ODDTAXI (2021)
A quiet walrus, a missing girl, and a city full of secrets — ODDTAXI is the anime mystery thriller that nobody saw coming.
ODDTAXI - Series Information
- Original Title: オッドタクシー
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Baku Kinoshita
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Mystery, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese
- First Air Date: April 6, 2021 (United States - TV-14), April 6, 2021 (Canada - 14+), April 6, 2021 (France - 12), April 6, 2021 (Australia - M), April 6, 2021 (Mexico - B-15), April 6, 2021 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Случайное такси (RU), Odd Taxi (US), 奇巧计程车 (CN), オッドタクシー (JP), อ็อด แท็กซี่ (TH), 오드 택시 (KR)
- Production Companies: P.I.C.S., OLM, Pony Canyon, Crunchyroll, Pony Canyon Enterprise, TV Tokyo, AT-X, dentsu, Yoshimoto Kogyo
- Production Countries: Japan
ODDTAXI - Plot
While working as a taxi driver on the hectic streets of Tokyo, a reticent walrus gets pulled into a mystery involving a missing teenage girl.
ODDTAXI - Trailer
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Uncover the truth, one fare at a time.
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ODDTAXI - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Baku Kinoshita
Main Cast
- Natsuki Hanae
- Ryohei Kimura
- Riho Iida
- Takashi
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Kenji Hamada
- Koudai Sakai
- Makoto Furukawa
- Yusuke Nishizawa
- Atsuhiro Tsuda
Writers
- Kazuya Konomoto
ODDTAXI - FAQs
What is ODDTAXI about?
ODDTAXI follows Hiroshi Odokawa, a quiet, antisocial walrus who drives a taxi through Tokyo. When a teenage girl goes missing, his seemingly ordinary fares — each hiding secrets of their own — pull him into a dangerous web of crime, obsession, and conspiracy that grows darker with every episode.
Why does ODDTAXI feature anthropomorphic animal characters?
Creator Baku Kinoshita deliberately used anthropomorphic animals to create emotional distance, letting viewers focus on the story's sharp dialogue and noir atmosphere without the distraction of human faces. The animal designs also carry subtle character symbolism — Odokawa's walrus appearance, for instance, reflects his blunt, thick-skinned personality.
Is ODDTAXI worth watching for non-anime fans?
Absolutely. ODDTAXI plays more like a tightly written crime thriller than a conventional anime. Its layered storytelling, sharp wit, and intricate plotting earned it widespread critical acclaim, with a near-perfect audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans of shows like Fargo or Twin Peaks will find plenty to love here.
How does ODDTAXI connect all its storylines?
Each taxi passenger Odokawa picks up represents a separate thread — a struggling comedian, an obsessive social media user, a shady yakuza member — and the series masterfully weaves these seemingly unrelated stories into a single, converging mystery. The final episodes deliver a payoff that rewards attentive viewers who tracked every detail.
Where can you stream ODDTAXI?
ODDTAXI is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Who are the main voice actors in ODDTAXI?
The principal cast includes Natsuki Hanae as protagonist Hiroshi Odokawa, Ryohei Kimura as Ayumu Goriki, Riho Iida as Miho Shirakawa, Kappei Yamaguchi as Eiji Kakihana, and Kenji Hamada as the menacing Dobu, among others.
How many episodes does ODDTAXI have?
ODDTAXI consists of 13 episodes across its single season, plus one additional special episode. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the entire series a compact but deeply satisfying watch that can be completed in a single weekend.
Did ODDTAXI win any awards or critical recognition?
ODDTAXI earned significant critical recognition, winning the Animation of the Year award at the 2021 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and receiving widespread praise for its screenplay and direction. It is frequently cited as one of the most original and intelligent anime series of the 2020s.
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