Samurai Champloo

2004
Samurai Champloo

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Tempestuous Temperaments May 20, 2004

Fuu is a part-time teahouse worker whose life changes forever when two vagabond warriors, Mugen and Jin, stumble into her place of business and end up in hot water with the local magistrate.

EP2 Redeye Reprisal Jun 03, 2004

When Mugen wounds an enemy's arm, it sets off a dangerous chain reaction. Fuu is kidnapped, and two deadly assassins are dispatched to make short work of vagabond Mugen and ronin Jin.

EP3 Hellhounds for Hire (1) Jun 10, 2004

After leaving the domineering Fuu behind, Mugen and Jin arrive in town. Once there, it's not long before they're hired on as bodyguards by the two clans that run the city.

EP4 Hellhounds for Hire (2) Jun 17, 2004

The paths Mugen, Jin, and Fuu follow bring them together again, but their reunion is put on hold when an untimely mistake intensifies the struggle between two clans fighting for control of one city.

EP5 Artistic Anarchy Jun 24, 2004

An unknown artist hires Fuu for a private modeling session, but his passion for painting turns out to be a front for a human trafficking ring. Will Mugen crack the case in time to save Fuu from a life of slavery?

EP6 Stranger Searching Jul 01, 2004

Mugen and Jin loses their weapons and their appetites - in an rice-eating contest, and the only way to get them back is by posing as tour guides for a mysterious European with a penchant for man love!

EP7 A Risky Racket Jul 08, 2004

Fuu gets caught in a web of deception when she falls for prolific pickpocket with a heart of gold. But when her sticky-fingered friend slips his hands into the wrong pocket, he could be headed for a beat down.

EP8 The Art of Altercation Jul 15, 2004

A cocky sword-slinger with a crush on Fuu dishes the dirt on Jin's disgraceful past. If the renegade ronin wants to restore his good name, he'll need to get his glasses out of hock and make ready for a throw down!

EP9 Beatbox Bandits Jul 22, 2004

The crew is headed for the gallows after getting caught flashing fake travel permits, but Mugen can win back their freedom by out hustling a deranged gang of warrior priests.

EP10 Lethal Lunacy Jul 29, 2004

Mugen takes his training to the next level in preparation for a full moon death match with a killer who uses a deadly armor-piercing attack to soak the streets in the blood of his victims.

EP11 Gamblers and Gallantry Aug 05, 2004

Jin falls in love with a suicidal beauty whose husband sold her into slavery, and Mugen tries to make his fortune in the cutthroat world of beetle sumo wrestling.

EP12 The Disorder Diaries Aug 12, 2004

When Mugen and Jin do the unthinkable and read Fuu's diary, they are treated to a riveting recap of all their greatest misadventures.

EP13 Misguided Miscreants (1) Aug 26, 2004

When Mugen crosses paths with a face his past, he reluctantly signs on for a heist that could land him a fortune in stolen gold. Unfortunately for him, some old friends aren't to be trusted.

EP14 Misguided Miscreants (2) Sep 02, 2004

Mugen - double-crossed and headed for the bottom of the ocean - flashes back to his life before he died for the first time. Back on land, a pretty young thing convinces Jin to brandish his blades in the name of vengeance.

EP15 Bogus Booty Sep 09, 2004

Mugen goes under the covers with an undercover investigator who's out to put the smack down on a murderous ring of counterfeiters. Will he finally get the booty he's after?

EP16 Lullabies of the Lost (1) Sep 16, 2004

Tempers flare, harsh words are exchanged, and the gang splinters, each member marching off in a different direction. Mugen and Jin wander into some swordplay, and Fuu ends up at the bottom of a river.

EP17 Lullabies of the Lost (2) Sep 23, 2004

Jin and Fuu reunite, only to be attacked by a vengeance-driven samurai from Jin's old life. Meanwhile, Mugen takes aim at an arrow-slinging madman who's at the top of everyone's most wanted list.

EP18 War of the Words Jan 22, 2005

Mugen learns his letters from a sake-guzzling maniac, Jin makes good on a promise from many years ago, and Fuu sparks a jealous showdown between two bickering graffiti artists.

EP19 Unholy Union Jan 22, 2005

Fuu harbors a female fugitive who's on the run from a bogus, gun-slinging missionary. The new girl is trouble, no doubt about it, but she may hold the finding the samurai who smells like sunflowers.

EP20 Elegy of Entrapment (1) Feb 05, 2005

Mugen defends the honor of beautiful blind songstress, but when the when the trio of wanderers becomes a quartet, Fuu will be faced with an impossible decision.

EP21 Elegy of Entrapment (2) Feb 12, 2005

Mugen's has his own deadly run-in with the same blind beauty that sent Jin plummeting towards a gruesome end. Who is this seductive assassin, and why is she targeting the Champloo crew?

EP22 Cosmic Collisions Feb 19, 2005

Jin, Mugen, and Fuu fall into the clutches of a hoard of rotting zombie treasure hunters. Next, they get blown to oblivion by an asteroid. Or maybe they just ate some bad mushrooms.

EP23 Baseball Blues Feb 26, 2005

Mugen's failed attempt at a dine-and-dash restaurant caper lands him in hot water with the locals. Redemption lies with leading the town's baseball team to a victory over the arrogant and unwelcome Americans.

EP24 Evanescent Encounter (1) Mar 05, 2005

As the crew draws ever nearer their final destination, Fuu makes a bold and startling decision. Elsewhere, unnamed adversaries pursue the travelling trio.

