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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!

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...
Genres:AnimationMysteryAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyCrime
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Best Episodes Summary

"AKUDAMA DRIVE" is the best rated episode of "Akudama Drive". It scored 8.7/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Tomohisa Taguchi and written by Tomohisa Taguchi, it aired on 12/24/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "BROTHER".

  • AKUDAMA DRIVE
    8.7/10221 votes
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    #1 - AKUDAMA DRIVE

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/24/2020

    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

  • BROTHER
    8.5/10197 votes
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    #2 - BROTHER

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2020

    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

    Writer: Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN
    8.0/10155 votes
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    #3 - THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2020

    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

    Writer: Hikaru Murata, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • THE SHINING
    8.0/10150 votes
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    #4 - THE SHINING

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2020

    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

  • SPEED
    7.9/10164 votes
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    #5 - SPEED

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2020

    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

    Writer: Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • BABEL
    7.9/10150 votes
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    #6 - BABEL

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2020

    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

  • SE7EN
    7.6/10208 votes
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    #7 - SE7EN

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2020

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

    Director: Tomohisa Taguchi

    Writer: Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • BLACK RAIN
    7.6/10147 votes
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    #8 - BLACK RAIN

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2020

    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.

    Director: Yoshifumi Sasahara, Tomohisa Taguchi, Yuta Suzuki

    Writer: Tomohisa Taguchi

  • RESERVOIR DOGS
    7.4/10175 votes
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    #9 - RESERVOIR DOGS

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2020

    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

    Writer: Yoshifumi Sasahara, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • DEAD MAN WALKING
    7.4/10148 votes
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    #10 - DEAD MAN WALKING

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2020

    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

    Writer: Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Norimitsu Kaiho, Tomohisa Taguchi

  • WAR GAMES
    7.4/10143 votes
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    #11 - WAR GAMES

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2020

    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

  • MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
    7.3/10160 votes
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    #12 - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2020

    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

    Writer: Yoshifumi Sasahara, Ryo Morise, Tomohisa Taguchi