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Shenmue the Animation

2022Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–92%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–92%

Summary

After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo Hazuki dedicates his life to finding the man responsible — a mission that takes him from the streets of Yokosuka, Japan to the sprawling metropolis of Hong Kong, and beyond. Soon he’ll learn that larger, mystical forces are at play as he trains to become the ultimate martial artist in his quest for revenge.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Shenmue the Animation episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Thunderclap, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Daybreak, 9.0
  3. S1 E3 Yin-yang, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Shackles, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Equal, 8.6
  6. S1 E6 Dignified, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 Future, 8.1
  8. S1 E8 Aspiration, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Distinct, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Comeback, 8.0
  11. S1 E11 Entangled, 8.0
  12. S1 E12 Guidepost, 8.0
  13. S1 E13 Shenmue, 8.2

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chikara Sakurai, Nobuo Tomizawa, Keiko Oyamada
Produced by
Joseph Chou, Yuu Kiyozono
Music by
Kana Shibue, Kazuya Miwa

Everyone

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Facts

February 6, 2022 · May 1, 2022 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 2022
Last aired
May 1, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
117 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Photo Montage, Would Hit a Girl, Death Glare +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shenmue the Animation?"

Questions about Shenmue the Animation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shenmue the Animation?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Shenmue the Animation streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 116 other countries.

Is Shenmue the Animation worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Shenmue the Animation okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Shenmue the Animation?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Is Shenmue the Animation in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Shenmue the Animation use?

Photo MontageWould Hit a GirlDeath GlareYou Killed My FatherDied in Your Arms TonightAdaptation DistillationSnooping Little KidCharacter DevelopmentThe RevealCreator's FavoriteTomboyish PonytailAll Love Is Unrequitedand 199 more

TV Tropes lists 211 tropes for it, including Photo Montage, Would Hit a Girl, and Death Glare.