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{{Short description|Animated TV series}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| image = NeoYokio2017.png
| show_name=Neo Yokio
| image_alt = White text spelling "Neo Yokio" on a pink background
| image=File:NeoYokio2017.png
| genre = {{Plain list|
| image_alt=Pink and yellow text spelling "Neo Yokio"
* [[Science fiction]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Now streaming: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Wonder Woman,' 'Gaga' |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/now-streaming-beauty-and-the-beast-wonder-woman-gaga/ |website=[[The Seattle Times]] |date=September 20, 2017 |access-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813080232/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/now-streaming-beauty-and-the-beast-wonder-woman-gaga/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| genre= [[Urban Fantasy]] <br> [[Soft Science Fiction]] <br> [[Action]] <br> [[Thriller]] <br> [[Dark Comedy]]
* [[Comic fantasy]]<ref name="NYT review" /><!--"fantasy-comedy"-->
| creator= [[Ezra Koenig]]
* [[Satire]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The cast list from Netflix's new anime series Neo Yokio is incredible |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-09-21/neo-yokio-cast-voice-stars/ |website=[[Radio Times]] |date=September 21, 2017 |access-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813075532/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-09-21/neo-yokio-cast-voice-stars/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| writer=Ezra Koenig<br />Nick Weidenfeld<br />Alexander Benaim
}}
| director=
| creator = [[Ezra Koenig]]
| creative_director=[[Ben Jones (American cartoonist)|Ben Jones]]
| screenplay = {{Plain list|
| voices=[[Jaden Smith]]<br />[[Jude Law]]<br />[[Tavi Gevinson]]<br />[[Susan Sarandon]]<br />[[The Kid Mero]]<br />[[Desus|Desus Nice]]<br />[[Jason Schwartzman]]
* Ezra Koenig
| composer=Jesse Novac
* [[Nick Weidenfeld]]
| country=[[United States]]<br />[[Japan]]
* Alexander Benaim
| language=English
}}
| channel=[[Netflix]]
| director = {{Plain list|
| executive_producer=Ezra Koenig<br />Nick Weidenfeld<br />Hend Baghdady<br />Angela Petrella
* [[Kazuhiro Furuhashi]]
| producer=Matthew Chadwick<br />Andrew Chittenden<br />Kris Wood
* [[Junji Nishimura]]
| editor=
* Anthony Chun
| company=[[Studio Deen]]<br />[[Production I.G.]]<br />MOI Animation<br />Infinite Elegance, LLC<br />[[Animation Domination High-Def|Friends Night]]
}}
| distributor=[[Netflix]]
| creative_director = [[Ben Jones (American cartoonist)|Ben Jones]]{{efn|name=Season1Only|Season One only}}
| num_seasons=1
| voices = {{Plain list|
| num_episodes=6
* [[Jaden Smith]]
| list_episodes=
* [[Jude Law]]
| runtime=22 minutes
* [[Tavi Gevinson]]
| picture_format= [[1080i]] ([[16:9]] [[HDTV]])
* [[Susan Sarandon]]
| audio_format=Stereo
* [[The Kid Mero]]
| first_run=
* [[Desus Nice]]
| first_aired={{Start date|2017|09|22}}
* [[Jason Schwartzman]]
| last_aired=present
}}
| followed_by=
| composer = {{Plain list|
| website=https://www.netflix.com/title/80152350
* [[Jesse Novak]]
| website_title=
* [[Will Wiesenfeld]]
| production_website=
* [[Devonte Hynes]]
| production_website_title=
}}
| country = United States <br />Japan
| language = English
| executive_producer = {{Plain list|
* [[Nick Weidenfeld]]
* Hend Baghdady
* Ezra Koenig
* [[Chris Prynoski]]{{efn|name=PinkXmas|"Pink Christmas" special only}}
* Ben Kalina{{efn|name=PinkXmas}}
* Angela Petrella{{efn|co-executive producer, season one only}}
}}
| producer = {{Plain list|
* Matthew Chadwick{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
* Andrew Chittenden{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
* Kris Wood{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
}}
| editor =
| animator = {{Plain list|
* [[Studio Deen]]{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
* [[Production I.G]]{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
* MOI Animation{{efn|name=Season1Only}}
}}
| company = {{Plain list|
* Infinite Elegance, LLC
* [[Animation Domination High-Def|Friends Night]]
* [[Titmouse, Inc.]]{{efn|name=PinkXmas}}
* Digital eMation, Inc.{{efn|name=PinkXmas}}
}}
| network = [[Netflix]]
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6 (+ 1 special)
| list_episodes =
| runtime = 22 minutes <br />65 minutes{{efn|name=PinkXmas}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|09|22}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2018|12|07}}
}}
}}

