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Samurai Champloo

2004·Series·TV-MA·24 min·8.3(778)

Death, betrayal, and... hip hop!

Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.

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Where to watch Samurai Champloo in United States

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Where is Samurai Champloo streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaCrunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
CanadaCrunchyroll Amazon Channel, CrunchyrollApple TV Store
AustraliaCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
SpainAMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
BrazilCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
JapanU-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FODAmazon Video, Google Play Movies
South KoreaWatcha, Crunchyroll, TVING

About Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo is a 2004 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and comedy series created by Shinichiro Watanabe. The cast is led by Ayako Kawasumi, Kazuya Nakai, Ginpei Sato. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

Samurai Champloo was produced by Manglobe and made in Japan. It was first aired on May 20, 2004, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Shinichiro Watanabe
First aired
May 20, 2004
Last aired
March 19, 2005
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (26 episodes)
Network
Fuji TV
Country
Japan
Production
Manglobe
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Samurai Champloo cast & crew

Samurai Champloo was created by Shinichiro Watanabe.

The cast features Ayako Kawasumi as Fuu (voice), Kazuya Nakai as Mugen (voice), Ginpei Sato as Jin (voice), Akio Otsuka as Okuru (voice), Eiji Maruyama as Biwa Minstrel (voice), and Keiichi Nanba as Denkibou (voice).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kazuhiro Yamada and it was produced by Shinichiro Kobayashi and Tetsuro Satomi.

Is Samurai Champloo worth watching?

Samurai Champloo holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 778 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.

With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and comedy, Samurai Champloo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Samurai Champloo

In United States, you can stream Samurai Champloo on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Samurai Champloo

Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi

Fuu (voice)

Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Mugen (voice)

Ginpei Sato

Ginpei Sato

Jin (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Okuru (voice)

Eiji Maruyama

Eiji Maruyama

Biwa Minstrel (voice)

Keiichi Nanba

Keiichi Nanba

Denkibou (voice)

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Mukuro (voice)

Takayuki Sugo

Takayuki Sugo

Kagetoki Kariya (voice)

Otoya Kawano

Otoya Kawano

Ryujiro Sasaki (voice)

Makio Inoue

Makio Inoue

Enshirou Mariya (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka

Unsho Ishizuka

Manzou 'The Saw' Sakami (voice)

Isshin Chiba

Isshin Chiba

Ichiemon Frutachi (voice)

Samurai Champloo — FAQs

Where can I watch Samurai Champloo in United States?

Samurai Champloo is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Samurai Champloo on Crunchyroll?

Yes — Samurai Champloo is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.

What language is Samurai Champloo in?

Samurai Champloo is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Samurai Champloo are there?

Samurai Champloo has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.

What is Samurai Champloo rated?

Samurai Champloo is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 778 ratings.

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