Neo Yokio (TV series)


 * For other uses, see Neo Yokio (disambiguation).

Neo Yokio is an animated television series created by American musician Ezra Koenig and produced by Japanese studios Production I.G. and Studio Deen. It premiered on September 22, 2017, on Netflix.

Synopsis
Neo Yokio sits as the "greatest city in the world" in a modern-day alternate timeline New York where Magicians saved the city from ruin by demons in the 19th century, gaining a place in upper echelons of society and becoming known as "Magistocrats."

Starring

 * Jaden Smith as Kaz Kaan, a vain and wealthy Magistocrat who, alongside his mecha butler, tries to balance a vapid and decadent life as a fashionisto in the city with his demon-hunting duties managed by his aunt
 * Jude Law as Charles, Kaz's mecha butler piloted by a small woman
 * Tavi Gevinson as Helena St. Tessero
 * Susan Sarandon as Aunt Agatha, aunt of Kaz Kaan, authority figure and manager of her nephew's demon-hunting services
 * Joel Martinez as Lexy
 * Daniel Baker as Gottlieb
 * Jason Schwartzman as Arcangelo Corelli, Kaz's arch rival

Recurring Cast

 * Richard Ayoade as Herbert Sims
 * Alexa Chung as Cathy
 * Willow Smith, Kiernan Shipka, & Amandla Stenberg as The Helenists

Production
In 2015, Neo Yokio was an untitled series announced at Anime Expo, originally intended to run as part of Fox's Animation Domination High-Def late night block.

Trivia

 * Neo Yokio was Netflix's 39th original series released in 2017.