Yasuke: A Lost Descendant is an upcoming action RPG featuring the historical Black Samurai Yasuke and his super-powered descendant in a futuristic setting. The game shares similarities with Assassin's Creed Shadows, including parkour movement and action-packed combat. Developer Dalliance Studios promises a deep storyline and unique combat styles, though no release date has been announced yet.
Ubisoft's upcoming game "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" faces criticism from conservative circles for featuring a Black samurai protagonist, Yasuke, and potential LGBTQ romances. Despite backlash, Yasuke is a real historical figure who served as a samurai in Japan. The game aims to explore his story creatively, allowing players to discover Japan through his perspective.
Ghanaian filmmaker Blitz Bazawule is set to direct the historical drama "Black Samurai" for Warner Bros. Pictures, depicting the story of Yasuke, the first Black samurai who served under Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga in 16th century Japan. The film, described as an adrenalin-fueled action feature, won in a bidding war and is not a traditional biopic. Bazawule is also developing a limited series for FX and previously worked on "The Burial of Kojo."
Warner Bros has secured the rights to the film "Black Samurai," to be directed by Blitz Bazawule, who also wrote the script and will produce under his Inward Gaze banner. The story follows Yasuke, an African warrior who served under Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period. The project was highly sought after, with Warner Bros ultimately winning the bidding war, likely due to their previous relationship with Bazawule following his work on The Color Purple. Bazawule is also developing a limited series for FX based on his debut novel, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attached to star and executive produce.
Warner Bros. has secured the rights to Blitz Bazawule's next project, a film about Yasuke, the first Black samurai, beating out other studios and streamers. Bazawule, known for "The Color Purple" and "The Burial of Kojo," will write, direct, and produce the film, which is described as a unique take on the African warrior's story. The project comes after Bazawule's success with "The Color Purple" and his ongoing work on a limited series for FX.
Assassin's Creed Red will feature the first real-life protagonist in the series, based on the African Samurai Yasuke. The game will also include a female protagonist named Naoe, seeking revenge for her father's death. Yasuke's story has been rewritten to fit the game's narrative, where he survives a slave ship attack and becomes a samurai under Nobunaga's service. The two protagonists start as enemies but later become allies in their quest for Japan's unification. Other historical characters, including Oda Nobunaga and Hattori Hanzo, will also appear in the game. It remains unclear if Yasuke will be referred to by his real-life name in the final release.
