Drifters: Special Edition
2016 · 10 years ago
Drifters: Special Edition first aired in 2016.
7.6 Score
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OriginDrifters: Special EditionGrew into a 2-entry franchise
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Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura
2024 · 2 years ago
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura first aired in 2024.
6.4 Score
Weiß Survive
2009 · 17 years ago
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6.0 Score
Drifters: Special Edition
2016 · 10 years ago
♪ Rurou no Zakurou · Yasushi Ishii
spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
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Drifters: Special Edition
2016 · 10 years ago
Grew into a 2-entry franchise
+1 2 entries
Drifters: Special Edition
2016 · 10 years ago
Premiered 10 years ago today in 2016 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
7.6 Score
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
2014 · 12 years ago
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn aired its finale in 2014.
8.1 Score
Bye Bye, Earth Season 2
2025 · 1 year ago
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6.2 Score
Today's Edition June 6, 2026 · 7 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story
Drifters: Special Edition premiered 10 years ago today
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Ten years ago today, fans of Kouta Hirano's brutal and bombastic manga Drifters got another taste of the chaos with the release of the "Special Edition" OVA. The series, known for its over-the-top action and bizarre premise of throwing figures like Oda Nobunaga and Hannibal Barca into a fantasy war, continued its unique blend of historical figures and extreme violence.
This OVA, while a single episode, served as a potent reminder of the franchise's appeal, offering a concentrated dose of the gore, historical mashups, and dark humor that made the original series a cult hit. It's the kind of show that doesn't shy away from its outlandish concepts, delivering a visceral experience for those who enjoy their fantasy with a heavy dose of historical absurdity.
Premiered on this day Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura first aired in 2024.