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Shinagamithe3rd

Allright, now this sounds fucked. I was looking through my moms TV Guide and it shows at the bottom corner, this anime picture of a samurai. Naturally I was intrigued like any anime fan would be, but sadly, I was dissapointed. here's an excerpt of that very article from TV Guide, detailing"Afro Samurai"….the ultamite and supremly shitty sounding Samurai Champloo ripoff.

From TV Guide:

HAVE SWORD, WILL TRAVEL....
" He's young, he's armed, he's the meanest brother this side of Futuristic Fuedal Japan. Meet, Afro Samurai, the star of Spike TV's upcoming series of the same name. Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson who will co-write and co-produce with artists from the hot japanese studio GONZO, Afro Samurai follows a young warrior ashe hunts down the man who killed his father. "It's a classic revenge tale," say GONZO's U.S. Executive Eric Calderon. "Only with people in kimonos, cell phones, and robots." Afro Samuari dosen't debut until 2006, but remember, you saw it here first."
-Rochell D. Thomas (Taken from TV Guide)

By the sounds of this it sounds like it will probobly have fans but for some reason, the street culture and modern anachronisms mixed with feudal japan and the traditional "Way of the Swordsman" theme aspect seems a bit familiar (Cough...Hack....Samurai Champloo...Cough). Does anyone else think this as well?

I read that bullshit too.

But I only thought how played out Afro Samurais/Ninjas are.

Shinagamithe3rd

I can't really imagine Samuel L. Jackson voicing an anime charchter, much less a samurai one.

Cliche'd Yakuza Employed Samurai: "Why do you fight young one?"
Afro Samurai (Voiced by Sam Jackson): "Muthafucka I fight for honor! What the fuck you fightin' for?"

Hehehehehe…..I can see the theme song now...

(Shaft groove starts playin' in background mixed with flutes and gongs)

Who is the man, who'll disembowel you with his hands?
(Afro Samurai!) Damn Right!
Who's the cat who knows Bushido, and also how to smack a ho?
(Afro Samurai!) Can you dig it?
He's a bad mutha- (Shut Yo' Mouth!) I'm only talkin bout Afro Samurai.
We can dig ittttuuuAAAAAGGGGHHHH!! (Slashing swordfight sounds)

GoAnderson

… Dear heavens. This is almost as shitty-sounding as that "Loonatics" bull.

normyk

Eerr… made specifically for SpikeTV? I'm officially frightened. The last round of animation from them was... how shall I put it..... underwhelming (I'm trying to be generous here).

Even worse, this should have proper Sammy L Jackson dialogue in it, not some censored watered-down tv version of it - which it will. I want lines like 'Which one of you sorry little bitches wants to tell me where I can find the mother f***er who killed my father?' Stuff like Shinagamithe3rd has in his post. Its gotta be taken to a ludicrous exreme. But that'll get hit hard with the censor-stick. I think if they took this to the proper Tarantino-ish-blaxploitation-samurai-epic extreme they could make something pretty interestingly bad but they probably won't and so it will just be pretty bad.

Oh, also, what else has Mr. Jackson written that was in any way interesting? Oh, that's right, he's not a writer, he's an actor (ok, I could be wrong - don't hang me if I am).

Oh, this one is going to hurt, isn't it?

It'll hurt like fighting 600 profession mexican wrestlers Loco.

Or an episode from 4kids OP, either way it's going to scar anyone of us for life.

Shinagamithe3rd

I can see him in the writing desk now, drawing off of ideas from his previous movies.

Samuel jackson (While writing): "Hmm..okay now…first off "Fromaru" (Which is probobly gonna be his name or something like that) walks into the nearest McDougal-san's and says, "Gimme all yo' money bitches or i'm gonna cut you!", after he gets the money he goes to the nearest Opium den to buy a hit a crack and some Sake-and-Jack...oh hell yeah..i'm on a roll....this is good shit....Allright, cut to the big fight scene. Fromaru is clearly losin' to this muthafucka but he swiftly takes him down. He goes to the nearest police temple (which is something jackson would probobly create) and when he finds out the the Yakuza fucker who killed his father gets off with a slap on the wrist he throws some yen which stick in the wall merely inches from the policemans head....oh yeah...i'm damn good...."

normyk

Careful, he might get ahold of this thread and use your ideas :P

Shinagamithe3rd

Yeah, then I can sue him for the very few royalties he'll make from this piece of shit! That's the type of anime you can expect from a network that shows Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme movies as their "Blockbuster Smashes!"

Borlz

Well Ill watch it for the hell of it,it cant be that bad….I mean GONZO is behind it... but again it's on Spike Tv which is the MTV made just for Guys.We'll see when it start.

