Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie
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Director's Cut | Season 1 & Afro Samurai: ResurrectionCrunchyroll, LLC | 2007-2009 | 2 Movies | 220 min | Rated TV-MA | Nov 12, 2024
Movie rating
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| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Overview
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series (2007-2009)
First, in Afro Samurai, Afro seeks revenge on those who slaughtered his father and heads to the mountain where destiny awaits. The saga continues in Afro Samurai: Resurrection, when he’s pulled back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past.
| Anime | 100% |
| Action | 97% |
| Comic book | 47% |
| Martial arts | 40% |
| Adventure | 35% |
| Drama | Insignificant |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audio
See individual releases
Subtitles
None
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Playback
Region A, B (C untested)
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.5 |
| Video | | 4.0 |
| Audio | | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Neil Lumbard July 24, 2025Afro Samurai and Afro Samurai: Resurrection are both wonderful and showcase first-rate animation across the board for devoted fans of Japanese animation. The series has a sense of cool that is quite sophisticated and fun. Broadcast on Cartoon Network in North America, Afro Samurai became a cult favorite with an adoring fanbase. The Afro Samurai series and sequel both feature the voice of Samuel L. Jackson.
For more information and a complete review of each Afro Samurai title, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Afro Samurai: Resurrection Blu-ray Review
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
Released on Blu-ray by Crunchyroll, Afro Samurai and Afro Samurai: Resurrection are both presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the original television broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. The releases provide excellent high-definition transfers. For additional information about each presentation, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Afro Samurai: Resurrection Blu-ray Review
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
The release includes English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound. The lossless surround sound provides an immersive presentation. For more information about the audio quality, please refer to the individual reviews linked to below:
Afro Samurai: Resurrection Blu-ray Review
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
The limited edition includes deluxe steelbook packaging. The steelbook artwork is stunning and both the front and back cover art manage to make an impression. The steelbook art looks fantastic in hand and is something special to behold. The steelbook has a high gloss quality and the texture of the print is well done. A fantastic collectable and must-own for fans of the series.
Afro Samurai:
In the Booth – Voice Talent of Afro Samurai (SD, 14:50)
RZA Music Production Tour (SD, 4:53)
Character Profiles with Commentary by Co-Producer: Eric Calderon (SD, 23:42)
Afro Samurai Resurrection:
Afro Samurai: The Game (HD, 11:41)
Enter the RZA (HD, 6:20)
Afro In-Depth (HD, 6:37)
Afro Samurai: East Meets West, Part 1 (HD, 19:14)
Afro Samurai: East Meets West, Part 2 (HD, 25:03)
Afro Samurai at San Diego Comic-Con 2008 (HD, 8:10)
Part A Video Commentary (HD, 29:00)
Afro Samurai: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Afro Samurai and Afro Samurai: Resurrection are both incredible examples of Japanese animation. The filmmaking is stunning and the series and its follow-up offer exhilarating creativity and exciting action sequences in spades. The Blu-ray release provides a worthwhile presentation, too. The limited-edition comes in deluxe steelbook packaging. Steelbook fans will be especially pleased with this must-own set. Highly recommended.