Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo embarks on a new adventure with the Netflix series "Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles"

Netflix and Gaumont announce their new CGI animated comedy and action computer graphic series titled Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles, based on the comic Usagi Yojimbo, which boasts 35 years of worldwide success created by award-winning Stan Sakai. Gaumont opted for the adventures of the big-eared hero in 2018.

“It is a pleasure to work with Gaumont and Netflix. I am involved in every stage of production and am excited about the direction we are going in, ”Sakai said. “It is wonderful to expand the Usagi universe by collaborating with so many talented people. I'm working with an amazing team and can't wait to finally see a Usagi series on screen! I thank my wonderful fans, friends and family for the support and encouragement of the past 35 years. "

Samurai Rabbit takes place in the distant future, set in a world that mixes modern high-tech imagery with classic Japanese references. He follows teenage Rabbit Samurai Yuichi, descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, in his epic quest to become a true samurai. But he is not alone! He leads a team of misfit heroes - including a dishonest bounty hunter, a cunning ninja, an acrobatic pickpocket, and a loyal lizard - as he battles deep-charging moles, metal-tipped winged bats, and monsters from another dimension, all with the hope of becoming the best Usagi samurai!

The series is produced in collaboration with Stan Sakai, the legendary creator, writer and illustrator of the comic book series that will act as executive producer, together with Gaumont (executive producers Nicolas Atlan, Terry Kalagian, Sidonie Dumas and Christophe Riandee), Dark Horse Entertainment ( executive producers Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue) and Atomic Monster (executive producers James Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett).

Candie and Doug Langdale (Maya and the Three, The Book of Life, Puss in Boots, Niko and the Sword of Life, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness) are attached as executive producers and showrunners. Ben Jones (Batman Vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teen Titans, Iron Giant) supervise the producer, while Khang Le (Big Hero 6, Little Big Awesome) will act as artistic director of the series.

88 images of Mumbai (Trollhunters, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Fast & Furious Spy Racers) has been appointed CGI animation studio.

“All of us at Gaumont were honored when Stan trusted us to develop his iconic property into an animated series,” commented Nicolas Atlan, President, Gaumont in the US. “This is the first time for Usagi Yojimbo. We are excited to have Netflix on board as our creative partner so that together with the combined artistic talent of Stan Sakai, Dark Horse Entertainment and Atomic Monster we can take this iconic brand to the next level. "

The acclaimed comedy series has received numerous awards over the past three decades, including the Parents' Choice Award, an American Library Association Award, and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Award. Usagi Yojimbo he was also named Empire magazineThe top 50 comic characters of all time, the top 100 IGN comic characters of all time and Rolling StoneThe best 50 non-superhero graphic novels.

Sakai is a six-time winner of the Eisner prize, winner of numerous Haxter awards, and won the award for best Harvey cartoonist in 2016.