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In a futuristic and wild west-inspired Japan, there are only two rules: the Number 1 rules the world and only the Number 2 can challenge him; these ranks are worn with pride in the manner of headbands. In these harsh times, Afro is a samurai who is on a mission for revenge – an evil gunman killed his father to become the Number 1, and it’s up to Afro to take him down in a shower of blood and entrails. He has mastered the art of the sword and become Number 2, but many others want to hold his title and the title of Number 1 for themselves. With competition and sword fights at every turn, can Afro finally exact his revenge?
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Samurai Champloo is all about style, from the dj-style scratching scene changes to the hip-hop-inspired soundtrack to the eclectic character design. Mugen's fighting style is a funky meld of capoeira and limb-cutting, and Jin is the dramatic foil; he is all steel and old-school samurai style. What binds them together is the desire to test each other's abilities, and a promise to a girl named Fuu: to find the samurai that smells of sunflowers, who plays a pivotal role in her past. Together they travel through edo-era Japan, finding battle and comedy wherever they stop.
If you liked the bloodbath and carnage of Afro Samurai then you'll like the way the samurai in Samurai Champloo handle things.
Both series are based on samurai stuff. Same fighting style, almost the same atmosphere, and both create the same feeling after watching the episodes. If you liked one, you'd surely like the other.
Both series have samurai as protagonists; both Afro and Mugen have attitude and exceptional fighting skills. Afro Samurai is very condensed, and although it's only 5 episodes long and focused on fights it combines a story about destiny, choices and friendship. On the contrary Samurai Champloo is slower paced and focuses more on character development and story, less so on fights.
Both Afro Samurai and Samurai Champloo feature a juxtaposed score, combining hip-hop with feudal Japanese life. The general theme of one's past guiding one's future also features prominently in both. Also, the eclectic action and editing during the fighting scenes give similar exciting feelings during viewing them.
Both have brilliant and flashy sword fights. If you liked one then you will most likely enjoy the other. Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai also have a fairly similar animation style, and both have hip hop tracks that are used throughout the story.
If you love the "dude on a journey who messes up dudes along the way with a sword" thing then you will love both Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai. Both also have a cool hip hop theme to them.
It's not just the animation styles that are crazy, confusing and full of beat in these series! Both are a vibrant mix of crazy talking chracters, funky hip-hop beats, colourful character designs/settings and unique fighting styles.
Afro Samurai and Champloo are great animated stories with bumpin' soundtracks and more sword swingin' action than you can shake a Bokken at. Even though both series are short they are definitely worth every moment.
Other than the obvious samurai connection, Afro Samurai and Samurai Champloo also have music as a major similarity. Both use a hip hop style to add extra atmosphere to the fights.
The style and atmosphere of Champloo and Afro are very similar. They feel alike and have a nice blend of hip-hop and samurai action that leads to a unique experience.
You, most probably, are looking for a not-so-deep, martial arts/battle-related and well-animated series.
Both Afro Samurai and Champloo are about rogue samurai warriors and the way they overcome any appearing problem, always with a based-on-the-tip-of-their-sword attitude.
Both very similar Anime in terms of plot, ways enemies are dispensed of, and the alternative take on the period of history the shows are conducted in. Both very enjoyable!!
This isn't a recommendation based soley on the fact that both shows have Samurai in the title. The animation style in both of these shows varies from norm of mainstream anime. And they both have a modern "hip-hop" feel that helps add to the unique experience of watching it.
The fight sequences are stylish and entertaining. The characters are well developed and you won't forget about them the minute you start watching a new anime. In my opinion of you watch one, you might as well do yourself a favor and watch the other.
A very tentative recommendation here. Both series have a somewhat similar backdrop and both contain some very cool samurai action with a similar style of fast paced action and swordplay. Theres also a hip-hop element behind both series.
There are big differences though. The main one being is that Afro is a bit of a mindless action brawl that tries to be deep(and fails) where as the emphasis in Champloo is on the varied and random little adventures that occur along the journey that is the main story.
I must compare Afro Samurai and Samurai Champloo in that they are both very hip-hop influenced, with cool characters. Both are very action-packed, and Samuel L Jackson voicing in Afro Samurai has to be the most bad-ass thing ever. You can't get more GAR than that.
