Afro Samurai
アフロサムライ
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
Tags
all 21- DramaRevenge100
- ActionSwordplay95
- OtherGore87
- TraitsSamurai87
- Main CastMale Protagonist86
- Main CastAnti-Hero81
- OtherTravel79
- OrganisationsAssassins78
- TimeAnachronism77
- DramaTragedy76
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast74
- OtherPhilosophy73
- ActionBattle Royale71
- TimeAchronological Order60
- TraitsOrphan60
- Main CastPrimarily Male Cast60
- OrganisationsCult55
- TraitsNudity53
- ActionGuns48
- UniverseAlternate Universe24
- ActionMartial Arts10
Genres: Action, Adventure. Tags: Revenge, Swordplay, Gore, Samurai, Male Protagonist, Anti-Hero, Travel, Assassins, Anachronism, Tragedy, Primarily Adult Cast, Philosophy.
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Ranked
#658
Popularity
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This Season
Popular TV
#8
This Season
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete5 / 5 episodes aired
All 5 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
- Premiered
- Spring 2007
- Aired
- May 3, 2007 – May 4, 2007
- Broadcast
- Duration
- 26 min
- Time to Complete
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaアフロサムライ
Synopsis
When he was a young boy, Afro witnessed his father be cut down in a duel at the hands of a man known only as Justice. After taking the life of Afro's father, Justice cast aside his Number Two headband and took the Number One to claim its godly powers as his own. Years later, having obtained the Number Two headband which grants him the right to challenge the Number One, Afro moves forward in his hunt for revenge on the man who murdered his father. There is just one thing that stands in his way—everyone else in the world! Though the Number One can only be challenged by the Number Two, the Number Two can be challenged by anyone. As his enemies gather to try and take the title of Number Two, Afro must fight through a myriad of foes and obstacles if he hopes to reach the Number One and claim vengeance once and for all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
The Afro Samurai anime was a creative collaboration between Samuel L. Jackson, Takashi Okazaki, and Gonzo, with the music scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the success of the anime series, it was adapted into an animated film, a video game, and received a live action tribute short film titled "Afro Samurai: Flesh and Bone." The anime aired first on Spike TV in the US from Jan 4, 2007 to Feb
The Afro Samurai anime was a creative collaboration between Samuel L. Jackson, Takashi Okazaki, and Gonzo, with the music scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the success of the anime series, it was adapted into an animated film, a video game, and received a live action tribute short film titled "Afro Samurai: Flesh and Bone." The anime aired first on Spike TV in the US from Jan 4, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007. Three months later, it aired on Japanese television over two consecutive night blocks with Japanese subtitles.
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The Afro Samurai anime was a creative collaboration between Samuel L. Jackson, Takashi Okazaki, and Gonzo, with the music scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the success of the anime series, it was adapted into an animated film, a video game, and received a live action tribute short film titled "Afro Samurai: Flesh and Bone." The anime aired first on Spike TV in the US from Jan 4, 2007 to Feb
The Afro Samurai anime was a creative collaboration between Samuel L. Jackson, Takashi Okazaki, and Gonzo, with the music scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the success of the anime series, it was adapted into an animated film, a video game, and received a live action tribute short film titled "Afro Samurai: Flesh and Bone." The anime aired first on Spike TV in the US from Jan 4, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007. Three months later, it aired on Japanese television over two consecutive night blocks with Japanese subtitles.
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7.38
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70 / 100
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Franchise Timeline
Afro Samurai is entry 1 of 3 in the Afro Samurai watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Afro Samurai
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Afro SamuraiSeason 1
- 2Afro Samurai the MovieMain Story #2 (MOVIE)
- 3Afro Samurai: ResurrectionMain Story #3 (MOVIE)
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 5 / 5
Main Story
5 / 5
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 5
Remaining
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Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 2007
- Aired
- May 3, 2007 – May 4, 2007
- Broadcast
- Episodes
- 5 / 5
- Duration
- 26 min
- Time to Complete
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaアフロサムライ
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