Akudama Drive
TV Series2020 · 1 season · 12 episodes · Ended

Akudama Drive

Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationcrimemysterysci-fi & fantasyscience fictionactionfastfresh & originallightimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, original animated series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Taste details

Quality rating

7.8 /10

TMDB · 79 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Season

Season 1

· 2020 · 12 episodesTrailer for Season 1 (YouTube) ↗
Episodes (12)
  1. 1SE7EN8 Oct 2020

    As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.

  2. 2RESERVOIR DOGS15 Oct 2020

    The Akudama learn from the plan’s mastermind just how risky and troublesome it will be. As if things weren’t bad enough, trouble comes looking for them first.

  3. 3MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE22 Oct 2020

    When the infiltration doesn’t go as expected and they’re running out of time, the group will have to improvise to pull off the ultimate heist.

  4. 4SPEED29 Oct 2020

    The Shinkansen speeds ahead, hurtling the crew towards certain death. As they race against time to reach the vault, Executioners show up to derail their plans.

  5. 5DEAD MAN WALKING5 Nov 2020

    As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.

  6. 6BROTHER12 Nov 2020

    When one Executioner arrives for a showdown, Brawler couldn't be happier. As the bloodbath rages on, Pupil struggles to understand why she was left behind.

  7. 7THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN19 Nov 2020

    After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.

  8. 8BLACK RAIN26 Nov 2020

    The Akudama struggle to survive as the hunt for their heads intensifies. While Doctor and Hoodlum run amok, Swindler takes on the role of big sister.

  9. 9THE SHINING3 Dec 2020

    Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.

  10. 10BABEL10 Dec 2020

    Drastic measures are taken to subdue the civilian uprising. Knowing it's their last chance to save Brother, Courier and crew race towards a showdown at Kansai Station.

  11. 11WAR GAMES17 Dec 2020

    Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.

  12. 12AKUDAMA DRIVE24 Dec 2020

    Swindler and Courier have been driven into a corner but are not about to give up. Swindler is prepared to play the part if it will help the children escape.

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What lines up

  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Many years ago, a Great Civil War ravaged Japan, leaving the country fragmented between two regions: Kansai and Kanto. In Kansai, a group of six Akudama carry out missions given to them by a mysterious black cat, while evading the police. But a dangerous journey is about to unfold when a civilian girl becomes twisted into the Akudama's way of life and witnesses their criminal drives.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Details

Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2020
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Pierrot
Taste scores
How we score

Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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