Afro Samurai
Also known as アフロサムライ
TVSpring 2007Source MangaR+ - Mild Nudity
ActionAdventure
7.1/10
Community score
#2697
Rank
414.8K
Members
2.2K
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Synopsis
After watching his father die in a duel against an unbeatable villian known only as 'Justice,' young Afro fixes his life on the study of swords and revenge. The tale of Afro Samurai is one of bloody hardship and pain. Along his solitary path of revenge for his murdered father, he sheds no tears & knows no love. Forever chased by powerful enemies in a lawless technology-speckled dystopia, he evades bullets and blade to reach his final prey: a man who will not die. But Afro will reach his quarry - even if it means painting a road of blood and brains from here to the bitter inevitable end.
Production Notes
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.
Cast Highlights
Afro Samurai
Main
Voice: Jackson, Samuel L. (English)
Brother One
Supporting
Voice: LaMarr, Phil (English)
Dharman
Supporting
Voice: LaMarr, Phil (English)
Jinno
Supporting
Voice: Lowenthal, Yuri (English)
Justice
Supporting
Voice: Perlman, Ron (English)
Ninja Ninja
Supporting
Voice: Jackson, Samuel L. (English)
Otsuru
Supporting
Voice: Strong, Tara (English)
Rokutarou
Supporting
Voice: Eagles, Greg (English)
Theme Songs
Openings
"Afro Theme" by RZA
Endings
"Afro Outro" by RZA
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Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes5
Duration26 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingR+ - Mild Nudity
SeasonSpring 2007
AiredMay 3, 2007 to May 4, 2007
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#657
Scored by218.7K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Afro Samurai
Romaji title
Afro Samurai
Japanese title
アフロサムライ
Synonyms
Unknown
Production Team
Main studio
GONZO
Producers
Dentsu, Victor Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Fuji TV
Licensors
Funimation
Japanese title
アフロサムライ
Themes And Audience
GoreSamurai