Real Drive
Series Overview
The story takes place in 2061, 50 years after humanity developed the "Net society" that depended on information networks despite their security issues. To improve security, a new network called Meta Real Network — or "Metal" for short — was developed. People's personal memories are reduced to information and placed within "protected virtual stand-alone organic cyber enclaves" called bubble shells online. The result was a virtual "explosion" of creative freedom as people felt safe enough to explore instincts and desires on Metal that they would not otherwise explore in real life. This "friction" between the Metal's alluring lack of restrictions and rules-bound reality led to trouble and incidents that investigators known as "cyber divers" must handle. Masamichi Haru is one such cyber diver.
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
23 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Wed, Apr 9, 2008
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Real Drive”
Haru makes contact with Eliza and receives Kushima's proof that the weather particles will cause worldwide disaster. Haru broadcasts the proof on the Metal, and the world's leaders quickly agree to shut down the Metal to kill the weather particle nanomachines. Kushima's consciousness then contacts Haru and explains that the ocean itself will replace the functionality of Metal via the salt water in the human body. Haru, restored to his younger self, is safely returned to the surface, where he reunites with Minamo.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Junichi Fujisaku, Shirow Masamune
Hideki Taniuchi, Yoshihisa Hirano
Koji Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Koji Tanaka
Director of Photography
Hideki Taniuchi
Original Music Composer
Yoshihisa Hirano
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Real Drive
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What is Real Drive about?
The story takes place in 2061, 50 years after humanity developed the "Net society" that depended on information networks despite their security issues. To improve security, a new network called Meta Real Network — or "Metal" for short — was developed. People's personal memories are reduced to information and placed within "protected virtual stand-alone organic cyber enclaves" called bubble shells online. The result was a virtual "explosion" of creative freedom as people felt safe enough to explore instincts and desires on Metal that they would not otherwise explore in real life. This "friction" between the Metal's alluring lack of restrictions and rules-bound reality led to trouble and incidents that investigators known as "cyber divers" must handle. Masamichi Haru is one such cyber diver.
How many seasons does Real Drive have?
Real Drive comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Real Drive?
Key cast members in Real Drive include Kanae Oki, Hiroki Takahashi, Katsuji Mori, Keiji Fujiwara, Hiromi Tsuru.
Who created or directed Real Drive?
Real Drive was developed and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.