Shenmue the Animation

A brooding martial-arts quest that moves from quiet grief to hard-hitting fights, with a steady pull of mystery.

Created by

Chikara Sakurai, Keiko Oyamada

Genres

Animation, Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Masaya Matsukaze, Toshihide Tsuchiya, Kentaro Ito

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, coming-of-age, mystery, grief

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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