Anime Herald Anime Herald - We'll talk nerdy to you. I have to admit: it takes guts to stand up and admit failure. Earlier this week, Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of the Kuma was pulled from sale on all [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Anime Herald Anime Herald - We'll talk nerdy to you. Soon, the man with the #1 headband shall rise once again, his sword crimson with the blood of his rivals. Earlier today, the official PlayStation [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Afro Samurai: ResurrectionAfuro SamuraiFunimationMovie - 90 mins. - 1 disc$39.98 (2010) Complete Murder Sessions w/First Season Blu-Ray$34.98 (2009) Complete Murder Sessions w/First Season$34.98 [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Anime Herald Anime Herald - We'll talk nerdy to you. Family Matters is one of those shows that was inescapable in the ’90s. (Debatably) Lovable nerd Steve Urkel’s shrill voice and quotable catch [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

In futuristic-feudal Japan the one who wears the Number One headband is the strongest warrior in the world and revered as a god among men. The only opposition to the Number One is the one who wears [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

I finally finished Afro Samurai, and it was good fun—but it should’ve been great fun. The series is at once a throwback to ridiculously violent 80s and 90s OVAs/old samurai flicks, and a shout-out to the black community who dubbed such films “wu-tang.” (Notably, the RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan did the music for Afro [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Afro Samurai Director's Cut Funimation Complete - 5 episodes 125 mins. - 2 discs $24.98 (2007) ISBN 704400079801 English Audio Directors - Fuminori Kizaki & Jamie Simone Studio - Gonzo Synopsis: The Number 1 headband is worn by the greatest fighter in the world and can only be challenged by the fighter with the Number 2 headband.  Number 2 can be challenged by anyone and is under constant attack.  In a battle on a snowy mountaintop the Number 2 decapitates the Number 1 and claims his headband.  The former Number 1's son is witness and vows revenge.  His name is Afro.  Fast forward many years and Afro is under constant attack as Number 2.  He's on a collision course with Number 1 and cuts down all opponents in his path.  We learn the details of his heart-breaking journey.  Can he defeat the unkillable Number 1 to claim revenge for his father and friends?  Pros: Great packaging and lots of extras - including 15 minutes of additional footage, hip hop/samurai theme is slick, Samuel L. Jackson is the voice of Afro, some nudity, great visuals and tons of hardcore action Cons: Storyline is flimsy, one trick pony filled with one-liners and scenes with two macho guys staring each other down, Afro's sidekick Ninja Ninja is really annoying Mike Tells It Straight: Revenge! Pure and simple. This show (movie if you want to call the episodes chapters) is an unflinching revenge tale with gruesome deaths and betrayals galore. Not very deep and singularly focused, but the visuals are pretty good. Mindless entertainment if you're in the mood.You're interested in anime, but want to know what shows are truly worthwhile
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

“AAAAFFFRRROOOO!!!!” This is what I hear whenever I think of Afro Samurai. That’s Samuel L. Jackson voicing the titular character’s imaginary ego. I can still see his cool red shades and thick cigarette smoke escaping through his mouth. Surprisingly enough, … Continue reading →
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

It has been a long time since my last review; and for that, I humbly apologize. I recently accepted a new job and, with the move associated with it, I let my writing slip. But I'm back and ready to give you all my opinions of episode 3 of “Afro Samurai”. So, without further ado, let me start. The episode opens with another sepia-tinged flashback. Young Afro faces his caretaker-cum-Dojo Master, who acknowledges the boy's skills with a sword but warns that his eyes give away his... Related posts:Afro Samurai episode 2 Afro Samurai: Episode 1 Guin Saga episode 11 and 12 review Samurai Jack to hit the Big Screen
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Following up, Funimation is also offering the first episode of Afro Samurai for free viewing on the Playstation Network from today until the 21st through the network’s HOME Theater. The series is also available for purchase and rental on the Playstation Store with the compilation films also available.
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Having heard many good things about the series, I decided to give Afro Samurai a try. This is definitely not a typical anime series for me, so I didn’t know what to expect. However, despite this not being my kind of anime, I enjoyed it quite a bit! Afro Samurai tells the story of the appropriately named [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Afro Samurai TV series is currently airing on TV in Australia on ABC 2 at around 10:30pm on Monday nights. Below is a picture from the Afro Samurai TV series.
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Fade in. Newly orphaned Afro runs from pursuers. Rain pours from the sky, possibly symbolizing the tears the boy can no sheds. He moves awkwardly, slowed by his father’s katana and a large box strapped to his back. The men corner Afro and demand the Number 2 headband he wears as a belt. Showing bravery and bravado, Afro moves to draw his father’s sword but is struck down before he can attack. After taking the headband, one man kicks open the box to discover the decaying skull of Afro’s father. ... Related posts:Afro Samurai: Episode 1Guin Saga episode 17Guin Saga episode 16
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

