In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.
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Creator: Takashi Okazaki · Writer: Derek Draper
In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
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Afro Samurai is a 2007 animation and action & adventure TV series from the United States created by Takashi Okazaki, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr and Yuri Lowenthal. It first aired on January 4, 2007. The series has 1 season and 5 episodes on Spike. Episodes run about 25 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.3/10 from 358 votes — well received.
“Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.”
Afro Samurai premiered on January 4, 2007.
Afro Samurai was created by Takashi Okazaki.
The main cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr and Yuri Lowenthal.
Afro Samurai has 1 season (5 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 358 ratings, so fans of animation and action & adventure titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.3 |
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Takashi Okazaki
Samuel L. Jackson
Phil LaMarr
Yuri Lowenthal