Yasuke
Yasuke -ヤスケ-
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. (Source: Netflix)
Yasuke is a ona with 6 episodes, from Spring 2021, produced by MAPPA, rated 5.6/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
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. (Source: Netflix)
Main Characters
Tags
- Swordplay — Prominently features the use of swords in combat.
- Samurai — Prominently features warriors of medieval Japanese nobility bound by a code of honor.
- Anachronism — Prominently features elements that are out of place in the historical period the work takes place in, particularly modern elements in a historical setting.
- Magic — Prominently features magical elements or the use of magic.
- Historical — Partly or completely set during a real period of world history.
- CGI — Prominently features scenes created with computer-generated imagery.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Robots — Prominently features humanoid machines.
- Military — Centered around the life and activities of military personnel.
- War — Partly or completely set during wartime.
- Gore — Prominently features graphic bloodshed and violence.
- Body Horror — Features characters who undergo horrific transformations or disfigurement, often to their own detriment.