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Is Akudama Drive on Netflix in Japan?
Yes you can watch Akudama Drive (2020) in Japan, but not without unlocking it.
Did you know that Netflix has movies and shows in their catalogue that they hide from us here in Japan?
Thousands of them! Akudama Drive is one of them.
And did you know there are now ways to unlock those titles so you can watch them?
Read on to learn how. We've got steps, instructions, and the links you need.
Akudama Drive
2020
Many years ago, a Great Civil War ravaged Japan, leaving the country fragmented between two regions: Kansai and Kanto. In Kansai, a group of six Akudama carry out missions given to them by a mysterious black cat, while evading the police. But a dangerous journey is about to unfold when a civilian girl becomes twisted into the Akudama's way of life and witnesses their criminal drives.
Genres
Actors
Chô, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yuichiro Umehara, Maaya Uchida, Jonah Scott, Macy Anne Johnson, Daisy Guevara, Megumi Ogata, Subaru Kimura, Yumiri Hanamori
Where to watch Akudama Drive in Japan
Netflix has Akudama Drive available in other countries around the world, but hides it from subscribers in Japan.
Unlocking it is simple, although it does require a subscription to a 3rd-party service.
Akudama Drive can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Italy, San Marino
Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: SE7EN | 2020-10-08 | available in Japan |
| As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong. | ||
| 2: RESERVOIR DOGS | 2020-10-15 | available in Japan |
| The Akudama learn from the plan’s mastermind just how risky and troublesome it will be. As if things weren’t bad enough, trouble comes looking for them first. | ||
| 3: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE | 2020-10-22 | available in Japan |
| When the infiltration doesn’t go as expected and they’re running out of time, the group will have to improvise to pull off the ultimate heist. | ||
| 4: SPEED | 2020-10-29 | available in Japan |
| The Shinkansen speeds ahead, hurtling the crew towards certain death. As they race against time to reach the vault, Executioners show up to derail their plans. | ||
| 5: DEAD MAN WALKING | 2020-11-05 | available in Japan |
| As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination. | ||
| 6: BROTHER | 2020-11-12 | available in Japan |
| When one Executioner arrives for a showdown, Brawler couldn't be happier. As the bloodbath rages on, Pupil struggles to understand why she was left behind. | ||
| 7: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN | 2020-11-19 | available in Japan |
| After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story. | ||
| 8: BLACK RAIN | 2020-11-26 | available in Japan |
| The Akudama struggle to survive as the hunt for their heads intensifies. While Doctor and Hoodlum run amok, Swindler takes on the role of big sister. | ||
| 9: THE SHINING | 2020-12-03 | available in Japan |
| Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood. | ||
| 10: BABEL | 2020-12-10 | available in Japan |
| Drastic measures are taken to subdue the civilian uprising. Knowing it's their last chance to save Brother, Courier and crew race towards a showdown at Kansai Station. | ||
| 11: WAR GAMES | 2020-12-17 | available in Japan |
| Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever. | ||
| 12: AKUDAMA DRIVE | 2020-12-24 | available in Japan |
| Swindler and Courier have been driven into a corner but are not about to give up. Swindler is prepared to play the part if it will help the children escape. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: SE7EN | 2020-10-08 | not available |
| As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong. | ||
| 2: RESERVOIR DOGS | 2020-10-15 | not available |
| The Akudama learn from the plan’s mastermind just how risky and troublesome it will be. As if things weren’t bad enough, trouble comes looking for them first. | ||
| 3: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE | 2020-10-22 | not available |
| When the infiltration doesn’t go as expected and they’re running out of time, the group will have to improvise to pull off the ultimate heist. | ||
| 4: SPEED | 2020-10-29 | not available |
| The Shinkansen speeds ahead, hurtling the crew towards certain death. As they race against time to reach the vault, Executioners show up to derail their plans. | ||
| 5: DEAD MAN WALKING | 2020-11-05 | not available |
| As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination. | ||
| 6: BROTHER | 2020-11-12 | not available |
| When one Executioner arrives for a showdown, Brawler couldn't be happier. As the bloodbath rages on, Pupil struggles to understand why she was left behind. | ||
| 7: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN | 2020-11-19 | not available |
| After a long journey, the team finally reaches their destination. Before the children say their goodbyes, Brother shares his side of the story. | ||
| 8: BLACK RAIN | 2020-11-26 | not available |
| The Akudama struggle to survive as the hunt for their heads intensifies. While Doctor and Hoodlum run amok, Swindler takes on the role of big sister. | ||
| 9: THE SHINING | 2020-12-03 | not available |
| Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood. | ||
| 10: BABEL | 2020-12-10 | not available |
| Drastic measures are taken to subdue the civilian uprising. Knowing it's their last chance to save Brother, Courier and crew race towards a showdown at Kansai Station. | ||
| 11: WAR GAMES | 2020-12-17 | not available |
| Sometimes, the truth is harder to believe than fiction. Unbeknownst to them, Swindler and Courier are at risk of being trapped in Kanto forever. | ||
| 12: AKUDAMA DRIVE | 2020-12-24 | not available |
| Swindler and Courier have been driven into a corner but are not about to give up. Swindler is prepared to play the part if it will help the children escape. | ||
