Afro Samurai

Name: Afro Samurai
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure
Released: 2007-01-04
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal, John DiMaggio, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

AnimeJapanese anime

Year: 2007
Country: US, JP
Language: en
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure
Runtime: 25 min
Rating: 7.3/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi

Plot 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.

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Director

Yasuhiro Geshi

Cast & Key Characters

Samuel L. JacksonAfro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)

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

Yuri LowenthalKuma / Jinno (voice)

John DiMaggioBrother 2 (voice)

Terrence 'T.C.' CarsonSword Master (voice)

Ron PerlmanJustice (voice)

Fred TatascioreJuzo (voice)

Tara StrongOtsuru (voice)

Kelly HuOkiku (voice)

Grey DeLisleOyuki (voice)

James Arnold TaylorYashichi (voice)

Jeff BennettFoo (voice)

Writers

TOTakashi Okazaki DDDerek Draper TOTakashi Okazaki

Production

Fuji Television Network GONZO Spike

Season & Episode Breakdown

Miniseries 5 episodes

1 Revenge 2007-01-04
2 The Dream Reader 2007-01-11
3 The Empty Seven Clan 2007-01-18
4 Duel 2007-01-25
5 Justice 2007-02-01

Critical Reception & Ratings

Afro Samurai is rated 7.3 out of 10 by viewers — 356 votes.

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Afro Samurai about?

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

How many seasons and episodes does Afro Samurai have?

1 season and 5 episodes.

Is Afro Samurai still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 5 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Afro Samurai?

Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal, John DiMaggio, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Ron Perlman.

Who is the director of Afro Samurai?

Yasuhiro Geshi.

When was Afro Samurai released?

2007.

Where can I watch Afro Samurai?

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