DRIFTERS English Sub & Dub

About DRIFTERS

Looking for background on DRIFTERS? This action, adventure and comedy series by Hoods Entertainment (2016) starts out like this. The setup: The story centers around Shimazu Toyohisa, the real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Clash of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a realm of magic with other famous warriors throughout history.

As things develop, these warriors are pushed to fight each other in an endless fight.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuichi Nakamura as Toyohisa Shimazu and Naoya Uchida as Nobunaga Oda. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Hoods Entertainment, which means the visual identity of DRIFTERS follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.5/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yuuichi Nakamura voicing Toyohisa Shimazu gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.