{"rewrite":{"id":"r_11480d2e0119c09fa27b229a","clusterId":"c_ab066464e1dc631899d7b02d","slug":"aoshima-adds-daiki-ninomiya-s-ek9-civic-type-r-to-1-24-initial-d-model-series","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Aoshima Adds Daiki Ninomiya's EK9 Civic Type R to 1/24 Initial D Model Series","summary":"Aoshima announced the Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R as the next entry in its 1/24 Initial D plastic model series. The kit, based on the late-model car from the series, includes new molds for the body, hood, and headlights, plus dedicated aero parts and wheels. It is a snap-fit, glue-and-paint-free assembly. Release is set for November 2026 at 4,840 yen.","whyItMatters":"The addition of Ninomiya's EK9 expands the 1/24 Initial D lineup beyond the main cast's cars, acknowledging the Todou Juku semi-pro group's role in the story.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Todou Juku ace\u0026#39;s machine is the 23rd entry in Aoshima\u0026#39;s ongoing 1/24 Initial D plastic model series. The kit uses extensive new tooling for the late-model EK9 Civic Type R, including a revised body, hood, and headlights. Dedicated parts cover the rear spoiler, aero mirrors, aluminum wheels, steering wheel, and muffler that distinguish Ninomiya\u0026#39;s car from standard EK9s. The model is a snap-fit assembly that requires no glue or paint, with a glossy body molded in colored plastic. It also includes both stickers and water-slide decals. Aoshima lists the release for November 2026 at 4,840 yen.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Aoshima's EK9 Civic Type R kit for Daiki Ninomiya uses new molds for the body and headlights, not a retool of an earlier Initial D release.","twitterPost":"Aoshima's EK9 Civic Type R for Daiki Ninomiya is a snap-fit kit with new molds, not a retool.","threadsPost":"Aoshima's Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R kit is not a retool. It uses new molds for the body, hood, and headlights, plus dedicated aero parts and wheels. The snap-fit assembly continues the 1/24 Initial D series pattern.","newsletterBlurb":"Aoshima announced the Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R as the next 1/24 Initial D plastic model. The kit features new tooling for the late-model body and dedicated aero parts, and is a snap-fit assembly requiring no glue or paint. Release is scheduled for November 2026 at 4,840 yen.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3057455/\",\"title\":\"Initial D Semi-Pro Group \\\"Todou Juku\\\" Ace Daiki Ninomiya's \\\"EK9 Civic Type R\\\" Joins Aoshima's \\\"1/24 Initial D\\\" Plastic Model Series! Scheduled for Release in November 2026\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3918,"outputTokens":667,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782578909,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T16:36:42.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T16:40:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T16:40:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_ab066464e1dc631899d7b02d","canonicalTitle":"『頭文字D』セミプロ集団「東堂塾」のエース、二宮 大輝の「EK9 シビック タイプR」がアオシマのプラモデル「1/24 頭文字D」シリーズに登場！2026年11月発売予定","representativeArticleId":"a_3280356362fa857d5f8d0eec","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Initial D\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"1/24 Initial D Series\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Daiki Ninomiya\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-24T05:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-24T05:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T16:40:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3057455/","title":"『頭文字D』セミプロ集団「東堂塾」のエース、二宮 大輝の「EK9 シビック タイプR」がアオシマのプラモデル「1/24 頭文字D」シリーズに登場！2026年11月発売予定"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Initial D"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["1/24 Initial D Series"],"studios":[],"people":["Daiki Ninomiya"],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Aoshima's 1/24 Initial D plastic model series now has 23 entries with the addition of Daiki Ninomiya's EK9 Civic Type R.","The kit includes new molds for the body, hood, and headlights, plus dedicated parts for the rear spoiler, aero mirrors, aluminum wheels, steering wheel, and muffler.","The model is a snap-fit assembly that requires no glue or paint, with a glossy body molded in colored plastic.","It includes both stickers and water-slide decals.","Release is set for November 2026 at 4,840 yen."]}