Yasuke
“Honor has a new name.”
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.
Where to watch Yasuke in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Yasuke there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Yasuke streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Yasuke
Yasuke is a 2021 Japanese-language animation, drama and action & adventure series created by LeSean Thomas. The cast is led by LaKeith Stanfield, Maya Tanida, Takehiro Hira. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Yasuke was produced by MAPPA and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 29, 2021, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- LeSean Thomas
- First aired
- April 29, 2021
- Last aired
- April 29, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- MAPPA
Yasuke cast & crew
Yasuke was created by LeSean Thomas.
The cast features LaKeith Stanfield as Yasuke (voice), Maya Tanida as Saki (voice), Takehiro Hira as Oda Nobunaga (voice), Julie Marcus as Nikita (voice), Ming-Na Wen as Natsumaru (voice), and Noshir Dalal as Mitsuhide (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Flying Lotus and it was produced by Flying Lotus and LaKeith Stanfield.
Is Yasuke worth watching?
Yasuke holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 259 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and action & adventure, Yasuke is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Yasuke
In United States, you can stream Yasuke on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Yasuke
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)
Dia Frampton
Ishikawa (voice)
Paul Nakauchi
Morisuke (voice)
Darren Criss
Haruto (voice)
William-Christopher Stephens
Achoja (voice)
Yasuke — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yasuke in United States?
Yasuke is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Yasuke on Netflix?
Yes — Yasuke is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Yasuke in?
Yasuke is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Yasuke are there?
Yasuke has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Yasuke rated?
Yasuke is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 259 ratings.
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