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He came from Africa and fought alongside a mighty feudal lord in brutal 16th century Japan. They called him the Black Samurai, and he became a legend.
27 August 1966, Spokane, Washington, USA
6 September 1947, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
16 March 1970, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
12 August 1991, San Bernardino, California, USA
November 3, 1983 in USA
31 May 1956, Chiba, Japan
6 January 1976, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
2 October 1987, Draper, Utah, USA
13 August 1972, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
3 January 1979, Sapporo, Japan
10 July 1977, Singapore
November 6, 1981 in Yokosuka, Japan
11 November 1971, Evanston, Illinois, USA
20 November 1963, Coloane Island, Macau
5 February 1987, San Francisco, California, USA
9 May 1953, Deadwood, South Dakota, USA
April 26, 2021
It's a stunningly rendered series, and that's only one of the attractions, aside from the biggest: a fitting reimagining of a legend's story.April 25, 2021
The anime series is, at its center, a comforting fairy tale of clear-cut good and evil.April 19, 2021
The standout element is the Flying Lotus produced soundtrack... a fluttery, genre-bending embodiment of the clash between past and present that mixes traditional Japanese instruments with staccato drum machines and spaced-out synths.April 27, 2021
To the tune of six brisk half-hour length episodes, Thomas' Yasuke hits the spot for any anime lover while offering new subversions to the samurai genre.April 28, 2021
There's a unique world within Yasuke's universe as it blends history with fantasy, and this team really needs to all work together again. If this is it, however, then it's still worth the trip.April 20, 2021
Incredible action scenes with lots of blood and gore. The plot is a bit all over the place at times, but worth watching in the end.April 19, 2021
Time will tell what lies next for anime with an American flair. In the meantime, let Yasuke's futuristic soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and fantastical story present a portrait of a time where a Black samurai existed.April 20, 2021
As it stands, Yasuke has a terrific lead character, gorgeous action sequences, and sumptuous animation and music.April 25, 2021
Yasuke's fantasy story ultimately sticks the landing with an exciting final battle and a conclusion that brings the focus back to its hero's journey, but it's inconsistent getting there.April 19, 2021
If you're critical of the story, there's still plenty to enjoy about the surface-level dynamics, journeys, and striking symbolic imagery. When Yasuke occupies itself in its twistedly bizarre feudal setting, it indulges in some real fun weirdness.April 26, 2021
LaKeith Stanfield is good in the title role, even if he doesn't get to do a whole lot... If only it were as easy to feel drawn to the rest of the show around him.April 28, 2021
Once Yasuke brings you to the main adventure, it is easy to be overawed by the sense of achievement - this anime series is solid work.