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- In a strange world of swords, guns and kimonos, cell phones and cybernetic body parts - a black samurai, Afro Samurai, seeks revenge from a man named Justice who killed his father and also happens to be the #1 fighter in the world.
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The Afro Samurai dōjinshi was adapted into an anime miniseries by Gonzo in 2007, along with the television film sequel Afro Samurai: Resurrection in 2009, both of which starred Samuel L. Jackson as the title character.
Afro Samurai: Created by Takashi Okazaki. With Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal, Greg Eagles. A Black samurai goes on a mission to avenge the wrongful death of his father in a futuristic feudal Japan.
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Mar 20, 2007 · Afro Samurai. When he was a young boy, Afro witnessed his father be cut down in a duel at the hands of a man known only as Justice. After taking the life of Afro's father, Justice cast aside his Number Two headband and took the Number One to claim its godly powers as his own.
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Apr 27, 2021 · Netflix’s new anime series, about Japan’s first Black samurai, has drawn comparisons to Fuminori Kizaki’s 2007 series Afro Samurai. But Thomas has fascinating thoughts on why the two aren...
- 20 Black Lagoon
- 19 Gangsta.
- 18 Naruto: Shippuden
- 17 One Piece
- 16 Blood Blockade Battlefront
- 15 Hunter X Hunter
- 14 Carole & Tuesday
- 13 Fire Force
- 12 Haikyu!!
- 11 Slam Dunk
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Gangsta. was a gritty anime set in the fictional, crime-ridden town of Ergastalum. It followed two mercenaries, Nicolas and Worick, who picked up any jobs deemed too dangerous by the mob or the state police. However, it's actually the main Black anime character, Alex Benedetto, who proved to be Gangasta.'smost interesting and generative character. ...
The first thing that most fans remember about Naruto: Shippuden's Hidden Cloud Village was almost certainly Killer Bee and his incessant rapping. While the series was often ridiculed for making a racial stereotype, such a major part of Killer Bee's persona, Naruto: Shippudenactually did a fantastic job of developing him as a character. Bee's rappin...
Given the fact that One Piece's episode count has climbed over 1000 and shows no signs of slowing down, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the series fielded many great Black anime characters like Usopp. Eiichiro Oda's commitmentto racial inclusivity applied to the anime, and the casting for Netflix's live-action adaptation. Aokiji, Daz Bones, Ge...
Whereas many anime explored Japanese locations, Blood Blockade Battlefrontinstead opted for a much more Western setting: New York City. Because of its chosen setting, the series naturally made a concerted effort to represent the racial diversity of America, starting with its beloved ladies' man, Zapp Renfro. Zapp and his allies joined forces to for...
The classic anime Hunter x Hunter, especially is 2011 remake, is a favorite among fans. It was appreciated for its complex plot, and its wide variety of characters who were more diverse than anyone expected. One particularly awesome character in the often surprising Hunter x Hunterwas Canary. Canary was the young apprentice butler for the Zoldyck f...
Carole and Tuesdaywas a heartfelt anime about an unlikely pair of friends who discovered their mutual passion for music, and decided to form a singing and songwriting duo. The story followed Tuesday Simmons and her best friend, Carole Stanley, a young orphaned Black woman with a natural talent for singing and playing the keyboard. With Carole as on...
Fire Forcefollowed the story of Shinra Kusakabe and his journey after joining Special Fire Force Company 8. Many fans enjoyed the unique animation style and impressive characters with awesome pyrokinetic abilities within the show. One especially talented character was Ogun Montgomery, a member of Special Fire Force Company 4. With the ability to la...
The fan-favorite junior high school volleyball team, Karasuno, was the star of the hit sports anim Haikyu!!. They faced a lot of challenging teams with strong opponents. One particular opponent, Aran Ojiro, was a powerful outside hitter with an awesome spike. He was a third-year student at Inarizaki High School with exceptional athletic ability. Ar...
While it's difficult to determine which anime was the first to feature a Black character, it's undeniable that Slam Dunk was one of the first anime where fans saw a prominent Black anime character. Specifically, Takenori Akagi. Based on NBA superstar Patrick Ewing, Akagi was Shohoku's formidable and unstoppable leader. Akagi was one of the most det...
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Jun 14, 2021 · Afro Samurai (2007) Based on the manga of the same name, Afro Samurai amalgamates influences from samurai and hip-hop culture in a hyperviolent tale of revenge. The English dub gained popularity due to Samuel L Jackson voicing the lead character.
Apr 30, 2021 · He added that when it comes to Japanese animated series with a lead Black character, there have been few examples besides Afro Samurai, the 2007 television show adapted from Takashi Okazaki’s...
