Brian Tyree Henry stars in new Netflix anime
The gist
Netflix released Bass X Machina, a steampunk Western anime voiced by Brian Tyree Henry, on November 3, 2026.
It opened at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from a handful of early reviews.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Netflix releases the first official teaser at Anime NYC, confirming a global premiere date of November 3, 2026; Henry takes the stage to introduce it.
- Oct 14, 2026Netflix reveals the main official trailer.
- Oct 29, 2026Henry describes the series as a "crazy Spaghetti Western, steampunk punk rock" adventure ahead of the premiere.