“Drakers hunt dragons from airships like Quin Zaza, facing danger, ostracism, and unique challenges in the skies.”
Drifting Dragons
空挺ドラゴンズ
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Synopsis
Drakers hunt dragons from airships like Quin Zaza, facing danger, ostracism, and unique challenges in the skies.
It has been half a century since humans took to the sky to hunt dragons. Although dragons present a great danger, every part of them is extremely valuable, and brave dragon hunters, called "drakers," risk their lives aboard special dragon-hunting airships to pursue them. However, despite the thrill and excitement of hunting, the life of a draker is not easy. Ostracized by society, the drakers have no place to call home. Life in the air is not any easier either: maintaining an airship is dull and expensive—and dragons are even harder to catch, as each one is unique. One of the last remaining such airships is the Quin Zaza. Its courageous crew includes Takita, an eager newcomer trying to earn her place on the ship; Mika, a reckless but highly skilled hunter; and Jirou, an earnest young man chasing both the dragons and his past. United by the same goal, these hunters face arduous aerial battles that involve daring feats of skill, strategy, and more than their fair share of danger.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 26 sampled reviews
What 26 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.53 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 7.8 · others 1.9
↓ 0.81
Running avg · Jan 2020 → Jul 2025
- 8 “This anime is genuinely entertaining, standing out primarily for its incredibly original dragon designs and the effective use of CGI to capture epic, sweeping vistas during battles. However, the...”
- 9 “The stunning art and sound design, characteristic of Polygon’s high standards, make this series a visual treat that effectively fills its 12-episode run with engaging content. However, the...”
- 8 “I think Drifting Dragons is a neat anime! It has some fascinating concepts, such as the dragon's designs. I love the characters, especially in the anime, since the writers did an excellent job...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 Winter 2020
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-15215 catalog
Produced by
- Kodansha Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
- Bandai Producer
- Nexon Producer
- BS Fuji Producer
- TOHO animation Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Producer
- Fuji Creative Producer
- Bandai Spirits Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor