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Samurai Champloo

2004 – 2005Show1 season26 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.8Rotten Tomatoes89%94%

A brutally violent, thrilling animated series about history and growing up, with standout score and visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E26 "Seishi ruten sono san" 9.3

Episodes

8.2

Story

Death, betrayal, and... hip hop!

Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.

Feels like

  • Hip-Hop Samurai Fusion
  • Road Trip Odyssey
  • Stylistic Visual Experimentation
  • Nujabes Soundtrack Icon
  • Bittersweet Coming-of-Age
  • Edo Period Anachronism
  • Martial Arts Drama
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Unique Character Dynamics
  • Cult Classic Anime

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shinichiro Watanabe, Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto, Sayo Yamamoto
Written by
Shinichiro Watanabe, Shinji Obara, Dai Sato
Produced by
Tetsuro Satomi, Takashi Kouchiyama, Takatoshi Hamano
Music by
Tsutchie, Nujabes, Fat Jon

Everyone

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Facts

May 20, 2004 · March 19, 2005 · Ended

First aired
May 20, 2004
Last aired
March 19, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Sword Fight, Bodyguard Crush, Bowdlerise +9

  • Sword Fight
  • Bodyguard Crush
  • Bowdlerise
  • Death Is the Only Option
  • Monochrome Past
  • Myth Arc
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Progressive Era Montage
  • Mirror Character
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Wham Line
  • Politically Incorrect Villain

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai Champloo?"

Questions about Samurai Champloo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samurai Champloo?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Samurai Champloo streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Samurai Champloo worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

How long does it take to watch Samurai Champloo?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2005.

Will Samurai Champloo make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is Samurai Champloo in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Samurai Champloo use?

Sword FightBodyguard CrushBowdleriseDeath Is the Only OptionMonochrome PastMyth ArcVitriolic Best BudsProgressive Era MontageMirror CharacterParental AbandonmentWham LinePolitically Incorrect Villainand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Sword Fight, Bodyguard Crush, and Bowdlerise.