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Yasuke

2021Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

AnimationDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic726.6Rotten Tomatoes93%51%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic726.6Rotten Tomatoes93%51%

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Yasuke episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Ronin, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 The Old Way, 6.8
  3. S1 E3 Mortal Sins, 6.7
  4. S1 E4 A Long Road, 6.7
  5. S1 E5 Pain & Blood, 6.6
  6. S1 E6 Balance, 6.5

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Takeru Sato, LeSean Thomas, Kunihiro Mori
Written by
Alex Larsen, Flying Lotus, LeSean Thomas
Produced by
Matthew Shattuck
Music by
Flying Lotus

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Facts

April 29, 2021 · April 29, 2021 · Ended

First aired
April 29, 2021
Last aired
April 29, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Badass and Child Duo, Cruel Mercy, Dumb Muscle +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Yasuke?"

Questions about Yasuke

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yasuke?

Netflix

In the United States, Yasuke streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Yasuke worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Yasuke in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.

What tropes does Yasuke use?

Badass and Child DuoCruel MercyDumb MuscleOffending the FoolPower FistBig Damn HeroesA Father to His MenOverly Long NameMook Horror ShowThat Man Is DeadThe Team NormalAction Girland 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Badass and Child Duo, Cruel Mercy, and Dumb Muscle.