Plot Synopsis

Set in alternate fantastical Japan during the feudal era, YASUKE is a half-hour anime series that tells the story of a samurai warrior of African descent who must return to his life of sword and violence in order to protect a mysterious girl from the dark forces. 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 African samurai who actually served the legendary Oda Nobunaga, will be released to the world. Netflix released the entire six-episode series on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT.