Drifters
Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are forced to fight each other in an endless battle.
Where to watch Drifters in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Drifters there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Drifters streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Drifters
Drifters is a 2016 Japanese-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Yutaka Aoyama, Mitsuki Saiga, Yuichi Nakamura. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Drifters was produced by Hoods Entertainment and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 7, 2016, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- October 7, 2016
- Last aired
- December 23, 2016
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Tokyo MX
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Hoods Entertainment, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Drifters cast & crew
The cast features Yutaka Aoyama as Hannibal Barca (voice), Mitsuki Saiga as Yoichi Nasu no Suketaka (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Toyohisa Shimazu (voice), Naoya Uchida as Nobunaga Oda (voice), Junko Minagawa as Jeanne d'Arc (voice), and Shiho Kokido as Olminu (voice).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Hisashi Matsumukou and it was produced by Rikichirou Toda.
Is Drifters worth watching?
Drifters holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 102 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and action & adventure, Drifters is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Drifters
Drifters isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Drifters
Yutaka Aoyama
Hannibal Barca (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga
Yoichi Nasu no Suketaka (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Toyohisa Shimazu (voice)
Naoya Uchida
Nobunaga Oda (voice)
Junko Minagawa
Jeanne d'Arc (voice)
Shiho Kokido
Olminu (voice)
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
Naoshi Kanno (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Murasaki (voice)
Drifters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Drifters in United States?
Drifters is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Drifters in?
Drifters is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Drifters are there?
Drifters has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.
▸What is Drifters rated?
Drifters is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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