Greg

Actually that sounds awesome. Gonzo's involved so it should look amazing.

"It's a classic revenge tale," say GONZO's U.S. Executive Eric Calderon. "Only with people in kimonos, cell phones, and robots."

That on the other hand is BS. We even had a MAJOR movie like that already -_- Kill Bill anyone? Well minus the robots. That's almost as funny as Kutaragi:

'PS3 is not a game machine!'
:lol:

Buccaneer

Ew, he said that?

I like Samuel L., so I'll give it a shot.

Originally posted by Shinagamithe3rd@Jun 1 2005, 09:01 PM
That's the type of anime you can expect from a network that shows Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme movies as their "Blockbuster Smashes!"
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**A-HAHAHAHAHA!

Sorry, I don't live in the States, and I've never seen the channel, but.. that was one great line, Shinagami.

As for this Afro Samurai? I was never looking forward to it. I can just see a string of racial jokes involving black, white, or black and white people together, and a load of fake-ass wannabe animÃ stuff. Oh, and the word nger** being used about ten million times in one series.

Eh, undecided. That's what I am.**

Cap'n Carter

Well, Champloo wasn't the first to blend samurai culture with modern ideas. It was one of many.

Shinagamithe3rd

Yeah, but it's the most well known one that actually combined FEUDAL japan and modern anachronisms. Most anime like that use the swordsmanship aspect set in modern day, the only thing being near the samurai aspect is the fact that they use swords. Samurai Champloo was actually set in the past of feudal japan but with modern influences instead of set in future to present day japan with the only thing in common with the past is the swordsmanship.

Samurai champloo was also the only successful one.

Shinagamithe3rd

Like the sig picture Right Click! Yeah, I have to admit that Samuel Jackson is a good actor in his own right…..but damn...his place isn't anime OR writing. It seems that he's the creator, writer, director, and voice of the main charachter. Gettin' a lil' full of ourselves aren't we Sammy?

normyk

Originally posted by Shinagamithe3rd@Jun 3 2005, 02:02 PM
Like the sig picture Right Click! Yeah, I have to admit that Samuel Jackson is a good actor in his own right…..but damn...his place isn't anime OR writing. It seems that he's the creator, writer, director, and voice of the main charachter. Gettin' a lil' full of ourselves aren't we Sammy?
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I'm not as much worried about SLJ running the show as SpikeTV. I can see Gonzo working with SLJ and hopefully guideing him along and making a good show of it. Even as neutered as it will be for TV if it were just SLJ and Gonzo I would be fine. The animation will be great and the story will be interesting at least. Plus SLJ's voice is money. Pure gold. One of the best voices in Hollywood.

SpikeTV are the scary part. I can see them sitting in their board room thinking. I foresee a Stripperella cameo to help boost DVD sales (did they even bother with dvd?). I foresee a slew of WWE Wrestlers doing voice acting since Raw is their only big deal. I foresee product placement - LOTS of product placement. I foresee SpikeTV having a very negative effect if they are allowed.

OwnerZeff

Sorry to bump this topic, but I just about it. I must admit I did not make the connection between this show and Samurai Champloo immediately. I guess that's why I come to AP forums: to be enlightened. Like Kill Bill, the music for the series will be executed by the amazing RZA of the incredible Wu-Tang Clan. Samuel Jackson's presence in this series only makes me more interested. It could certainly turn out poorly (That's it! I've had it with this motherfuckin' afro on this motherfuckin' samurai!), but I am pretty anxious to see an episode or two right now. The company is starting out with only five episodes, but they will produce more if there is interest. Additionally, there is a trailer up on the official website (www.afrosamurai.com)).

gaara d. lucci

I'll definately give it a chance. I can't get enough of that motherf**king Samuel L. Jackson. If he's involved it can't all be bad.

Buuhan1

Its starting to get really big around the internet, maybe he'll pull another Snakes on a Plane.

Bounty1Berry

It smells like a profane Gin Tama with bad hair.

The only reason I want to see afros in my anime is if it's Davy Back Fight related. And somehow, I can't see Samuel L. Jackson involved in that.

Cap'n Carter

I like how Samuel L. Jackon constantly tries to remain relevant

OwnerZeff

He does give off that vibe, I suppose. I guess it just comes from taking a lot of oddball work. After his work in Pulp Fiction, I would have never picked him for a role in a Star Wars movie, Shaft, or a superhero flick (Frozone in the Incredibles), but he has found his niche. I guess the struggle for relevance keeps you afloat in Hollywood.

