7.425 minSeason 1 • Episode 5
LatestAfro Samurai draws his blade on the reclusive gunfighter Justice. One fights for vengeance, the other for supreme power. When the vicious battle ends, Number One will stand above the dead.
In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Score
The RZA's hip-hop samurai soundtrack absolutely slaps.
Direction
Gonzo's rotoscoped fluid combat redefined anime action.
Acting
Sam Jackson dual-wielding stoic Afro and unhinged Ninja Ninja.
Creator
Takashi Okazaki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Takashi Okazaki created the original doujinshi in college; Samuel L. Jackson discovered it and personally demanded to voice both leads.
The series pioneered 'urban samurai' aesthetics, directly influencing Wu-Tang's anime fandom and countless hip-hop music videos.
No ratings yet
Reactions from the web
Anime is 14 years ago but the animation and art style is like 2020's anime.
@shahbaazalam2063 209
It's incredible so still see comments from a decade ago.
@arknghel9081 63
A rare and beautiful gem almost lost to time, we need the Afro Samurai.
@CJ_isnotmyrealname 3
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
