who used to work as a rally racer.
6. Kaori
Kaori was a beautiful senior who was once Ryosuke's crush. According to Ryosuke, she had a free-spirited and childish nature. However, she was also mature and caring.
Kaori was once arranged to marry Rin Hojo by her parents. However, she refused the marriage because she loved Ryosuke. Unfortunately, she decided to end her life after being threatened by Rin Hojo, who was heartbroken.
5. Kyoko Iwase
Next, there's the beautiful racer named Kyoko Iwase. She is a member of the Saitama Racer Alliance and competes against Project D. From her first meeting with Keisuke, she immediately fell in love with him and considered him her darling.
Kyoko expressed her feelings directly to Keisuke, but was rejected by him, who was focused on Project D. However, she didn't give up and always watched Keisuke's races.
4. Mika Uehara
Mika Uehara is Takumi's beautiful golfer who later becomes his wife. Their initial encounter with Takumi was awkward but unforgettable for both of them. She slapped Takumi due to a misunderstanding.
After the incident, Mika felt guilty and apologized to Takumi. They then went on a date and spent sweet moments together. According to Takumi, he fell in love with Mika at first sight.
3. Sayuki
Sayuki is a member of Impact Blue, renowed beauty racing duo on the Usui Pass. She has a cheerful and easily angered nature. She also has a beautiful, hot-tempered appearance.
Sayuki also likes to speak frankly to everyone. She often gives Mako wise advice about romantic relationships. After being defeated by Takumi, she develops a crush on Takumi and considers him handsome.
2. Natsuki Mogi
Natsuki Mogi is arguably Takumi's first girlfriend in Initial D. She has a cheerful nature and likes to tease Takumi with her spoiled behavior. Despite this, she has a very surprising past.
Before developing a close relationship with Takumi, Mogi dated a middle-aged man for money. However, she broke up with him after falling in love with him.
Mogi strives to live a better life. She takes part-time jobs and earns money through her hard work. Although Takumi was initially hurt, he later forgives Mogi after seeing her sincerity.
1. Mako Sato
Many fans agree that Mako Sato is the best female character in Initial D. She has a gentle and innocent nature. However, she possesses the skills of a great racer.
Mako once developed a close relationship with Iketani. They both harbored feelings for each other. However, their love story was heartbreaking because they never became a couple.
Iketani tried to confess his love to Mako. However, he gave up on this idea after hearing that Mako wanted to become a professional racer in Tokyo. He simply wanted to support Mako in pursuing her dreams.