: The colorful group of mercenaries—including the Russian werewolf Nikita and the giant robot Haruto—track Yasuke and Saki to a bar.

Episode 2 of the Yasuke anime, titled deepens the connection between Yasuke’s legendary past and his perilous present. 🗡️ Episode 2 Breakdown

Watch this breakdown of Yasuke's origin story as highlighted in the episode's pivotal flashbacks:

: Nobunaga expresses immense pride in Yasuke, even stating he considers him a son.

The English dub is unique because English is considered the "original" language for this production by Netflix .

: Studio MAPPA 's animation shines during the flashback battles, blending traditional samurai aesthetics with their signature high-intensity style.

: It moves beyond the "mysterious ronin" trope by showing Yasuke's genuine bond with Nobunaga.

The flashback takes us to 1581, where Yasuke and Natsumaru have established themselves as trusted warriors under .