A detail of Sumō yūrakuzu byōbu. It's unconfirmed, but likely, that the Black man depicted in the artwork is Yasuke Credit - Sacchisachi/Wiki Commons In 1579, an African man now known by the name of ...

"Afro Samurai" creator Takashi Okazaki illustrated a "Star Wars Outlaws" Cover for upcoming Weekly Famitsu to celebrate its release. “In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and ...

Another day, another anime. It seems new projects are always in the works when it comes to anime, and now the studio N Lite has announced big plans for its next outings. The American studio has ...

Discover your legacy as the heir to a legendary African samurai in YASUKE: A Lost Descendent. Challenge enemies in futuristic swordplay, pull off some high-velocity parkour, and become an awesome ...

Anime production company N LITE and U.S. streetwear fashion brand HYPLAND have united to spotlight black anime characters in the first of multiple planned apparel releases. Via a press release, N LITE ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

Samurai are among the most important people in Japanese culture and history, considering they remain a significant source of ...