Akudama Drive

2020-10-08 · In a dystopian future Japan, a devastating conflict has split the nation into two main regions: Kansai and Kantō. Kansai is under heavy governmental control yet is rife with criminal activity. The most notorious criminals are known as “Akudama”—high‑profile illegal operatives who carry out dangerous missions. A clandestine figure known only as the “Black Cat” summons a group of elite Akudama to break into a high‑security execution facility in Kansai and rescue the legendary criminal “Cutthroat” just before his public execution. Meanwhile, an ordinary young woman—later known as the “Swindler”—gets inadvertently pulled into their mission after attempting to do a good deed (returning a 500‑yen coin) only to find herself arrested and labeled as a criminal.

S01 E01 · 2020-10-08 · 24 min

SE7EN

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

S01 E02 · 2020-10-15 · 24 min

RESERVOIR DOGS

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.

S01 E03 · 2020-10-22 · 24 min

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

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.

S01 E04 · 2020-10-29 · 24 min

SPEED

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.

S01 E05 · 2020-11-05 · 24 min

DEAD MAN WALKING

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

S01 E06 · 2020-11-12 · 24 min

BROTHER

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.

S01 E07 · 2020-11-19 · 24 min

THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN

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

S01 E08 · 2020-11-26 · 24 min

BLACK RAIN

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.

S01 E09 · 2020-12-03 · 24 min

THE SHINING

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

S01 E10 · 2020-12-10 · 24 min

BABEL

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.

S01 E11 · 2020-12-17 · 24 min

WAR GAMES

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

S01 E12 · 2020-12-24 · 24 min

AKUDAMA DRIVE

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.