 If you liked
Akudama Drive
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 ...then you might like
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
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Akudama Drive is a dystopian cyberpunk world with fun characters and good action similar to Edgerunners, but just don't expect the same level of emotional draw and quality as Edgerunners.
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Recommended by CalaMariGold
Both are stylish cyberpunk stories with action packed stories staring colorful characters and also edgy aesthetics and storytelling as well too.
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Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost
Both shows have a great production, over-the-top violence, fun characters, and both take place in a cyberpunk setting.
Over-the-top action and madness in cyberpunk dystopian society. Akudama is more dark, harsh and based on a "death game with freaks" trope while Edgerunners is your standard colorful action by Studio Trigger that is mostly oriented to the Western audience, now with edgy violence and cybernetic nipples.
Both have the same setting; (World, Theme)
Story is very similar as well; (At least until introduction)
*Cyberpunk has a faster pacing, while Akudama Drive delves more into it's fictional aspects
Both are extremely well fleshed cyberpunk series, with great world building, tightly curated atmosphere and a diverse cast of well written characters
"Akudama Drive" and "cyberpunk" anime are both genres within the broader category of science fiction that often explore dystopian futures, advanced technology, and the impact of societal issues on individuals.
- Dystopian Setting: Both "Akudama Drive" and many cyberpunk anime are set in dystopian futures where societal structures have deteriorated, leading to a gritty and often dangerous environment.
- Advanced Technology: Both genres often feature advanced and futuristic technology, including cybernetic enhancements, artificial intelligence, and virtual realities.
- Criminal Element: "Akudama Drive" specifically focuses on a group of criminals, or "akudama," who are skilled in various ways. Many cyberpunk anime also involve characters with a criminal background
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- Futuristic Cybernetic setting
- some MC progression similarities
- Amazing Fight Scenes
A vibrant take on a cyberpunk setting. An action show in the same vain as Suicide Squad. Style for days and a pretty good english dub as well. Gore was censored when I first watched it but I believe an uncensored version should be out by now.
so you know how the lighting was in the one you watched? all the beautiful colors being used in unique ways to really draw you in by the eyes and keep your brain hooked? whichever one you haven't watched will look equally just as beautiful with just as much unique and splendid use of light and colors!
they are also both dystopian/cyberpunk-esc shows with lots of huge, cool tech you wouldn't see anywhere else and stakes so high you'd need a rocket to get them down!
Akudama Drive wasn't as lucky in gore leniency but what is lost through extra-dark shadows, is made up for with the
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Recommended by Fluffabelle
Not only are both in a cyberpunk setting but also both show a lot of violence and are not affraid to make bold decisions.
both action anime with cyberpunk themes
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Recommended by EsGoreng__
Similar setting and aesthetics. Sort of similar plot too? Been a while since i watched.
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Recommended by boobtoobie
Both anime have very similar plots. Neither anime is afraid to push the limits on gore either. The world building with a corrupt government, and the classism of society, really shows how much both shows are similar.
If you're a fan of Cyberpunk, than you will love Akudama Drive too.
Edgerunners is a little more fast-paced than Akudama drive but both shows are in a cyberpunk setting and they both have similar plot lines.
just listen to me, i can't explain what's the similarity but JUST LISTEN TO ME!!!!
Both are action and gore themes anime, with a lil' bit crime at background
Simple point form list:
- Futuristic Settings
- Fighting scenes, bloodshed
- Music
- Character design
Both series also have:
- 'Clickbait' nudity scenes
- A tough opponent who has a large organization
- A betrayal character
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Recommended by MrFrostbite
If you liked Akudama Drive and loved the cyberpunk, futuristic aesthetic then i definitely recommend watching Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Both have a stunning art, atmosphere and interesting story.
-Both have a cyberpunk aesthetic.
-Main cast is a group of criminals working together.
-Both are quite gory.