Product Details

• Actors: Nobuyuki Hiyama, Michiko Neya, Yumi Kakazu, KĂ'suke Okano, Keiji Fujiwara
• Directors: Masami Hata
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Tokyopop Pictures
• DVD Release Date: May 11, 2004
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001GH7X6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,364 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Initial D - Battle 5 - Duct Tape Death Match" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Episode 13 : Iggy's First DateIggy goes on a date with Natalie's friend Saori but while on his date he spins out because of Shingo's dangerous maneuvers around him with his EG6. Upon hearing what happened Tak accepts the Duct Tape Death Match against the EG6. Episode 14 : Evolving DriftThe Duct Tape Death Match begins! The right hands of both drivers are duct-taped to their steering wheels. At first Tak finds this quite the challenge; evenutually though his incredible ability begins to shine through.Episode 15 : Takumi's FuryAs Tak passes by Shingo with his 'inner drop move' Shingo tries to ram his car into the Eight-Six to knock it off balance in order to win.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR Age: 13+ UPC: 645573018528 Manufacturer No: TPDV-1852

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars forget anything TOKYOPOP brings..., September 3, 2005

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H-F (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Initial D - Battle 5 - Duct Tape Death Match (DVD)

TOKYOPOP doesn't know anime and transform it into uglyness (change score, characters' names, cut scenes, etc...). Pioneer at least keep the original score and characters' names for their animes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cars & Racing never looked so cool!!!!, June 15, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Initial D - Battle 5 - Duct Tape Death Match (DVD)

Initial D is THE GREATEST ANIME EVER!! There are two versions of Initial D episodes 13-15. One is the original Japanese version that aired in Japan. The other is dubbed in English. Either one I prefer, there both cool!! Tak accepts the Duct Tape Deathmatch he was challenged by in Battle 4. He accepts it for revenge since Shingo hospiltalized his best friend Iggy when he was driving with his date. It also introduces Akina Speed Stars leader Cole a new girl he falls head over heels for. I started out reading the comics, then watching the anime. This DVD has some back story with Iggy and Shingo that wasn't in the books. At first I never really liked cars at first or knew anything about them. Initial D changed all that!! The races are gripping, perfect story that make it great!!

Also Recommended:
Initial D Battles 1-4 (English)
All the Japanese Initial D DVDs (contains three seasons of the show, a theatrical movie, extra stage, and battle stage)

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the few products that i anticipate then hate., May 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Initial D - Battle 5 - Duct Tape Death Match (DVD)

That's right. I hate it. I caught a glimpse of initial-d on shoutcast streaming video and loved the show. Very quickly bought up 1-4. But at the extreamly slow pace the dvds are coming out (them spending all the time to make the "tricked out" version which i'm not terribly interested in) i'm quickly loosing my paitience. stage1, stage2, movie/stage3 and now stage4 is out in japan, and we are only 1/4 the way though stage1? kinda hard to swallow.

OK... that being said. The show is a must for everyone. Car lover or not, the show pulls you in very well. If you like cars it's a added bonus because the show covers all the details (so much so it can be funny at times). Personally i kinda wish i waited a year before i started buying the episodes so i dont have to wait a month before the next episode, but at the same time i'm enjoy them.