On This Day in Anime

Eleven years ago, the OVA episode of Drifters: Special Edition arrived, expanding on the wild premise of historical figures like Oda Nobunaga and Jeanne d'Arc being transported to a fantasy world to fight in a brutal war. The series, adapted from Kouta Hirano's manga, is celebrated for its over-the-top action and dark humor, blending historical figures with fantastical elements.

This OVA delivered more of the visceral, high-octane combat that fans of the source material and the earlier TV anime had come to expect. It's a prime example of a seinen action series that doesn't shy away from gore or its unique, often comedic, take on historical figures in a high-stakes conflict.