Akudama Drive — Season 1
12 episodesFirst aired 8 October 2020
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.
E1SE7EN
6.0Oct 202024m
As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.
E2RESERVOIR DOGS
6.3Oct 202024m
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.
E3MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
5.7Oct 202024m
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.
E4SPEED
6.3Oct 202024m
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.
E5DEAD MAN WALKING
6.0Nov 202024m
As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.
E6BROTHER
7.3Nov 202024m
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.
E7THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN
6.3Nov 202024m
After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.
E8BLACK RAIN
6.3Nov 202024m
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.
E9THE SHINING
6.3Dec 202024m
Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.
E10BABEL
6.3Dec 202024m
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.
E11WAR GAMES
5.7Dec 202024m
Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.
E12AKUDAMA DRIVE
7.7Dec 202024m
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.