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Samurai Champloo 01


Style, meet substance.

OK, perhaps it's a little too early to say whether the story will have any substance or not, but the potential is definitely there. And as far as style is concerned, it be drippin'.

High points include the stellar animation, wicked action sequences, cool character designs, solid voice work (I'm a huge Kawasumi Ayako fan, so it's nice to see her get such a cool role), good music, and a unique OP/ED. Yes, I actually like the OP, although it took a few listens to grow on me. I fell in love with the ED the very first time, however.

Even though the series is already licensed, I think I'll continue watching for now.


Comments

mango | May 22, 10:07 PM

Yeah, I totally agree with you. Loved the action and the ED was great. A tiny bit like Tengou Tenge ..don't know I guess we have to wait and see, might watch a few more episodes to see if I would buy it.



bootwhistle | May 26, 12:13 AM

Definitly different, for some reason was reminded of Cowboy bebop. Maybe it was the unigue style, original intro, or perhaps the afro guy with the indifferent attidutde. eh, probably the best new series so far.



Jeff Lawson | May 26, 12:34 AM

Well, regarding the Cowboy Bebop similarities, it IS the same director.



bakaBANG-BANG | May 28, 12:07 PM

Guess I'm kinda late to reply.. ;)

Anyway, I'm kinda surprised that Ayako Kawasumi is the voice behind Fuu. I thought it was Yui Horie at first, during Fuu's first few lines.. 0_o




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series information

Aired on Fuji TV, April 2004 - September 2004.

Licensed for North American release by Geneon Entertainment.

» Official site
» AnimeNfo entry


episode guide

Samurai Champloo 07
Surrounded on All Sides, A Risky Racket

Samurai Champloo 06
Redheaded Foreigner, Stranger Searching

Samurai Champloo 05
Utter Indifference, Artistic Anarchy

Samurai Champloo 04
Tacit Understanding, Hellhounds for Hire (Part 2)

Samurai Champloo 03
Tacit Understanding, Hellhounds for Hire (Part 1)

Samurai Champloo 02
Veritable Pandemonium, Redeye Reprisal