Real Drive 2008
What is Real Drive?
Real Drive is a science fiction television series that aired in 2008. The show is set in the year 2061, depicting a world fifty years after humanity established network-dependent society.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 9, 2008
- Last aired
- Oct 1, 2008
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
- Updated
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Real Drive is a science fiction television series that aired in 2008. The show is set in the year 2061, depicting a world fifty years after humanity established network-dependent society. Following security concerns with early information networks, developers created a new system called the Meta Real Network, referred to as "Metal." This advanced network allows users to store personal memories as digital information within secure virtual environments known as bubble shells. These protected online spaces enable individuals to explore creative and personal expressions safely. The series examines the societal changes that emerged from this technology, particularly how people behave differently in virtual versus physical realms. The show explores themes of digital identity, memory, and the contrast between online and offline human behavior. Real Drive presents a futuristic vision of networked society where virtual environments fundamentally alter human interaction and self-expression. The program investigates how technological advances in digital security and virtual reality reshape social dynamics and personal freedom.
Should you watch it?
“In a future where memories are stored online, a special police unit investigates crimes within a virtual reality network.”
- Intriguing exploration of virtual reality and memory
- Unique cyberpunk aesthetic and world-building
- Thoughtful commentary on digital identity
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Concepts can be dense for casual viewers
You're drawn to cyberpunk stories that blend virtual reality with philosophical questions about identity and memory.
Suitable for mature teens and adults interested in speculative fiction with minimal violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Underwater Island Drive Apr 9, 2008
- E2 Girl Apr 16, 2008
- E3 Re-dive Apr 23, 2008
- E4 Atoll of Desire Apr 30, 2008
- E5 Sous Marin May 7, 2008
- E6 Love Letter May 14, 2008
- E7 Hand in Hand May 21, 2008
- E8 No Friend May 28, 2008
- E9 Employment Jun 4, 2008
- E10 Supremacy Negotiations Jun 11, 2008
- E11 Just Intonation Jun 18, 2008
- E12 Morning Without Light Jun 25, 2008
- E13 Another Sea Jul 2, 2008
- E14 Wave and Wind Jul 9, 2008
- E15 Last Dinner Jul 16, 2008
- E16 Clear Power Jul 23, 2008
- E17 Home Sweet Home Jul 30, 2008
- E18 Green Rebellion Aug 6, 2008
- E19 Returning Water Drops Aug 13, 2008
- E20 With These Feet Aug 20, 2008
- E21 Eternity Aug 27, 2008
- E22 Peaceful Death Sep 3, 2008
- E23 Human Commandments Sep 10, 2008
- E24 Earth Commandments Sep 17, 2008
- E25 Last Dive Sep 24, 2008
- E26 Real Drive Oct 1, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the Meta Real Network or 'Metal'?
A secure virtual reality network where people store personal memories and explore alternate identities.
Who are the Cyber Divers?
A special police unit that investigates crimes occurring within the virtual network known as Metal.
When does Real Drive take place?
The series is set in the year 2061, about 50 years after the development of the original Net society.
Is Real Drive related to Ghost in the Shell?
It shares creator Masamune Shirow and similar cyberpunk themes, but it is a standalone series.
What makes the virtual world of Metal unique?
Users' personal memories are digitized and stored in protected virtual spaces called bubble shells, allowing for safer exploration of personal desires.