Yasuke (2021)

Action · Adventure · Animation

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.

IMDb rating: 6.2 (7,069 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

LaKeith Stanfield Yasuke (voice)
Maya Tanida Saki (voice)
Takehiro Hira Oda Nobunaga (voice)
Julie Marcus Nikita (voice)
Ming-Na Wen Natsumaru (voice)
Noshir Dalal Mitsuhide (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

6.68 avg 6 episodes 6.8 → 6.5 29 min avg

Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Ronin	6.8	371
2	The Old Way	6.8	321
3	Mortal Sins	6.7	289
4	A Long Road	6.7	276
5	Pain & Blood	6.6	277
6	Balance	6.5	277