Bass X Machina: New Netflix six-episode anime series debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

Bass X Machina is the new anime series from Netflix. Brian Tyree Henry has given voice to the lead character of the series. The series has received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This wild west sci-fi steampunk series is the story of Bass Reeves. He is a black US Marshal from the 19th Century. Other cast members are musician Janelle Monáe. This six-episode series has been created by Studio Mir from South Korea.

What is Bass X Machina?

Bass X Machina is a steampunk version of the story of Bass Reeves. The main character has been played by Brian Tyree Henry. Reeves was a real-life lawman and the first black US Marshal. This series shows his story in a steampunk version of the American West.


The outlaws use machines and weaponry that resemble sci-fi weapons in this series. Reeves becomes a Marshal and fights criminals with the help of his cybernetic arm.

Bass X Machina Rotten Tomatoes score

Bass X Machina has received a perfect score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, this is based on a small number of early reviews. This may change as more critics watch the show.

This mecha western has real life legends, anime elements and culture. This early score means it will be spoken about in the same breath as other animated series from Netflix like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Leviathan.

Bass X Machina cast and creators

Brian Tyree Henry has voiced the lead character. Other cast members are Janelle Monáe and Tati Gabrielle. Brian Tyree Henry previously told Polygon he became interested in animated series from Netflix after watching Blue Eye Samurai multiple times.

This animated series has been created by Studio Mir of South Korea. They have worked on many other animated series like The Legend of Korra, The Boondocks, Harley Quinn, My Adventures with Superman, X-Men ‘97 and Devil May Cry.

Bass X Machina episode count

There are 6 episodes in this series. Each episode is around 30 minutes long. This means the whole series is just over 3 hours long. It is currently available to stream on Netflix.