(Dub) Afro Samurai Resurrection

About (Dub) Afro Samurai Resurrection

Released in 2009, Afro Samurai Resurrection follows the story of Afro Samurai who embarks on a journey to avenge his father's death and recover his father's number one headband. The plot further intensifies as he fights his way through adversaries, overcoming his inner demons, and confronting his biggest nemesis named Justice. This English dubbed sequel provides an action-packed, thrilling experience that succeeds its predecessor.

Making / Production

The movie is produced by Japanese studio Gonzo with the original concept and character design handled by Takashi Okazaki. Directed by Fuminori Kizaki, this film perfectly blends elements of the samurai culture with hip-hop. The animation of the movie stays artistic and the dialogues remain intriguing, making it an Alox for the fans of the genre.

Actors

• Samuel L. Jackson - Afro and Ninja Ninja: With his deep, intimidating voice, Jackson brings life to the stoic, vengeance-driven character of Afro Samurai and his loud, sarcastic sidekick Ninja Ninja.
• Lucy Liu - Sio: Liu gives an impressive performance as the antagonist Sio, delivering a perfect blend of bitterness and allure.
• Mark Hamill - Bin: Hamill brings depth to the reclusive, cunning character of Bin, with a performance that is both chilling and captivating.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Samuel L. Jackson not only lent his voice to the main character, Afro Samurai, but also co-produced this film.
• Not only was this film dubbed in English but was also released in various other languages like French, Korean, Spanish, Italian etc.

Awards

(Dub) Afro Samurai Resurrection bagged the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation in the year 2009, marking a major milestone in anime history.

Quotes

• "Justice will not be served until those unaffected are as outraged as those who are." - Justice
• "Nothing personal. It's just revenge." - Afro Samurai

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack is produced by RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, providing pulsing beats and rhythmic undertones that complement the film's tense action scenes and atmospheres.
• The original score includes tracks like "Combat", "Dead Birds", and "Fury in my eyes/Revenge" which add to the ambiance of the film.