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The Best Episodes of Afro Samurai

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The Best Episodes of Afro Samurai

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

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  1. 7.9/10(352 votes)

    #1 - Revenge

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    S1:E1

    Afro Samurai is out for revenge. With cold-blooded determination, he sets out on the hunt for Justice, the gunman who killed his father and claimed the Number One Headband.

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  2. 7.8/10(277 votes)

    #2 - Duel

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    S1:E4

    On Mt. Shumi’s snowy peak, Afro faces the vicious two-sword technique of Kuma, a bizarre enemy keenly aware of the horrors of Afro’s past.

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  3. 7.8/10(278 votes)

    #3 - Justice

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    S1:E5

    Afro Samurai draws his blade on the reclusive gunfighter Justice. One fights for vengeance, the other for supreme power. When the vicious battle ends, Number One will stand above the dead.

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  4. 7.7/10(307 votes)

    #4 - The Dream Reader

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    Afro wakes from dreams of lost youth to find himself in the care of beautiful Okiku. Even as her tender touch soothes the wounded warrior, a violent plan is in motion that will replace pleasure with pain.

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  5. 7.4/10(282 votes)

    #5 - The Empty Seven Clan

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    Afro’s climb of Mt. Shumi is blocked by the fanatical Empty Seven. After attacking with every weapon in their immense arsenal, they unleash Afro’s most lethal opponent yet - himself.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Revenge" is the best rated episode of "Afro Samurai". It scored 7.9/10 based on 352 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Geshi and written by N/A, it aired on 1/4/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Duel".