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Jaden Smith stars in the new Netflix anime series _Neo Yokio,_ written by Ezra Koenig from the Vampire Weekend and Nick Weindenfeld, who's worked on the animated series [Lucas Bros Moving Co](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=473f7HgSebU&t=6s) and [Metalocalypse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xip43vYpn9o). Netflix describes the anime as a "postmodern homage to classic anime, English literature, and modern New York fashion and culture" and is reflective of this in _Neo Yokio's_ new trailer (above). The series was produced by renowned Japanese anime studio Production IG, who was responsible for notable animes like _Psycho-Pass, Ghost in the Shell,_ and _Attack on Titan,_ along with Studio Deen, who was responsible for the reputable Japanese drift anime, _Initial D._ _Neo Yokio_ also had help in production from MOI Animation Studios, who were responsible for more American-based animations like _Avatar: The Last Airbender,_ _Teen Titans_, and _Young Justice_. Additionally, distinguished story board artists including Kazuhiro Furashi from _Hunter x Hunter_ and Junji Nishimura worked on the series. Despite the star-studded rooster in creation for the _Neo Yokio_, many anime fans are still reluctant to praise the show just yet due to its American influences. Hopefully, _Neo Yokio_ won't disappoint. Tune in to Netflix on September 22 to stream the six episode premiere. You be the judge. * * * Written by Kelly An