Audience reviews
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mitsuohara
This is more of the same, but on steroids.
In a way, it just turns everything in the original series up to 11 and that's it.
The animation and style are better, but all the nonsense gets maxxed here as well.
In a lot of ways, this is unnecessary. The way the original show ended was good and whatever plot this one has clearly only exist to make way to a sequel.
There are a lot of glaring plot holes and really, all there is to it is the character design, art style, animation, voice acting and soundtrack.
It's mediocre and fine to pass time and watch something "cool" without having to use too much brain energy XD
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection: Style, Violence, and Zero Restraint
Afro Samurai: Resurrection goes all in on what made the original stand out. The focus is clear from the start: intense action, heavy atmosphere, and a strong visual identity.
The fight scenes carry the entire experience. Fast pacing, precise choreography, and constant escalation keep the momentum high. Every encounter feels deliberate and impactful. The animation supports that with sharp movement and strong direction. Visually, the film sticks to a dark, gritty style that fits the tone perfectly.
Nothing is toned down. Violence, nudity, and overall edge are pushed to the front. The film fully embraces that identity and never tries to soften it. If that style clicks with you, this delivers consistently from beginning to end…
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I think this is a good time to end this special review session of Black History Month/Valentine's with the sequel to one of the most insane and beloved series, Afro Samurai: Resurrection. I vaguely remembered seeing this on TV back then, so it might've been rusty for me when I saw this again today. After seeing it, it does have an issue, which makes sense to what someone has pointed out.
The movie follows up from the series after Afro, still voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, took his revenge from Justice, avenging his father and taking the Number 1 headband. However, years have passed, and so many bloody fights later, Afro loses his sense of purpose and now spends his days carving out wooden sculptures of historical figures and hasn't fought ever since. Out of nowhere, Jinno, still voiced by Yu…
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See my review for Afro Samurai the series for mostly the same critiques.
Afro Samurai is back for a continuation in the story! Afro has refused to take on the #1 headband, causing issues around the globe, choosing for a life of recluse and peace. This changes when Sio, Jinno's little sister, exacts a plot of revenge on Afro, much like Afro did to Justice for his father.
STORY/PLOT
The story here is nonsensical. Sio is never mentioned in the original anime, so she is pulled out of thin air through a flashback here. Sio was an integral part of Jinno's story, though never touched upon in the anime. And the plot of this film is essentially just the continuation of the mad professor from the series who "saved" Jinno from certain death by replacing his body with mechanical parts. What happened…
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Watching right after the TV show I was considering this the culmination of the anime but its not really that. It kind of stays true to anime movie fashion with just being more for the sake of more. The animation and fights are just as cool as the series so to watch for that is reason enough but the actual story in this is just not good. We get more revenge story but this time its even more half baked than it was in the original series. In the end nothing really changes and its just played out. Worth the watch for more Afro Samurai but that's about it.
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God this sequel... The story continues Afro's journey, revenge with elements of redemption. What stands out is the integration of traditional samurai lore with a futuristic twist, creating a narrative that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique.
The design elements continue to shine to me, with characters sporting an extra layer of detail and flair. Afro's iconic look remains a visual feast, and the addition of new characters adds diversity to an already stylish ensemble. The fight sequences maintain the series' reputation. The animation quality and attention to detail amplify the impact of every sword swing.
Now, let's talk about Sio:). She's the magnetic force that propels the narrative forward, a character whose complexity and motivations add a layer of depth to the storyline. Sio'…
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Afro Samurai series, as a whole, has amazing art style, incredible animation, and superb directing... also motherf*cking Samuel L. Jackson!
But besides that, you have a pretty basic, overly badass, tragic anti-hero, on a path for vengeance, and as every sequel of this genre, the second installment is even worse when it comes to story. But if you are into insane action and a lot of violence, then this is perfect for you.
Overall, Afro Samurai is a really enjoyable visual experience - if you turn your brain off.
Blah blah blah character count limit blah blah blah.
There is not any other important point to make here, but the site wants me to be chatty.
Blah blah blah.
Read at the sourceDuckSenpai86
Disclaimer: Contains Spoilers
This movie was good for sure, and worth watching if you're a fan of the show, the writing in the original show is bad for sure but it is still rather enjoyable, and I personally really liked the original show even with the bad writing, this movie though……. Is a different story. The written is even worse in my opinion and has even more plot hole, as well as I don't really like the premise of the story in the first place; I don't like the fact that Afros dad is getting resurrected, and I don't like any of the villains either, you may be think ok well why did you give it a 7, shouldn't it be lower? Well the reason I gave it a seven was because it still had what I loved so much about the show it had excessive amounts of gore, good comedy, and a badass mc not to…
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When I watched the series I thought it was an okay series with nothing really sticking with me, but I still enjoyed myself nonetheless with it. However when I watched this movie I was puzzled with the choices they made with the film and ended up heavily disliking the movie.
The story follows Afro and he goes after Sio and Jinno his old childhood friends after they steal both his no1 headband and his father's body. So as a result Afro goes across the land to get his father's body back and his no1 headband back. Without the first half Afro wants to stay his hands of blood after realising he has only made a cycle of hatred which will repeat. I thought this was a welcome change from the series to give the character something to him, rather than just 'I want revenge so I kill everyone in my w…
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Lady Sio probably saved this sequel to Afro Samurai with her incredible eye candy. The soundtrack is not as good as the first one. However, there are some good tracks in Resurrection. The animation studio went a little overboard with the blood, especially with the first bridge scene. Could have used some more character development as well, especially with Bin and Tomoe.
My favorite scene is probably the final scene where we get to see Lady Sio and Jinno redeem themselves somewhat. The soundtrack for that scene is also probably the best in the movie.
Overall, Afro Samurai: Resurrection is something decent to watch if you watched the original.
