The Initial D anime and manga have some differences. In the anime, the racing scenes might be more visually dynamic, while the manga can offer more detailed character thoughts and inner monologues.
In general, the Initial D anime doesn't encompass the entire manga. There are often differences in terms of plot development and character portrayal to adapt to the medium of animation.
I recommend "Walking in the Heavens". This book is a novel about the infinite heavens. The protagonist, Xie Yu, enters a strange world with the help of the "gourd imprint" and obtains self-improvement. The first world was Initial D, and later on, it would involve stories from other worlds. If you like this kind of novel, this book will make you addicted.😋I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Initial D is purely fictional. It was created by the author's imagination and doesn't draw from real events or people. The characters and the races are all made up for entertainment.