Directing
LeSean Thomas
Born January 1, 1975 · South Bronx, New York, USA (age 51)
Thomas is an American television animation producer, director, animator, comic book artist, writer, character designer, and storyboard artist, based in Tokyo. His recent, notable projects include the TV series Black Dynamite for Adult Swim, The Legend of Korra for Nickelodeon, Aaron McGruder's The Boondocks for Sony Pictures Television, Children of Ether on Crunchyroll, and the Netflix anime orig…
Known For
Enter the Anime · 2019Enter the Anime
★ 5.22019
MovieDocumentary
What is anime? Through deep-dives with notable masterminds of this electrifying genre, this fast-paced documentary seeks to find the answers.
Children of Ether · 2017Children of Ether
★ 6.82017
MovieAnimationAction
Follow Rhonda, a woman with a dark past and a mysterious power, as she is pursued by an unknown assailant after the death of her father. Aided only by her wits and a pair of orphans, she journeys through a decaying, dystopian metropolis populated by raiders, gangs, and the supernatural. As she struggles to survive in this harsh urban tangle, she meets both friends and enemies, and searches for answers about this power, "The Ether", awakening within her.
Seoul Sessions: Tales of a Black Animator in South Korea · 2012Seoul Sessions: Tales of a Black Animator in South Korea
2012
MovieDocumentary
An on-going documentary series on LeSean Thomas, best known for his work on The Boondocks, Black Dynamite, and Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Legend of Korra.
Yasuke · 2021Yasuke
★ 7.32021
SeriesAnimationDrama
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.
Cannon Busters · 2019Cannon Busters
★ 5.92019
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
With a maintenance robot and a deadly fugitive tagging along, friendship droid S.A.M searches for its best friend, the heir to a kingdom under siege.
Nov 3, 2026
Bass X Machina · 2026Bass X Machina
2026
SeriesAnimationWestern
In a lawless Steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors, a father is forced to become judge, jury, and executioner—knowing that every act of justice meant to protect his family may ultimately cost him the very people he's fighting to save.
Movies
Enter the Anime · 2019Enter the Anime
★ 5.22019
MovieDocumentary
What is anime? Through deep-dives with notable masterminds of this electrifying genre, this fast-paced documentary seeks to find the answers.
Children of Ether · 2017Children of Ether
★ 6.82017
MovieAnimationAction
Follow Rhonda, a woman with a dark past and a mysterious power, as she is pursued by an unknown assailant after the death of her father. Aided only by her wits and a pair of orphans, she journeys through a decaying, dystopian metropolis populated by raiders, gangs, and the supernatural. As she struggles to survive in this harsh urban tangle, she meets both friends and enemies, and searches for answers about this power, "The Ether", awakening within her.
Seoul Sessions: Tales of a Black Animator in South Korea · 2012Seoul Sessions: Tales of a Black Animator in South Korea
2012
MovieDocumentary
An on-going documentary series on LeSean Thomas, best known for his work on The Boondocks, Black Dynamite, and Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Legend of Korra.
TV Shows
Yasuke · 2021Yasuke
★ 7.32021
SeriesAnimationDrama
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.
Cannon Busters · 2019Cannon Busters
★ 5.92019
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
With a maintenance robot and a deadly fugitive tagging along, friendship droid S.A.M searches for its best friend, the heir to a kingdom under siege.
Nov 3, 2026
Bass X Machina · 2026Bass X Machina
2026
SeriesAnimationWestern
In a lawless Steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines, and supernatural terrors, a father is forced to become judge, jury, and executioner—knowing that every act of justice meant to protect his family may ultimately cost him the very people he's fighting to save.