Category Archives: Western Animation

The Nadir of Neo Yokio

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

From merriam-webster.com: nadir (n.) — the lowest point Neo Yokio is one of the worst shows on Netflix. The voice acting is poor, the plot is unfocused, and the characters are flat. The main character Kaz Kaan is emotionless and … Continue reading →

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Neo Yokio (review)

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Kaz Kaan is an aristocratic mage in the city-state of Neo Yokio. Descended from a long line of demon hunters, he patrols the city at the behest of his aunt Agatha, earning money to support his lavish lifestyle. Considering himself … Continue reading →

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Yokio Jokio

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Through an incisive article by JD Cowan on the decline of pop culture, I found a trailer for a new anime-style Netflix series called Neo Yokio: I thought that, at the very least, it would be a cringe volcano, but … Continue reading →

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The New Samurai Jack: A Non-Fan’s Perspective

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

I watched a lot of cartoons as a child. I still watch them now. But I hadn’t watched Samurai Jack when it was new since the flat art style repelled me. At most, I was only vaguely aware of the … Continue reading →

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