# Where to Watch Akudama Drive

**Akudama Drive packs its entire cyberpunk crime story into one finished TV season, so there is no long commitment or unfinished cliffhanger to worry about. Crunchyroll and Hulu carry the series. Its 12 episodes run about 24 minutes each and move quickly from a flashy heist setup into a harsher struggle over who gets protected by the city and who gets discarded. The appeal lies in that momentum, the vivid futuristic setting, and a cast forced to cooperate while pursuing very different motives. It suits viewers who want action with real consequences and a complete ending, though its violence and bleak streak make it a poor choice for anyone after a relaxed adventure.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/akudama-drive)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/akudama-drive-9526c028-9c2c-4e13-807f-2009548c628a)

Both Crunchyroll and Hulu offer Akudama Drive. Since the story is complete in a single 12-episode season, either service lets you follow the whole plot from its opening job through the final consequences.

## Synopsis

In a future Kansai shaped by an old conflict with Kanto, feared criminals are branded Akudama and ranked by the danger they pose. A seemingly ordinary young woman crosses paths with a group assembled for a high-risk job, then claims a criminal identity of her own to avoid becoming their next victim. Trapped among specialists who trust neither the authorities nor one another, she has to keep up as the mission grows far beyond its original brief. What begins as a breakneck robbery story gradually exposes the cruelty beneath the city's bright surfaces, without losing the pressure and forward motion of the chase.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2020
- **Studio:** Pierrot
- **Score:** 7.5

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## FAQ

### Which services have Akudama Drive?

Akudama Drive can be watched legally on Crunchyroll and Hulu. Those are the two streaming choices listed for this page.

### How long is Akudama Drive?

The TV series has 12 episodes, with each episode running about 24 minutes. It tells a complete story within that compact run.

### Was Akudama Drive made as an original anime?

Yes. It was created as an original anime rather than adapted from existing source material, so the TV series is the starting point.

### Is Akudama Drive finished?

Yes, its airing status is finished. The 2020 series reaches an ending within its 12 episodes rather than stopping midway through the story.

### What order should I watch Akudama Drive in?

Begin with the first episode and follow the numbered episodes in order. The plot is serialized, and no previous anime is required before starting.