'''''Neo Yokio''''' is an American-Japanese co-produced animated television series created by [[Ezra Koenig]] of American rock band [[Vampire Weekend]], and produced by Japanese [[anime]] studios [[Production I.G.]] and [[Studio Deen]]. The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered on [[Netflix]] on September 22, 2017.<ref name="ANNPR"></ref>
{{Nihongo|'''''Neo Yokio'''''|ネオ・ヨキオ|lead=yes}} is an [[adult animated]] television series created by [[Ezra Koenig]] of American rock band [[Vampire Weekend]], and produced by Japanese [[anime]] studios [[Production I.G]] and [[Studio Deen]]. The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered on [[Netflix]] on September 22, 2017.<ref name="ANNPR" /> The [[Christmas special]] ''Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas'' was released on December 7, 2018.<ref name="Anime News Network 2018" />


==Plot==
==Plot==
Netflix's press release describes ''Neo Yokio'' as the "greatest city in the world", an [[alternate timeline]] New York where magicians saved the city from ruin by demons in the 19th century, gaining a place in the upper echelons of society, becoming known as "magistocrats". The series revolves around Kaz Kaan ([[Jaden Smith]]), a vain and wealthy magistocrat who has taken to self-pity after a recent break-up, and wishes to live a life of luxury spent with his socialite friends Lexy ([[The Kid Mero]]) and Gottlieb ([[Desus Nice]]) away from his demon-hunting duties managed by his stern Aunt Agatha ([[Susan Sarandon]]). Kaz is in rivalry with Arcangelo ([[Jason Schwartzman]]), an old money scion who belittles Kaan's 'Neo-riche' status in high society, and the two are often in competition for the top spot on the Bachelor's List, a gigantic public billboard of Neo Yokio's most eligible bachelors. Former fashion blogger Helena St. Tessero ([[Tavi Gevinson]]) becomes re-acquianted with Kaz in the first episode after he performs an [[exorcism]] on a possessed Chanel suit. However, the possession led Helena to become disillusioned with Neo Yokio and the capitalist system, leading her to become a [[hikikomori]] and a foil to Kaz's vapid focus on fashion and social status.
Netflix's press release describes ''Neo Yokio'' as the "greatest city in the world", [[alternate timeline]] New York where saved the city from ruin by demons in the 19th century, gaining a place in the upper echelons of society becoming known as "". The series revolves around Kaz Kaan ([[Jaden Smith]]), a vain and wealthy
has taken to self-pity after recent break-up and wishes to live a life of luxury with his socialite friends Lexy ([[The Kid Mero]]) and Gottlieb ([[Desus Nice]]) is Arcangelo ([[Jason Schwartzman]]), an old money scion who belittles 's Neoriche status, and the two are often in competition for the top spot on the Bachelor's List, a gigantic public billboard of Neo Yokio's most eligible bachelors. Former fashion blogger Helena St. Tessero ([[Tavi Gevinson]]) becomes re- with Kaz in the first episode after he performs an [[exorcism]] on a possessed Chanel suit. However, the possession Helena disillusioned with Neo Yokio and the capitalist system, leading her to become a [[hikikomori]] and a foil to Kaz's vapid focus on fashion and social status.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! rowspan=2| Actor/Actress
! Actor
! rowspan=2| Character
! Character
! Appearances
! Appearances
|-
|-
| [[Jaden Smith]] || Kaz Kaan || {{CMain|Starring}}
! Season 1
|-
|-
| [[Jaden Smith]] || '''Kaz Kaan''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[Jude Law]] || '''Charles''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[Tavi Gevinson]] || '''Helena St. Tessero''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[Susan Sarandon]] || '''Aunt Agatha''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[The Kid Mero]] || '''Lexy''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[Desus|Desus Nice]] || '''Gottlieb''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CMain|Starring}}
|-
|-
| [[Jason Schwartzman]] || '''Arcangelo Corelli''' || {{CMain|Starring}}
| [[ ]] |||| {{|}}
|-
|-
| [[Richard Ayoade]] || '''Various''' || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
|-
|-
| [[Alexa Chung]] || '''Cathy''' || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
|-
| [[Willow Smith]] || rowspan=3| '''The Helenists''' || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
|-
|-
| [[Kiernan Shipka]] || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
| [[Kiernan Shipka]] || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
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| [[Amandla Stenberg]] || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
| [[Amandla Stenberg]] || {{CRecurring|Recurring}}
|-
|-
| [[Steve Buscemi]] || '''The Remembrancer''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{|}}
|-
|-
| [[Annet Mahendru]] || '''Mila Malevich''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{|}}
|-
|-
| [[Ike Barinholtz]] || '''Jeffrey''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[Stephen Fry]] || '''Headmaster''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[Katy Mixon]] || '''Sailor Pellegrino''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[Nico Muhly]] || '''Professor Muhly''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[Frank Vincent]] || '''Uncle Albert''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[Ray Wise]] || '''Old Man in the Graveyard''' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[ ]] || || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|-
|-
| [[John DiMaggio]] || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
| [[ ]] || || {{}}
|-
|-
| Simon Hammerstein || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
| || || {{}}
|-
|-
| [[David Macklovitch]] || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
| [[ ]] || || {{}}
|-
|-
| [[Peter Serafinowicz]] || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
| [[ ]] || || {{}}
|-
|-
| Simon Hammerstein || ''Himself'' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
| [[Ben Jones (American cartoonist)|Ben Jones]] || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
|-
| Kimberly Nichole || {{TBA}} || {{TBA}}
|-
|-
| Kimberly Nichole || ''Herself'' || {{CGuest|Guest}}
|}
|}