Ein

@Shinagamithe3rd:

I can't really imagine Samuel L. Jackson voicing an anime charchter, much less a samurai one.

Not much difference between a Jedi and a samurai.

Hobo-Ou

That's the type of anime you can expect from a network that shows Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme movies as their "Blockbuster Smashes!"

It's the self proclaimed guys network. Besides, on the Van Damme video Double Team, some reviewer called it a "Slam Banger."

I like how Samuel L. Jackon constantly tries to remain relevant

Like the man will retire and play bridge or take up knitting.

Cr4zy

….I posted this in the internet media thread. 2~3 months ago.

Buuhan1

And this thread started on June 1st so whats your point?

OwnerZeff

I saw the trailer in the Internet Media Thread after I posted it here. My apologies, Mr. Prince. The Afro Samurai site also shows some fellow with a gun and Afro Samurai with a cigarette, so it seems like the show will play out in the modern era. I was hoping that the show would be kept in feudal Japan, but the idea of an urban samurai has potential too.

Cr4zy

@Buuhan1:

And this thread started on June 1st so whats your point?

well that was before I knew that. apparently ownerzeff bumped this. I didn't know.

Vanessa

Tizoc

I heard of this many many weeks ago, I hope it'll be good, Sameul rocked as Gin Rummy in The Boondocks, and I hope he'll do good in this series.
BTW any trailers/teasers of this thing yet?

Cr4zy

um afrosamurai.com…...

bong

[LA] Afro Samurai - 01 [WEBRIP].wmv

kaemmerite

I saw the premier on Spike TV's website last night. It was about the coolest thing I've ever watched.

Cr4zy

Is it more comedy like or just pure bloody action?

DeadJustice

Bloody action. Its real gritty, and it was pretty good for a first episode too.

Cochise

Saw the trailer his afro is a little fucked up looking but I'll still watch it. If I can remember what time and day its gonna be on.

Devilfruitgrower

That got a laugh out of me, I remember my folks talking about it one day. So, I looked it up, I'll be watching it when it comes out.

Refii

@Greg:

That on the other hand is BS. We even had a MAJOR movie like that already -_- Kill Bill anyone? Well minus the robots. That's almost as funny as Kutaragi:

Samurai Jack?
And at least Samurai Jack was clever.. this will be pure "What ain't no country I ever heard of muthafucka! SAY WHAT ONE MORE TIME"

DeadJustice

@Refii:

Samurai Jack?
And at least Samurai Jack was clever.. this will be pure "What ain't no country I ever heard of muthafucka! SAY WHAT ONE MORE TIME"

It wasn't like that at all, I was surprised too.

Malintex_Terek

Not bad. Samuel L. Jackson doesn't say much, though, so I would surmise his name is only on the show's credits as brand-recognition to give Afro Samurai mainstream appeal. He's not in-character for himself at all.

Refii

I didn't like it. Also doesn't Samuel L voice the Afro's sidekick? The voice is uncanny.

Buuhan1

Wait….he doesn't voice the afro samurai?!

(Couldn't find the "Wtf is this shit?" macro, help?)

Refii

There's Afro which is Samuel L Jackson in character, and then there's Ninja Ninja (guess what his character is) which is out of character pure SLJ "DONT FIGHT THAT MUTHAFUKA OR UZ GON DAIEEEEEE"

Anyway.. the story is weak, and the violence is overt in my opinion. Afro spits at someone and his head flies off basically, blood is everywhere and no one else really uses a sword, even the main bad guy uses dual pistols as a cowboy but somehow manages to lob off Afro's father's head during a showdown (Where the samurais run at each other and slice and then we see them on opposite sides)

If you like snakes on a plane.. You'll LOVE this!

it sounds funny to me, i would watch just to see if samuel l. jacksons voice goes with the character:ninja:

Malintex_Terek

This doesn't belong in Media.

1. Written by Japanese man.
2. Produced by a Japanese Project Board.
3. Animated by GONZO, a Japanese studio.
4. Dubbed by FUNimation.

It's a gosh darn anime. Move it back into Other Anime/Manga.

Buuhan1

^ No. Its Samuel L. Jackson, its media baby. Besides, it looked like it was released in America before Japan.

Downloaded the first episode a few days ago. It was nice to look at but lacks substance, if they don't start with some stuff then this'll get boring fast. A samurai traveling around seeking revenge kicking all kinda ass worked for series like Samurai Jack but it ain't working here.

Cap'n Carter

I don't want to watch it because I don't want to keep supporting Samuel L. Jackson's thought that he's still hip/trendy/"badass"/etc.

op74

And he is not the voice of the lead guy, just the sidekick .