Here’s one way to get this author to watch anime: adapt Shenmue into an all-new series. While this is re-treading the plot beats of the Dreamcast originals, it’s unbelievably exciting to see the games transformed like this. Many will lament the loss of the cheesy OG voice acting – especially when they’re reading an almost identical script to the games – but stick with it and the trailer really hits.
The show – a collaboration between Adult Swim and Crunchyroll – will premiere on 5th February, so you don’t even have to wait long to watch this. What do you think of the trailer? Are you excited to follow Ryo Hazuki’s quest for revenge in a whole new medium? Prove you’re as groovy as Goro in the comments section below.
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Yep that looks brilliant. Love Shenmue and this captures that 80s vibe well.
holy shiiiii, this brings back some great memories, follows the story absolutely with so many accurate characters, can't wait for searching for sailors, jazz bars, barbers and Nazomi awkward moments... oh and forklift races... did someone say capsule toy... oh wait this stray kitty needs feeding
Woah! Very similar sentiment to Sammy. This is one way I might actually watch anime (well, modern anime at least).
It looks so good!
I haven't watched the trailer but plan to buy. Sadly, I heard that so far the ending of the series isn't planned for the anime so fans may never get to see Lan Di get what's coming.
I wonder how far they will take it? Since I doubt there will be a Shenmue 4 after the complete wet fart that shenmue 3 was. This could be a great way to tie up the story once and for all.
Not a Shenmue fan but I'll watch this, maybe I'll become one!
Love Shenmue, but think this looks thoroughly mediocre. If it shows up on one of my streaming services I'll give it a shot.
Looks like a great alternative to introduce newcomers to shenmue's story, since playing the games is a hard sell for people who didn't play it back in it's days. Personally I love the games and hope to get a conclusion to the story, I don't care in what format.
The animation looks ok....
Want to see outstanding animation? watch Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku and/or Sono Kisekae Ningyou wa Koi wo Suru this season...
Yakuza anime now please!
Literally cannot wait , today started badly - now it’s fixed - thank you gaming gods
@3Above Same here, never played the games but will def check out the anime!
Also I love your avatar btw, Green MMPR Ranger is the best!
@rpg2000 dear god...
Hopefully there’s a version in Japanese. Proper nostalgia
The Japanese trailer is much better! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54GtdNM1a8
@themightyant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54GtdNM1a8
@themightyant yeah man that’d take me right back to the days when I was Japanese
@NB-DanTE Thank you. Appreciated + Forklifts
A decent Anime adaptation of my favourite game, Lan Di Sama will be pleased...
Please tell me there's a japanese VA. Those voices are not good.
@KidBoruto Ahaha Dragon Zord is the best! Thanks!!
@3Above No problem mate! I own Power Rangers Seasons 1-17 on DVD via the Mega Sets, big fan of the franchise.
Agreed! Can't wait to watch.
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