Drifters Episode 2 (2026)

: Keeping with the style of Kouta Hirano ( Hellsing ), the violence remains cathartic and over-the-top. The "popcorn material" quality is high, though the episode balances it better with actual plot progression than the pilot did. The Verdict

: We get a clearer look at the "game" being played by the mysterious figures Murasaki and EASY . The episode establishes that these historical "Drifters" aren't just there to survive; they are pieces in a proxy war involving demihumans like elves and dwarves against a darker force known as the Ends . Drifters Episode 2

: Nobunaga steals the show here. While Toyohisa remains the ruthless, high-octane engine of the group, Nobunaga provides the strategic weight, showing his intent to conquer and reshape this new world. : Keeping with the style of Kouta Hirano