EP25 Evanescent Encounter (2) Mar 12, 2005

Jin enters a bloody grudge match with the man responsible for the ruin of his rep. Meanwhile, Mugen races to save Fuu from the clutches of a sadistic madman bent on bloodshed.

EP26 Evanescent Encounter (3) Mar 19, 2005

Old scores are finally settled as Mugen, Jin, and Fuu finally come face to face with the ghosts of their respective pasts.
8.5| 0h30m| TV-MA| en| More Info
Released: 20 May 2004 Ended
Producted By: Manglobe
Country: Japan
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.newgin.co.jp/pub/machine/champloo/
Synopsis

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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salmanalfarisi-81574 "Samurai Champloo" takes a background where the Japanese still have the imperial system and the ages of the samurai. "Samurai Champloo," tells about of two samurais named Mugen (Kazuya Nakai) and Jin (Ginpei Sato) and a girl named Fuu (Ayako Kawasumi) made a very long journey in search of a sun-like samurai. At first, the three of them didn't know each other. The three of them were met as Mugen and Jin fought inside the cafe where Fuu worked. Later, Mugen and Jin were arrested by the police. Fuu who saw it helped both of them to escape. After they escaped, they discuss for a moment and Fuu throws a coin. Mugen and Jin were forced to follow Fuu's desire to accompany him to find samurai with sunflower. The three of them began to follow the wind blowing direction to find the samurai even though they only capitalize determination.Although "Samurai Champloo" plot is simple, "Samurai Champloo" features a unique soundtrack and a great character introduction. Typically, samurai-themed anime will present traditional music or Japanese orchestra. But, unlike this anime. This anime presents a blend of samurai and hip-hop. It's sort of weird and funny when samurai and hip-hop meet. But, that's what makes this anime so unique. One of them is the transitions of sound effects using disc jockey. Nujabes is one of the musicians who fill this anime soundtrack. Nujabes managed to create a musical composition that brings Jazz and Hip-Hop to perfection. In addition to Nujabes, Fat Jon, Tsutchie, and Force of Nature also fill some of these anime soundtracks as well.Little by little, the introduction of his character was introduced gradually. Starting from the tragic story of the three characters to how he became like that. The plot of the story "Samurai Champloo" is deeply neatly tied up because every episode is tucked away by some Plot-Twists that amaze the audience even ending-nor should it be underestimated. "Samurai Champloo" also presents some modern cultural references that have blended with the Japanese lifestyle such as beatbox, rap, graffiti, baseball, and others.Overall, "Samurai Champloo" has a story and a balanced character that each episode isn't bored to watch. Starting from the soundtrack to the plot, everything is equally balanced. We can also learn a bit of Japanese culture and history in the Edo period. The anime is also slipped several comedies that make the audience laugh. Samurai Champloo is very suitable to watch by some anime fans and who are not anime fans.
Kelechi Egbezor All I can say about this anime is: 1.Great soundtrack 2.Great characters 3.Great story 4.Great artwork This is one title that I've managed to get nearly all of my friends and family to watch, and all of them loved it. It is a must watch! It's only 26 episodes but by the end you will find yourself attached to the characters and upset that it's ending. If you love chilled out/hip hop/jazzy beats mixed with cool fight scenes then this is definitely for you. I can't recommend this anime any more. There's a big contrast between Mugen and Jin, yet somehow they work together well. No anime list is complete without Samurai Champloo.
Tweekums This anime series follows Mugan and Jin; two very different samurai, who join Fuu; a young woman on a quest to find the 'samurai who spells of sunflowers. Mugan is a somewhat wild character with a brilliant but unconventional fighting style while Jin is the epitome of what a reserved samurai should be; these two unlikely travelling companions are travelling with Fuu because she saves them from execution in episode one. Their quest takes them through Edo era Japan and on their way they come across many interesting characters and various dangerous situations. It may come as a surprise but most of these encounters are also very funny.Coming from the creator of 'Cowboy Bebop' I should have expected something special but I was a little unsure if hip-hop in the time of the samurai would be anything other than silly… as it turns out there isn't too much of that and what there is is frequently hilarious! The three protagonists are each great and distinctive characters. There is a fair amount of action; some of it fairly bloody and as the series approaches its conclusion there is an increased sense that the characters are in real danger. There are plenty of laughs to be had; usually due to amusing situations rather than gags and one-liners you might expect in a sitcom. There is a small amount of swearing, some of it in English, but not enough to spoil the series for older viewers… the bloodshed already means the series isn't really suitable for youngsters to watch! The animation looks great with good character designs and backgrounds that seem to capture the feeling of the era. Overall I think this is a great series and heartily recommend it to anybody who enjoys anime; in fact I suspect even people who aren't usually anime fans may enjoy this.These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
trcky1 Samurai Champloo is a fun and energetic series. The episodes feature a variety of different story lines. Some are comedic, some are filled with action, some are filled with thrills, some are a bit tragic, and there's even an x-files-ish one. They're all pulled off very well with some contemporary editing, direction, and a stylish score. The only drawback is some of the funk/hip-hop/rock editing/themes can get annoying when they overdo it, especially in the beginning. But they use it as a means to convey that, even though it's an adult series, it's clearly meant for younger/younger-at-heart adults. The ending didn't close as strongly as it could have, but it was worth watching just for the ride.