Akudama Drive

Akudama Drive (Japanese: アクダマドライブ, Akudama Doraibu) is an original Japanese cyberpunk anime television series conceptualized by Kazutaka Kodaka and produced by Pierrot and Too Kyo Games. Set in a dystopian future where Kansai became a vassal state of Kantō, the story follows a young woman who accidentally finds herself in a situation where she is forced to keep up the appearance of a Swindler to ensure she does not get killed by a group of Akudama, criminals who are pursued by the government. The series aired from October to December 2020 and has a total of 12 episodes. The series was critically acclaimed for its cyberpunk setting as well as the handling of the main cast, most notably the lead Swindler. A manga adaptation has also been serialized, while a character CD soundtrack was released. The story revolves around a group of criminals known as "Akudama" in the Kansai region, who get caught up in a grand conspiracy due to a mysterious request and engage in fierce battles with the government's executioners. Each Akudama has unique personalities and abilities, and they act for their respective purposes, ultimately fighting for survival and freedom.