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Akudama Drive

2020·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.2
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HuluCrunchyroll

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Relentless energy, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

The future, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9

Who it's for

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About

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.
Cyberpunk ThrillerDystopian Sci-FiHigh-Octane ActionCriminal UnderworldStylized ViolenceMoral AmbiguityFast-Paced NarrativeSocial SatireVisual Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi, Hikaru Murata
Written by:
Tomohisa Taguchi, Norimitsu Kaiho, Yoshifumi Sasahara
Produced by:
Kazuaki Takahashi, Yoshihiko Tominaga, Yoshito Danno
Composed by:
Maiko Iuchi, Shigekazu Aida

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Akudama Drive

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Where can I stream Akudama Drive legally?

HuluCrunchyroll

Akudama Drive is included with a subscription to Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Akudama Drive worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Akudama Drive rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Akudama Drive have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Akudama Drive air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Akudama Drive in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Akudama Drive?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Akudama Drive in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Akudama Drive use?

Police Are UselessRagtag Bunch of MisfitsGreat Offscreen WarLeft HangingForeshadowingEnvironmental SymbolismBittersweet EndingDwindling PartyEldritch LocationNameless NarrativeTheme Music Power-UpWham Episodeand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Akudama Drive, including Police Are Useless, Ragtag Bunch of Misfits, Great Offscreen War.