Shenmue (TV series)

Shenmue (Japanese: シェンムー, Hepburn: Shenmū), also known as Shenmue the Animation,[1] is an upcoming Japanese anime television series animated by Telecom Animation Film based on the video game series by Sega. The anime is a co-production between Crunchyroll and Adult Swim.[2]

Shenmue
Key visual
シェンムー
(Shenmū)
Anime television series
Directed byChikara Sakurai
Produced byYu Suzuki
StudioTelecom Animation Film
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Warner Bros. TV Studios
English network
Episodes13

Plot

After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo 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. Ryo will learn that larger, mystical forces are at play as he trains to become the ultimate martial artist in his quest for revenge.[3]

Production

The series was announced on September 4, 2020 at the virtual Crunchyroll Expo.[2] The series will be directed by Chikara Sakurai. Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki will be executive producer.[4] It will be animated by Telecom Animation Film with production management by Sola Entertainment.[5] The series will comprise 13 episodes and will air English dubbed on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block and stream on Crunchyroll.[3][5]

According to producer Yuu Kiyozono, the anime was in development for around two to three years during the time Shenmue III was produced and released. Kiyozono also stated that the production crew went to Yokosuka to get an accurate feel of the city's streets and atmosphere.[6] The anime will see most of the core voice actors return from the video games, although some of the cast will include new voice actors to appeal to the game's younger fanbase.[6]

References
  1. "Shenmue The Animation: Crunchyroll Announces Anime Adaptation Of Sega's Cult Series". NewsABC.net. 2020-09-05. Archived from the original on 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
  2. "Shenmue Anime Announced for Crunchyroll and Adult Swim". IGN. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  3. Petski, Denise (September 4, 2020). "'Shenmue' Anime Series Based On SEGA Game Franchise Greenlit By Crunchyroll & Adult Swim". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  4. "Shenmue Is Getting Turned Into Anime Series, Original Creator Attached". gamespot. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  5. "Shenmue Anime Coming from Crunchyroll and Adult Swim". comicbook. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  6. "Core Voice Cast Returning for Shenmue Anime Series, More". Siliconera. October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
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