Yasuke
Yasuke Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
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About
"A samurai legend retold as elegiac sci-fi fable"
Yasuke reimagines the real historical African samurai of feudal Japan as the weary hero of a fantasy-tinged action epic, now hiding out as a boatman until a sick child pulls him back into a world of magic, mercenaries, and mecha. Six episodes move fast, blending samurai-movie stillness with bursts of stylized violence. It's moody and melancholic rather than plot-dense, carried by striking visuals, a hypnotic electronic score, and a quiet lead performance. Feels more like an extended mood piece than a sprawling saga, rewarding patience over action-per-minute expectations.
the hypnotic score and striking animation built around a quiet, weary hero.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Ronin | 6.8 | 362 | 30 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | The Old Way | 6.8 | 313 | 28 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Mortal Sins | 6.6 | 282 | 29 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | A Long Road | 6.7 | 271 | 29 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Pain & Blood | 6.6 | 272 | 28 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Balance | 6.5 | 271 | 30 min |