Oscar-nominated actor LaKeith Stanfield will voice history's first Black samurai in the Netflix anime series Yasuke. RELATED: Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity According to IndieWire, the series will feature six episodes and takes place in 'war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic.' Created by LeSean Thomas, Yasuke will premiere on Netflix on April 29 and feature music from Flying Lotus. LeSean Thomas, creator of #CannonBusters, is the direct result of everything happening for a reason. His unique path to the world of anime is inspiring to say the least. pic.twitter.com/amnUifWCTa — Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) September 3, 2019 […]
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