Reviews for Afro Samurai (6.01)
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Iijima Hiroya
Kizaki Fuminori
This anime was made by Americans (Samuel L. Jackson, specifically) so don`t expect to be that good. Also it`s only 5 episodes, so you will have seen it in about an hour and so. So, the story...
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This anime was made by Americans (Samuel L. Jackson, specifically) so don't expect to be that good. Also it's only 5 episodes, so you will have seen it in about an hour and so.
So, the story is about a black samurai (hell, now that's an awesome and original idea! seriously) who tries to get revenge for his father's death, by a weird guy called Justice who was after his headband of Number 1. The headband of Number 1 is a legendary artifact and indiacates that whoever wears it, is like God himself (in skills, it doesn't give its bearer powers). Also there is a headband of Number 2. If you wear this one, you are close to Number 1 and gives you the right to challenge the bearer of Number 1 to fight for that headband. Justice, who wears the Number 2 kills Afro's (that's the protagonist's name by the way) who wears the Number 1. Now Afro swore to avenge his father's death. And the rest of the story is just mindless, brainless and without cause violence in high levels (almost close to Elfen Leid, the closest i've seen in terms of high violence). During his journey though we see fragments of his childhood after his father's death. I believe (that's my opinion of course, not trying to defend it) that if there were more episodes of it, it could be slightly better. But it's just 5 episodes and it ends there (there is a movie, that's it's the sequel: Afro Samurai Ressurection).
The animation is good for an American anime, and it's better when it comes to battles. Seeing those buckets of blood and the way Afro kills his enemies is just satisfying as all hell (maybe i say that, because when I first watched, it was during my college exams season and needed to relieve my stress).
There is not much character development. In fact if it weren't for Afro's flashbacks, there wouldn't be any at all. Due to its short number of episodes, I bet that the producers didn't focus there, rather than the battles themselves (yeah i know i am digging at the battles a lot...)
BUT, the part that really rocks and outstands is its sound part. Since it's an American product, we have a lot of Afro-American rap (i am not saying it racistly). It's Soundtrack is composed by the RZA and boy, it delivers. From the opening theme song to the song at the finale, you will love (IF you love rap music of course).Oh, and Afro's voice actor is Samuel motherf****** Jackson himself (if you watched "Snakes on the plane", you will get it), even if he doesn't talk that much.
It doesn't have big value but it's surely and a good thing to pass your time. And for the enjoyment part, it will be an enjoyable trip. But, it's not like watching Bleach, Dragonball Z or anything like.
So, in conclusion, even though it's not a Japanese anime, you will be able to watch it. Yeah, it's brainless and mindless. Best way to watch it is when you have a lot of stress and need a way to relieve your stress (It worked for me . Afterwards, I had a calm mind to keep studying a bit).
So, the story is about a black samurai (hell, now that's an awesome and original idea! seriously) who tries to get revenge for his father's death, by a weird guy called Justice who was after his headband of Number 1. The headband of Number 1 is a legendary artifact and indiacates that whoever wears it, is like God himself (in skills, it doesn't give its bearer powers). Also there is a headband of Number 2. If you wear this one, you are close to Number 1 and gives you the right to challenge the bearer of Number 1 to fight for that headband. Justice, who wears the Number 2 kills Afro's (that's the protagonist's name by the way) who wears the Number 1. Now Afro swore to avenge his father's death. And the rest of the story is just mindless, brainless and without cause violence in high levels (almost close to Elfen Leid, the closest i've seen in terms of high violence). During his journey though we see fragments of his childhood after his father's death. I believe (that's my opinion of course, not trying to defend it) that if there were more episodes of it, it could be slightly better. But it's just 5 episodes and it ends there (there is a movie, that's it's the sequel: Afro Samurai Ressurection).
The animation is good for an American anime, and it's better when it comes to battles. Seeing those buckets of blood and the way Afro kills his enemies is just satisfying as all hell (maybe i say that, because when I first watched, it was during my college exams season and needed to relieve my stress).
There is not much character development. In fact if it weren't for Afro's flashbacks, there wouldn't be any at all. Due to its short number of episodes, I bet that the producers didn't focus there, rather than the battles themselves (yeah i know i am digging at the battles a lot...)
BUT, the part that really rocks and outstands is its sound part. Since it's an American product, we have a lot of Afro-American rap (i am not saying it racistly). It's Soundtrack is composed by the RZA and boy, it delivers. From the opening theme song to the song at the finale, you will love (IF you love rap music of course).Oh, and Afro's voice actor is Samuel motherf****** Jackson himself (if you watched "Snakes on the plane", you will get it), even if he doesn't talk that much.
It doesn't have big value but it's surely and a good thing to pass your time. And for the enjoyment part, it will be an enjoyable trip. But, it's not like watching Bleach, Dragonball Z or anything like.
So, in conclusion, even though it's not a Japanese anime, you will be able to watch it. Yeah, it's brainless and mindless. Best way to watch it is when you have a lot of stress and need a way to relieve your stress (It worked for me . Afterwards, I had a calm mind to keep studying a bit).
