Afro Samurai

About Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai (アフロサムライ) blends action and adventure by GONZO and Trilogy Future Studio (2007). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: After watching his father die in a duel against an unbeatable villian known only as 'Justice,' young Afro fixes his life on the study of swords and revenge. The tale of Afro Samurai is one of bloody hardship and pain.

Also worth knowing: Along his solitary path of revenge for his murdered father, he sheds no tears & knows no love. Forever chased by formidable adversaries in a lawless technology-speckled dystopia, he evades bullets and blade to reach his final prey: a man who will not die. Afro will reach his quarry - even if it means painting a road of blood and brains from here to the bitter inevitable end.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 5 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO and Trilogy Future Studio, which means the visual identity of Afro Samurai follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.