Yasuke is a Japanese action fantasy anime series created, executive produced and directed by LeSean Thomas. The first season of the series was released on April 29, 2021.
LaKeith Stanfield voices Yasuke and executive produced. The series boasts character design by Koike Takeshi, produced at Mappa and music and executive produced by Flying Lotus Animation.[1]
Summary[]
- "A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing."
- —Netflix Press Release
In a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
Cast and Characters[]
- LaKeith Stanfield as Yasuke
- Takehiro Hira as Nobunaga
- Maya Tanida as Saki
- Ian Chen as Ichiro
- Gwendoline Yeo as Ichika
- Ming-Na Wen as Natsumaru
- Noshir Dalal as Mitsuhide
- Paul Nakauchi as Morisuke
- Darren Criss as Haruto
- Dia Frampton as Ishikawa
- William Christopher Stephens as Achoja
- Julie Marcus as Nikita
- Greg Chun as Gyuichi
- Dan Donohue as Abraham
- Ranmaru as TBA
- Michael Sinterniklaas as Iga General
- Amy Hill as Daimyo
- Emily Woo Zeller as Kurosaka
- Keone Young as Wardock Chief
Episodes[]
- Season One
- Ronin
- The Old Way
- Mortal Sins
- A Long Road
- Pain & Blood
- Balance
Awards[]
Gallery[]
Promotional Videos[]
Yasuke - Official Trailer - Netflix
Yasuke - Official Teaser - Netflix-2
Yasuke- East Meets West - Netflix
Promotional Images[]
Season One Poster
Special Art by Takeshi Koike
See More[]
Watch Yasuke on Netflix
