Shuichi Shigeno, the renowned creator behind Initial D and MF Ghost, is launching a new manga series titled Subaru and Subaru (Subaru to Subaru) starting July 22, 2025. The first chapter will appear in issue #34 of Weekly Young Magazine. This marks Shigeno’s first new serialization since MF Ghost concluded in February, and serves as a continuation of the universe that began with Initial D.

The story introduces a troubled duo, Ogata and Aiba, whose fate changes when a young man named Subaru Kudō enters their lives. At the same time, a young female driver named Subaru Satō meets the legendary Bunta, setting a new street racing saga into motion. These two characters, inheriting the soul of Japan’s "fastest on public roads" legacy from Gunma and Kanagawa, take center stage in what is described as a “true legend of street racing.”

Initial D, serialized from 1995 to 2013 in Weekly Young Magazine, followed Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy who raced through the mountain passes of Kanto in his father’s iconic AE86. The series became a defining street racing manga, known worldwide for its technical driving detail and drift racing themes.

Its sequel, MF Ghost, ran from 2017 to 2025 and focused on Kanata Katagiri, a disciple of Takumi who returns to Japan from the UK to challenge top-tier racers known as the “God 15” in a high-stakes public road race league called “MFG.”

FAQ

What is “Subaru and Subaru”?
It is a new manga by Shuichi Shigeno, known for Initial D and MF Ghost. The story follows two characters named Subaru, each beginning a new racing journey.

When does the manga start?
The first chapter will be published on July 22, 2025, in issue #34 of Weekly Young Magazine.

Is this a direct sequel to Initial D or MF Ghost?
Yes. It is set in the same universe and continues the thematic and spiritual legacy of both previous works.

Who are the main characters?
Subaru Kudō (a mysterious young man) and Subaru Satō (a young female driver), who each inherit the passion of legendary street racers.

Source : ORICON NEWS