Either way, both are very interesting spins on the Japanese samurai styles, though both add their unique spin on it. I recommend both, especially if you like a bit of "funk" in your anime line-up.
If you liked this anime you're really like Samurai Champloo, the plots a bit different but over all the fighting in Samurai Champloo happens more frequently and the series in general is pretty funny, the plot for Samurai Champloo is they get into a bit of trouble and burn down a restaurant and are imprisoned and a girl free's them but at a price, they are to travel Japan in search for a Samurai who smells like sunflowers.
I don't want to give much of the story away, or anything like that, or ruin this review with telling you what its all about.
Theres similar likings to the two anime's mostly because of the samurai skills and fighting, even though the characters are more sensitive and funny, I have a gut feeling you'll like it, perhaps more then this one, I felt Afro samurai was short and lacking in a few areas that Samurai Champloo may make up for, check it out and see what you think for yourselves, this is my first recommendations so, It may get turned down or not make much sense, But I hope you all enjoy Samurai Champloo as much as I have.
If you liked Afro Samurai I would suggest watching Samurai Champloo. It has samurais with a western Pop twist to it. It is unique in it self and has a good story that keeps you wanting to see if in the end they complete the task they seek to finish.
Both series not only have beautifully choreographed fight scenes, but they also share mild hip-hop themes. Afro and Mugen are similar not only in the style of sword they use, but also in that they seem to only be in their situation for themselves.
these two anime are almost the same,they both contain a "badass" samurai who kill non-stop have pervertive sides and many connections.
It's a no brainer to go from Afro Samurai to Samurai Champloo. You may like the urban style of the character animation, or perhaps you enjoy the beaty that our friends at Gonzo blessed this short series with, or maybe beautiful stylish sword fights that blow most series' out of the water. Both Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai pull these off. With style and action to spare, if you liked Afro Samurai and you want a longer series, Samurai Champloo is definetely for you.
Well, first of all both are about samurai, that's a given. But more than that, both are similar in animation, sound. Eerily parallel to one another, the main difference would be the seriousness of Afro and the laid back atmosphere of Champloo. If you loved the amalgamation of old samurai tradition with modern culture, these two are a match.
If what you enjoyed about Afro Samurai was the compilation of urban beats, samurai/ninja characters, and quirky modern twists, then I recommend the superior Samurai Champloo as the next stop. Samurai Champloo's characters have more depth and complexity, the story is more experimental, but there is as much sophisticated action and style here as in Afro Samurai. The key difference is that Samurai Champloo has more of a comedic feel in many episodes and is not as in-your-face gory (although it doesn't stint on blood when it needs to). Definitely give it a go.
What an easy recommendation to make. Do you like Hip Hop? Do you like samurai? Do you like the fusion of the two in a creative way? Well then, Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai are right up your ally. Both very ambitious, both don't dissapoint, worth the watch. The sense of style in the animation itself really shines through on both series. On a related tangent, Sukiyaki Western Django by Takashi Miike is another fantastic fusion twist on the samurai flick, but it's live action so it's not covered in this database. Look it up!
Liked the quirky combo of aspects of Black American culture and samurai settings? Want more? Both Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai feature this combo, so if you've liked one, be sure to check out the other!
Both of these shows feature excellent swordplay, animation, music, and characters. And while Samurai Champloo is the lighter of the two, Afro Samurai has Samuel L Jackson as one angry bad-ass!
Excelent fight scences, off beat comedy, and a hip hop undertone. If you like one you will definalty like the other. The usual samurai with a past on a journey to find a destiny that will require constant fighting.
Skilled samurai leads who's fighting style oozes flashy and cool all over the walls.
Set to rhythmic hip-hop and makes the most of it to giving the fights a definite flow.
If you liked the combination of Hip-Hop and samurai styles in one of the series, you'll definitely enjoy the other.
Both Afro Samuri and Samurai Champloo are full of anachronisms to display the clash between modern concepts and sensibilities and a more old world way of thinking.
Both shows also feature good sound tracks with great Samurai and ninja action.
Both shows have the interesting juxtaposition of hip-hop music and samurai culture. There is also some great action and truly excellent animation in these shows.
