Underrated Anime: Part 1— Akudama Drive
Akudama Drive: Is It Really Underrated? When discussing Akudama Drive, one question often comes up: is it truly underrated? Released in 2020, it made waves with its unique cyberpunk aesthetic and chaotic energy. However, as someone who watched it after its initial release, I couldn’t help but feel differently about the hype surrounding it. The Expectation-to-Reality Gap There’s a common phenomenon with hyped anime where you hear people rave about how a show is “peak,” “amazing,” or “underrated.” But when you watch it, you realize it doesn’t hit those high expectations. Shows like 86, Psycho-Pass, and even Moriarty the Patriot are examples of 12-episode anime that do live up to their reputation. With Akudama Drive, though, the experience felt different. It’s not that the show isn’t good—it’s visually stunning and packed with exciting action. But it didn’t feel like the kind of series where you’d finish watching and say, “Wow, this was peak anime!” There were elements within the show, su...