==Production==
==Production==
''Neo Yokio'' was originally announced, without title, at Production I.G.'s panel at [[Anime Expo]] in 2015 <ref name="FoxADHD"></ref>. The series was originally intended to run as part of [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'s [[Animation Domination High-Def]] late night block, which had just transitioned from the Fox network to sister cable network [[FXX]] earlier that year. No further details about the series were announced in the months following, and Animation Domination High-Def ceased operations in 2016. On September 7, 2017, [[Netflix]] announced they had acquired the unaired ''Neo Yokio'' series to stream on their service, labeling it as a Netflix Original Series. The series' first season streamed on September 22, 2017.
''Neo Yokio'' was originally announced, without title, at Production I.G.'s panel at [[Anime Expo]] in 2015<ref name="FoxADHD"/> The series was originally intended to run as part of [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'s [[Animation Domination High-Def]] late night block, which had just transitioned from the Fox network to sister cable network [[FXX]] earlier that year. No further details about the series were announced in the months following, and Animation Domination High-Def ceased operations in 2016.

While the writing and post-production were done in the [[United States]], the character design, pre-production and storyboards were created in [[Japan]] and much of the animation was carried out in [[South Korea]].

On September 7, 2017, [[Netflix]] announced they had acquired the unaired ''Neo Yokio'' series to stream on their service, labeling it as a Netflix Original Series.{{Citation needed|date=December 2018}}


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
===Series overview===
Series overview
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!rowspan="2"|Episodes

!colspan="2"|Originally aired
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!First aired
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|[[Neo Yokio#Season 1 (2017)|1]]
| color1S = #FFADE5
|6
| link1S = #Christmas Special (2018)
| colspan=2| {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
| linkT1S = Special
|}
| episodes1S = 1
| start1S = {{Start date|2018|12|7}}
}}


===Season 1 (2017)===
===Season 1 (2017)===
{{Episode table |background=#FFE4E1 |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |titleR=|airdate|released=y |episodes=
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{{Episode list
|-
|EpisodeNumber = 1
! style="background: #FFE4E1;"| No. overall
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
! style="background: #FFE4E1;"| No. in season
|RTitle = The Sea Beneath 14th St.
! style="background: #FFE4E1;"| Title
|TranslitTitle = Za shī binīsu 14 th sutorīto
! style="background: #FFE4E1;"| Storyboards by
|NativeTitle = ザ シー ビニース 14th ストリート
! style="background: #FFE4E1;"| Written by
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|-
|DirectedBy = [[Kazuhiro Furuhashi]]
! 1
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Ezra Koenig]]|t=[[Nick Weidenfeld]]}}
| 1
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
| "The Sea Beneath 14th St."
|ShortSummary = Between bemoaning his ex, performing an exorcism and playing field hockey, Kaz Kaan has little time to worry about his place among Neo Yokio society.
| rowspan=3| [[Kazuhiro Furuhashi]]
|LineColor = FFE4E1
| rowspan=2| [[Ezra Koenig]] & Nick Weidenfeld
}}
|-
{{Episode list
! 2
|EpisodeNumber = 2
| 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| "A Pop Star of Infinite Elegance"
|RTitle = A Pop Star of Infinite Elegance
|-
|TranslitTitle = Mugen no eregansu o motsu poppusutā
! 3
|NativeTitle = 無限のエレガンスを持つポップスター
| 3
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
| "O, the Helenists..."
|DirectedBy = Kazuhiro Furuhashi
| rowspan=2| Ezra Koenig
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Ezra Koenig|t=[[Nick Weidenfeld]]}}
|-
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
! 4
|ShortSummary = The Black and White Ball is approaching and Kaz has problems galore, including a disinterested date, a scheming rival and (gasp!) the wrong color tux.
| 4
|LineColor = FFE4E1
| "Hamptons Water Magic"
}}
| [[Junji Nishimura]]
{{Episode list
|-
|EpisodeNumber = 3
! 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| 5
|RTitle = O, the Helenists...
| "The Russians? Exactly, the Soviets."
|TranslitTitle = Ō, herenisuto-tachi…
| rowspan=2| Kazuhiro Furuhashi
|NativeTitle = おお、ヘレニストたち…
| Alexander Benaim & Ezra Koenig
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|-
|DirectedBy = [[Junji Nishimura]]
! 6
|WrittenBy = Ezra Koenig
| 6
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
| "I'm Starting to Think Neo Yokio's Not the Greatest City in the World"
|ShortSummary = Kaz visits his old school to teach a trio of insolent students about elegance. Meanwhile, Gottlieb and Lexy ask Kaz to endorse their new cocktail.
| Ezra Koenig
|LineColor = FFE4E1
|-
|}
}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|RTitle = Hamptons Water Magic
|TranslitTitle = Hanputonzu u~ōtā majikku
|NativeTitle = ハンプトンズ ウォーター マジック
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|DirectedBy = Junji Nishimura
|WrittenBy = Ezra Koenig
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
|ShortSummary = Distressing news sends Kaz to the Hamptons to settle some family affairs. While there, he learns there's more to Charles than he thought.
|LineColor = FFE4E1
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|RTitle = The Russians? Exactly, the Soviets
|TranslitTitle = Roshiahito? Masani, Soren
|NativeTitle = ロシア人？まさに、ソ連
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|DirectedBy = Kazuhiro Furuhashi
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Ezra Koenig|t=Alexander Benaim}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
|ShortSummary = Kaz finds that keeping the Soviet Union's Grand Prix driver out of trouble is surprisingly difficult. Meanwhile, Arcangelo makes a peace offering.
|LineColor = FFE4E1
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|RTitle = I'm Starting to Think Neo Yokio's Not the Greatest City in the World
|TranslitTitle = Neo yokio wa sekai saidai no toshide wa nai to omoi hajimete iru
|NativeTitle = ネオ・ヨキオは世界最大の都市ではないと思い始めている
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|DirectedBy = Kazuhiro Furuhashi
|WrittenBy = Ezra Koenig
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|22}}
|ShortSummary = Kaz and his friends vow to help Helena escape the Remembrancer's clutches, but the Grand Prix complicates their escape.
|LineColor = FFE4E1
}}
}}

