Japan Synopsis
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.
The 2021–2023 Japan Window
389 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Shenmue the Animation sits at position #81.
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The 2020s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Shenmue the Animation premiered. 539 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #624 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (86th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #524 of 2,532 (top 21%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Japan, United States of America |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Telecom Animation Film, Sola Entertainment, WAVE MASTER, SEGA, TMS Entertainment |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 13 |
| Release Date | February 6, 2022 |
| Official Site | shenmue-anime.jp |