Shenmue the Animation

Name: Shenmue the Animation
Genre: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2022-02-06
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Masaya Matsukaze

CANCELED1 Season13 Episodes★ 7.3

Shenmue the Animation is an animated drama series on Adult Swim that premiered in 2022. It was canceled after 1 season and 13 episodes.

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NetworkAdult Swim

First AiredFeb 6, 2022

Last AiredMay 1, 2022

GenreAnimation, Drama, Action & Adventure

Runtime24 min

LanguageJapanese

CountryUnited States

ProductionTelecom Animation Film, Sola Entertainment, WAVE MASTER

After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo Hazuki dedicates his life to finding the man responsible — a mission that takes him from the streets of Yokosuka, Japan to the sprawling metropolis of Hong Kong, and beyond. Soon he’ll learn that larger, mystical forces are at play as he trains to become the ultimate martial artist in his quest for revenge.

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Cast

Masaya Matsukaze

Ryo Hazuki (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 13 episodes

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E1Thunderclap

Feb 6, 202224m★ 5.7

In Yokosuka, 1986, Ryo Hazuki, the only legitimate heir of the Hazuki Dojo, spends his days training under his strict father Iwao. One day, he returns and witnesses a mysterious man called Lan Di attacking the Dojo.

E2Daybreak

Feb 13, 202224m

Hazuki Family's maid Ine hands a letter to Ryo, who is restless from his Father's death. The letter was sent from a person named "Yuanda Zhu" to his father which contained characters he cannot read.

E3Yin-yang

Feb 20, 202224m

Ryo finally finds a person who can read Yuanda Zhu's letter, which said "Find Master Chen for help". Ryo finds Master Chen and asks him about Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father.

E4Shackles

Feb 27, 202224m

To chase Lan Di, Ryo decides to go to Hong Kong, but realizes he does not have enough money to go. With Goro's assistance Ryo gets a part-time job, which he soon learns is in Mad Angel's territory.

E5Equal

Mar 6, 202224m

Ryo is forced to fight Guizhang Chen from Chen Family, to save Nozomi who Mad Angels have taken as a hostage. In hopes that Goro finds Ryo's secret message, he fights Guizhand Chen, ending with Ryo and Guizhang both wounded and defeated.

E6Dignified

Mar 13, 202224m★ 6.8

To unveil the truth behind his Father's death, Ryo heads to Hong Kong, looking for a person named "Lishao Tao". His bags are taken as many thugs and thieves walk the streets of Hong Kong since everyone is desperate to survive day by day.

E7Future

Mar 20, 202224m★ 5.3

Ryo meets Lishao Tao, the person he was looking for. Lishao, a martial arts master, easily defeats Ryo and tells him to go home. Thinking he lost because he does not have enough strength, Ryo goes around Hong Kong to find a martial artist.

E8Aspiration

Mar 27, 202224m★ 5.3

Ryo is living at Xiuying Hong's house. Xiuying ignores Ryo's wish to meet Yuanda Zhu and keeps making him do chores for Man Mo Temple. To understand Xiuying's notion, Ryo must learn wude the principles of martial arts.

E9Distinct

Apr 3, 202224m★ 5.3

Ryo finds a book written by Yuanda Zhu in Xiuying's library. In the book he finds a memo of chawan sign, which could lead to danger with one mistake. Despite the danger Ryo uses it to find Yuanda Zhu.

E10Comeback

Apr 10, 202224m★ 5.3

To find Yuanda Zhu, Ryo follows Ren, the leader of Heavens. Gathering information from Ren's acquaintances they reach the location where Yuanda Zhu is said to be, but they soon find out that this was Yellow Heads' trap.

E11Entangled

Apr 17, 202224m★ 5.3

Ryo and Ren finally find Yuanda Zhu. However, they are soon attacked by the Yellow Heads and Yuanda gets kidnapped. Ryo gets cornered but is saved by Xiuying. Xiuying was worried that Ryo would fall in to the evil course blinded by revenge.

E12Guidepost

Apr 24, 202224m★ 5.3

Ryo and Ren successfully sneak into the Yellow Heads' headquarters to rescue Yuanda Zhu. But the Yellow Heads all knew about their plan to sneak in. Surrounded by their enemies, the two fight Yuan who is one of the leaders of Yellow Heads.

E13Shenmue

May 1, 202224m★ 5.7

Ryo finally reaches Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father. Blinded by revenge Ryo viciously attacks Lan Di. Lan Di easily dodges Ryo's attacks and leaves. Yellow Heads' Dou Niu realizes his plan has failed and attacks Ryo.

About Shenmue the Animation

Shenmue the Animation is an animation, drama, action & adventure series on Adult Swim. The show first aired on Feb 6, 2022 and currently has 1 season and 13 episodes. Shenmue the Animation has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 25 votes. The cast includes Masaya Matsukaze.