Crunchyroll Details "Drifters" Simulcast Plans

Previously announced at Anime Weekend Atlanta, we finally have full details to share with you on the simulcast of Drifters, based on the manga by Hellsing creator Kouta Hirano.

Drifters begins streaming tomorrow, 10/7 at 7:30am PT and will be available to members in the following territories: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands.

About Drifters

From the creator and team behind Hellsing comes a thrilling story where history and fantasy collide. Shimazu Toyohisa, a famous samurai who fought in the historical Battle of Sekigahara, is transported to another world when only moments from death. From that moment on, he becomes part of a group known as “Drifters” and is forced to battle against other legendary warriors in an ultimate death game.

Staff listing includes

Director: Kenichi Suzuki
Series Composition: Hideyuki Kurata
Screenplay: Yousuke Kuroda, Hideyuki Kurata
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Ryouji Nakamori
Setting Research: Seiichi Shirato
Art Director: Ken'ichi Tatefuji
CG Producer: Garyo Tanaka
CG Director: Tomohisa Takae
Color Key: Haruko Nobori
Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
Letter Design: Setta
Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose

Cast includes

Drifters

Shimazu Toyohisa - Yūichi Nakamura