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Funimation Acquires Afro Samurai

Postby Roy Mustang » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:44 am

ANN wrote:Funimation has announced that it has acquired the rights to Afro Samurai. The Gonzo mini-series, which is set to premiere on Spike TV later this year, features Samuel L. Jackson is the voice of the lead character, Afro. Funimation's DVD release is expected for early next year.



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Postby Tommy » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:24 pm

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Never heard of Afro Samurai, but from seeing what channel it`s on and who does the voice.......


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Postby mitsuki lover » Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:45 pm

Well Spike also shows DS9 so it isn't all that bad.
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Postby oro! » Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:28 pm

Okay what is the deal? Is there any story that actually goes wiht it? Kinda reminds me of a character off of the game Way of the Samurai, also pretty low-rate. Who knows, we MAY like it...
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:03 pm

.............. SAMUEL L JACKSON?????????????
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Postby Tarnish » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:09 pm

Mr. Smartypants wrote:.............. SAMUEL L JACKSON?????????????

My thoughts exactly :lol:
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Postby Kaligraphic » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:35 pm

Apparently Mr. Jackson was quite enthusiastic about the idea of doing the series.
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Postby Doubleshadow » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:25 pm

I hope the gravedig will be forgiven as the thread can be useful again.

Afro Samurai supposedly premiers in November on Spike TV, though it is not listed in their line up as it stands now. Apparently, though all of 5 episodes its financial backers are expecting a gold mine; the DVD will be released in 2007, Namco is making video games about it, and there is a live action movie starring Mr. Jackson in the works.

From AnimeInfo: After watching his father die in a duel against an unbeatable villian known only as 'Justice,' young Afro fixes his life on the study of swords and revenge. The tale of Afro Samurai is one of bloody hardship and pain. Along his solitary path of revenge for his murdered father, he sheds no tears and knows no love. Forever chased by powerful enemies in a lawless technology-speckled dystopia, he evades bullets and blade to reach his final prey: a man who will not die. But Afro will reach his quarry - even if it means painting a road of blood and brains from here to the bitter inevitable end.

The official site is up, complete with trailer. Be warned, the trailer is very bloody and Mr. Jackson uses d--n, and drops the two worded version of the f-bomb. Good looking animation and beautiful soundtrack though. But I'm thinking I won't like this one.
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Postby Nate » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:41 pm

I'm thinking I will love this because it is Samuel L. Jackson. And he is the man. Actually, he is more than the man, but I cannot say that phrase on CAA. But since everything he does rules, this, logic dictates, will also rule.
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Postby Joshua Christopher » Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:09 pm

This is the best idea ever. Seriously, like, ever. This is even better than Snakes on a Plane. It's like... Samurais on an Afro.
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Postby Doubleshadow » Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:18 pm

Joshua Christopher wrote:This is the best idea ever. Seriously, like, ever. This is even better than Snakes on a Plane. It's like... Samurais on an Afro.


They think so. They gave it a budget of 1 million dollars an episode. It premiers in the US and Japan and the same time, and the Japanese version will use Samuel L. Jackson's voice too, translating the English into Japanese subtitles. He is acutally doing both the main characters voice and the sidekicks voice.
I said I didn't think I'd like it because it looks too bloody for me and I dislike swearing. But, the plot and character developement look just fine. And I already mentioned the animation and music quality.
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Postby Tommy » Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:33 pm

kaemmerite wrote:I'm thinking I will love this because it is Samuel L. Jackson. And he is the man. Actually, he is more than the man, but I cannot say that phrase on CAA. But since everything he does rules, this, logic dictates, will also rule.


Kaemmerite, that is the most intelligent post you have made on CAA thus far. :thumb:
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Postby Sami_jane » Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:06 am

mitsuki lover wrote:Well Spike also shows DS9 so it isn't all that bad.


what is DS9? i didnt think spike showed any anime b/f i figured this was their first one. lol
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Postby samuraidragon » Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:53 am

Doubleshadow wrote:They think so. They gave it a budget of 1 million dollars an episode. It premiers in the US and Japan and the same time, and the Japanese version will use Samuel L. Jackson's voice too, translating the English into Japanese subtitles. He is actually doing both the main characters voice and the sidekicks voice.
I said I didn't think I'd like it because it looks too bloody for me and I dislike swearing. But, the plot and character development look just fine. And I already mentioned the animation and music quality.

Anime that is in English and subtitled into Japanese? Wow, never saw that coming :lol:

This looks like it could be interesting though. I don't love gore and swearing, but I think it's acceptable in cases. Did you have a link for the official site?
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Postby Roy Mustang » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:03 am

samuraidragon wrote:Did you have a link for the official site?



I have been to the official site like a few months back. I will not put the link up here. You have to verify that you are 18 or older to enter the webpage.


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Postby Roy Mustang » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:49 pm

Afro Samurai will air on Janurary 4.


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Postby Eric » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:53 pm

Sami_jane wrote:what is DS9? i didnt think spike showed any anime b/f i figured this was their first one. lol

I believe he's referring to Deep Space 9.

Anyways, I will definitely get this.
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Postby mitsuki lover » Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:06 pm

Yes,I am referring to Star Trek:Deep Space Nine.Spike also airs Star Trek:The
Next Generation.They're the network that G4 is currently trying to copycat.
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Postby Eric » Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:26 pm

I miss the G4 of old. *sniff*
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Postby mssthang_1 » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:52 am

me too....but anyways i hope it turns out okay, i mean how often do we get an anime about black people (no, i'm not trying to be racist, i'm just saying....)
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Postby mitsuki lover » Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:50 am

Not often.
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