Shenmue the Animation
2022 · 24m · TMDB 7.3/10 (25 votes)
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About Shenmue the Animation
After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo Hazuki 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.
Soon he’ll learn that larger, mystical forces are at play as he trains to become the ultimate martial artist in his quest for revenge.
- Status
- Canceled
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 from 25 votes
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
Seasons and episodes
The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.
Latest aired season
Season 1
Thunderclap
In Yokosuka, 1986, Ryo Hazuki, the only legitimate heir of the Hazuki Dojo, spends his days training under his strict father Iwao. One day, he returns and witnesses a mysterious man called Lan Di attacking the Dojo.
TMDB 5.7/10 from 3 votes
Daybreak
Hazuki Family's maid Ine hands a letter to Ryo, who is restless from his Father's death. The letter was sent from a person named "Yuanda Zhu" to his father which contained characters he cannot read.
TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes
Yin-yang
Ryo finally finds a person who can read Yuanda Zhu's letter, which said "Find Master Chen for help". Ryo finds Master Chen and asks him about Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father.
TMDB 8.5/10 from 2 votes
Shackles
To chase Lan Di, Ryo decides to go to Hong Kong, but realizes he does not have enough money to go. With Goro's assistance Ryo gets a part-time job, which he soon learns is in Mad Angel's territory.
TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes
Equal
Ryo is forced to fight Guizhang Chen from Chen Family, to save Nozomi who Mad Angels have taken as a hostage. In hopes that Goro finds Ryo's secret message, he fights Guizhand Chen, ending with Ryo and Guizhang both wounded and defeated.
TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes
Dignified
To unveil the truth behind his Father's death, Ryo heads to Hong Kong, looking for a person named "Lishao Tao". His bags are taken as many thugs and thieves walk the streets of Hong Kong since everyone is desperate to survive day by day.
TMDB 6.8/10 from 4 votes
Future
Ryo meets Lishao Tao, the person he was looking for. Lishao, a martial arts master, easily defeats Ryo and tells him to go home. Thinking he lost because he does not have enough strength, Ryo goes around Hong Kong to find a martial artist.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Aspiration
Ryo is living at Xiuying Hong's house. Xiuying ignores Ryo's wish to meet Yuanda Zhu and keeps making him do chores for Man Mo Temple. To understand Xiuying's notion, Ryo must learn wude the principles of martial arts.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Distinct
Ryo finds a book written by Yuanda Zhu in Xiuying's library. In the book he finds a memo of chawan sign, which could lead to danger with one mistake. Despite the danger Ryo uses it to find Yuanda Zhu.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Comeback
To find Yuanda Zhu, Ryo follows Ren, the leader of Heavens. Gathering information from Ren's acquaintances they reach the location where Yuanda Zhu is said to be, but they soon find out that this was Yellow Heads' trap.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Entangled
Ryo and Ren finally find Yuanda Zhu. However, they are soon attacked by the Yellow Heads and Yuanda gets kidnapped. Ryo gets cornered but is saved by Xiuying. Xiuying was worried that Ryo would fall in to the evil course blinded by revenge.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Guidepost
Ryo and Ren successfully sneak into the Yellow Heads' headquarters to rescue Yuanda Zhu. But the Yellow Heads all knew about their plan to sneak in. Surrounded by their enemies, the two fight Yuan who is one of the leaders of Yellow Heads.
TMDB 5.3/10 from 3 votes
Shenmue
Ryo finally reaches Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father. Blinded by revenge Ryo viciously attacks Lan Di. Lan Di easily dodges Ryo's attacks and leaves. Yellow Heads' Dou Niu realizes his plan has failed and attacks Ryo.
TMDB 5.7/10 from 3 votes
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