Shenmue Anime Series Cancelled Despite Season 2

Shemnue: The Animation was cancelled on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.

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The announcement follows rumours that a second season of the show was in development.

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"Sorry guys," wrote Jason DeMarco, SVP of animation and anime at Warner Discovery, in a tweet announcing the news.

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He said, "And sure, it's looking like there won't be a [season 2] of Shenmue. "Sadly, it fared well enough that we were preparing for S2, but Maybe someday...

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The show's English dubs are being removed from streaming services, and according to DeMarco, Crunchyroll may not be able to stream them.

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"I don't believe that's of interest to them. And I'm not even sure if it would be permitted," he added.

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Shenmue Anime Series Cancelled Despite Season 2 Being in the Works

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