Courtesy of NetflixFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsWatch a trailer for the Flying Lotus-scored anime series YasukeLakeith Stanfield stars as the titular samurai in the upcoming Netflix showShareLink copied ✔️April 3, 2021April 3, 2021TextThom Waite Netflix has shared the first trailer for its upcoming anime series, Yasuke. Starring Lakeith Stanfield (of Get Out and Donald Glover’s Atlanta) as the eponymous samurai, the series is created and directed by LeSean Thomas, alongside Studio Mappa, while the original score comes courtesy of Flying Lotus. Set in war-torn feudal Japan, Yasuke revolves around the real-life story of a Black samurai who lived in Japan during the 16th century. According to a synopsis from Netflix, he struggles to live a peaceful life following a past filled with violence. “But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.” Marking a slight departure from historical events, the trailer teases characters wielding magic, while promotional materials hint at the importance of mechs. Of course, this isn’t FlyLo’s first time providing an anime soundtrack, having previously worked on the short, animated prequel to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner 2049, titled Black Out 2022, in 2017. “Working on anime is my new favourite thing,” the musician wrote on Twitter last month. “I think imma try n stay a while. Can happily keep doin it. Makes sense to me.” Yasuke is set to arrive on Netflix on April 29. Watch the new trailer below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORENorthern roles should go to northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’The rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracks‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert raves GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy