The Drifter Series in order

An action focused series starring Akira Kobayashi that ran parallel to The Rambler series. 5 films, 6h 50m in all, in release order.

The Drifter from the Sea
1960 · 84 min
Plans to build a touristic hot spring on the island of Izu Oshima run afoul of the Kobe yakuza group, which intends to use the island as a relay base for drug smuggling.
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Volcano Wind
1960 · 78 min
An airplane loaded with 50 million yen for the reconstruction of Amami Oshima crashes en route from Kagoshima, Kyushu, but neither the money nor the remains of the pilot can be found.
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The Rambler on a Pearl Farm
1960 · 81 min
Set in Uwajima, Shikoku, an action film starring Akira Kobayashi who uncovers evils related to pearl farming.
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The Wild, Unruly Drifter
1960 · 79 min
Fourth installment of Nikkatsu's "Drifter" series, with Kobayashi Akira.
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The Drifter Against the Wind
1961 · 88 min
Set in Toyohashi, the fifth and final installment of the ‘The Wanderer’ series sees Kobayashi Akira delve into the mystery of a friend's death.
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch The Drifter Series in?

1. The Drifter from the Sea (1960), 2. Volcano Wind (1960), 3. The Rambler on a Pearl Farm (1960), 4. The Wild, Unruly Drifter (1960), 5. The Drifter Against the Wind (1961).

How long does it take to watch all of The Drifter Series?

About 6h 50m across 5 released films.

Do any The Drifter Series films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.