Drifting Dragons

Original Title:空挺ドラゴンズ

Languages:

  • English: Drifting Dragons
  • Chinese: 空挺Dragons
  • Japanese: 空挺ドラゴンズ
Drifting Dragons (Japanese: 空挺ドラゴンズ, Kūtei Doragonzu, transl. 'Airborne Dragons') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Taku Kuwabara. It has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine good! Afternoon since June 2016. The series follows the adventures of dragon hunters aboard the airship Quin Zaza, in a world where massive dragons roam the skies. These hunters risk their lives to hunt dragons for their meat, oil, and medicinal resources. The manga is known for its unique setting, vivid characters, and thrilling action sequences. An anime adaptation by Polygon Pictures premiered in Japan in January 2020 and was globally released on Netflix. The anime, praised for its impressive 3D animation and faithful adaptation of the manga, focuses on the crew of the Quin Zaza and their battles with various types of dragons. Combining elements of adventure, fantasy, and action, the series portrays the dangerous and exciting lives of the dragon hunters. Both the manga and anime have received considerable attention and praise.