 Alternative TitlesJapanese: アフロサムライ More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 2
Chapters: 10
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 2, 2008 to Feb 3, 2009
Theme:
Samurai
Serialization:
None Authors:
Okazaki, Takashi (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #102712 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #2900
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Jun 30, 2013
Afro Samurai follows the lone protagonist Afro in his journey to avenge his father and claim the title of the strongest warrior. Along the way, we discover the sacrifices he has made and how far his revenge will take him. The setup and delivery is very basic, with Afro cutting down any and all who stand in his way, in the goriest and most graphic way possible. In terms of story and characters, there isn't anything particularly special, however, the delivery makes up for this, presenting amazing scenes which keep you hooked.Whilst many people have seen the anime, very few have read this manga adaption,
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Mar 9, 2021
Thematically wise packs more of a punch than its animated counterpart, albeit still fixated on style over all. Too bad, because it had a solid basis to tackle various sensitive topics, be it the universal ones or America-Japan specific.
Afro's path is depicted by black & white panels, more than often splattered with the red color of blood. It looks beautiful and evocative in wider frames, however, most of the action blurs out in smaller ones and becomes unclear. Usually not a problem, but in a work that relies heavily on visuals, it becomes a rather prominent one. What it does better than anime is ... 
Dec 7, 2023
Afro Samurai is a short and sweet manga that allows you to experience a simple, yet captivating story in an afternoon or so. In some sense, it reminds me of classic Hong Kong martial arts/action films - very clear and simple premise, but it's the amazing execution and visual spectacle that make it worthwhile.
Afro Samurai is the stereotypical anime story. The main character is this stoic edgelord badass who barely speaks, he carries a massively oversized sword, he's incredibly strong, he has no remorse for killing and his entire life is defined by revenge for his daddy issues. The fights are over the top ... |