===Christmas special (2018)===
{{Episode table |background=#FFADE5 |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |titleR=|airdate|released=y |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|RTitle = Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas
|TranslitTitle = Neo yokio pinku kurisumasu
|NativeTitle = ネオ・ヨキオ ピンク・クリスマス
|NativeTitleLangCode = ja
|DirectedBy = Anthony Chun
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Ezra Koenig|t=Nick Weidenfeld}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|7}}
|ShortSummary = The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique's visit and his nemesis Arcangelo's Christmas plotting.
|LineColor = FFADE5
}}
}}
On October 9, 2018,<ref name="Anime News Network 2018">{{Cite web | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-09/neo-yokio-animated-series-teases-christmas-special-for-december-7/.137925 | title=Neo Yokio Animated Series Teases Christmas Special for December 7 | date=June 18, 2023 | access-date=October 9, 2018 | archive-date=October 10, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010060708/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-09/neo-yokio-animated-series-teases-christmas-special-for-december-7/.137925 | url-status=live }}</ref> Netflix announced that a ''Neo Yokio'' [[Christmas special]] would be released on December 7, 2018.<ref name=BILLBOARD-2018-Engelman>{{cite magazine |last=Engelman |first=Nicole |date=October 11, 2018 |title=Netflix Announces Christmas Special For Ezra Koenig's 'Neo Yokio' Show |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8479496/ezra-koenig-neo-yokio-christmas-special-details |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210033917/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8479496/ezra-koenig-neo-yokio-christmas-special-details |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=EW-2018-HOLUB>{{cite magazine |last=Holub |first=Christian |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Netflix announces Neo Yokio Christmas special |url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/10/09/netflix-neo-yokio-christmas-special/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=October 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020054624/https://ew.com/tv/2018/10/09/netflix-neo-yokio-christmas-special/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Trailers were released in October 2018,<ref name=FADER-2018-Hussein>{{cite news |last=Hussein |first=Wandera |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Watch a new Neo Yokio Christmas special teaser |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/10/09/neo-yokio-netflix-christmas-special |work=[[The Fader]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209165311/https://www.thefader.com/2018/10/09/neo-yokio-netflix-christmas-special |url-status=live }}</ref> in November 2018,<ref name=PASTE-2018-Cho>{{cite news |last=Cho |first=Stephan |date=November 30, 2018 |title=Netflix Shares Trailer for Ezra Koenig's Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas Special |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/11/netflix-shares-trailer-for-ezra-koenigs-neo-yokio.html |work=[[Paste Magazine]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124355/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/11/netflix-shares-trailer-for-ezra-koenigs-neo-yokio.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and on December 3, 2018.<ref name=POLYGON-2018-Frank>{{cite news |date=December 3, 2018 |title=Merry Christmas from Neo Yokio, Netflix's weirdest cartoon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/3/18120200/neo-yokio-christmas-special-trailer-netflix |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124446/https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/3/18120200/neo-yokio-christmas-special-trailer-netflix |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released on December 7, 2018 as an hour-long special titled ''Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas.''<ref name=SPIN-2018-Daramola/>

''Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas'' features Kaz Kaan,<ref name=POLYGON-2018-Frank/> who must defeat a giant sentient [[Christmas tree]] threatening the city of Neo Yokio.<ref name=PASTE-2018-Cho/><ref name=UPI-2018-Sheridan>{{cite news |last=Sheridan |first=Wade |date=December 3, 2018 |title='Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas': Kaz fights a Christmas tree in new trailer |url=https://www.upi.com/Neo-Yokio-Pink-Christmas-Kaz-fights-a-Christmas-tree-in-new-trailer/9931543842122/ |work=[[UPI]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124702/https://www.upi.com/Neo-Yokio-Pink-Christmas-Kaz-fights-a-Christmas-tree-in-new-trailer/9931543842122/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also has to handle a [[Secret Santa]] competition, a visit by his Aunt Angelique, and plotting from Arcangelo.<ref name=IOL-2018->{{cite news |date=November 30, 2018 |title=Netflix shows to kick off the festive season |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/netflix-shows-to-kick-off-the-festive-season-18316671 |work=[[independent Online (South Africa)|iOL]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124058/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/netflix-shows-to-kick-off-the-festive-season-18316671 |url-status=live }}</ref> The special includes [[Jamie Foxx]] as a voice actor,<ref name=PITCHFORK-2018-Strauss>{{cite news |last=Strauss |first=Matthew |date=October 9, 2018 |title=Ezra Koenig's Netflix Show "Neo Yokio" Gets Christmas Special |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/ezra-koenigs-netflix-show-neo-yokio-gets-christmas-special/ |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207164606/https://pitchfork.com/news/ezra-koenigs-netflix-show-neo-yokio-gets-christmas-special/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=NEWSWEEK-2018-NoelKelly>{{cite news |last=Noel Kelly |first=Autumn |date=October 23, 2018 |title=Jamie Foxx Joins Jaden SMith in Netflix 'New Yokio' This December |url=https://www.newsweek.com/neo-yokio-jamie-foxx-jaden-smith-netflix-special-release-date-1184385 |work=[[Newsweek]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206033957/https://www.newsweek.com/neo-yokio-jamie-foxx-jaden-smith-netflix-special-release-date-1184385 |url-status=live }}</ref> while recurring characters are voiced by Jaden Smith, Susan Sarandon, Jude Law, and Jason Schwartzman.<ref name=collider-2018-Keene>{{cite news |last=Keene |first=Allison |date=November 30, 2018 |title='Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas' Trailer Brings Elegance and Demons |url=https://collider.com/neo-yokio-pink-christmas-trailer/ |work=Collider |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207135544/http://collider.com/neo-yokio-pink-christmas-trailer/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Pink Christmas'' includes an original new song by Koenig, "Friend Like You".<ref name=SPIN-2018-Daramola>{{cite news |last=Daramola |first=Israel |date=December 7, 2018 |title=Hear a New Ezra Koenig Song in Neo Yokio's Christmas Special |url=https://www.spin.com/2018/12/neo-yokio-christmas-special-ezra-koenig-song/ |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207210613/https://www.spin.com/2018/12/neo-yokio-christmas-special-ezra-koenig-song/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It appears several times in the episode, and at the time of the premiere, had not appeared as a song elsewhere or for download.<ref name=-2018->{{cite news |last=Thiessen |first=Brad |date=December 7, 2018 |title=Ezra Koenig Pens New 'Neo Yokio' Christmas Song |url=http://exclaim.ca/film/article/ezra_koenig_pens_new_neo_yokio_christmas_song |work=[[Exclaim]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124101/http://exclaim.ca/film/article/ezra_koenig_pens_new_neo_yokio_christmas_song |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Neo Yokio has received negative reviews which many criticizing the main character Kaz Kaan. Mike Toole from [[Anime News Network]] called the show a "nigh-unwatchable codswallop" as he criticized the bad voice acting of its cast, the poor animation and writing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/neo-yokio/.121543|title=Neo Yokio Review|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 19, 2017|accessdate=September 26, 2017}}</ref> Julia Alexander of [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] called the show a poor attempt to bring Jaden Smith's Twitter Persona into a series as Jaden's character Kaz is annoying, self-centered, narcissistic and infuriating rather than likable. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/19/16330214/neo-yokio-jaden-smith-vampire-weekend-netflix|title=Neo Yokio is a bad, attempted homage to Jaden Smith’s strange Twitter persona|publisher=[[Polygon (website)]]|date=September 19, 2017|accessdate=September 26, 2017}}</ref>
received reviews the main character Kaz Kaan. Mike Toole from [[Anime News Network]] called the show "nigh-unwatchable codswallop" the bad voice acting of its cast, poor animation and writing.<ref>{{cite web|url=://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/neo-yokio/.121543|title=Neo Yokio Review|=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 19, 2017|=September 26, 2017}}</ref> Julia Alexander of [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] called the show a poor attempt to bring Jaden Smith's Twitter into a series as Jaden's character Kaz is annoying, self-centered, narcissistic and infuriating rather than likable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/19/16330214/neo-yokio-jaden-smith-vampire-weekend-netflix|title=Neo Yokio is a bad, attempted homage to Jaden strange Twitter persona|=[[Polygon (website)]]|date=September 19, 2017|=September 26, 2017}}</ref>

