Will There Be Drifters Season 2? Release Date, Full Story, Full Cast & Crew [Update 2024]
The anticipation for Drifters Season 2 continues to build upon the success of its initial 2016 release. Fans eagerly await news on the renewal of this anime for a second season.
Based on Kōta Hirano’s renowned fantasy seinen manga “Dorifutazu” from 2009, Drifters has captivated audiences with its unique storyline and characters.
As enthusiasts speculate on the new season’s potential release date, this series’s legacy remains strong.
With its roots in a well-received manga, Drifters Season 2 promises to deliver more of the thrilling and imaginative storytelling that has made it a standout in the anime world.
‘Drifters’ Anime Season 2 Release Date:
There has been no announcement on whether the studio and director will return for a potential new season of Drifters.
As an anime lover eagerly anticipating the release of ‘Drifters Season 2, the excitement is palpable! With its unique blend of historical figures and fantastical elements, ‘Drifters’ has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
The adrenaline-pumping action sequences, intricate plot twists, and dynamic characters have left us craving more.
While the official release date for Season 2 is still shrouded in mystery, the anticipation only adds to the thrill.
As we wait with bated breath for news on when our favourite drifters will return to our screens, one thing is sure –
when ‘Drifters’ Season 2 finally arrives, it will be a momentous occasion that fans won’t want to miss!
Will There Be A Season 2 Of Drifters?
As an anime lover eagerly awaiting news on the future of “Drifters,” I’m thrilled to share that there have been hints and speculations about a potential second season!
Fans worldwide are excited at the prospect of delving back into the thrilling adventures of Shimazu Toyohisa and his band of historical figures.
With its unique blend of action, fantasy, and historical elements, “Drifters” has captured the hearts of many viewers.
While there hasn’t been an official confirmation yet, the passion and dedication of the fanbase suggest that there may be more epic battles and unexpected twists in store for us in a possible Season 2.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed and our hopes high for another exhilarating instalment of this beloved series!
‘Drifters’ Anime Full Cast & Crew
Series Directed by:
Kenichi Suzuki | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Norihito Takahashi | … | (3 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Takashi Okawara | … | (2 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Matsuo Asami | … | (2 episodes, 2016) |
Hitomi Ezoe | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Shigehisa Iida | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Hazuki Mizumoto | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Yasuto Nishikata | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Yûsuke Sunouchi | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Shigeyasu Yamauchi | … | (1 episode, 2016) |
Series Writing Credits:
Kohta Hirano | … | (manga) (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Kohta Hirano | … | (creator) (14 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Hideyuki Kurata | … | (screenplay) (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Hideyuki Kurata | … | (composition) (12 episodes, 2016) |
Hideyuki Kurata | … | (script) (7 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Yôsuke Kuroda | … | (script writer) (7 episodes, 2016) |
Yôsuke Kuroda | … | (screenplay) (1 episode, 2018) |
Series Cast:
Mitsuki Saiga | … | Nasu no Yoichi15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Naoya Uchida | … | Oda Nobunaga15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Yûichi Nakamura | … | Shimazu Toyohisa15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Takahiro Sakurai | … | Abe no Haruakira / …15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Daisuke Ono | … | Butch Cassidy15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Akira Ishida | … | Minamoto no Kurou Hougan Yoshitsune15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Tomokazu Sugita | … | Saint-Germi15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Tatsuhisa Suzuki | … | Kanno Naoshi15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Kôji Yusa | … | Flame15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Taiten Kusunoki | … | Kokuou15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Yutaka Aoyama | … | Hannibal Barca15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Junji Majima | … | Shara15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Hiroshi Yanaka | … | Scipio Africanus15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Kanae Itô | … | EASY / …15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Shiho Kokido | … | Olminu15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Kenji Fukuda | … | Alesta15 episodes, 2016-2018 | |
Justin Briner | … | Yoichi12 episodes, 2016 | |
Jessie James Grelle | … | Toyohisa12 episodes, 2016 | |
Robert McCollum | … | Nobunaga12 episodes, 2016 | |
Jeremy Schwartz | … | Additional Voices / …12 episodes, 2016 | |
Gwendolyn Lau | … | Olminu12 episodes, 2016 | |
Jerry Jewell | … | Shara10 episodes, 2016 | |
R. Bruce Elliott | … | Hannibal7 episodes, 2016 | |
Christian Taylor | … | Additional Voices7 episodes, 2016 | |
Vic Mignogna | … | Saint-Germi6 episodes, 2016 | |
Greg Ayres | … | Yoshitsune6 episodes, 2016 | |
Chris Patton | … | Haruakira6 episodes, 2016 | |
Bill Flynn | … | Additional Voices / …6 episodes, 2016 | |
Monica Rial | … | Easy5 episodes, 2016 | |
Joel McDonald | … | Allister5 episodes, 2016 | |
Anthony Bowling | … | Fulame5 episodes, 2016 | |
Mikaela Krantz | … | Masha5 episodes, 2016 | |
Apphia Yu | … | Mark5 episodes, 2016 | |
Colleen Clinkenbeard | … | Joan of Arc4 episodes, 2016 | |
Clifford Chapin | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Daman Mills | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
David Wald | … | Murasaki4 episodes, 2016 | |
