Synopsis
As a child, Afro witnessed his father being slain by a swordsman named Justice. After the killing, Justice took the Number One headband for himself, drawn by its sacred power, and discarded the Number Two headband. Now an adult, Afro wears the Number Two headband, which grants him the right to challenge the Number One. On his path to avenge his father, Afro faces opposition from every direction. Only the bearer of the Number Two can confront the Number One, but anyone can challenge the Number Two. With countless enemies vying for his position, Afro must endure a relentless stream of foes and trials to reach Justice and complete his quest for revenge.
Background
The Afro Samurai anime was a creative collaboration between Samuel L. Jackson, Takashi Okazaki, and Gonzo, with the music scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the success of the anime series, it was adapted into an animated film, a video game, and received a live action tribute short film titled "Afro Samurai: Flesh and Bone." The anime aired first on Spike TV in the US from Jan 4, 2007 to Feb 1, 2007. Three months later, it aired on Japanese television over two consecutive night blocks with Japanese subtitles.
