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Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai

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Afro Samurai

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

2007- 2007

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

7.3(349 votes)

Ended

Animation

Action & Adventure

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

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

Where to Watch

Stream

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

GONZO

Fuji Television Network

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)

Phil LaMarr

Phil LaMarr

Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice)

Yuri Lowenthal

Yuri Lowenthal

Kuma / Jinno (voice)

Creative team

Created by: Takashi Okazaki
Showrunner: Chihiro Kameyama
Written by: Derek Draper
Produced by: Arthur Smith
Koji Kajita

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