Chris Guerrero | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Larry Brantley | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Kenny Green | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Phil Parsons | … | Additional Voices / …4 episodes, 2016 | |
Brian Mathis | … | Additional Voices / …4 episodes, 2016 | |
Ben Phillips | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Bill Jenkins | … | Additional Voices / …4 episodes, 2016 | |
Christopher Bevins | … | Rasputin4 episodes, 2016 | |
Randy Pearlman | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Ethan Gallardo | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Shawn Gann | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Ben Bryant | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Jacob Browning | … | Additional Voices / …4 episodes, 2016 | |
Jean-Luc Hester | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Scott Hinze | … | Additional Voices4 episodes, 2016 | |
Ian Sinclair | … | Hijikata3 episodes, 2016 | |
J. Michael Tatum | … | Butch3 episodes, 2016 | |
Alejandro Saab | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Justin Cook | … | Naoshi3 episodes, 2016 | |
Dallas Reid | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Austin Tindle | … | Additional Voices / …3 episodes, 2016 | |
Chuck Huber | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Kent Williams | … | Kid3 episodes, 2016 | |
Chris Rager | … | Additional Voices / …3 episodes, 2016 | |
Rachel Robinson | … | Anastasia / …3 episodes, 2016 | |
Aaron Roberts | … | Kafet3 episodes, 2016 | |
Tyson Rinehart | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Mark Stoddard | … | Scipio3 episodes, 2016 | |
Jarrod Greene | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Blake Shepard | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Marcus D. Stimac | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Quinn Angell | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Orion Pitts | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Daniel Katsuk | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Eric Cherry | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Bill Brooks | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Chris Thurman | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Keith Kubal | … | Additional Voices / …3 episodes, 2016 | |
Sam Grun | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Greg Silva | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Jeffrey Schmidt | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Aaron Graves | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
David Novinski | … | Additional Voices3 episodes, 2016 | |
Brandon Potter | … | Commander / …2 episodes, 2016 | |
Brandon McInnis | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Christopher Wehkamp | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Micah Solusod | … | Milz2 episodes, 2016 | |
Halston Mann | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jim Foronda | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jad Saxton | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jeremy Inman | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Charles C. Campbell | … | Additional Voices / …2 episodes, 2016 | |
Dave Trosko | … | Additional Voices / …2 episodes, 2016 | |
Anastasia Munoz | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jeff Johnson | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Greg Dulcie | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Justin Duncan | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Justin Pate | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Gregory Lush | … | Additional Voices / …2 episodes, 2016 | |
Will Short | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jonathan C. Osborne | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Adrian Churchill | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Jackson Frolick | … | Additional Voices2 episodes, 2016 | |
Christopher Sabat | … | Gilles De Rais1 episode, 2016 | |
Brina Palencia | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Sonny Strait | … | Tamon1 episode, 2016 | |
Mike McFarland | … | Doug1 episode, 2016 | |
Felecia Angelle | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Jason Liebrecht | … | Orte Vice Commander1 episode, 2016 | |
Bryn Apprill | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Dawn M. Bennett | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Morgan Laure | … | Oichi1 episode, 2016 | |
John Burgmeier | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Bryan Massey | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Scott Frerichs | … | Additional Voices / …1 episode, 2016 | |
Cris George | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Chris Cason | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Hiroki Yasumoto | … | Hijikata Toshizo1 episode, 2016 | |
Cole Brown | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Alison Viktorin | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Garret Storms | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Travis Mullenix | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Kenji Nomura | … | Gilles de Rais1 episode, 2016 | |
Oscar Seung | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Jirô Saitô | … | Shimazu Yoshihiro1 episode, 2016 | |
Philip Weber | 1 episode, 2016 | ||
Mitsuru Miyamoto | … | Murasaki1 episode, 2016 | |
Masahiko Tanaka | … | Rasputin1 episode, 2016 | |
Chad Halbrook | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Masakazu Nishida | … | Kafeto1 episode, 2016 | |
Adam Rowe | … | Elf / …1 episode, 2016 | |
Bradley Campbell | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Steve Powell | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Junko Minagawa | … | Jeanne d’Arc1 episode, 2016 | |
Chad Cline | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Corey Cleary-Stoner | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Takeaki Masuyama | … | Orte Soldier1 episode, 2016 | |
Junko Kitanishi | … | Anastasia1 episode, 2016 | |
Matt Grounds | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Kris Bryan | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Brad Smeaton | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 | |
