In order to hype the GR86, Toyota has released a new set of promos starring the iconic AE86 from Initial D. And yes, the clips are just as nostalgic as you’d expect.

For many in the Initial D generation, the AE86 represented more than a car—a cultural icon. Based on a digital rendering, the concept applies Toyota's latest design language to a familiar ...

This actually isn’t the first time Toyota has commemorated Initial D and its AE86 hero car before, as back in 2016 they released a GT86 show car dressed up in the same black and white tofu ...

D-Livery: Japanese Town Launches Initial D Anime-Themed Taxi Service Go for a ride around town in taxi themed after the "downhill specialist" Toyota Corolla AE86. Andrew Beckford Writer ...

With this Initial D concept we not only acknowledge how important the AE86 was in influencing Toyota ’s modern approach to sports cars but also demonstrate how the GT86 can be aesthetically and ...

Toyota is finally paying homage to the AE86 Sprinter Trueno in the best way possible, by taking a cue from the popular automotive racing manga and anime series Initial D.

A couple of weeks ago, we were happy to see Toyota embrace the AE86’s anime fame with a series of Initial D-inspired commercials for the GR86. If anything, they left car fans around the world ...

BAIT has tapped legendary manga Initial D for a Toyota Trueno AE-86-inspired take on the adidas Nizza Hi. The Trueno AE86 is a cult favorite Toyota model from the late ’80s that’s driven by ...

The Initial D anime has had a great run since First Stage came out in 1998. Without it, Toyota would probably not have launched the GT 86. However, like all good things, it must come to an end.

But if you were looking forward to seeing the Toyota 86 Initial D car Stateside, we have bad news for you. It's only slated to be used for events in the U.K. this summer.