TV-Series
Description
In a dystopian future, Kansai, Japan, is a cyberpunk metropolis divided into strict social hierarchies and governed by oppressive surveillance. The city is plagued by a class of dangerous criminals known as Akudama, who are hunted by the authorities. The narrative begins when an ordinary young woman, mistakenly identified as an Akudama, is drawn into a high-stakes heist orchestrated by a group of notorious criminals. Each Akudama specializes in a particular skill, such as hacking, combat, or assassination, and they are brought together by a mysterious client for a mission to steal a valuable package from a heavily guarded train.

The group includes Cutthroat, a bloodthirsty killer; Brawler, a physically imposing fighter; Hacker, a tech-savvy expert; Doctor, a deranged medical professional; Courier, a stoic delivery specialist; and Hoodlum, a petty thief. The young woman, later nicknamed Swindler, must navigate the dangerous dynamics of the group while concealing her lack of criminal expertise. As the heist unfolds, the mission grows increasingly complex, revealing deeper layers of conspiracy involving the government, the Akudama, and the true nature of the package they are tasked to steal.

The story explores themes of morality, identity, and survival in a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred. The characters’ motivations and backstories are gradually revealed, adding depth to their interactions and decisions. The narrative builds toward a climactic confrontation that challenges the characters’ perceptions of freedom and justice, culminating in a resolution that leaves a lasting impact on the dystopian world of Kansai. The series balances action, suspense, and character-driven drama, delivering a tightly paced story with a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic.
Information
Akudama Drive
アクダマドライブ
Type: TV-Series
Date: 10/08/2020
Categories
Genre
Action
Tags
Cyberpunk
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Se7en
2Reservoir Dogs
3Mission: Impossible
4Speed
5Dead Man Walking
6Brother
7The City of Lost Children
8Black Rain
9The Shining
10Babel
11War Games
12Akudama Drive
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Tomohisa Taguchi
  • Script
    Tomohisa Taguchi
    Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Hikaru Murata
    Ryō Morise
  • Unit Director
    Yoshinori Odaka
    Takumi Dōyama
    Tomohisa Taguchi
    Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Hikaru Murata
    Tomoha Taguchi
    Yūta Suzuki
  • Original Character Design
    Rui Komatsuzaki
  • Art Director
    Yoshio Tanioka
  • Animation Director
    Kumiko Takayanagi
    Akio Hasegawa
    Maki Kōno
    Kazumi Inadome
    Cindy H. Yamauchi
    Kumiko Numata
    Saeko Ozawa
    Haru Watanabe
    Seiji Tachikawa
  • Sound Director
    Yukio Nagasaki
  • Director of Photography
    Kazuhiro Yamada
  • Series Composition
    Tomohisa Taguchi
  • Storyboard
    Shinobu Tagashira
    Wataru Yamamoto
    Tomohisa Taguchi
    Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Hikaru Murata
    Tomoha Taguchi
  • Music
    Maiko Iuchi
    Shigekazu Aida
  • Character Design
    Cindy H. Yamauchi
  • Art
    Mio Isshiki
    Masahiro Satō
  • Mechanical design
    Shinobu Tsuneki
    Haruo Miyagawa
    Shō Yamamoto
  • Cgi Director
    Shuho Fujitani
  • Producer
    Yoshito Danno
    Yoshihiro Tominaga
    Kazuaki Takahashi
    Akimichi Tsugawa
Production
  • Production
    Sammy
    Yomiko Advertising, Inc.
    BS Nippon Corporation
    Contents Seed
    NBC Universal Entertainment
    Aeon Entertainment
    Studio Pierrot
    Amuse
    Marvelous, Inc.
    Akudama Drive Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    Studio Pierrot