Afro Samurai: Resurrection $40

Fri, Feb 6, 2009

Afro Samurai: Resurrection is based on the original art and story telling of manga artist Takashi Okazaki, of a black samurai’s quest for revenge and justice for his murdered father. Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as the uncompromising hero, Afro and his motor-mouthed sidekick Ninja Ninja. When his father’s body is stolen from its grave, Afro is forced to pick up his sword and wreak bloody vengeance against an army of deadly foes lead by a sadistic mastermind.

The original series aired on Spike TV in 2007 and was adapted into a 5-episode anime miniseries directed by Fuminori Kizaki. If you’re a fan of action, anime and enjoy movies like Ninja Scroll, pick this bad boy up. While you’re at it, grab Season 1 as well.