Episode guide
Akudama Drive: Season 1
12 episodes · premiered Oct 8, 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.
- Episode 1: SE7EN Oct 8, 2020 · 24m As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.
- Episode 2: RESERVOIR DOGS Oct 15, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 3: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Oct 22, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 4: SPEED Oct 29, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 5: DEAD MAN WALKING Nov 5, 2020 · 24m As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.
- Episode 6: BROTHER Nov 12, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 7: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN Nov 19, 2020 · 24m After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.
- Episode 8: BLACK RAIN Nov 26, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 9: THE SHINING Dec 3, 2020 · 24m Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.
- Episode 10: BABEL Dec 10, 2020 · 24m 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.
- Episode 11: WAR GAMES Dec 17, 2020 · 24m Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.
- Episode 12: AKUDAMA DRIVE Dec 24, 2020 · 24m 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.