Doug Jackson | … | Additional Voices1 episode, 2016 |
Series Produced by:
Yoshiyuki Fudetani | … | producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Osamu Nagai | … | executive producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Rikichiro Toda | … | executive producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Yasuyuki Ueda | … | producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Hisato Usui | … | executive producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Series Music by:
Yasushi Ishii | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Hayato Matsuo | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Series Cinematography by:
Yasuhiko Abe | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Hisashi Matsumuko | … | (3 episodes, 2017-2018) |
Series Editing by:
Kiyoshi Hirose | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Series Art Direction by:
Ken’ichi Tatefuji | … | (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
Takashi Okawara | … | assistant director (1 episode, 2017) |
Norihito Takahashi | … | assistant director (1 episode, 2017) |
Hitomi Ezoe | … | assistant director (1 episode, 2018) |
Series Art Department:
Haruko Nobori | … | color designer/color design (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Ryôji Nagasawa | … | assistant color designer (12 episodes, 2016) |
Kenichi Suzuki | … | storyboard artist (6 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Masayoshi Nishida | … | storyboard artist (4 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Shigeyasu Yamauchi | … | storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2016) |
Kazuma Fujimoto | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Tetsuo Hirakawa | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Toshiyuki Kato | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Kenichi Kawamura | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Kenichiro Murakawa | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Manabu Ono | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Takayuki Tanaka | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2016) |
Nobuhiro Kondô | … | storyboard artist (1 episode, 2018) |
Series Sound Department:
Hiromune Kurahashi | … | sound effects (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Yasushi Nagura | … | recording (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Yôta Tsuruoka | … | sound director (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Christopher Bevins | … | adr director (12 episodes, 2016) |
Yoshimi Sugiyama | … | sound production manager: Rakuonsha (12 episodes, 2016) |
Jeremy Inman | … | assistant and director (1 episode, 2016) |
Series Animation Department:
Hitomi Ezoe | … | chief animation director (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Ryôji Nakamori | … | character designer / chief animation director (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Seiichi Shirato | … | design research (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Shinya Ueda | … | animation producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Kenichi Suzuki | … | key animator (3 episodes, 2016) |
Toshimitsu Kobayashi | … | assistant animation director/animation director (3 episodes, 2017-2018) |
Yae Ôtsuka | … | animation director (2 episodes, 2017-2018) |
Series Music Department:
Toshiaki Ôta | … | music producer (15 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Yasushi Ishii | … | lyrics/music arranger/performer/lyrics and music: “Chakra Destiny” / lyrics and music: “Hanya Revolution” / lyrics and music: ending theme/vocals: “Chakra Destiny” / vocals: “Hanya Revolution” / vocals: ending theme (13 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Maon Kurosaki | … | lyrics: ending theme/vocals: ending theme (13 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Sugizo | … | music: ending theme (13 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Hayato Matsuo | … | music arranger/orchestrator/music: “Di Quella Pira – Opera Il Trovatore Yori” (13 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra | … | music performed by (12 episodes, 2016) |
Andrzej Sasin | … | recording engineer: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (12 episodes, 2016) |
The Warsaw Chorus | … | choir (12 episodes, 2016) |
Cliff Magreta | … | lyrics and music: opening theme (9 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Minutes Til Midnight | … | vocals: opening theme (9 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Ron | … | music: opening theme (9 episodes, 2016-2018) |
Sawasaki Kazuaki | … | vocals: “Di Quella Pira – Opera Il Trovatore Yori” (2 episodes, 2016-2017) |
Series Script and Continuity Department:
Patrick Seitz | … | adr script adaptation (12 episodes, 2016) |
‘Drifters’ Anime Season 2 Full Story:
Season 2 of “Drifters” continues the epic saga of historical figures brought together to fight in a fantastical world.
Picking up where the first season left off, we see Shimazu Toyohisa and his band of warriors embroiled in even more intense battles and political intrigue.
New characters are introduced, adding depth and excitement to the story, while the animation and fight scenes are as thrilling as ever.
With twists and turns at every corner, “Drifters” Season 2 is a must-watch for any anime lover craving action, adventure, and a touch of historical fiction.
Final Thoughts:
Funimation’s acquisition of Drifters at Anime Expo 2016 marked a significant milestone for fans of the series.
Described as a captivating blend of history and fantasy by the creators of Hellsing, Drifters follows the journey of Shimazu Toyohisa, a renowned samurai thrust into a new world at the brink of death.
As part of the enigmatic group “Drifters,” Toyohisa engages in intense battles against legendary warriors, setting the stage for an epic tale of survival and strategy.
With its unique premise and engaging storyline, Drifters promises viewers a thrilling experience that seamlessly merges historical elements with fantastical adventures.