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- 1. Revenge Jan 4, 2007
- Afro witnessed his father's death by the hands of a man looking to claim the title of Number 1.
- 2. The Dream Reader Jan 11, 2007
- Afro wakes up to find himself in the care of a woman named Okiku.
- 3. The Clan of the Empty Seven Jan 18, 2007
- Afro's climb of Mt. Shumi is blocked by the fanatical Empty Seven.
May 3, 2007 · Synopsis. When he was a young boy, Afro witnessed his father be cut down in a duel at the hands of a man known only as Justice. After taking the life of Afro's father, Justice cast aside his Number Two headband and took the Number One to claim its godly powers as his own.
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In a feudal yet futuristic Japan, it is said that the one wearing the Number 1 headband is the greatest warrior in the world and shall possess god-like powers. Some believe it grants immortality, while others believe they received headbands from the gods themselves. The only way to obtain the Number 1 headband is to challenge and defeat the current...
Okazaki started drawing African-American characters on items like Kleenex boxes when he was a teenager, inspired by his fondness for hip hop and soul music. He also drew ideas from American media and their depiction of Japanese culture. He started combining elements of samurai into his work, eventually developing the design for Afro, which was also...
Manga
The series was originally published in the self-funded Nou Nou Hau dōjinshi magazine. First appearing in issue 0, the dōjinshi version was first published from September 1999 to October 2000. After the release of the anime version, Okazaki recreated the original dōjinshi. Although the recreation of the original manga was created in Japan, it was first published in the United States by Seven Seas Entertainment and Tor Books in two tankōbon volumes. As a special supplement, thumb-nail sized cli...
Anime
One of Okazaki's friends decided to make action figures based on characters, which were released in small amounts. After they were created, a producer from the anime studio, Gonzo, happened to find them and thought about creating an animated miniseries based on the manga. It took three years to develop, and during that time the studio created a trailer, which happened to catch the attention of Samuel L. Jackson. It was announced that the series would be a five-episode "creative collaboration"...
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In an Associated Press interview in 2007, Okazaki confirmed there would be a sequel to the anime series, and that it would air on Paramount Network. In 2008, the sequel was announced to be a television film, Afro Samurai: Resurrection, with Lucy Liu and Mark Hamill joining the cast. Hip hop artist The RZA returned to provide the soundtrack of the film. Afro Samurai: Resurrection debuted on Paramount Network on January 25, 2009. On July 16, 2009, Afro Samurai: Resurrection was nominated for an...
Samuel L. Jackson - Executive producerThe manga series has received generally positive reviews from critics. Scott Green, writer of the Anime AICN segment of Ain't It Cool News said that the manga "is a work of design" and that it "utilizes the medium to which it is applied as a platform rather than as an ends unto itself." Scott notes that Okazaki does not have a "head for manga as a ...
Official Afro Samurai: Resurrection website (in Japanese)Afro Samurai (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia- 5
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3,201. 1,540. Play trailer 0:37. 8 Videos. 38 Photos. Animation Action Adventure. A Black samurai goes on a mission to avenge the wrongful death of his father in a futuristic feudal Japan. Creator. Takashi Okazaki. Stars. Samuel L. Jackson. Phil LaMarr. Yuri Lowenthal. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. S1. +2. Add to Watchlist.
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13 Reviews. Add To Watchlist. Add to Crunchylist. He’s a legend with an ice cold soul and a jones for revenge: Afro Samurai. As a kid, he saw his father slaughtered. Now a man, Afro journeys to...
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Afro (アフロ, Afuro ), or better known as Afro Samurai (アフロサムライ, Afuro Samurai) is the main titular main anti-hero of series of the same name. Afro is an incredibly talented swordsman whose father was decapitated in front of his own eyes as a young boy.
Watch Afro Samurai | Netflix. In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior. Watch trailers & learn more.
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