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The Best Episodes of Akudama Drive

Every episode of Akudama Drive ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Akudama Drive!

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Many years ago, a Great Civil War ravaged Japan, leaving the country fragmented between two regions: Kansai and Kanto. In Kansai, a group of six Akudama carry out missions given to them by a mysterious

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 12 - AKUDAMA DRIVE
    7.7/10(288 votes)

    #1 - AKUDAMA DRIVE

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  2. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 6 - BROTHER
    7.3/10(256 votes)

    #2 - BROTHER

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writers:Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  3. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 2 - RESERVOIR DOGS
    6.3/10(227 votes)

    #3 - RESERVOIR DOGS

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writers:Yoshifumi Sasahara, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  4. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 4 - SPEED
    6.3/10(212 votes)

    #4 - SPEED

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Yoshinori Odaka
    Writers:Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  5. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 7 - THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN
    6.3/10(205 votes)

    #5 - THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN

    S1:E7

    After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writers:Hikaru Murata, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  6. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 8 - BLACK RAIN
    6.3/10(193 votes)

    #6 - BLACK RAIN

    S1:E8

    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.

    Directors:Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi, Yuta Suzuki
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  7. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 9 - THE SHINING
    6.3/10(197 votes)

    #7 - THE SHINING

    S1:E9

    Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.

    Director:Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  8. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 10 - BABEL
    6.3/10(197 votes)

    #8 - BABEL

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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  9. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 1 - SE7EN
    6.0/10(263 votes)

    #9 - SE7EN

    S1:E1

    As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.

    Director:Tomohisa Taguchi
    Writers:Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  10. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 5 - DEAD MAN WALKING
    6.0/10(195 votes)

    #10 - DEAD MAN WALKING

    S1:E5

    As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.

    Director:Takumi Doyama
    Writers:Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  11. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 3 - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
    5.7/10(209 votes)

    #11 - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Hikaru Murata
    Writers:Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Tomohisa Taguchi

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  12. Akudama Drive Season 1 Episode 11 - WAR GAMES
    5.7/10(193 votes)

    #12 - WAR GAMES

    S1:E11

    Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Tomohisa Taguchi

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Best Episodes Summary

"AKUDAMA DRIVE" is the best rated episode of "Akudama Drive". It scored 7.7/10 based on 288 votes. Directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and written by Tomohisa Taguchi, it aired on 12/24/2020. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "BROTHER".