Matthew Rhys is having a standout week after becoming the first man to win two Emmy Awards for a leading role on the same night, for comedy series Widow’s Bay and limited series The Beast in Me. He also became the only person to receive a lead actor Emmy for all three genres, after winning for drama series The Americans in 2018.
Golden Axe Brings a Sega Classic to Animated Comedy
Rhys also stars in Golden Axe, an animated comedy inspired by the Sega video game franchise from 1989. The new Golden Axe animated series is out now, with all 10 episodes available to watch. On Digital Tech Explorer, this kind of crossover matters because it shows how retro gaming, streaming platforms, and modern storytelling continue to shape entertainment.
Rhys voices dwarf warrior Gilius Thunderhead, joined by Danny Pudi, Liam McIntyre, Lisa Gilroy as sorceress Tyris, and Cart Tart as a humanoid panther.
What the Golden Axe Series Is About
As an homage to Sega’s iconic 1989 video game, Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won’t seem to stay dead.
Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all. TechTalesLeo highlights the show’s lighter tone, which turns classic action-adventure beats into a character-driven comedy.
Where to Watch Golden Axe
| Option | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Official trailer | Watch the promotional trailer for the animated series. | Golden Axe trailer |
| First episode | Start the series for free on YouTube. | Episode 1 |
| Second episode | Continue to the next episode. | Episode 2 |
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