Afro Samurai (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, Afro Samurai is an animation, action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Who’s in it. Afro Samurai stars Samuel L. Jackson as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice), Phil LaMarr as Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice), Kelly Hu as Okiku (voice) and Yuri Lowenthal as Kuma / Jinno (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Afro Samurai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afro Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afro Samurai tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afro Samurai (2007)?
- In US, Afro Samurai is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Afro Samurai worth watching?
- Afro Samurai holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Afro Samurai?
- Afro Samurai stars Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Kelly Hu, Yuri Lowenthal and Ron Perlman.
- When was Afro Samurai released?
- Afro Samurai was released in 2007.