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Yasuke (TV Miniseries)

Yasuke

2021

LeSean Thomas (Creator), LeSean Thomas

Animation

5.4

335

TV Series. Animation. Action. Drama. Fantasy TV Series (2021). 6 Episodes. 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.The story of Yasuke, the first ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Robert Daniels rogerebert.com	"A fever-dream of historical-fiction, the brutal show combines powerful mysticism, demonic mutants, exploding robots and familiar but sharp swordplay for a trippy story of regret and tradition."	POS
United States	Niv M. Sultan Slant	"For all its gore, Yasuke is, at its core, a comforting fairy tale about good versus evil (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Sam Barsanti AV Club	"Yasuke is so far removed from reality that its connection to a real guy is detrimental to the story it’s trying to tell."	NEU
United States	James Poniewozik The New York Times	"It feels hurried and overstuffed (...) Still, there’s a lot to see and hear and like in this story"	POS
United States	Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut	"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 (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Caroline Cao Den of Geek	"Despite a compelling setup, the story has trouble fleshing out the psychological baggage of its fictionalized eponymous subject (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"	NEU
Canada	Reuben Baron CBR	"[It] is stronger when focused on its historic hero rather than its sillier fantasy elements (...) At only six episodes, it's worth the binge, but there are many ways it could have been better"	NEU
United States	Tyler Hersko IndieWire	"'Yasuke' starts off on a strong note but loses sight of its main character and compelling source material as the show progresses."	NEU

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