Series synopsis
Afro Samurai is an American animation action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Spike on January 4, 2007. It ended on February 1, 2007. It was created by Takashi Okazaki. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Kelly Hu and Yuri Lowenthal.
In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Premise
In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Premise: Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samuel L. Jackson as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)
- Phil LaMarr as Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice)
- Kelly Hu as Okiku (voice)
- Yuri Lowenthal as Kuma / Jinno (voice)
Guest cast
- Ron Perlman as Justice (voice)
- Grey DeLisle as Oyuki (voice)
- John DiMaggio as Brother 2 (voice)
- Terrence 'T.C.' Carson as Sword Master (voice)
- Fred Tatasciore as Shuzo (voice)
- James Arnold Taylor as Yashichi (voice)
- Jeff Bennett as Foo (voice)
- Tara Strong as Jiro (voice)
- Steve Blum as Assassin (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | January 4, 2007 | February 1, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Revenge Afro 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. |
January 4, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Dream Reader Afro 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. |
January 11, 2007 |
| 3 |
The Empty Seven Clan Afro’s climb of Mt. Shumi is blocked by the fanatical Empty Seven. After attacking with every weapon in their immense arsenal, they unleash Afro’s most lethal opponent yet - himself. |
January 18, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Spike |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2007 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2007 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 23:00:00 |