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Originally Posted by cv129
Truth is that’s typical of Japanese anime where machines play big roles (race cars, robots, etc).
Humanizing machineries, emphasizing (or exaggerating) the “bond” between owners and machines…it’s like relationship between a police officer and the partner K9, loyalty and unparalleled familiarity toward each other, but between drivers and machines.
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Oh, I know that. I was asking because Akio here has previously mentioned Wangan Midnight as his inspiration, and I find it quite interesting, because Wangan Midnight is one of the worst car-animes out there. It's predictable, has a stupid plot, stupid story and even stupider deus-ex-machina solutions when there's a problem. In comparison, Initial D is one incredibly well made anime that also tells a similar story - connection of driver with his machine - but it's completely realistic, it sets realistic boundaries and it tells a good story, still interesting if you're above the age of 12.