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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. (Source: Funimation) Note: On May 28, 2021, a director's cut of the final episode was released which included approximately 5 minutes of new content.
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Read full review on AniList →After the disappointment of Cyberpunk 2077 on the ps4 the anime gods blessed us with Akudama Drive except they only blessed half of it. Akudama Drive gives us amazing animation with cool visuals pact with great action that does not take ages to develop with a nice and unique story set in dystopian f…
Read full review on AniList →As all my reviews go. This is just me turning what I felt into words. So, please don't consider this anything more than a fan talking about what they love. Meaning, constructive and flawless criticism is already out the window. _Haven't watched the show yet? Then get the **** out of here. I will b…
Read full review on AniList →With an extraordinary start, Akudama Drive is an original anime series that should have been a game instead. The creator, Kazukata Kodaka is so intent on getting a perfect shot on a drop of rain land on The Ordinary Person or those foreshadowing of classic Cyberbank elements that correspond to the c…
Read full review on AniList →Are you tired of boring Rom Com series with dense protagonists that never go anywhere? Would you rather quit anime altogether than watch another basic Shonen series? Do you enjoy high octane action driven series set in a well-developed gritty cyberpunk world? Well Akudama Drive is the right anime fo…
Read full review on AniList →Akudama drive is simply a masterpiece. Akudama drive was an anime that came out in a time where many people did not know what they were going to do, their livelihoods had been taken and family members lost. Akudama drive fixes none of this however it brought many people who watched it joy through…
Read full review on AniList →# I definitely enjoyed it overall, I would absolutely rate a 9 out of 10. My reasons behind this are: *** Art Style: **10/10**, gave me a very cyberpunk feel and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Definitely very pleasing to my eyes. Music: **9/10**, there are a handful of good songs in this anime, some were…
Read full review on AniList →Akudama Drive is pure madness. It has all the action-packed mayhem of a 1980s B-movie, taken to ludicrous extremes with orgasmic animation and insane characters. It uses the classic cyberpunk aesthetic to tell a story saturated with razor-sharp social criticism and vibrant neon lights. This anime i…
Read full review on AniList →Review #3 - Akudama Drive Winter 2020 anime, Akudama Drive, is an anime that's pretty self-aware of how crazy it is. I was pretty interested in watching this show because the cyberpunk genre has been a minor theme of 2020 entertainment wise, with Cyberpunk 2077 being talked about a lot for the past…
Read full review on AniList →Going into Akudama Drive, I did not know much about it other than: 1) It's set in a dystopian society 2) The art is killer 3) A lot of people I know love it So my expectations weren't very high. I went in for the pretty art and animation, and stayed for the pretty art and animation. And Swindler. An…
Read full review on AniList →When you’ve been in the anime community for long enough, you’ve likely noted the recurrent presence of “edgy anime.” Taking advantage of anime having less restrictions than western animation, there are a couple givens with these shows; a focus on dark lighting with the color red, loads of gratuitous…
Read full review on AniList →this is the ONLY ANIME after 7 years of watching (cuz i am very picky at watching anime thats why only 117 ig animes completed even after 7 years) i gave it a full 10/10 on every anime rating platform possible. A 500 yen coin can lead you to soo much mess and can even change your life. who was bad?…
Read full review on AniList →Akudama Drive is set in a futuristic city, in which there are criminals called akudama and the people who catch them are called executioners. It begins with our main character , Swindler, accidentally being thrown in with real akudama and having to work with them in order to fulfill the tasks given…
Read full review on AniList →We occasionally get new Cyberpunk anime every now and then, though usually, the protagonists of those series have some degree of… license by the establishment. The Major in Ghost in the Shell is a government agent. So are the protagonists of Cyber City Oedo 808. The Knight Sabers from Bubblegum Cris…
Read full review on AniList →I had no idea what I was going into watching Akudama Drive since there was barely any manga chapters out, but I was pleasantly surprised and I'm surprised that I haven't seen more people talking about it. Yes it has some flaws but overall its a fairly unique sci-fi show that I really enjoyed and kep…
Read full review on AniList →~~~ Akudama Drive: Uma Insanidade Linda~~~ O gênero Cyberpunk sempre foi algo que me chamou com o lançamento do jogo "Cyberpunk: 2077", no qual eu fiquei extremamente apaixonado depois de jogar e terminá-lo, e como qualquer pessoa quando se interessa por algum gênero novo, fui atrás de mais do…
Read full review on AniList →_Akudama Drive_ is an anime that seemed to come out of nowhere. Before it aired, all anyone knew about it was that it was made by a bunch of the staff behind the _Danganronpa_ games, which I admit I've never played. Plus, it was initially set to air in July of 2020, but was pushed to October of that…
Read full review on AniList →Akudama Drive is a dystopian, cyberpunk rollercoaster ride of hype, excitement, and edginess that raises its stakes every episode that either adds to the enjoyment or irritation while watching, depending on what kind of entertainment viewers enjoy the most. Don’t expect a drama story that sticks w…
Read full review on AniList →- - - _~~~__SPOILERS__ for Akudama Drive below!~~~_ - - - ~~~img600(https://files.catbox.moe/3jvt3p.png)~~~ ~~~__Production__~~~Animation was really great, I was honestly surprised by how well the CGI blended with the 2d animation throughout the show, although CGI was only used sparingly. Animators…
Read full review on AniList →Pretty much every other review says that the ending sucks, and that the beginning is better. However, I disagree, and let me explain. This review tries hard to avoid spoilers. ________________ I think the biggest reason people are disappointed is because this anime isn't just an action anime. It's…
Read full review on AniList →Intentaré ir cronológicamente lo cual pido disculpa si hago saltos extremo de la nada. Todo empezó por recoger una moneda de 500 yenes donde justamente el local indicado no aceptan el sello "transferencia" y por un acto de buena caridad le quiere devolver el dinero, pero la señora malinterpreta esto…
Read full review on AniList →#Contains Spoilers --- Simple with underlying complexity. Art style is oddly appealing- reminds me of tron and infamous second son with neon colours, taking on 80-90s vibes. Transitions and scenery were also a treat. Contains historical Japanese context I’m unaware but would be cool to know about…
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