Initial D Fourth Stage OP 1 - Dogfight (Remastered in HD 60FPS using AI Machine Learning)

Initial D Fourth Stage Opening 1 - Dogfight

Remastered in 1440p using ESRGAN [AI Machine Learning], and to 60FPS using SVP [frame interpolation technique]

ESRGAN is an AI Neural Network software that is capable of upscaling and reconstructing low-resolution images, while retaining most of their elements and details intact.

SVP uses the same frame interpolation technique as available in high-end TVs and projectors (see "TrimensionDNM", "Motion Plus", "Motionflow" and others). It increases the frame rate by generating intermediate frames between existing ones in order to produce very smooth, fluid and clear motion.

I took the original video file from the RG Genshiken RIP, and used ESRGAN with the Manga109 training model to upscale the video 4 times its original resolution.

Then I used SVP with high masking to upscale the video to 3 times its original framerate.

Original resolution: 720x400
ESRGAN Upscale: 2560x1440
Original framerate: 27.5FPS
SVP interpolation: 60FPS

[johannestitz]

Before Initial D:
"wtf no girlfriend, why is my life so sad?"
After Initial D:
"WTF no GTR32, why is my life so sad?"

[josaphatfebrianj.f_works]

Everyone else : *serious faces*

Itsuki : 😀

[delay]

That one anime opening where u don't skip

[sgt_undead]

Seeing itsuki trying so hard to get better reminds me of how hard it is to race faster every lap

[mynameis.j.i.y]

This is one of the greatest OP in anime history...

[matchan_]

頭文字Dって毎回見てて思うけど OPにそのシーズンで起こるシーンが全部出るから ある意味凄いよな〜 ワクワク感を感じさせてくれるし シーズン進むにつれ あーこれはこのシーンなんだ！？ってのを実家させてくれる

[praveenfernandes]

1:14 literal goosebumps when they change the riff completely for Bunta

[ryosuketakahashi]

1:02 Fun fact: Itsuki was rushing back home to take a dump

[davidkwan]

i remember watching this op as an advertisement when i was 4, I was so clueless watching this. And after seeing itsuki holding on to dear life in his car, all the nostalgias hit harder than shingo´s vtek.

[Misile]

Before Initial D

I don't get the point of buying a car. What the point of a lambo and stuff


After Initial D
I have learn the engine types, wheels, learn about the history of the cars, going to own a Toyota soon, being part of the car community, going to Japan to learn about the history of Initial D

[znsicks]

it's so beautiful *wipes single a tear from eyes*

[_FCS]

0:47 forceの作画では珍しい運転してる涼介
あと歌詞の「夢」で出てくるところが好きです

[LoconStratos]

I love watching Itsuki geeked up driving his 85 man, true friend right there, only dude that always put all his chips on Takumi and always believed he could pull out on top.

[notKyoshi]

Man this op is just so freaking good, really sets up the tense / tournament feeling of this season. Also love the animation, especially at the beginning

[HAXAHAX]

1:13 most badass transition I ever seen

[kajtiolomeo]

When I hear this song without video and other things I still can see Ryosuke’s focused face

[WakanaGojo]

The CGI looked so amazing. The technology had improved so much within those 3 years.

[sherryillk]

I remember being absolutely captivated by the first two stages of Initial D in high school and then we had the movie but no more of the anime for a few years so I had kinda given up on getting more of the series animated. But then the fourth stage came out and I remember eagerly downloading the fansubs (over dialup, mind you so it took hours) and hearing this opening made so incredibly hyped and excited. Favorite opening, hands down.

[ninjamoto]

still getting goosebumps till this day

[bruceskellator]

This here, its a gem. Thanks for the upload.