Yasuke (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2021, Yasuke is an animation, drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Yasuke stars LaKeith Stanfield as Yasuke (voice), Maya Tanida as Saki (voice), Takehiro Hira as Oda Nobunaga (voice) and Julie Marcus as Nikita (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Yasuke has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yasuke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yasuke tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yasuke (2021)?
- In US, Yasuke is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yasuke worth watching?
- Yasuke holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yasuke?
- Yasuke stars LaKeith Stanfield, Maya Tanida, Takehiro Hira, Julie Marcus and Ming-Na Wen.
- When was Yasuke released?
- Yasuke was released in 2021.