Yasuke: Season 1

TV-MA

2021

Created by LeSean Thomas
93%
51%
6 episodes
Action
Fantasy

Oscar-nominee LaKeith Stanfield (Judas and the Black Messiah) leads this anime series as the voice of Yasuke, a warrior who... More

Oscar-nominee LaKeith Stanfield (Judas and the Black Messiah) leads this anime series as the voice of Yasuke, a warrior who fought alongside a mighty feudal lord and would go on to be known as the Black Samurai.

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.

Features music from renown artist Flying Lotus.

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Where to watch Yasuke: Season 1

Yasuke: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on Netflix.

Yasuke: Season 1 episodes

Ronin

When her young daughter is stricken by a mysterious malady,... More Ichika asks Yasuke to bring them upriver to a special doctor, but Yasuke refuses.

The Old Way

Back in 1581, Yasuke and Natsumaru have become trusted warriors... More serving Nobunaga. In the present day, the mercenaries catch up to Yasuke and attack.

Mortal Sins

Abraham sends Haruto and Nikita out to find Saki, who... More uses her growing powers to fight back. Under torture, Yasuke has a flashback to a betrayal.

A Long Road

Back in the village, Saki asks Yasuke to bring her... More to Doctor Morisuke — and she won’t take no for an answer. But there are new enemies in pursuit.

Pain & Blood

While Morisuke protects Saki from the Daimyo’s attack on the... More Astral Plane, Yasuke confronts the masked Dark General, who reveals their true identity.

Balance

While Morisuke and his men create a protective shield around... More the temple, Yasuke and Saki face off with the Daimyo in Azuchi Castle.

Yasuke: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

93_%28 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
51_%73 reviews
Audience score rating

"“Yasuke” is too preoccupied with its wacky video game escort mission story and action to dig into what Yasuke’s boundary-breaking work actually means to him and the people he coexists with."

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IndieWire

"“Yasuke” has created an intriguing hero, even if you may end it wanting to know him a little better."

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The New York Times

"The show is certainly worth watching if just for its sumptuous animation and impeccable score."

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Paste

"It’s the gorgeous animation, fantastic dubbing, and excellent music that’ll keep you coming back for more."

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Decider

""Yasuke" would be better if there were more of it, and either by accident or intentionally Thomas and his collaborators leave enough about this hero shrouded to make room for that to occur."

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