Samurai Champloo - Recommendations

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Saiyuki

Saiyuki

In the mystical world of Shangri-la, demons and humans live side by side, watched over by a parthenon of ancient Chinese gods. But when normally-civilized demons start to go berserk, the gods require the services of Genjou Sanzo - a Buddhist priest with a magical gun, an evil-banishing scripture and a take-no-prisoners attitude. Aided by the ancient monkey god Son Goku, the half-demon Sha Gojyo and the demon exterminator Cho Hakkai, he sets off on a treacherous journey westward, with armies of demons, dark mages and angry gods all standing in his way...

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tfv tfv says...

Both Saiyuki and Samurai Champloo are quest stories - a group of people with unusual abilities go on a journey to find something important. Both have enough butt-kicking to please action fans, and enough character and drama to please plot fans. Most of all, the series are similar in tone - both use anachronism and humor to carry a more serious plot, and both have moments of significant drama and emotional tension as well as moments that are flat-out funny. In addition, Mugen and Son Goku are similar, and Jin has elements of both Sanzo and Hakkai, so those who like the characters of either of these series have a good chance of liking people in both.

argona argona says...

in both animes friends with different and sometimes opposite personalities are gathered to journey through many different lands facing wierd,painful,funny and all kind of events .they may have oppiste personaities but for the exact same reason they make a great team and slowly they turn into a family.

Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist

Once upon a time, two brothers passed the happy days of their childhood by studying alchemy, which is governed by the equal transfer principle: an eye for an eye -- you can't get more than you give. But these brothers tried to defy that law, and a horrific accident resulted. Now, the older brother, Edward, is called the Full Metal Alchemist because of his metal limbs, and the younger, Alphonse, is a soul without a body, trapped within the confines of an automaton. Together they search for the power to restore themselves, to find the lives they lost so long ago...

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yuujin yuujin says...

"Samurai Champloo" and "FMA" have completely different worlds, but it's even strange how two parties can have so much in common. Both character parties have problems with getting enough to eat or to drink, both parties use sick and funny humor, both like to fight against someone or themselves and both parties travel to understand the past and find some person who might help.

MeloColi MeloColi says...

Samurai Champloo and FMA aren't very similar; SC is about samurai while FMA is about demons and special powers, but I really got the same feeling from watching both. They are about fighting, are kind of dark, and sometimes have emotional situations and drama. They even both have a bit of comedy! =P If really think that if you liked one, you'd like the other.

Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos

Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos

In Japan, legends tell of a strong clan of warriors who fought unarmed and walked the path of the undefeated. Since the Heian period, this clan known as the Shura helped shape and form history as we know it with the help of their legendary Mutsu Enmei-Ryuu style. Watch history unfold in this epic tale as the Shura and their ancestors witness the days of the swordfighter Musashi, fight with the one-eyed Jubei Yagyu and help influence the fall of the Shogunate and Shinsengumi; and most importantly, touch the hearts and minds of everyone they meet…

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MeloColi MeloColi says...

Shura no Toki and Champloo are both about swordfights and samurai. They also both have comedy, and in both anime the main character(s) are guys who are a lot stronger than everyone else.

scenthr scenthr says...

First of all Samurai Champloo is a great anime. I guess apart from being about swordfights and never loseing, both these anime have the same feel about them. You easily get to like the main characters and its easy to follow them through their journey. Both have that bit of comedy to them so its not just fighting or contemplating about warriors psyche. For me both are a must see.

Trigun

Trigun

“Vash, the Stampede” - worth 60 billion dollars to the one who can turn him in. Bounty hunters everywhere are on the lookout for this legendary gunman, not to mention insurance agents Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, who are tasked with preventing any potential damage that this Vash can cause. But with 60 billion on his head, Vash is not an easy man to find.

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Linkums Linkums says...

Both of these anime are of the action/comedy genre. While Trigun has a deeper plot, Samurai Champloo excels with hilarious situations and exciting fights. No matter which you've seen, I'm quite certain you'd like the other as well.

dragonballk dragonballk says...

Both Anime are action comedies. Both series are made up of a multitude of small adventures that don't contribute much to the main story, with an epic 5 or 6 episode arc at the end to finish it off.

Hellsing

Hellsing

In present day England, a war is being fought. The average citizen does not notice, but vampires are running rampant among the populace, and it's up to the Hellsing organization to contain the bloodsucker threat, using even their own weapons against them. Alucard, a vampire himself, is the best agent the organization has to offer, answering only to Integra Hellsing herself. No one knows much about this mysterious figure fighting against the occult, but things starts to change after he “recruits” a new agent to the establishment...

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risuta risuta says...

I know, that an anime about the edo era and samurai, and one about vampires, might seem to be completely unrelated, but they have one similarity that is good enough for someone to watch and like both.... They are two bada$$ anime! Samurai Champloo has more funny moments than Hellsing and is not as "dark" but just Mugen's style and will to fight, might remind one of Alucard's thirst for blood and bad-guy attitude! So, I belive that if you liked one, you might like the other as well! It is defenitely worth a shot!

SykoRose SykoRose says...

I agree with risuta 100%its definitely not a samurai show but well worth the watch if your looking for a good anime.

Basilisk

Basilisk

Oboro, a naive, love-struck girl, is pledged to Gennosuke, an idealist. Both are successors to opposing ninja clans with a long history of hatred kept barely in check by a covenant of peace. Just as the two vow to reconcile the clans with their marriage, the shogun orders the feud to resume in order to resolve an internal struggle that threatens to tear the Tokugawa shogunate apart. Even worse, Oboro and Gennosuke themselves are forced to lead their clans in battle. Can the star-crossed lovers resist the brutal circumstances and remain true to their love as the death toll rises?

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LucyChan LucyChan says...

