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The bustling metropolis of Kansai, where cybernetic screens litter the neon landscape, may seem like a technological utopia at first glance. But in the dark alleys around the brightly-lit buildings, an unforgiving criminal underbelly still exists in the form of fugitives known as "Akudama." No stranger to these individuals, Kansai police begin the countdown to the public execution of an infamous Akudama "Cutthroat," guilty of killing 999 people. However, a mysterious message is sent to several elite Akudama, enlisting them to free Cutthroat for a substantial amount of money.
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Why is the Ordinary Person called Swindler in Akudama Drive?
She is an ordinary citizen pulled into the operation to rescue Cutthroat, but she claims the criminal identity "Swindler" to survive the encounter. That improvised lie becomes central to her transformation during the 12-episode story.
Is Akudama Drive connected to Danganronpa?
It is not set in the Danganronpa universe, but Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka developed its original concept through Too Kyo Games. Rui Komatsuzaki, known for Danganronpa's character designs, also created the original character concepts.
What is the difference between Kansai and Kanto in Akudama Drive?
Kansai is the cyberpunk city where Swindler and the Akudama live, while Kanto is presented as the powerful, almost sacred victor of an earlier war. The Shinkansen linking them becomes a major part of Courier's dangerous assignment.
Does Akudama Drive have a second season?
The 2020 Studio Pierrot anime tells a complete original story across 12 episodes and has no direct sequel series. A director's-cut version of the finale adds material, but it does not continue the plot beyond episode 12.
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