TV series
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.
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Akudama Drive premiered October 8, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.
Directed by Tomohisa TaguchiWritten by Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Yuka Terasaki, Masaya Fukunishi, Chado Horii, Ikuto Kanemasa, Tomoyuki Shimura, Reiko Suzuki, Maaya Uchida, Takuya Makimura
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Yoshifumi SasaharaWritten by Yoshifumi Sasahara, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars You Taichi, Shou Okumura, Shoya Ishige, Takatsugu Awazu, Akio Otsuka, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Hikaru MurataWritten by Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Tatsumaru Tachibana, Yoko Fujita, Shinya Takahashi, Akio Otsuka, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Yoshinori OdakaWritten by Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Yoko Fujita, Akio Otsuka, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida
Episode 5
As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.
Directed by Takumi DoyamaWritten by Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Taisuke Nakano, Yoko Imaizumi, Akio Otsuka, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Kana Ichinose
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Yoshifumi SasaharaWritten by Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Ruri Arai, Akio Otsuka, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida
Episode 7
After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.
Directed by Hikaru MurataWritten by Hikaru Murata, Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Nobuo Tobita, Mitsuru Ogata, Akane Kumada, Natsu Yorita, Mayuko Kazama, Sanae Nakata, Masashi Yamane, Shou Okumura
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi, Yuta SuzukiWritten by Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Taisuke Nakano, Yoko Imaizumi, Shohei Komatsu, Takeo Otsuka, Mitsuki Nakae, Kyouko Yamaguchi, Yumiri Hanamori, Yoshiko Sakakibara
Episode 9
Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.
Directed by Tomohisa TaguchiWritten by Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Hironori Kondoh, Larissa Tago Takeda, Shinya Takahashi, Shou Okumura, Mitsuki Nakae, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Hikaru MurataWritten by Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Akio Otsuka, Mitsuki Nakae, Shou Okumura, Larissa Tago Takeda, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara
Episode 11
Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.
Directed by Yoshifumi SasaharaWritten by Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Reiko Suzuki, Natsumi Fujiwara, Taisuke Nakano, Ikuto Kanemasa, Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Tomohisa TaguchiWritten by Tomohisa TaguchiGuest stars Yumiri Hanamori, Kurumi Mamiya, Cho, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Kana Ichinose, Taiko Katono, Masaya Fukunishi, Aoi Koga
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Tomoyo KurosawaOrdinary Person (voice)
Yuuichirou UmeharaCourier (voice)
Shunsuke TakeuchiBrawler (voice)
Shun HorieHacker (voice)
Megumi OgataDoctor (voice)
Subaru KimuraHoodlum (voice)
Takahiro SakuraiCutthroat (voice)
Yuka TerasakiPolice robot (voice)
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