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Drifters

ドリフターズ

2016 · TV · 12 episodes · 日本語 · Japan

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.

7.4

78% popularity

At a glance

Details

Release date: 2016-10-07
Status: released
Format: TV
Source: TBA
Creator: TBA
Language: 日本語
Studio: Tokyo MX
Certification: TV-MA
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12

Genres

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureComedy

Keywords

samuraimagicbased on mangahistoricalseinenanimeisekaiwaradventure

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2016 · 12 episodes

A commander from medieval Japan is pulled into a mysterious world of legendary warriors and magical semihumans to battle evil as a "Drifter."

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Cast

Yutaka Aoyama

Hannibal Barca (voice)

Mitsuki Saiga

Yoichi Nasu no Suketaka (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Toyohisa Shimazu (voice)

Naoya Uchida

Nobunaga Oda (voice)

Junko Minagawa

Jeanne d'Arc (voice)

Shiho Kokido

Olminu (voice)

Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Naoshi Kanno (voice)

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Murasaki (voice)

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Reviews & ratings

7.4

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MP
Mina Park6/10Apr 18, 2026
Beautifully paced
The animation direction and emotional beats make this one easy to keep watching.
48 found helpful
KT
Kai Tanaka7/10Apr 13, 2026
Worth the season pass
A strong blend of world-building, memorable characters, and satisfying episode hooks.
41 found helpful
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Ari Chen8/10Apr 8, 2026
Strong character work
The quieter scenes land just as well as the action, which is what makes it stick.
34 found helpful

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