We’ve been doing a bit of digging and found an intriguing piece of information about the new Netflix animated series.Īccording to our sources Netflix is circling Taika Waititi to direct the animated series, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles.
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The series is set 1,000 years in the future and follows a descendant of the famed rabbit Ronin Miyamoto Usagi, Yuichi Usagi (Darren Barnet) who dreams of becoming a master swordsman like his ancestor. The new animated series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles takes place long after the Usagi Yojimbo comics. Sakai has been the writer and artist of the award winning Usagi Yojimbo series for over 35 years and he is serving as an executive prouder on the Netflix animated series. Usagi, created by Stan Sakai, first appeared in Albedo Anthropomorphics in 1984 before starring in his own series, Usagi Yojimbo, in 1987. Netflix is bringing the world of Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo to life on screen although this is not a direct adaptation of the comics. Netflix has a ton of exciting projects for fans to look forward to including a new take on a comic that has enthralled fans for over three decades. Both are more than deserving.Netflix is circling Taika Waititi to direct the new animated series, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles. I am excited for the exposure the character will get as well as Sakai. Hopefully there will be flashbacks or other connections to his lineage with some appearances from Usagi. ALSO SEE: Netflix Star Noah Centineo Cast As Atom Smasher In Black AdamĮven though Usagi lives in the seventeenth century, I am curious to see this “far future” Yuishi. Since then there are over 34 volumes in 16 different languages! He has numerous awards under his belt and is also known for his work with Groo the Wanderer and TMNT. For those unfamiliar with his work, in 1984 Sakai first gave us Usagi Yojimbo. This gives me confidence because I love Sakai’s work. Not only is Sakai on board, but he has a significant role in overseeing the series. I am working with an awesome team and I’m looking forward to finally seeing an Usagi series on the screen! I thank my wonderful fans, friends and family for their support and encouragement over the last 35+ years.” It is wonderful to expand the Usagi universe by collaborating with so many talented people. I am involved in each step of the production and am enthusiastic with the direction we are going into. “It is a pleasure working with Gaumont and Netflix. Couple this with the film company Gaumont and 88 Pictures as the CGI company (with others) and it looks as if we could really be in for a treat. So does it? You bet! Sakai will act as Executive Producer with Dark Horse Entertainment’s involvement as well. If this series is to succeed then it definitely needs Stan Sakai’s involvement. Many are aware of his awesome team ups in the comics, and animated series, with TMNT. Usagi usually rides solo, but is known for his various team ups with characters such as Tomoe Ame, Gen, etc., much like the description of Yuichi suggests. Having Yuichi as a descendant of Usagi, learning the ways of the samurai, and having a rag-tag team is not far off from the Usagi concept at all. Although that is a bit disheartening, the idea looks like it is somewhat of a repackaging of the character which I still find interesting. So, disappointment somewhat sank in for me when I read that the series is not specifically about Usagi Yojimbo. But he isn’t alone! He leads a ragtag team of misfit heroes – including a roguish bounty hunter, a cunning ninja, an acrobatic pickpocket and a faithful pet lizard – as he battles depth-charging moles, metal-tipped winged bats, and monsters from another dimension, all in the pursuit to become the best samurai Usagi!” It follows the teenage Rabbit Samurai Yuichi, descendent of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, on his epic quest to become a true samurai. “The series takes place in the far future, set in a world that mixes modern high-tech images with classic Japanese references. Netflix provides fans with a summary of the new series: Comic fans will recognize that the show finds its base from the amazing Stan Sakai and his popular Usagi Yojimbo comic series. The streaming service gave the green light to order the animated series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles. Netflix continues to crank out new content, and I am extremely excited about the recent news.
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