We can easily see that he is driven by determination by putting himself above others. His charisma is also a characteristic that inspires others (such as elves) to follow up during the war. Shimazu is pretty much a natural leader as he is courageous with no fear. Shimazu is the main protagonist and also leader of the Drifters. Each of them possesses a rather intriguing personality and their roles in the story often spark curiosity. To be honest, what really can draw an audience’s interest is about the characters. Understanding the show’s lore will also enhance your enjoyment of this show. However, if you can get with the momentum, then Drifters will be a pleasant surprise. This can be seen as a throwback as people may not take the show seriously. That’s right, the show adapts humor to spice up the entertainment. This is because even though the show has a dark and grim atmosphere, it also tries to sell its comedy and humor. Get the idea now? Drifters is essentially a dark fantasy war that brings together history’s most infamous figures into one big oddball package.įrom the first few episodes, the show will test a viewer’s patience. At the same time, Drifters are aided by a mysterious group of magicians known as the Octobrists. Against them are the Ends, characters who ironically weren’t evil during their timeline. Thanks to a mysterious man named Murasaki, they are bought together to stand against evil. The primary cast composes of Shimazu Toyohisa, Oda Nobunaga, and Nasu Suketaka Yoichi. Still, throughout the series, you’ll probably designate them more as anti-heroes by their actions. They are based on historical figures who are based from their timeline. The first few episodes easily establishes its premise as we meet the Drifters, the main protagonists of the show. If you fancy a fantasy story about extraordinary individuals coming together, then Drifters will be quite a treat.Īdapted from the manga of the same name, Drifters initially will leave the impression of a dark fantasy tale.
Anyone familiar with Kouta Hirano (known for his work “Hellsing”) will get a familiar vibe with the style of the series. 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 protecting the land to claim for themselves and challenging the Ends.ĭrifters is the type of show that you’ll quickly realize what it is from the start. As the Ends grow more powerful, so does the Empire's persecution of elves and other demihumans. 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. Quickly befriending the infamous warlord Nobunaga Oda and the ancient archer Yoichi Suketaka Nasu, Toyohisa learns of the political unrest tearing through the continent. 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. 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. 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.
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