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Drifters

Drifters

Synopsis: At the end of the Battle of Sekigahara, Toyohisa Shimazu is seriously wounded and, instead of dying, is transported to a parallel world full of fantastic beings and historical heroes. There, he meets other summoned warriors, such as the famous Nobunaga Oda and the legendary archer Yoichi Suketaka Nasu. Together, they must face a new threat posed by the "Ends", people who wish to exterminate the Drifters and consolidate their power over the continent. Amid unstable alliances and epic challenges, Toyohisa and his allies find themselves fighting for survival and the freedom of the oppressed creatures, while trying to uncover the secrets behind this conflict that spans time and space.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related

Information

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Drifters
  • Anime Name in Japanese: DRIFTERS
  • Anime Name in English: Drifters
  • Other names: Drifters: Battle in a Brand-new World War

Production information

  • Producers: Rakuonsha, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: Hoods Entertainment

Anime Information

  • Type: 24 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: Oct 7, 2016 a Dec 23, 2016
  • Genres: Action, adventure, comedy, fantasy
  • Subjects: Adult Cast, Gore, Historical, Isekai, Military, Samurai
  • Target: Seinen

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Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.89
  • Popularity: 581,844

Video Trailer/Opening

Curiosities

  • "Drifters" was created by Kouta Hirano, the same author of the popular manga and anime "Hellsing."
  • The anime first aired in October 2016 and is based on the manga that began publication in 2009.
  • The story of "Drifters" mixes real historical figures from different eras, transporting them to a fantasy world where they must fight each other.
  • Among the historical characters that appear are Shimazu Toyohisa, Oda Nobunaga, and Joan of Arc.
  • "Drifters" is known for its dynamic animation and intense action scenes.
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Imagem de: Drifters

Main Characters

  • Shimazu Toyohisa: Impulsive and brave samurai warrior from the Sengoku era.
  • Oda Nobunaga: Brilliant strategist and famous Japanese warlord.
  • Nasu Yoichi Suketaka: Skilled archer of Japanese history.
  • Hannibal Barca: Great military strategist of Carthage.
  • Kanno Naoshi: Modern era combat pilot.
  • Olminu
  • d'Arc Jeanne: Historical figure who led France during the Hundred Years' War.
  • Easy
  • de Rais Gilles: Known for his association with Joan of Arc.
  • Count Saint-Germi

Summary and events

  • Toyohisa Shimazu is severely injured in the Battle of Sekigahara and transported to a modern and strange corridor.
  • He meets a man named Murasaki and is pulled through a door into an unknown world.
  • In this new world, fantastic creatures and warriors from different eras, once thought to be dead, coexist.
  • Toyohisa becomes friends with Nobunaga Oda and Yoichi Suketaka Nasu, forming a group to face challenges.
  • They discover that they have been summoned as "Drifters" to fight against the "Ends," who threaten their new world.
  • The "Ends" are responsible for the creation of the Empire of Orte and the persecution of elves and other beings.
  • The group of Drifters must fight in a world war to free the inhabitants of the Empire of the Ends.
  • The mission involves challenging and defeating the Ends to take control of the world for yourself and your allies.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime DriftersWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

Unfortunately, "Drifters" has not yet reached its conclusion. The story, created by Kouta Hirano, is still in development, both in its manga and in the anime adaptation. Readers and viewers eagerly follow the adventures of the historical characters transported to a fantasy world, waiting to see how the epic clashes between the Drifters and the Ends unfold. Meanwhile, each new chapter or episode offers more mysteries and battles, keeping the suspense and excitement at its maximum intensity.

Meaning of Drifters

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

DRIFTERS
  • ドリフターズ - Displaced
The name of the anime "DRIFTERS" refers to the characters who have been displaced from their eras and places of origin to a fantastic and unknown world. In this context, the protagonists, such as Toyohisa Shimazu, are warriors who were already dead in their own realities, but who are brought back as "Drifters" to fight in a new war. This situation highlights not only the struggle for power between the various factions, but also adaptation and survival in a totally different environment to the one they knew.

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