description Afro Samurai Overview
When he was a young boy, Afro witnessed his father be cut down in a duel at the hands of a man known only as Justice. After taking the life of Afro's father, Justice cast aside his Number Two headband and took the Number One to claim its godly powers as his own. Years later, having obtained the Number Two headband which grants him the right to challenge the Number One, Afro moves forward in his hunt for revenge on the man who murdered his father. There is just one thing that stands in his way—everyone else in the world!
Though the Number One can only be challenged by the Number Two, the Number Two can be challenged by anyone.
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Who voices Afro in Afro Samurai?
Samuel L. Jackson voices Afro in the English-language production, one of the most famous Hollywood actors to headline an anime. The 2007 series also featured Kelly Hu as Okiku.
How many episodes is the original Afro Samurai series?
The original Afro Samurai is a five-episode miniseries that premiered on Spike TV in 2007. Its story follows Afro's quest for revenge against Justice, who killed his father and claimed the Number One headband.
Is there a sequel to Afro Samurai?
Yes — the TV film 'Afro Samurai: Resurrection' followed in 2009, with Samuel L. Jackson returning to the lead role. A video game adaptation also shipped in 2009 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Who created Afro Samurai and who did the music?
The series is based on Takashi Okazaki's manga, notable for beginning as a self-published doujinshi. The soundtrack was composed by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, giving the show its distinctive hip-hop-meets-samurai identity.
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