However I must add that Samurai Champloo is a far better show in terms of the characters and overall entertainment though, and is enjoyable from start to finish. One of my favourites.
Both animes have nice samurai sword action scenes. Champloo is as funny as afro is serious, both highly recommended.
Both are out of the norm for Samurai anime, Afro even more so, but the fights are intense and a visual eye candy. The plot for each is fairly water thin. But they don't try to be anything else but a feast for the eye's.
Afro Samurai and Samurai Champloo mix Feudal Japan with elements of the American hip-hop culture.
Additionally both are stories about revege.
Manji, a recently-turned immortal swordsman, has sworn to kill a thousand villains to counterbalance the merciless and indiscriminate slaughter that ended with the death of his sister. To this end, he decides to travel with Rin, a young girl who reminds him of the sister he failed. She has sworn to take vengeance on the Itto-ryu, specifically their leader Anotsu; for the Itto-ryu are group of elite swordsmen who killed her parents and raped her mother in front of her. However; being immortal doesn’t guarantee victory: Manji’s skill and immortality will be tested to their limits...
If you liked Afro Samurai you will love Blade of the Immortal. Both are dark samurai stories of revenge, they are extremely violent and gory and deal with the code of conduct of true warriors.
They also both contain very sexy female characters. *wink*
These two are dark samurai stories, which is reflected both on their color palette and gory battles. Fights feature some unconventional choreography and a lot of style.
Even though story serves just a minor purpose in those titles, it manages not to ruin the action.
Main characters are reckless, but capable fighters who are worth following. Just don't get too close!
Afro Samurai and Blade of The Immortal both feature very dark stories that use unique animation styles as well as extreme violence to construct a very vivid world. They are both centered on revenge, though Blade of The Immortal is a more light-hearted tale. But If you enjoyed one, be sure to check out the other.
These are both pretty standard samurai hack and slash series. Neither one is big on plot, but every episode is packed with violence and ninja techniques.
full of action and suspense that will keep you hooked through the entire series. you will be attached to multiple characters in this thriller
In times of olde, humans live in constant fear of demons known as yoma. These vicious creatures can take the appearance and memories of humans they have devoured, thus blending into society as they freely feast on human flesh. The key to stopping the yoma lies with the tolerated yet feared Claymores - women who are half-demon, half-human, and fully fated to become the demons that they hunt. Meanwhile, in a village, the young Raki has been banished; his only crime was losing his family to the yoma. Raki is drawn to a Claymore named Clare, and together their journey begins. While Clare fights the yoma plaguing the land, can Raki help her in her struggle to retain her humanity?
Afro Samurai and Claymore are both violent anime. Claymore definitely has more blood, but thanks to the superb animation in both series the violence is stressed enough to put them at the same level. What's more is that both main characters have similar things driving them, which means they are quite alike as well.
Clare and Afro have trained since childhood for one purpose - revenge. Years spent sharpening sword skills have resulted in our protagonists becoming hardened to violence and much feared by others. Both Anime offer incredible shows of swordplay and lashings of blood and are clearly unafraid to use techniques like greyscale with a sudden flash of color to emphasise events. Clare and Afro follow and respect warrior codes, including a ranking system based on power and skills. Progression through the ranks is usually only by defeating your superiors.
These two stories are told from different angles. In Claymore the female is the dominant warrior class, in Afro the male. Where Clare is sometimes guided by others, Afro follows his own path from the start, allowing for welcome variation that builds on the earlier mentioned cornerstones, and ensuring that both Anime remain enjoyable and individual whilst sharing some central key features.
Both anime sport great animation and swordplay. Both of the main characters are driven by revenge and basically static characters that kick ass. In Afro Samurai we fight ninja's and robots, in Claymore we fight demons, that's about all there is to it. Both are great action series.
they both have a bunch of action and they are quite bloody and they will keep you entertained througout the series
The main thing they have in common is badass characters getting into wickedly awesome fights. Apart from that, Afro takes a more stylish approach to it's visuals while Claymore looks more realistic (As realistic as monsters can be); their music is completely different; one has character development while the other's is essentially non-existent...
