Shenmue: The Animation Premieres on Adult Swim This February 5

 

The long awaited anime adaptation of Yu Suzuki's beloved action-adventure video game series is almost here, as Shenmue: The Animation gets a new trailer and it premieres on Adult Swim this February 5!

Here's the official trailer from Adult Swim and Crunchyroll... And there are two versions in English and Japanese!

OFFICIAL TRAILER | Shenmue the Animation (English) OFFICIAL TRAILER | Shenmue the Animation (Japanese)

First released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast, the first Shenmue game chronicles teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki's journey to avenge his father's death. His quest takes him from his hometown in Yokosuka, Japan to Hong Kong and China, which was continued in the sequels Shenmue II and III.

Shenmue: The Animation will be 13 episodes and it begins on Adult Swim this February 5!

Shenmue The Animation finally gets its First Look Trailer

 

One of the most awaited anime adaptations of a saga beloved by many video game fans finally gets its first look trailer straight from New York Comic Con, as Shenmue: The Animation is coming next year and it looks absolutely beautiful in adapting the story of Ryo Hazuki and his journey to avenge his father's murder!

Here's a look at the series that will be an Adult Swim and Crunchyroll joint presentation! FIRST LOOK | Shenmue the Animation | adult swim

Shenmue: The Animation will be released some time in 2022!

Shenmue is getting an anime series in "Shenmue the Animation" from Crunchyroll and Adult Swim

Fans of Yu Suzuki's "Shenmue" video game series are about to experience the epic action-adventure story in a new way, as Cruncyroll and Adult Swim have announced "Shenmue the Animation" - a 13 episode anime series that will be directed by Chikara Sakurai with animation production done by Telecom Animation Film.

Suzuki will serve as Executive Producer for the series -- which is the latest news for the much loved saga that began life in the Sega Dreamcast with the first game release in 1999 (2000 in the US). Shenmue would see a sequel in "Shenmue II" released in 2001, but would not get a new game until 2019 with the release of "Shenmue III" - which was announced as a Kickstarter project in 2015 and successfully crowdfunded by fans who wanted a continuation to Ryo Hazuki's story.

Shenmue III: Launch Trailer and First 40 Minutes of Gameplay Video

Nearly two decades after "time stopped" and the series was left at a cliffhanger moment, Shenmue fans and players FINALLY get the moment they've been waiting for with the release of "Shenmue III" for the Playstation 4 and PC! Yu Suzuki's successful Kickstarter bid to continue the story has finally gone gold and is on sale now - picking things right where they left off and seeing Ryo Hazuki continue his journey around China to find his father's killer and avenge him.

As an action-adventure game series that has touched the hearts of fans who played the first two games during the days of the SEGA Dreamcast, Shenmue needs no introduction and was a game literally ahead of its time. Besides introducing QTE's and an "open-world" type setting for its day, this was a genuine nostalgic journey that took one martial artist living in late 1980's Japan from his hoemtown of Yokosuka to Hong Kong, and now we see the story continue through other parts of China as seen in this launch trailer below.

Shenmue III - The Story Goes On Launch Trailer | PS4
If you need a better example of how Shenmue III begins, here's the first 40 minutes of gameplay as presented by Arekkz Gaming in YouTube.
SHENMUE 3 | Gameplay Part 1 - First 40 Minutes
Shenmue III is now available for Playstation 4 and Windows PC worldwide.

Shenmue III: New gameplay trailer released by Yu Suzuki at Magic 2019

Appearing at a panel discussion and presentation at the Magic 2019 event held at Monaco, legendary video game creator and producer Yu Suzuki unveiled a brand new gameplay trailer for "Shenmue III" - the long awaited new sequel and continuation to his epic martial arts adventure saga that sees young Japanese martial artist Ryo Hazuki travelling from Japan to China in a quest for vengeance against Lan Di - the man that murdered his father, as well as meeting Ling Shenhua and discovering that the two have a destiny to fulfil.

Via Shenmue Fans YouTube page as well as Shenmue Dojo in Facebook, here is the new "Gameplay Trailer" showing much of the action and cutscenes that'll feature in the new game that was successfully kickstarted and made.

Shenmue 3 Gameplay Trailer | MAGIC 2019
Shenmue III will be released for Playstation 4 and PC on August 27 this year.

Shenmue I & II HD gets August release date for PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Looks like Shenmue fans who are anxiously waiting for Yu Suzuki's long awaited follow-up "Shenmue III" will finally have something to tide them over for the meantime, as Sega and Suzuki have announced that "Shenmue I & II HD" is finally coming to Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC this August!

Courtesy of Gamespot Trailers, here's a look at the upcoming collection of the classic Sega Dreamcast and Xbox games, which will give newcomers a chance to experience the first two titles that chronicle Ryu Hazuki's adventure to avenge his father's death at the hands of Lan Di!

Shenmue 1 And 2 Pre-Order Trailer
Shenmue I & II will hit PS4, Xbox One, and PC on August 21!

Shenmue 1 & 2 announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC; Coming this 2018

One of the most requested video game sagas to be remastered and brought back has finally been confirmed, as Sega has confirmed that both Shenmue and Shenmue II are coming to Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC Steam sometime this year!

According to Polygon and Shenmue Dojo's reports, the game will be released both digitally and physically - retaining the Dreamcast aesthetics but having improved graphics and textures as of the remaster. Additionally, players can also choose between English and Japanese voices - and the game will retail for $29.99 when released.

A game truly ahead of its time and developed by legendary video game creator Yu Suzuki - the first Shenmue was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast, and its sequel was also for that system - yet only in European and Japanese territories (with English Subtitles over the Japanese dub for the former). The original Microsoft Xbox got the sequel with the American voices. With Shenmue III already in the works after a succesful kickstarting campaign - the time is right for this legendary masterpiece to make it's much deserved return in a remastered rerelease!

Shenmue I & II - Announcement Trailer
Shenmue I & 2 hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC sometime this year!

Gamescom 2017: Shenmue III "First Teaser Trailer" revealed

After a long time since the last update and news on how development was proceeding for one of the most awaited video game sequels of all time, legendary video game developer Yu Suzuki and Playstation presented to the world the very first teaser trailer to "Shenmue III" - the kickstarter crowdfunded sequel to the 1999 Sega Dreamcast classic "Shenmue" and its 2001 follow up "Shenmue II".

The new teaser was released in time for "Gamescom 2017" week this month. While evidently the graphics are still work in progress, this gives fans a taste of how things are coming along as well as a look at protagonist Ryo Hazuki, his new companion Shenhua, and a couple of new characters in the game.
Shenmue III – The 1st Teaser | PS4
Shenmue 3 is expected to be released sometime in latter part 2018 for the PS4 and PC.

Revisiting Shenmue... As it FINALLY returns with Shenmue 3 meeting its goal!

A saga that has been dormant for more than a decade... will FINALLY CONTINUE thanks to the fans and the support they gave to Mr. Yu Suzuki after his big announcement at E3 2015!

Shenmue, the Sega Dreamcast game that saw exploration, martial arts action, and a story that was epic as it was a journey of revenge and discovery, is getting the sequel it properly deserves!

The most EPIC reaction comes from Michael Huber from Gametrailers during the E3 2015 Sony Press Conference... SEE IT.


And after meeting it's Kickstarter goal and EXCEEDING IT, Shenmue 3 will be on track and see the light of day by December 2017!

Shenmue's Ending Revealed By Yu Suzuki!?

Yes, sadly it is true. Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki spilled the beans as to how Shenmue III would have ended to Mega 64, and even gaming blogsite Kotaku posted the video.

Shenmue III Ending revealed!

It truly is "Tight" indeed...

Shenmue III May Happen!?

Apparently so, as creator Yu Suzuki stated in his panel during this year's Game Developers Conference. This is THE biggest hope I have, especially being a longtime fan of the series and having finished both installments in the Sega Dreamcast. C'mon Sega... Give Suzuki his chance and let him (and us) finish the Shenmue series! More info on the matter via Joystiq!