Neo Yokio
Neo Yokio

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Neo Yokio

2017
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
English

Joined by his faithful mecha-butler, Kaz Kaan pursues love, fashion and supernatural forces amid Neo Yokio's sinister high society.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kazuhiro FuruhashiGenres: Anime, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In the futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis of Neo Yokio, Kaz Kaan, a young bachelor and "magical boy," navigates the superficial world of high society, brand names, and "tagging" (a form of augmented reality graffiti). He grapples with his family's legacy as demon hunters while trying to find meaning in his opulent but hollow existence, often clashing with his rivals and friends.

Critical Reception

Neo Yokio received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often finding its humor niche, its pacing uneven, and its social commentary heavy-handed, though some praised its unique visual style and ambitious, albeit bizarre, concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive, neon-drenched aesthetic and ambitious surrealism.

  • Criticized for its often nonsensical plot and uneven comedic timing.

  • Seen by some as a bold, albeit divisive, statement on consumerism and modern ennui.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with many appreciating the show's unique artistic vision and unconventional humor, while others found it too bizarre, self-indulgent, and lacking a coherent narrative.

Fun Fact

The series was notably co-produced by Jaden Smith, who also voices the main character, Kaz Kaan, and his performance was often highlighted as a distinctive element of the show.

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