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The Best Episodes of Afro Samurai Season 1

Every episode of Afro Samurai Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Afro Samurai Season 1!

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

Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureDrama
Network:Spike

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Afro Samurai" season 1 is "Revenge", rated 7.9/10 from 327 user votes. It was directed by Yasuhiro Geshi and written by N/A. "Revenge" aired on 1/4/2007 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Dream Reader".

  • Revenge
    7.9/10 327 votes

    #1 - Revenge

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2007

    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.

    Director: Yasuhiro Geshi

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dream Reader
    7.7/10 288 votes

    #2 - The Dream Reader

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2007

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Empty Seven Clan
    7.4/10 269 votes

    #3 - The Empty Seven Clan

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2007

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Duel
    7.8/10 264 votes

    #4 - Duel

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2007

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Justice
    7.8/10 263 votes

    #5 - Justice

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2007

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A