Let’s Not Pretend We’re Mad the New Assassins Creed Shadows Samurai Isn’t Asian

Ubisoft's new Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan, titled Shadows, features a Black samurai based on the historical figure Yasuke. The decision to focus on Yasuke is seen as a refreshing departure from the typical Asian samurai protagonist common in many games. This choice has sparked discussions on the need for greater diversity and more imaginative character representations in AAA games, beyond the stereotypical Asian roles tied to samurais and ninjas.