Afro Samurai

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.

The main reason for recommending Berserk with Afro Samurai is the spectacular fights (not talking about the all out wars). While the settings are different, the feel isn't. Especially in the last couple of episodes, Berserk carries a certain noir and obscure feel like Afro Samurai and you will certainly enjoy the flow of blood in both.

Be warned though: Afro Samurai's story is limited compared to Berserk and not very similar either.

The themes of Berserk and Afro Samurai are quite different, and at first, the only noticeable similarity is that both of the main characters are swordsmen. Beyond that, the two main characters felt very similar to me...

Both series follow an absolute baller who owns up anyone who steps in his way. If you like untouchables, this series is for you.

They may be set in different era's and settings but both that dark action tint to the serie. Both have the deadly apathetic lead characters that once set on a path will not be stopped no matter what you put in front of them.

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.