Why it may be worth watching
- Samurai Champloo combines Animation and Action & Adventure storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Ayako Kawasumi, Kazuya Nakai, Ginpei Sato.
- Viewers currently rate it 8.3/10 from 831 votes.
TV series
Samurai Champloo
Death, betrayal, and... hip hop!
Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.
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Cast
Ayako KawasumiFuu (voice)
Kazuya NakaiMugen (voice)
Ginpei SatoJin (voice)
Akio OtsukaOkuru (voice)
Eiji MaruyamaBiwa Minstrel (voice)
Keiichi NanbaDenkibou (voice)
Kiyoyuki YanadaMukuro (voice)
Takayuki SugoKagetoki Kariya (voice)
Otoya KawanoRyujiro Sasaki (voice)
Makio InoueEnshirou Mariya (voice)
Unsho IshizukaManzou 'The Saw' Sakami (voice)
Isshin ChibaIchiemon Frutachi (voice)
Fumihiko TachikiRikiei (voice)
Viewing guide
Is Samurai Champloo right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
hip-hopsamuraironinjourneyanachronismobsessive questquestshounen
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ZeBlahExternal review ·
One of the great modern classics.
Combat animations are good, music is alternative&unexpected but manages to fit the show, sound is ok, characters & story are very good.
All in all, it's not something that will shock you, but everything fits very well together and flows very well. "Re-watch" potential is not very high but soon or later you're going to miss it.
Watch it if you liked "Cowboy bebop".
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