10/07/2016 - 12/23/2016 Finished
Drifters (DRIFTERS)
At the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Toyohisa Shimazu is the rearguard for his retreating troops, and is critically wounded when he suddenly finds himself in a modern, gleaming white hallway. Faced with only a stoic man named Murasaki and hundreds of doors on both sides, Toyohisa is pulled into the nearest door and into a world completely unlike his own. The strange land is populated by all manner of fantastical creatures, as well as warriors from different eras of Toyohisa's world who were thought to be dead. Quickly befriending the infamous warlord Nobunaga Oda and the ancient archer Yoichi Suketaka Nasu, Toyohisa learns of the political unrest tearing through the continent. Furthermore, they have been summoned as "Drifters" to fight against the "Ends," people who are responsible for the creation of the Orte Empire and are trying to annihilate the Drifters. As the Ends grow more powerful, so does the Empire's persecution of elves and other demihumans. It is up to Toyohisa and his group of unconventional heroes to battle in a brand-new world war to help the Empire's subjects, while challenging the Ends protecting the land to claim it for themselves.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Drifters has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Drifters doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Drifters aired in 2016 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Drifters is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Drifters episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fight Song10/07/2016 | 10/07/2016 | Canon |
| 2 | Footsteps10/14/2016 | 10/14/2016 | Canon |
| 3 | Army of Ours Sortie at Dawn10/21/2016 | 10/21/2016 | Canon |
| 4 | Active Heart10/28/2016 | 10/28/2016 | Canon |
| 5 | Bring Back Love11/04/2016 | 11/04/2016 | Canon |
| 6 | Men of Destiny11/11/2016 | 11/11/2016 | Canon |
| 7 | Chaos Diver11/18/2016 | 11/18/2016 | Canon |
| 8 | Mystery Call Me11/25/2016 | 11/25/2016 | Canon |
| 9 | Serious Bomber12/02/2016 | 12/02/2016 | Canon |
| 10 | Baba Yetu12/09/2016 | 12/09/2016 | Canon |
| 11 | The Adventure of the Pistol Daimyo: Bullet Counting Song12/16/2016 | 12/16/2016 | Canon |
| 12 | Staring at Shinsengumi: The Song of the Fervid Kyushu Man12/23/2016 | 12/23/2016 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Drifters have?
Drifters has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Drifters have?
In total, Drifters has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Drifters?
It is recommended to watch Drifters in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Drifters online?
Drifters is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Drifters a complete anime?
Yes, Drifters is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Drifters have?
No, Drifters does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
Where can I see Drifters's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
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