TV series
Drifters
2016, Japanese, on TOKYO MX.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.4/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Drifters
Drifters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Apple TV StoreAvailability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: Staring at Shinsengumi: The Song of the Fervid Kyushu Man
Aired 23 December 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Yutaka AoyamaHannibal Barca (voice) · 12 ep
- Mitsuki SaigaYoichi Nasu no Suketaka (voice) · 12 ep
- Yuichi NakamuraToyohisa Shimazu (voice) · 12 ep
- Naoya UchidaNobunaga Oda (voice) · 12 ep
- Junko MinagawaJeanne d'Arc (voice) · 12 ep
- Shiho KokidoOlminu (voice) · 12 ep
- Tatsuhisa SuzukiNaoshi Kanno (voice) · 12 ep
- Mitsuru MiyamotoMurasaki (voice) · 12 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 October 2016
- Last aired
- 23 December 2016
- Network
- TOKYO MX
- Original title
- ドリフターズ
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What Drifters is based on
Drifters is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Drifters: quick answers
Is Drifters worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Drifters are there?
Drifters has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Drifters finished?
Yes. Drifters ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Drifters on?
Drifters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Drifters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drifters is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Drifters?
If you liked Drifters, try TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-, Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.
What is Drifters based on?
Drifters is adapted from a manga.