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Afro Samurai

2007Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about pop culture and the future, 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

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E1 "Number Two" 7.9

Episodes

7.8

Story

Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.

In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.

Feels like

  • Hip-Hop Samurai Fusion
  • Stylized Hyper-Violence
  • RZA Soundtrack Iconic
  • Neo-Samurai Western
  • Vengeful Father-Son Dynamic
  • Cult Classic Animation
  • Aesthetic Over Substance
  • Gritty Urban Fantasy
  • Samuel L. Jackson Voice Performance

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fuminori Kizaki, Yasuhiro Geshi
Written by
Derek Draper
Produced by
Koji Kajita, Arthur Smith, Taito Okiura
Music by
RZA

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 2007 · February 1, 2007 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 2007
Last aired
February 1, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Nudity
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness, Clean Cut, Days of Future Past +9

  • Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness
  • Clean Cut
  • Days of Future Past
  • Unwanted Revival
  • Only Sane Man
  • The Stoic
  • Guns Akimbo
  • Laser-Guided Tyke-Bomb
  • Parrying Bullets
  • Sidekick
  • Walking the Earth
  • Two Guys and a Girl

12 of 180 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Afro Samurai?"

Questions about Afro Samurai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Afro Samurai?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Afro Samurai streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Afro Samurai worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

How long does it take to watch Afro Samurai?

2 h

About 2 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Will Afro Samurai scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension and 7 for uncanny, but 4 for scares.

What tropes does Afro Samurai use?

Sesquipedalian LoquaciousnessClean CutDays of Future PastUnwanted RevivalOnly Sane ManThe StoicGuns AkimboLaser-Guided Tyke-BombParrying BulletsSidekickWalking the EarthTwo Guys and a Girland 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 tropes for it, including Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness, Clean Cut, and Days of Future Past.