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Shenmue the Animation

Synopsis: 1985, Yokosuka. Ryo Hazuki trained to master the Hazuki Jujitsu style under his strict father in the Hazuki dojo of his childhood. However, one day a mysterious man named Lan di kills his father and takes the "mirror" his father was protecting. Ryo is determined to find the truth behind his father's murder, but soon he is trapped in a war between underground organizations…. Traveling from Yokosuka to Hong Kong, Ryo's long journey begins!

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Shenmue the Animation
  • Anime Name in Japanese: シェンムー
  • Anime Name in English: Desconhecido
  • Other names: Shenmue

Production information

  • Producers: Wave Master
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Telecom Animation Film

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: February 6, 2022 - May 1, 2022 - Sundays in 1430 (JST)
  • Genres: Action and adventure
  • Subjects: Artes marciais
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.711
  • Popularity: 5647

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Shenmue the Animation Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shenmue-the-animation.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T08:02:06-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Shenmue the Animation": 

    • Shenmue The Animation is based on the video game shenmue, released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast console.
    • The anime was produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the game's release.
    • The anime story follows the protagonist Ryo Hazuki on his journey to avenge his father's death.
    • The anime director is Chikara Sakurai, known for his work in series such as One Punch Man and Naruto Shippuden.
    • The animation was produced by the Telecom Animation Film studio, responsible for other popular anime such as Lupin III and Tower of God.
    • The anime has the participation of several known voice actors, including Masaya Matsukaze as Ryo Hazuki and Megumi Hayashibara as Nozomi Harasaki.
    • Shenmue The Animation was released worldwide by the Crunchyroll streaming platform in 2021.
    • The anime received positive criticism for its fidelity to the original story of the game and the quality of its animation.
    • Shenmue The Animation is a great option for fans of the game who want to relive the story or for those who want to get to know the franchise for the first time.
    • The anime has a nostalgic soundtrack, full of iconic songs from the original game.
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    Manga and Products from Shenmue the Animation

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Shenmue the Animation"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Ryo Hazuki (Masaya Matsukaze) - protagonist of the story, seeks revenge for the death of his father.
    • Lan Di (Kouji Tsujitani) - Main antagonist, leader of the organization responsible for the death of Ryo's father.
    • Nozomi Harasaki (Megumi Ogata) - Ryo's childhood friend, nourishes feelings for him.
    • Shenhua Ling (Haruka Terui) - Mysterious young man who helps Ryo on his journey.
    • Guizhang Chen (Takayuki Sugou) - Private detective that helps Ryo in his investigation.
    • Joy (Yumi Toma) - Leader of a motorcycle gang that helps Ryo in his search.
    • INE HAYATA (Yuko Minaguchi) - Ryo's grandmother, owner of an antique store.
    • Fuku -San (Yuji Ueda) - Ryo's friend who helps in the Ine antique store.
    • Goro Majima (Hidenari Ugaki) - Yakuza Crossover character, appears in a special episode.

    Summary and events

    1. Ryo Hazuki, a young martial artist, witnesses the murder of his father for a mysterious man named Lan Di.
    2. Ryo begins to investigate his father's murder and finds that Lan Di is looking for an artifact called Dragon Mirror.
    3. Ryo follows the tracks and has several people who knew his father, including the owner of an antique store named Chen.
    4. Ryo travels to Hong Kong to continue his search for the dragon mirror and meets a gangsters group named Yellow Heads.
    5. Ryo fights the Yellow Heads and finds that they are working for Lan Di.
    6. Ryo finds the dragon mirror, but is stolen by the Yellow Heads.
    7. Ryo continues his search for the dragon mirror and meets an old friend of his father named Zhu Yuanda.
    8. Ryo discovers that Zhu Yuanda has information about the whereabouts of the Dragon Mirror and fights a group of gangsters to recover it.
    9. Ryo finally finds Lan Di and fights him in an epic battle.
    10. The story ends with Ryo promising to continue his search for his father's killer.

    What happens in the end?

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    It is not possible to provide a summary of the end of Shenmue the Animation, as the anime has not yet been released and it is not known if it will have an end or follow the story of the original game.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Shenmue the Animation

    • Shenmue (Dreamcast)
    • Shenmue II (Xbox, Dreamcast)
    • Shenmue III (PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One)

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    Meaning of Shenmue the Animation

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    シェンムー
    • シェンムー - Shenmue
    Shenmue is a video game released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast console. It was developed by the Japanese company Sega AM2 and directed by Yu Suzuki. The game tells the story of Ryo Hazuki, a young man seeking revenge for the murder of his father. The word "Shenmue" is the name of a sacred tree in China, which plays an important role in the history of the game. The game is known for its innovative gameplay, open world and life simulation elements. He was highly praised for his immersive narrative and impressive graphics at the time of its release.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Shenmue the Animation has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Shenmue the Animation on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Shenmue the Animation usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5647