Bass X Machina (2026): trivia & fun facts

The series also is inspired by the historical figure, Bass Reeves, who was "one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi River."
Janelle Monáe was tapped for the series theme song ("HONOR KiLLING"), while Brian Tyree Henry, LeSean Thomas, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley serve as executive producers, and Studio Mir animates the series.
Bubbleblabber said that the series will have "high-octane battles...set against an original theme song...by Janelle Monáe."
In February 2026, the series premiere date for the series was announced, as was the voice actors, executive producers, animation studio, and music composers.
In May 2026, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Netflix presented on various anime and anime-inspired series, including Bass X Machina, which was part of panel entitled "Netflix Anime: Bold Stories, Boundless Worlds" at la Salle de la Volière.
The series premiered on November 3, 2026, on Netflix, as a six-episode limited series.
Produced by Studio Mir, Thomas, Henry, Han Kwang Il, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley serve as executive producers.
Brian Tyree Henry as Bass Reeves, the title character, who has a cybernetic arm.
Tati Gabrielle as Dana Starr, a woman who fights alongside Bass and aspiring engineer.

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