Gemusetto (2019)
Synopsis
Sportsman/relic-thief Makasu travels the world defeating religious pantheons in sports and stealing their mystical artifacts. But can he overcome his emotional memories in order to defeat the gods of the Inca in tennis?
Creator
Keith Crofford, Mike Lazzo, Ashley Kohler
Network
Adult Swim
Episodes
Chapter 1: Your Serve
Makasu arrives in South America and struggles with memories of his grandfather's mental decline before learning humility from his new mentor, the God of Tennis.
Chapter 2: Second Set
On his way to the sea to challenge Mama Cocha, the water goddess, in tennis, Makasu is tricked by Interpol and is forced to deal with unlikely water beasts. Also, he holds hands with the God of Tennis and sings at one point.
Chapter 3: Back Spin
In Ukhu Pacha, the Inca underworld, God of Death Supay lulls Makasu into a dream-like trance, forcing him to revisit visions of his time at Sports Academy High School known as the All Supotsu Academy for All Sports.
Chapter 4: Break Point
The God of Tennis helps Makasu forget his guilt with the power of alcohol before they are ambushed by Kon and Catequil who decimate our hero in surprise doubles tennis. Is there a way around a surprise doubles tennis?
Chapter 5: Foot Fault
Relaxing after a treacherous ultra-merge, Makasu revels in the warm springs of the heavenly Hanan Pacha. However, erotic ladies in the pools keep attempting to lull him into sports complacency.
Chapter 6: Match Point
Delving deep into the core of Incan cosmos, the aging creator deity Viracocha creaks and crumbles as he lifts his gigantic racket to challenge Makasu. The journey is almost at its end, but at what cost?
Cast
Details
Original Title
Gemusetto
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
20
Production
Awesome, Williams Street