[[IGN]] gave it a negative review, with reviewer Miranda Sanchez criticizing the artwork, calling it humorless, and saying that it "feigns sincerity in any serious issue it tackles".<ref name=IGN-2018-SANCHEZ>{{cite news |last=Sanchez |first=Miranda |date=September 19, 2018 |title=NEO YOKIO: SEASON 1 REVIEW |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/19/neo-yokio-season-1-review |work=[[IGN]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123622/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/19/neo-yokio-season-1-review |url-status=live }}</ref> Dana Schwartz of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave the first season a positive review, saying it was "both deeply ironic and entirely deadpan and we should be so grateful that this vanity-project-cum-genius-conceptional-art-piece somehow exists in the real world".<ref name="EW-2017-SCHWARTZ">{{cite magazine |last=Schwartz |first=Dana |date=September 25, 2017 |title=Neo Yokio: The best out-of-context quotes from Jaden Smith's new animated show |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/09/25/neo-yokio-best-quotes/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=December 7, 2018 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124524/https://ew.com/tv/2017/09/25/neo-yokio-best-quotes/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Among the more positive reviews was Clio Chang's in ''[[The New Republic]]'', who described Smith's performance as "exquisitely deadpan [..] that serves to heighten his detached snobbery" and that ''Neo Yokio'' "mostly feels like an introduction to what could be a really groundbreaking show", while also calling out its "cringe-worthy moments".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://newrepublic.com/article/145023/neo-yokio-satire-one-percent-loving-tribute|first=Clio|last=Chang|title=Is Neo Yokio a Satire of the One Percent? Or a Loving Tribute?|magazine=[[The New Republic]]|date=September 26, 2017|access-date=September 26, 2017|archive-date=September 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926135025/https://newrepublic.com/article/145023/neo-yokio-satire-one-percent-loving-tribute|url-status=live}}</ref> Mike Hale of ''[[The New York Times]]'' praised the show's satire, stating, "The show derives a lot of its humor from Kaz's earnest attempts to belong, which occasion some reasonably subtle mockery of the city's social stratification and of a certain strain of tragic millennial mopiness", while noting, "if [watchers don't stick around], it may be because they find the humor too precious."<ref name="NYT review">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/21/arts/television/netflix-neo-yokio-review-jaden-smith.html|title=Review: An Anime New York in Netflix's 'Neo Yokio'|first=Mike|last=Hale|website=[[The New York Times]]|date=September 21, 2017|access-date=September 27, 2017|archive-date=September 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926070153/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/21/arts/television/netflix-neo-yokio-review-jaden-smith.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Ryan F. Mandelbaum at ''[[Gizmodo]]'' compared the show to "a six episode long [[dril]] tweet" and "''[[Gossip Girl]]'' as told by a stoned ''[[Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!|Tim and Eric]]'' fan", praising its [[surreal humour|surreal humor]] and finding the show's depiction of contemporary urban life "far closer to reality—albeit a ridiculous one—than its premise may suggest".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/i-lived-neo-yokio-1819088689|title=I Lived ''Neo Yokio''|first=Ryan F.|last=Mandelbaum|website=[[Gizmodo]]|date=October 3, 2017|access-date=October 6, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006094432/https://io9.gizmodo.com/i-lived-neo-yokio-1819088689|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Neo Yokio
White text spelling "Neo Yokio" on a pink background
Genre
Created byEzra Koenig
Screenplay by
Directed by
Creative directorBen Jones[a]
Voices of
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Japan
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (+ 1 special)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Matthew Chadwick[a]
  • Andrew Chittenden[a]
  • Kris Wood[a]
Animators
Running time22 minutes
65 minutes[b]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22) –
December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)

Neo Yokio (Japanese: ネオ・ヨキオ) is an adult animated television series created by Ezra Koenig of American rock band Vampire Weekend, and produced by Japanese anime studios Production I.G and Studio Deen. The first season, consisting of six episodes, premiered on Netflix on September 22, 2017.[4] The Christmas special Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas was released on December 7, 2018.[5]

Plot

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Netflix's press release describes Neo Yokio as the "greatest city in the world", a modern-day alternate timeline New York where Magicians saved the city from ruin by demons in the 19th century, gaining a place in the upper echelons of society and becoming known as "Magistocrats". The series revolves around Kaz Kaan (Jaden Smith), a vain and wealthy Magistocrat and his mecha butler Charles (Jude Law), as he balances a vapid and decadent life as a fashionista in the city with his demon-hunting duties managed by his stern Aunt Agatha (Susan Sarandon).[citation needed]

