Initial D GN (2002-2008 Tokyopop) comic books 2005

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. While the Fujiwara Tofu Trueno emerges victorious over Kai and his MR-2, Natalie can only think of Tak drifting. Although Tak is feeling betrayed, Natalie is trying her best to get Tak to warm up to her again. When Miki tries to get back with Natalie, Tak steps up to protect her dignity. Miki won't go down without a battle - it's Toyota Celica Vs. the Toyota Trueno. Whoever comes out on top will get the girl! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Miki struck out again! He lost the girl and the race. Running the mountain is no problem for Tak and his Trueno, but there's more to a relationship than just shifting gears. Natalie is getting serious and really wants a definite answer from Tak. Not only that, it seems like everyone who owns a car wants a piece of the Eight-Six! Will the Eight-Six remain victorious? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. It's shear motor madness as the match between Tohru's Miata and Tak's Trueno race to the edge of excitement. Tak makes a major maneuver to give him the upper hand but Tohru won't let the victory slip away that easily. As the two hurl down the streets neck-and-neck at break-neck speeds, K.T. sets up for his uphill battle against Jonrou Kawai. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. When Takumi was talking with Project Dâ's mechanics, he explains that he really enjoys what heâ's doing now. As the race between Project D and the wildcard Toudou School looms in the near future, each team meticulously prepares for battle. Vehicles are tuned to precision and strategies are carefully considered. When the day finally arrives the first meet is between Tak and Touduoâ's Daiki Ninomiya. And then it's on. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shuichi Shigeno. Proving that passing Daiki was no fluke, Tak wins his race. Now it's up to K.T. to keep up the momentum as he takes on Todo's "Smiley" Sakai. They call the guy "Smiley" because in the heat of battle his face scrunches up into what might be deceptively described as a grin. Sakai's smile quickly fades, though, when K.T. beats him in their race. After this defeat, a long absent member of the Todo team comes back to defend the team's sullied reputation...a member so tough that even Kyle calls Ry to warn him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.