Season 1 Plot
In a dystopian future Japan, a devastating conflict has split the nation into two main regions: Kansai and Kantō. Kansai is under heavy governmental control yet is rife with criminal activity. The most notorious criminals are known as “Akudama”—high‑profile illegal operatives who carry out dangerous missions. A clandestine figure known only as the “Black Cat” summons a group of elite Akudama to break into a high‑security execution facility in Kansai and rescue the legendary criminal “Cutthroat” just before his public execution. Meanwhile, an ordinary young woman—later known as the “Swindler”—gets inadvertently pulled into their mission after attempting to do a good deed (returning a 500‑yen coin) only to find herself arrested and labeled as a criminal.
Akudama Drive Season 1 aired on October 8th, 2020.
Season 1 Episodes
1. SE7EN
As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.
2. RESERVOIR DOGS
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.
3. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
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.
4. SPEED
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.
5. DEAD MAN WALKING
As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.
6. BROTHER
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.
7. THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN
After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story.
8. BLACK RAIN
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.
9. THE SHINING
Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.
10. BABEL
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.
11. WAR GAMES
Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever.
12. AKUDAMA DRIVE
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.