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I saw Afro Samurai: Resurrection twice. After seeing it for the first time, it convinced me to watch the Afro Samurai series and the movie with the same name. Then, I re-watched it for a complete view of the story. I found its graphics impressive and better than the series’ or the first movie’s. But I thought the sequel’s story was not as appealing as the original one.
Afro Samurai embarks on a new mission. This time he has to recover his father’s stolen head and to punish those who have profaned his grave. However, stealing the head of Afro Samurai’s father is an act of vengeance. The main idea seems to highlight the circularity of vengeance: Afro has avenged his father’s death, but in the course, he harmed other people. Now these people are seeking revenge, and so on. But what bothers m…
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Story: The story is pretty much the same generic equation we here from Shounen and Isekai anime. The hero must defeat said villains cause said villains want said item. Said item belongs to hero and Hero will protect said item until his dying breath. Basically the same played out plot that the original series had, but In a movie adaptation. Which makes it mediocre since we've all seen the anime then why see a repeat from a movie perspective? Legit just a cash grab at this point and All to continue a series which was great, but This movie downplays that anime, A lot.
Art: The art style is one of the main points within the movie that are actually good. The art style stays the same as the original series and That is one thing I can say the movie does right.
Sound: The is the best part of t…
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection is set after the events of the original five episode anime. The premise is simple: the main character Afro is on a quest for revenge to take the life of the man who took his father's life for the number 1 headband which is rumored to give the owner godlike power. The movie is about what happens after you get your revenge, and the cycle of vengeance. A new character, Sio is one of the many people who was affected by Afro's vengeful path. She take's the remains of Afro's father in order to bring him back to life, all for the purpose of inflicting as much pain on him for her revenge, and takes the number one headband from him in order to motivate Afro to come to her. It's a lot of words for what is essentially a very simple plot, but this plot is pretty strong for i…
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Rapid :fire: Review
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Title: Afro Samurai: Resurrection
A/M: Anime
Synopsis: Afro finally has the Number One Headband which makes him the fiercest warrior in the land, that is until two people set on having their revenge against Afro steal the headband has his deceased father’s remains. He must now get it back by any means necessary.
Pros:
-RZA’s soundtrack is aces and perfectly underscores each scene -Beautifully dark and shadowed art design that perfectly illustrates the underbelly of this world
-Like the show, Resurrection mixes old world samurai era with mid 2000s technology in an interesting and dynamic way, yet, well blended way
-Better than the show so much so that Afro Samurai should have just been this movie instead of having its previo…
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I expected more of the same with this movie. It both delivers and falls short of the 5 episode series that was released before it. But that's mostly due to questionable and stupid things that the characters in this movie do towards the end. At least one of the characters acts completely out of character at the end.
Afro Samurai: Resurrection is the story of Afro after having given up killing and going complete peacenik in the wake of his homicidal mania.
Tits McGee, the primary antagonist, who is capable of even giving androids hard-ons is unhappy with the way Afro is leading his life. So she shows up with her minion Teddy Ruxpin to tell Afro that she's got the #1 headband and that he needs to get the #2 to challenge her, sort of like in the original series. She even appears to be a comp…
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I just wrote a review for Afro Samurai. I basically feel the same way about the movie as I did about the series. I generally don't enjoy anime movies based off of anime series but Afro Samurai: Resurrection was an exception. Probably because the movie was almost as long as the series itself which was very short. Art/animation/sound I would say are the same as the series. I probably liked the show a bit more but if you are looking for more Afro Samurai then the movie is worth watching.
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Overview:
"Afro Samurai 2: the Absurdity Continues". Honestly that would have been a better title than the insanely overused title "Resurrection". However, this is the kind of anime where they probably intentionally used a cliche title to pay homage to early, terrible anime like the infamous "Ninja Resurrection". Afro Samurai is NOT an anime that you are supposed to take seriously! It is basically like Kill Bill the anime...or more accurately Kill Bill the 100% anime since Kill Bill Volume 1 was partly done in anime format.
Story and Characters-
Warning: Spoilers!!!
The story begins where the last movie left off. Afro finally got revenge and claimed the title of World #1 swordsman. However, the #1 headband in addition to granting godlike power and immortality also consumes the sanity…
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Its actually nice to follow Afro Samurai Resurrection, especially for those who have seen the Afro Samurai movie and its six episode series. Its quite good, and I thought that overall, it was a different twist which, on the whole, did conclude most of the aspects of Afro's story on the whole.
What I liked was how the story progressed, and how unlike the last movie, this one used the atmosphere more than the last one. Which is always a good thing in my opinion - it helps in creating the mood for an anime, and it always helps in having that mood as the story progresses. This anime also brought a really good twist from Gino, in my opinion.
On the whole, its a worthwhile watch. Its violent, granted, but that could be said of all samurai based anime, which also keep in mind story too. This is…
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The combination of hip hop and samurai may have grown on me some, but I won't say I like it, and this also goes for Samurai Champloo; however, I'll still give credit to both series for making it work. The soundtrack is still good this time around. Once again RZA laces things up with some good tracks and I just might pick up the soundtrack one day because it sounds worth my time.
This anime's production values are every bit as outstanding as the original. Studio Gonzo definitely didn't pull any punches here except until the end. The animation is very fluid frame by frame, and some of my biggest pet peeves such as reused cels and many stills are non existent. The action scenes are still very good and at times imaginative; but my biggest problem with the action is that the pay off really did…
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if your looking for a deep meaningful story that will have you thinking this is not the anime for you. afro Sumeria is pure entertainment from the art to the EPIC and I mean EPIC fight scenes. this will go down as my favorite anime movie of all time. the less you think the more enjoyable it is it. i wont go to much into what it is about but definitely recommend any body to view this if you haven already.
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