From Claymore to Afro Samurai; watch it for the style, badassery, more awesome fights and style. From Afro Samurai to Claymore; a more realistic animation style, more awesome fights and just about everything else.
Jubei Kibagami is just a wandering swordsman minding his own business... until fate lands him in the middle of a battle with the terrifying Devils of Kimon! Now the fate of all of Japan lies in the hands of a vagabond samurai, a deadly female ninja and a perverted old monk as they take on an enemy who is, literally, immortal.
Both Afro Samurai and Ninja Scroll are action-packed anime with lots of katanas and blood. Both also have a little ecchi side in the shape of deadly beauties. The character design is also a bit similar; there are three main characters: the unbeatable samurai, the pervy grandpa, and the sexy ninja.
Afro Samurai and Ninja Scroll have very solid and fluid fight scenes and don't hold back on the gore. They have the same concept of having multiple warriors, each with their own special ability, in the hero's way, and an ultimate villain that's very hard to kill. There's even a love interest that's more than she appears to be in both, and a requisite sex scene.
Whenever I watch a show that consists of a badass with a sword, I expect awesome action and lots of fighting. Both of these shows deliver in this regard. The motivation of the protagonists are different, but both Jubei from Ninja Scroll and Afro from (you guessed it) Afro Samurai provide fight sequences that are long remembered. Any fan of action and sword fighting should watch both Ninja Scroll and Afro Samurai.
As well as a shared Samurai theme, Ninja Scroll and Afro Samurai boast a magnitude of bad attitude, skilled fighting sequences featuring inhuman bouts of skill and distractions of the female persuasion...
Both Afro Samurai and Ninja Scroll incoporate lots of samurai and ninja action at every turn, highly entertaining stunts and battles, and a variety of unique antagonists to be defeated. Being older, Ninja Scroll is not as stylistically accomplished as Afro Samurai, and I must say Afro Samurai is also grittier and gorier, but if you liked one, you won't go wrong with the other.
Himura Kenshin was a boy orphaned by the murder of his parents. Now he is the Hitokiri Battousai, the most feared and skilled killer in 19th century Japan. In the midst of a blood bath, he meets the love of his life, Tomoe. Will he continue to fight his enemies in a killing rage or will she sheath his bloodstained sword? Tsuikohen takes place years before the setting of the Kenshin TV series.
Afro Samurai and the Kenshin OVA connect rather well. A strong samurai is the main character in each, and he goes through quite a bit of character development. On top of that, their strength is shown in battle, which gives you a similar feeling.
Both Kenshin and Afro Samurai follow a protagonist with a penchant for killing. While Kenshin does this in order to bring about revolution in order to stop the suffering of the people, Afro does it for revenge. Both Kenshin and Afro are the introverted, silent type that quietly dispatch of any oppositoin that they encounter.
Both of these series are pretty heavy on the fighting and blood, and the action scenes are intense. Both of these are top notch stories that contain characters that you will actually remember long after you finish watching the show.
Honestly, when watching Afro Samurai, I felt it was a not-as-good Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen. While Afro hardly speaks in that flat, dull manner, Kenshin is subtly complex and engaging; moreover, Kenshin's tragedy is executed with brilliance and delicacy whereas Afro's is ham-fisted. However, Kenshin is equally hardcore, and equally mind-blowing a swordsman, and the action/animation is great. If you liked Afro Samurai and want a better version, then check out Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen.
Both series are a beautifully done samurai fighting series. Each series is violent and bloody and have a main character who is very interesting and a master swordsman where very few people can provide an even match against. Each series has an interesting and entertaining story that keeps the viewer interested and fights that are done very well.
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen is way superior to Afro Samurai, but the latter has it's own merits, though those who watched Tsuiokuhen might be a bit letdown at how much it outclasses the other.
Both share amazing fight scenes and don't shy from blood; amazing style and animation for Afro Samurai and Tsuiokuhen looks pretty good after all this time; both have great music, an amazing score from the RZA and Tsuiokuhen surpasses it with some absolutely beautiful pieces. Story/character-wise, Tsuiokuhen wins by far.
Basically, if you enjoyed Afro Samurai and want a better samurai-based anime that's just as short or something better overall, then Tsuiokuhen is just what you need.
