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By Melissa Camacho
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B-movie-inspired anime is violent, blends cultures.
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Seis Manos
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What's the Story?
SEIS MANOS (translation: Six Hands) is an original Netflix anime series about a group of Daoist fighters in 1970s Mexico fighting an occult-worshipping crime organization. When twelve year old Domingo (Carlos Luna) stumbles upon a dojo in the sleepy town of San Simon, he meets a trio of martial arts fighters, including Isabela (Aislinn Derbez), (Jonny Cruz), and a troubled mute fighter call they call Silencio. But when Chui (Vic Chao), their mentor Kung-Fu master, is murdered, the trio is caught up in a crime investigation headed up by Federale Officer García (Angélica Vale), who is working with American DEA agent Brister (Mike Colter). While the government agents are hoping to bring down the crime syndicate, starting with its leader, El Balde (Danny Trejo), the Seis Manos are seeking to avenge their Master's death.
Is It Any Good?
This action-packed animated series combines the fighting elements of Japanese anime with themes drawn from Mexican folklore as it follows the criminal activity and investigation of a Mexican crime organization. But while the concept may be unique for an anime series, the overall story world is presented in a way that is reminiscent of a gritty 1970s B-film, complete with overdramatic flashbacks, over-the-top slasher sequences, and two-dimensional stereotypical characters. But somehow Seis Manos manages to tie these exploitation film characteristics together to create something that is highly entertaining, if not mentally stimulating.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes a good anime series? Is it the animation style? The storylines? The action sequences?
In the 1970s B movies, also known as exploitation films, were common. Why? What specific aspects of Seis Manos are reminiscent of these films?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 3, 2019
- Cast : Danny Trejo , Aislinn Derbez , Angélica Vale
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Anime
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 3, 2023
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