Drifters
ドリフターズ
Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are…
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Synopsis
Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are forced to fight each other in an endless battle.
About
Drifters premiered on October 7, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on December 23, 2016.
Why viewers enjoy Drifters
Drifters targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Drifters was animated by Hoods Entertainment, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Shonen Gahosha, and broadcast on Tokyo MX.
Critical reception
Drifters holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 104 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Drifters include: samurai, magic, based on manga, historical, seinen, anime, isekai, war. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Yutaka Aoyama
Mitsuki Saiga
Yuichi Nakamura
Naoya Uchida
Junko Minagawa
Shiho Kokido
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Production credits
- Direction
- Kenichi Suzuki · Hazuki Mizumoto · Shigehisa Iida
- Writing
- Hideyuki Kurata · Kohta Hirano · Yosuke Kuroda
Release dates
Premiered
October 7, 2016
Last aired
December 23, 2016
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 7, 2016·12episodes
Season1
October 7, 2016·12episodes
A commander from medieval Japan is pulled into a mysterious world of legendary warriors and magical semihumans to battle evil as a "Drifter."
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- samurai
- magic
- based on manga
- historical
- seinen
- anime
- isekai
- war
- adventure
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Frequently asked questions
When did Drifters premiere?
Drifters premiered on October 7, 2016.
How many seasons does Drifters have?
Drifters has 1 season and 12 episodes in total.
What genre is Drifters?
Drifters is classified under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy.
What networks did Drifters air on?
Drifters aired on Tokyo MX.
Is Drifters finished?
Yes, Drifters concluded its run on December 23, 2016.
How long is each episode of Drifters?
Each episode of Drifters runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Drifters from?
Drifters is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Drifters?
Drifters holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
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