Kaz has taken to self-pity and "melancholy" after his recent break-up with investment banker Cathy (Alexa Chung) and only wishes to live a life of luxury with his socialite friends Lexy (The Kid Mero) and Gottlieb (Desus Nice). His rival is Arcangelo (Jason Schwartzman), an old money scion who belittles Kaz's "Neo riche" status, and the two are often in competition for the top spot on the Bachelor's List, a gigantic public billboard of Neo Yokio's most eligible bachelors. Former fashion blogger Helena St. Tessero (Tavi Gevinson) becomes re-acquainted with Kaz in the first episode after he performs an exorcism on a possessed Chanel suit. However, the possession leaves Helena disillusioned with Neo Yokio and the capitalist system, eventually leading her to become a hikikomori, an anti-capitalist critic and a foil to Kaz's vapid focus on fashion and social status.[citation needed]

Cast

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Actor Character Appearances
Jaden Smith Kaz Kaan Starring
Jude Law Charles Starring
Tavi Gevinson Helena St. Tessero Starring
Susan Sarandon Aunt Agatha Starring
The Kid Mero Lexy Starring
Desus Nice Gottlieb Starring
Jason Schwartzman Arcangelo Corelli Starring
Richard Ayoade Various Recurring
Alexa Chung Cathy Recurring
Willow Smith The Helenists Recurring
Kiernan Shipka Recurring
Amandla Stenberg Recurring
John DiMaggio Various Recurring
Peter Serafinowicz Various Recurring
Steve Buscemi The Remembrancer Guest
Annet Mahendru Mila Malevich Guest
Ike Barinholtz Jeffrey Guest
Stephen Fry Headmaster Guest
Katy Mixon Sailor Pellegrino Guest
Nico Muhly Professor Muhly Guest
Frank Vincent Uncle Albert Guest
Ray Wise Old Man in the Graveyard Guest
Ben Jones Maxwell Guest
David Macklovitch Dave 1 Guest
Simon Hammerstein Himself Guest
Kimberly Nichole Herself Guest

Production

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Neo Yokio was originally announced, without a title, at Production I.G.'s panel at Anime Expo in 2015.[6] The series was originally intended to run as part of Fox's Animation Domination High-Def late night block, which had just transitioned from the Fox network to sister cable network FXX earlier that year. No further details about the series were announced in the months following, and Animation Domination High-Def ceased operations in 2016.[citation needed]

While the writing and post-production were done in the United States, the character design, pre-production and storyboards were created in Japan and much of the animation was carried out in South Korea.

On September 7, 2017, Netflix announced they had acquired the unaired Neo Yokio series to stream on their service, labeling it as a Netflix Original Series.[citation needed]

Episodes

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
16September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Special1December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)

Season 1 (2017)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11The Sea Beneath 14th St.
Transliteration: "Za shī binīsu 14 th sutorīto" (Japanese: ザ シー ビニース 14th ストリート)		Kazuhiro FuruhashiStory by : Ezra Koenig
Teleplay by : Nick Weidenfeld		September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Between bemoaning his ex, performing an exorcism and playing field hockey, Kaz Kaan has little time to worry about his place among Neo Yokio society.
22A Pop Star of Infinite Elegance
Transliteration: "Mugen no eregansu o motsu poppusutā" (Japanese: 無限のエレガンスを持つポップスター)		Kazuhiro FuruhashiStory by : Ezra Koenig
Teleplay by : Nick Weidenfeld		September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
The Black and White Ball is approaching and Kaz has problems galore, including a disinterested date, a scheming rival and (gasp!) the wrong color tux.
33O, the Helenists...
Transliteration: "Ō, herenisuto-tachi…" (Japanese: おお、ヘレニストたち…)		Junji NishimuraEzra KoenigSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Kaz visits his old school to teach a trio of insolent students about elegance. Meanwhile, Gottlieb and Lexy ask Kaz to endorse their new cocktail.
44Hamptons Water Magic
Transliteration: "Hanputonzu u~ōtā majikku" (Japanese: ハンプトンズ ウォーター マジック)		Junji NishimuraEzra KoenigSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Distressing news sends Kaz to the Hamptons to settle some family affairs. While there, he learns there's more to Charles than he thought.
55The Russians? Exactly, the Soviets
Transliteration: "Roshiahito? Masani, Soren" (Japanese: ロシア人？まさに、ソ連)		Kazuhiro FuruhashiStory by : Ezra Koenig
Teleplay by : Alexander Benaim		September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Kaz finds that keeping the Soviet Union's Grand Prix driver out of trouble is surprisingly difficult. Meanwhile, Arcangelo makes a peace offering.
66I'm Starting to Think Neo Yokio's Not the Greatest City in the World
Transliteration: "Neo yokio wa sekai saidai no toshide wa nai to omoi hajimete iru" (Japanese: ネオ・ヨキオは世界最大の都市ではないと思い始めている)		Kazuhiro FuruhashiEzra KoenigSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Kaz and his friends vow to help Helena escape the Remembrancer's clutches, but the Grand Prix complicates their escape.

