Series

Afro Samurai

“Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.”

★ 7.3(325)200725m1 season

Animation Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Afro Samurai is streaming on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Afro Samurai

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Creator: Takashi Okazaki
Release date: 2007-01-04
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: Spike
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: GONZO

Afro Samurai — trailer

About Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai is a 2007 web series in the Animation, Action & Adventure and Drama genres, created by Takashi Okazaki, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr and Yuri Lowenthal. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on Spike. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 325 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Afro Samurai in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries5 eps · 2007

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)

Phil LaMarr

Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice)

Yuri Lowenthal

Kuma / Jinno (voice)

Themes & keywords

japanfireworksangeranimeadventure

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Afro Samurai in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Afro Samurai on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.

Is Afro Samurai on Netflix?+

Afro Samurai is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.

How many seasons of Afro Samurai are there?+

Afro Samurai has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in Afro Samurai?+

Afro Samurai stars Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr and Yuri Lowenthal.

When did Afro Samurai come out?+

Afro Samurai is a 2007 web series created by Takashi Okazaki.

What genre is Afro Samurai?+

Afro Samurai is Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created Afro Samurai?+

Afro Samurai was created by Takashi Okazaki.