Afro Samurai
In a strange world of swords, guns and kimonos, cell phones and cybernetic body parts - a black samurai, Afro Samurai, seeks revenge from a man named Justice who killed his father and also happens to be the #1 fighter in the world. After Afro earns the rank of #2 fighter needed to challenge the #1, he starts his lonely walk to revenge. He faces bounty hunters, bar thugs and fanatical monks - all of whom seem to have clues to the whereabouts of Justice and all of whom covet the position of #2 for themselves. Also along the way we are introduced to Afro's chatty companion - the light hearted Ninja Ninja.
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- TV-MA
In a strange world of swords, guns and kimonos, cell phones and cybernetic body parts - a black samurai, Afro Samurai, seeks revenge from a man named Justice who killed his father and also happens to be the #1 fighter in the world. After Afro earns the rank of #2 fighter needed to challenge the #1, he starts his lonely walk to revenge. He faces bounty hunters, bar thugs and fanatical monks - all of whom seem to have clues to the whereabouts of Justice and all of whom covet the position of #2 for themselves. Also along the way we are introduced to Afro's chatty companion - the light hearted Ninja Ninja.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Number Two
Thu, Jan 4, 2007 27 mins
After a young boy named Afro witnesses Justice kill his father and claim the number one headband, Afro begins his quest to avenge his father's death. As he travels toward Justice, he is challenged by many fighters wishing to claim the number two headband that he wears.
Episode 2
Okiku
Thu, Jan 11, 2007 26 mins
Afro recovers from his injuries while he rests at Okiku's house. In flashback, he trains with a Sword Master and befriends the master's other students while he tries to reclaim the number two headband.
Episode 3
The Empty Seven Clan
Thu, Jan 18, 2007 27 mins
As Afro climbs the mountain in search of Justice, the Empty Seven Clan debates over who should fight him. Also, Afro fights the android that they made in his image and invades their lair.
Episode 4
Kuma
Thu, Jan 25, 2007 26 mins
Afro fights Jinno. In flashback, it is revealed how Afro obtained the number two headband and why he left his clan.
Episode 5
Justice
Thu, Feb 1, 2007 21 mins
Afro fights Jinno and Justice. In flashback, Jinno is reconstructed by the Empty Seven Clan.