Christmas special (2018)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
71Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas
Transliteration: "Neo yokio pinku kurisumasu" (Japanese: ネオ・ヨキオ ピンク・クリスマス)		Anthony ChunStory by : Ezra Koenig
Teleplay by : Nick Weidenfeld		December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique's visit and his nemesis Arcangelo's Christmas plotting.

On October 9, 2018,[5] Netflix announced that a Neo Yokio Christmas special would be released on December 7, 2018.[7][8] Trailers were released in October 2018,[9] in November 2018,[10] and on December 3, 2018.[11] It was released on December 7, 2018 as an hour-long special titled Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas.[12]

Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas features Kaz Kaan,[11] who must defeat a giant sentient Christmas tree threatening the city of Neo Yokio.[10][13] He also has to handle a Secret Santa competition, a visit by his Aunt Angelique, and plotting from Arcangelo.[14] The special includes Jamie Foxx as a voice actor,[15][16] while recurring characters are voiced by Jaden Smith, Susan Sarandon, Jude Law, and Jason Schwartzman.[17] Pink Christmas includes an original new song by Koenig, "Friend Like You".[12] It appears several times in the episode, and at the time of the premiere, had not appeared as a song elsewhere or for download.[18]

Reception

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The series received mixed reviews, with a common criticism being the main character Kaz Kaan. Mike Toole from Anime News Network called the show "nigh-unwatchable codswallop", expressing issues with the bad voice acting of its cast, and with its poor animation and writing.[19] Julia Alexander of Polygon called the show a poor attempt to bring Jaden Smith's Twitter persona into a series as Jaden's character Kaz is annoying, self-centered, narcissistic and infuriating rather than likable.[20]

IGN gave it a negative review, with reviewer Miranda Sanchez criticizing the artwork, calling it humorless, and saying that it "feigns sincerity in any serious issue it tackles".[21] Dana Schwartz of Entertainment Weekly gave the first season a positive review, saying it was "both deeply ironic and entirely deadpan and we should be so grateful that this vanity-project-cum-genius-conceptional-art-piece somehow exists in the real world".[22]

Among the more positive reviews was Clio Chang's in The New Republic, who described Smith's performance as "exquisitely deadpan [..] that serves to heighten his detached snobbery" and that Neo Yokio "mostly feels like an introduction to what could be a really groundbreaking show", while also calling out its "cringe-worthy moments".[23] Mike Hale of The New York Times praised the show's satire, stating, "The show derives a lot of its humor from Kaz's earnest attempts to belong, which occasion some reasonably subtle mockery of the city's social stratification and of a certain strain of tragic millennial mopiness", while noting, "if [watchers don't stick around], it may be because they find the humor too precious."[2] Ryan F. Mandelbaum at Gizmodo compared the show to "a six episode long dril tweet" and "Gossip Girl as told by a stoned Tim and Eric fan", praising its surreal humor and finding the show's depiction of contemporary urban life "far closer to reality—albeit a ridiculous one—than its premise may suggest".[24]

References

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  4. ^ "Netflix Reveals Neo Yokio Animated Series Collaboration With Production I.G, Studio Deen". Anime News Network. September 7, 2017. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Neo Yokio Animated Series Teases Christmas Special for December 7". June 18, 2023. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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  7. ^ Engelman, Nicole (October 11, 2018). "Netflix Announces Christmas Special For Ezra Koenig's 'Neo Yokio' Show". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  8. ^ Holub, Christian (October 9, 2018). "Netflix announces Neo Yokio Christmas special". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  9. ^ Hussein, Wandera (October 9, 2018). "Watch a new Neo Yokio Christmas special teaser". The Fader. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  10. ^ a b Cho, Stephan (November 30, 2018). "Netflix Shares Trailer for Ezra Koenig's Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas Special". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
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  16. ^ Noel Kelly, Autumn (October 23, 2018). "Jamie Foxx Joins Jaden SMith in Netflix 'New Yokio' This December". Newsweek. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
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  18. ^ Thiessen, Brad (December 7, 2018). "Ezra Koenig Pens New 'Neo Yokio' Christmas Song". Exclaim. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  19. ^ Toole, Mike (September 19, 2017). "Neo Yokio Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  20. ^ Alexander, Julia (September 19, 2017). "Neo Yokio is a bad, attempted homage to Jaden Smith's strange Twitter persona". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  21. ^ Sanchez, Miranda (September 19, 2018). "NEO YOKIO: SEASON 1 REVIEW". IGN. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  22. ^ Schwartz, Dana (September 25, 2017). "Neo Yokio: The best out-of-context quotes from Jaden Smith's new animated show". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  23. ^ Chang, Clio (September 26, 2017). "Is Neo Yokio a Satire of the One Percent? Or a Loving Tribute?". The New Republic. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  24. ^ Mandelbaum, Ryan F. (October 3, 2017). "I Lived Neo Yokio". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Season One only
  2. ^ a b c d e "Pink Christmas" special only
  3. ^ co-executive producer, season one only
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