Fans of Initial D (頭文字D) have a new piece of merchandise to look forward to: the Initial D Manga-Style Hachi-Roku Keychain, a three-dimensional miniature of the iconic AE86 painted to look as though it has leapt straight off a manga page.
About Initial D
Initial D is a street-racing manga by Shuichi Shigeno, serialised in Weekly Young Magazine from issue 30 of 1995 through issue 35 of 2013. With cumulative sales exceeding 56 million copies, the series left a lasting mark on car culture through its meticulous depictions of real vehicles and thrilling mountain-pass battles, earning fans across Asia and Europe alike. 2025 marks the series’ 30th anniversary.
What Is the Manga-Style AE86 Keychain?
The keychain centres on the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 — the beloved car of protagonist Takumi Fujiwara — rendered as a compact 3D model with manga-inspired paintwork that captures the speed and energy of the original artwork. Key features include:
- The AE86 minicar detaches from the keychain for standalone display or decoration
- Includes a comic plate and an Initial D logo plate
- The package contains a special background sheet so you can pose the car and photograph it like a panel from the manga
- The model, plates, and packaging box are all designed to reflect the world of Initial D
Whether as a personal collectible, a bag charm, or a gift for a manga or car enthusiast, the keychain offers multiple ways to enjoy it.
Price and Availability
The keychain is priced at ¥5,500 (tax included) and is available through the following channels:
- Online: Cam Shop official online store
- Pop-up at Aeon Mall Takasaki: 10–20 August 2026
- Pop-up at Haruné Odawara (directly connected to Odawara Station): 31 July – 25 August 2026
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