Description: Afro Samurai centers around a stoic, master swordsman named Afro, who lives in a futuristic yet feudal Japan. In this violent world, a hierarchy of warriors exists, determined by sacred headbands. The one who possesses the Number 1 headband is said to wield power akin to a god, and only the Number 2 can challenge them.
As a child, Afro witnessed his father, the then-Number 1, brutally murdered by a gunslinger named Justice, who then claimed the coveted headband. This traumatic event sets Afro on a lifelong quest for vengeance. Now an adult, and having acquired the Number 2 headband, Afro embarks on a bloody journey to confront Justice and avenge his father. Along his path, he faces countless enemies, each seeking to take his Number 2 headband, making his quest a constant battle for survival against a world intent on stopping him. Despite his quiet demeanor, Afro’s every move is driven by a singular, unyielding purpose.
The series is renowned for its unique blend of Japanese samurai lore with hip-hop culture, featuring a distinct visual style and a soundtrack produced by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. Samuel L. Jackson famously voices the protagonist, Afro, and his talkative, often comedic imaginary companion, Ninja Ninja, adding a distinctive layer to the dark and action-packed narrative.
Details:
Title: Afro Samurai
Genres: Action, Samurai, Sci-Fi, Revenge, Martial Arts
Episodes: 5
Release Year: 2007
Audio Language: English, Japanese (originally premiered in English in the US)
Subtitles: English Available
