Yasuke
Honor has a new name.
Created by LeSean Thomas
On Netflix
A visually striking but brief anime that blends historical samurai mythology with sci-fi and magic, centered on a reluctant mentor protecting a child with supernatural abilities.
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Yasuke violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Yasuke scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Yasuke sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Yasuke easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Does Yasuke leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Written about
- The Opposite of HBOFinding
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
Everything like Yasuke, and what each one shares →
Like Yasuke
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Yasuke
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Yasuke, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Yasuke, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Yasuke, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
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