When he was a young boy, Afro witnessed his father be cut down in a duel at the hands of a man known only as Justice. After taking the life of Afro's father, Justice cast aside his Number Two headband and took the Number One to claim its godly powers as his own. Years later, having obtained the Numb…
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FAQ — anime like Afro Samurai
What are some anime like Afro Samurai?
Popular picks similar to Afro Samurai include Afro Samurai: Resurrection, Brigadoon and Samurai Champloo. They share genres and themes and rate well — see the full ranked list above.
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