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Drifters

7.320161 seasonTV-MATV SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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.

DirectorKenichi Suzuki
ProducersYasuyuki Ueda·Rikichirou Toda

Where to watch

HuluHuluAnime Times Amazon ChannelAnime Times Amazon ChanneldAnime Amazon ChanneldAnime Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Fight Song
Oct 7, 2016 7.0
E2
Footsteps
Oct 14, 2016 7.6
E3
Army of Ours: Sortie at Dawn
Oct 21, 2016 7.0
E4
Active Heart
Oct 28, 2016 7.0
E5
Bring Back Love
Nov 4, 2016 7.3
E6
Men of Destiny
Nov 11, 2016 6.7
E7
Chaos Diver
Nov 18, 2016 7.3
E8
Mystery Call Me
Nov 25, 2016 7.0
E9
Serious Bomber
Dec 2, 2016 7.0
E10
Baba Yetu
Dec 9, 2016 7.1
E11
The Adventure of the Pistol Daimyo: Bullet Counting Song
Dec 16, 2016 7.4
E12
Staring at Shinsengumi: The Song of the Fervid Kyushu Man
Dec 23, 2016 7.3

Cast

Yutaka Aoyama
Yutaka Aoyama
Hannibal Barca (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga
Mitsuki Saiga
Yoichi Nasu no Suketaka (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yuichi Nakamura
Toyohisa Shimazu (voice)
Naoya Uchida
Naoya Uchida
Nobunaga Oda (voice)
Junko Minagawa
Junko Minagawa
Jeanne d'Arc (voice)
Shiho Kokido
Shiho Kokido
Olminu (voice)
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Naoshi Kanno (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Murasaki (voice)

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Drifters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Drifters?

Drifters is streaming on Hulu, Anime Times and dAnime in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Drifters on Netflix?

No, Drifters is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Anime Times.

Is Drifters on Amazon Prime Video?

Drifters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Drifters for free?

Drifters is available on Hulu and Anime Times in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Drifters?

Drifters has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Drifters out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Drifters are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Drifters?

No — Drifters ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Drifters based on?

Drifters is based on Drifters by Kouta Hirano.