| Created by the one and only Takashi Okazaki, | | | | named Afro, is on a quest of revenge to kill his |
| Afro Samurai has been destined for greatest | | | | father's murderer. During this time there are strict |
| ever since its conception. Starring one of the | | | | rules when it comes to who can fight who. The |
| world's most renowned actors, Samuel L. Jackson | | | | best known warrior in the land, also known as |
| is the voice of the Afro Samurai. Produced by | | | | "Number One", has in his or her possession a |
| GONZO, which is a Japanese animation studio, and | | | | special head band which tells everyone that he |
| directed by Fuminori Kizaki, the hit anime launched | | | | her is the best warrior in the known world. Being |
| its first episode online on January 1st, 2007. | | | | "Number One" has massive perks, power, and |
| Shortly after, Afro Samurai made its appearance | | | | influence, similar to that of a King or a god. No |
| on television on January 4th, 2007 around 11:00pm | | | | one is allowed to challenge the "Number One" |
| eastern standard time on Spike TV. The anime | | | | except the "Number Two". The "Number Two" is |
| also aired in Japan on the Fiji Network. Also | | | | also identified by a special hand band and has only |
| contributing to the creation of Afro Samurai is no | | | | perk of challenging the "Number One". One major |
| other than the Wu-Tang Clan. The Wu-Tang Clan | | | | drawback of being "Number Two" is that anyone |
| was responsible for creating a hip-hop based | | | | can challenge you. Which means that you will be |
| musical score which will be available for sale to the | | | | constantly fighting just to hold your status. Afro's |
| general public on CD. Afro Samurai consists of | | | | father, Rokutaro, was once "Number One" and |
| only five episodes which has an estimated cost of | | | | was killed by Justice, who was "Number Two" at |
| about five million dollars according to GONZO. | | | | the time. Justice is now "Number One" and Afro is |
| Namco has also released plans of creating a video | | | | currently "Number Two". Afro, goes through |
| game version which will probably be made | | | | seemingly endless struggles until he finally |
| available for the Xbox 360. | | | | revenges his father's death and becomes the |
| Afro Samurai takes place in feudal Japan around | | | | "Number One". |
| the time of 1185-1568 A.D. The main character, | | | | |