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Samurai Champloo [Anime Series] (2004)

Samurai Champloo [Anime Series] (2004)
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Mugen and Jin may both be warriors but that is where their similarities end. Mugen is an unshaved, unwashed, sarcastic opportunist who looks like a slam-dancer when he fights. Jin is a solemn, traditional samurai who fights with quick, quiet grace. These two fighters would like nothing more than to fight to the death but after a surprise rescue from execution by a flighty waitress named Fuu, the two agree to stave off killing each other long enough to return the favor by helping her find her mysterious "samurai who smells of sunflowers." Samurai Champloo marks Shinichiro Watanabe's first full-series directorial follow up to his 1998 hit series Cowboy Bebop. The show features the same trademark use of slick, dry humor and stylistic musical themes except this time, the music is hip-hop rather than jazz. The rap theme pulls this anime out of the traditional samurai genre, exploring a wild new take on old ideas. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

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Director(s):
Shinichiro Watanabe
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Synopsis of Samurai Champloo [Anime Series]

Mugen and Jin may both be warriors but that is where their similarities end. Mugen is an unshaved, unwashed, sarcastic opportunist who looks like a slam-dancer when he fights. Jin is a solemn, traditional samurai who fights with quick, quiet grace. These two fighters would like nothing more than to fight to the death but after a surprise rescue from execution by a flighty waitress named Fuu, the two agree to stave off killing each other long enough to return the favor by helping her find her mysterious "samurai who smells of sunflowers." Samurai Champloo marks Shinichiro Watanabe's first full-series directorial follow up to his 1998 hit series Cowboy Bebop. The show features the same trademark use of slick, dry humor and stylistic musical themes except this time, the music is hip-hop rather than jazz. The rap theme pulls this anime out of the traditional samurai genre, exploring a wild new take on old ideas. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
650 mins
Director(s):
Shinichiro Watanabe
Writer(s):
Shinji Obara
Producer(s):
Kaeko SakamotoEric P. ShermanTakashi Kohchiyama
Categories:
ComedyAction / AdventureForeign
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    Dan V.

    What happens when you take a Feudal Japan setting, throw in some odd-ball characters, and provide stories with a Modern twist? You get Samurai Champloo! From beginning to end, Great Art, fantastic story telling, and the laughs keep on coming! Unlike other Japanese shows, this one goes out with a Bang! If you liked Cowboy Bebop, you'll love this one even more. Highly recommended for Mature Viewers.

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    Troy P.

    Mix Ninja Scroll, Cowboy Bebop, Warriors and Beat Street together and this would be what you come up with. Smart writting and great action make this a great anime series to watch. Hope for a movie one day or better yet and series run.

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    Steve K.

    This show is awesome. It is the best show on tv and dvd (with the exception of voltron). What more should need to be said.

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