Both are action series involving a journey from the characters.

Both series have similar genres even if this one is not a ninja serie in my opinion you will find it as interesting as basilisk.

SykoRose SykoRose says...

if you liked samurai champloo then you will most likely be interested in basilisk. basilisk has a variety of characters who you begin to like and all start killin eachother off and the ending is what get me the most. great stroy :)

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto

It is the era of Bakumatsu – the last years of the shogunate. In the general turmoil caused by warring groups with different political interests, a curious theatrical group known as the Yuyama Troupe is set out for revenge. They come across a mysterious young swordsman, Akizuki Youjirou, who seems to be burdened with a dark past. Thrown around by currents of history, powerful people from different factions and personal relations, Akizuki tries to fulfill his mission to destroy an ancient, cursed relic, the Lord’s Head, which has caused chaos and bloodshed for thousands of years.

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JAhU JAhU says...

Although Samurai Champloo isn't as serious as Bakumatsu, something made those two shows feel alike. It must be a gut feel, since the only thing they certainly share is the fact that those are samurai shows, other then that, that take place in different eras and have completely different style. Still I dare to say that you might like one if you liked the other.

P.S. Samurai Champloo does get serious at times.

subparalien subparalien says...

Yay for historical setting and samurai swordfights! Both use a pretty style of animation. They have fairly different pacings. Samurai Champloo is far more jumpy while Bakumatsu is more slow and layered.

Tokyo Tribe 2

Tokyo Tribe 2

Kai and Hashim enjoy hanging out at Penny's Cafe with their rest of their gang, the Saru 'tribe'. Good-natured and fun-loving, the Sarus take in meek and geeky Tamiyama who wishes to join their gang, appointing him as secretary for lack of other obvious abilities. Befriended by Kai and Hashim, Tamiyama doesn't have time to get to grips with tribe life before disaster strikes the Sarus: a leading fighter of a rival gang is sent to assassinate Saru's leader. The assassin turns out to be Mera, Kai's friend growing up. Brandishing a baseball bat against Mera's katana, the two friends now find themselves as rivals in an escalating war between the tribes...

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Lagore Lagore says...

This is the only show I can think of that comes close to Samuai Champloo.

Samurai Champloo is a funky, action-packed amalgam of different styles and influences, and guess what? So is Tokyo Tribe 2!

Both of the shows don't take themselves too seriously, with over-the-top characters and unrealistic situations. But in the end, they are both really fun to watch.

I'm sure you'll like Tokyo Tribe 2.

MajorG MajorG says...

Samurai Champloo is the only series I can think of that is similar to Tokyo Tribe 2.

Both series have a very urban theme (TT2 moreso since it's actually about street gangs) to them from the fresh hip-hop soundtracks to the unconventional character art styles.

Gun x Sword

Gun x Sword

Evergreen would be a peaceful and prosperous place – if it wasn’t under siege by bandits. Most of the inhabitants have already been killed or driven off, but among the ones remaining is Wendy – a young girl who is intent on finding her kidnapped brother. As the outlaws bring their full arsenal to bear, including one of the dreaded Armor war-machines, the fate of Evergreen looks sealed. However, a slim hope appears in the form of the wanderer Van, who possesses extraordinary martial skills and even an Armor of his own. But Van has motives and goals of his own, which don’t necessarily involve saving besieged towns...

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DeathCrunch DeathCrunch says...

Both have main characters that are the cold silent type, solving problems with fighting prowess rather than words.

Both have an innate lazy streak and both will love no other than the one they each lost.

Both involve many sword fights and a deep running story.

dragonballk dragonballk says...

Both anime's tell the story of a journey embarked on by an unlikely group of characters from different parts of life, who don't really care for each other at first, but eventually learn to appreciate each other. 

Hakuouki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Hakuouki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Disguised as a man, Chizuru Yukimura has come to Kyoto searching for her missing father, a doctor who developed a magical elixir that increases the drinker's speed, strength and healing abilities. Instead of her father, however, she stumbles across a battle between the Shinsengumi and the Furies, evil vampire-like creatures of their own making.

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Menchi Menchi says...

Hakuouki and Samurai Champloo share many similair aspects. In both titles, we follow a girl in search for her father, who becomes surrounded by intersting young men to protect her. The setting in these series is feudal Japan, and the viewer may learn about historical figures and happenstances along the way. Both also feature a good amount of sword clashing action, so that appeals to you, check out these!

phoenixaurora phoenixaurora says...

Hakuoki is kind of like what happens when you take Samurai Champloo, keep the action and add hints of romance for those of you who wanted more shipping moments.  The vibe of both series is also different.  Hakouki has a serious, dramatic tone overall as the end of the samurai approaches with some lighthearted scenes.  Samurai Champloo has a meandering feel to it without much overarching plot but has many beautifully emotional moments.        

Both series are about historical Japan during the age of the samurai.  A ponytailed girl in pink is looking for her missing father when she is threatened by thugs.  The swordsmen who save her end up becoming her companions as she travels/stays with them to look for her father together.  Along the way, the swordsmen fend off the girl's murderous pursuers.   

Jin from Samurai Champloo looks like serious, bespectacled Sannan from Hakuoki and has Hijikata's swordsmanship and strict samurai sense of honor and duty amid the changing times.  Mugen from Samurai Champloo is a brash, sardonic guy who likes nothing more than a good fight like Okita from Hakuoki. 

Samurai Champloo has some of the most memorable main characters and quotable dialogue.  It's fantastically funny, action-packed and well-directed with a distinct style reflected in the hip-hop choice of music.  Hakuoki has a more passive heroine than Samurai Champloo but has a great plot, creatively combining a real historical tragedy with supernatural romance for a story that tugs at the heartstrings.