Afro Samurai (2007–2009)
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Afro Samurai follows a warrior on the path to avenge his father's murder. Set in feudal Japan, this series depicts a journey in which the hero encounters love, betrayal, loss and brutality.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Dream ReaderAfro wakes from dreams of lost youth to find himself in the care of beautiful Okiku. Even as her tender touch soothes the wounded warrior, a violent plan is in motion that will replace pleasure with pain. - 02
RevengeAfro Samurai is out for revenge. With cold-blooded determination, he sets out on the hunt for Justice, the gunman who killed his father and claimed the Number One Headband. - 03
DuelOn Mt. Shumi’s snowy peak, Afro faces the vicious two-sword technique of Kuma, a bizarre enemy keenly aware of the horrors of Afro’s past.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01RevengeJanuary 4, 2007Afro Samurai is out for revenge. With cold-blooded determination, he sets out on the hunt for Justice, the gunman who killed his father and
- S01E02Season's bestThe Dream ReaderJanuary 11, 2007Afro wakes from dreams of lost youth to find himself in the care of beautiful Okiku. Even as her tender touch soothes the wounded warrior, a
- S01E03
The Empty Seven ClanJanuary 18, 2007Afro’s climb of Mt. Shumi is blocked by the fanatical Empty Seven. After attacking with every weapon in their immense arsenal, they unleash - S01E04DuelJanuary 25, 2007On Mt. Shumi’s snowy peak, Afro faces the vicious two-sword technique of Kuma, a bizarre enemy keenly aware of the horrors of Afro’s past.
- S01E05
JusticeFebruary 1, 2007Afro Samurai draws his blade on the reclusive gunfighter Justice. One fights for vengeance, the other for supreme power. When the vicious ba
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