Netflix Reveals First Look at Cyborg Western Anime Bass X Machina
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Netflix previewed Bass X Machina at the Annecy Festival, a new steampunk cyborg Western anime starring Brian Tyree Henry and created by LeSean Thomas, premiering November 3.
Netflix continues to lean hard into its adult animation slate, offering fans a first look at Bass X Machina during the recent Annecy Festival. The upcoming series blends Western and Eastern animation traditions into a Weird Western setting, following the template of hits like Blue Eye Samurai. Developed by LeSean Thomas and animated by Studio Mir, the show reimagines the story of historical figure Bass Reeves as a cyborg lawman protecting his family from outlaws, supernatural threats, and machines in a steampunk frontier.
Brian Tyree Henry leads the project as both executive producer and the voice of Bass, bringing a heavy-hitting presence to the role. Footage screened at the festival showcased a high-octane train sequence featuring kinetic action choreography set to a hip-hop soundtrack, highlighting the unique stylistic fusion the creative team is aiming for. The project reflects a broader shift by streaming platforms to back auteur-driven animation that appeals directly to modern audiences raised on cross-cultural media.
For players and viewers who track where gaming aesthetics overlap with streaming culture, Studio Mir is a familiar name, as the studio is also handling Netflix's upcoming Devil May Cry adaptation. Bass X Machina is scheduled to premiere on November 3, bringing its blend of historical grit, sci-fi augmentations, and stylized action to screens worldwide. You can read the original report on Polygon.
Tags: Netflix, Anime, Bass X Machina, Studio Mir, Streaming
Original article: Polygon