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Animated drama

Yasuke (2021): Cast

Yasuke (2021) movie poster

Yasuke is a 2021 animated drama directed by LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato, starring Lakeith Stanfield as Yasuke (voice), Darren Criss and Takehiro Hira.

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Yasuke (2021) movie poster
Directors
LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Mappa
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Yasuke About?

The premise of Yasuke without spoilers.

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.

Yasuke Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • samurai
  • legend
  • sword
  • black
  • 16th century
  • japan
  • katana
  • peaceful
  • armor
  • violence
  • warrior
  • character name as series title
+16 more
  • weapon
  • battle
  • anime animation
  • brutality
  • supernatural power
  • character name as title
  • exploration
  • village
  • blood
  • mature animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • yasuke character
  • tv mini series
  • hand drawn animation
  • asia
  • one word series title
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Cast & crew

Yasuke Cast & Characters

Lakeith Stanfield leads the cast as Yasuke (voice), with Darren Criss as Haruto (voice) and Takehiro Hira as Oda Nobunaga (voice). Directed by LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Yasuke

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From the directors

More from LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato

One more film directed by LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato: Children of Ether.

Videos

Yasuke Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Yasuke.

Official Teaser
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Yasuke Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “יאסוקה” and “Ясукэ”.

Also known as
  • יאסוקה
  • Ясукэ
  • 야스케
  • Jasuke
  • Yasuke legendája
  • 武士弥助
  • 武士彌助
  • ยาสึเกะ ซามูไรแอฟริกา
  • Ясуке
  • ياسوكي
  • यासके

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FAQ

Yasuke FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Yasuke, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Yasuke?

Yasuke was directed by LeSean Thomas and Takeru Sato.

More films by LeSean Thomas

Who is in the cast of Yasuke?

Yasuke stars Lakeith Stanfield as Yasuke (voice), Darren Criss as Haruto (voice) and Takehiro Hira as Oda Nobunaga (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does Yasuke have a post-credit scene?

No. Yasuke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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