Neo Yokio

On paper, the absurdist "Neo Yokio" should make no sense, let alone on our screens. In this other New York chronology, 19th-century magicians saved the city from demons, and their descendants now reign as snobbish but magnificent Magistocrats. Our affluent, pink-haired hero Kaz (Jaden Smith) has it all, including a robot butler named Charles (voiced by Desus and Mero) and two zany companions. Kaz's major goal in life, despite being irresponsible and wealthy, is to beat his enemy Arcangelo to the top of the city's Bachelor's List. Oh, and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend is the mastermind behind this odd concoction.

From the theatrical romance of "Sailor Moon" to the gender- and species-bending shenanigans of "Ranma 1/2," the series is a charming combination of classic anime homages. Add in hip-hop earworms, Victorian-futurist high society dramas, and a fondness for pink, and you've got a one-of-a-kind style that will have you feeling as cozy as Mecha in a sassy yet snuggly sweater. This six-episode series (with a fantastic extra "Pink Christmas" special) pokes fun at the rich and powerful, but with such warmth and off-kilter comedy that one can't help but enjoy the escapist as much as the optimism.

Detailed information:

Network: Netflix

Episode Length: 30 minutes

Link: https://www.netflix.com/title/80152350