Shenmue the Animation
A driven revenge narrative grounded in martial arts training and 1980s Asian settings, where personal vendetta collides with mystical forces.
After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo Hazuki dedicates his life to finding the man responsible — a mission that takes him from the streets of Yokosuka, Japan to the sprawling metropolis of Hong Kong, and beyond. Soon he’ll learn that larger, mystical forces are at play as he trains to become the ultimate martial artist in his quest for revenge.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Shenmue the Animation violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Shenmue the Animation sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Shenmue the Animation easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Shenmue the Animation leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Shenmue the Animation scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Shenmue the Animation
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shenmue the Animation
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shenmue the Animation, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shenmue the Animation, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shenmue the Animation, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