As mentioned in the Hellsing review, Animerated is conducting a series of anime reviews. Today, I review the first episode of the Afro Samurai OAV. First, a little background. Afro Samurai is based on the manga series by Takashi Okazai, which first appeared in Nou Nou Hau magazine in September 1999. Studio Gonzo produced the five-episode OAV under the direction of Fuminori Kizaki, who previously helmed the Blue Gender series and movie. The anime made its US television debut on January 4th... Related posts:Second trailer for The Dream of the Last SamuraiHellsing episode 1Guin Saga episode 11 and 12 review
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

In case you haven’t heard, the GONZO-produced, Samuel L. Jackson-backed made-for-tv animated movie, Afro Samurai: Resurrection, has been nominated for an Emmy in the category of “Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or more.” Granted, there isn’t a lot of competition in the first place (the Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends movie is the [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

  The list of this year’s Academy Award nominees was revealed earlier this morning and as per usual, anime is largely being slighted. One exception to that rule however is the nomination of ‘Afro Samurai: Resurrection’ which has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or more)’. The only other feature to be nominated in [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

 The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced earlier today that Afro Samurai: Resurrection has been nominated for an Emmy in the “Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or more).” Surprisingly, it is only competing against another program, which is Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, “Destination Imagination.” It’s almost as if the Emmy itself is like the “Number One headband”, with only two people fighting for it. So I would say there is a good chance of this movie actually winning. I’m not sure if it deserves to win, being just a giant Afro Samurai episode with enough breasts and blood to shake a cat at, but if it’s anime it gets my approval. The Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 20, so check it out. <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-VVFJQSbr_g&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-VVFJQSbr_g&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></param></object>
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Those of you who have been following me since pre-Vice launch may remember the interview I got to conduct with Takashi “Bob” Okazaki, the original creator of the Afro Samurai concept and its subsequent manga, at last year's San Diego Comic Con. He was a very chill guy, and I've been hoping to get another opportunity to sit down with him.And it looks like that opportunity is nigh! Okazaki is now an official guest for Anime Expo, which makes me wonder if he's got something up his sleeve-- new Afro Samurai news, or maybe an entirely new project? When I interviewed him, he hadn't yet decided on what to do next.We also talked about his trip to Germany immediately after San Diego Comic Con, and he said he would be looking into the differences between German fans and American ones. Now I can finally follow up on it!Is there anything else I should ask Okazaki, assuming I get the opportunity?
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Director: Takashi Okazaki Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu Genre: Action Given the number of articles previously published at this site, the recent release of the Afro Samurai video game (complete with giant, billboard advertisements), and the fact that this is a sequel, I think I can forego the usual introductory paragraph. Suffice it to say, Afro [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Yesterday, I went out shopping for some clothes and I had some extra money left over. I went to Best Buy to get Lucky Star DVD volume 5 but they were sold out, it seems I have to get it off of Amazon.com. I ended up buying Afro Samurai Resurrection DVD for $20.00 USD instead. The plot of Afro Samurai Resurrection is that a few years after the events of the original series, Afro is living alone seeking peace because he already got his revenge. One stormy night, Afro is attacked and has the remains of his father's corpse and the number one headband stolen. Now Afro is forced to pick up his sword one more time to find the number two headband to challenge the new number one.This is the inside of the DVD jacket.I first saw the television premier of this movie and the quality of the DVD in great. The artwork of the movie is actually really good through out the whole film which is impressive because I have seen before in some anime movies that use the entire animation budget on the fight scenes and forget about the rest. The soundtrack of the movie was done by the RZA who is a member of the legendary hip hop group, the Wu Tang Clan. The inside of the DVD case, this DVD has some nice packaging. The extra's that come with this movie is a 24 paged booklet that contains concept art, production art, and promotional images. The special features DVD has a lot of behind-the-scenes on the movie, video game, and soundtrack and an exclusive insight of the world of Afro Samurai done by the creator, Takashi Okazaki. I recommend this movie to anyone who likes fast paced action and fans of the original series, the only downside to this movie is that if you have not seen the original series, you are going to feel lost. So, who is going to buy this?
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta