Afro Samurai
“Death isn't the end...it's only the beginning.”
In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.
Where to watch Afro Samurai in United States
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Afro Samurai there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Afro Samurai streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Fandango At Home |
| India | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | — |
About Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai is a 2007 English-language animation, action & adventure and drama series created by Takashi Okazaki. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Phil LaMarr, Yuri Lowenthal. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Afro Samurai was produced by GONZO and Fuji Television Network and made in United States of America and Japan. It was first aired on January 4, 2007, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Director
- Fuminori Kizaki
- Created by
- Takashi Okazaki
- Writers
- Derek Draper
- First aired
- January 4, 2007
- Last aired
- February 1, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (5 episodes)
- Network
- Spike
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Production
- GONZO, Fuji Television Network
Afro Samurai cast & crew
Afro Samurai was created by Takashi Okazaki and written by Derek Draper.
The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice), Phil LaMarr as Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice), and Yuri Lowenthal as Kuma / Jinno (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by RZA and it was produced by Arthur Smith and Koji Kajita.
Is Afro Samurai worth watching?
Afro Samurai holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 328 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 1 season and 5 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and drama, Afro Samurai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Afro Samurai
In United States, you can stream Afro Samurai on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Afro Samurai
Samuel L. Jackson
Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja (voice)
Phil LaMarr
Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Brother 5 / Kuro / Teen Afro Samurai (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal
Kuma / Jinno (voice)
Afro Samurai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Afro Samurai in United States?
Afro Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Afro Samurai on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Afro Samurai is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Afro Samurai in?
Afro Samurai is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Afro Samurai are there?
Afro Samurai has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.
▸What is Afro Samurai rated?
Afro Samurai is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 328 ratings.
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