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The Best Episodes of Afro Samurai

Every episode of Afro Samurai ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Afro Samurai!

Binge this in 2h 5m•Peaking at 7.9/10

In a futuristic Japan where conflicts are settled by the sword, Afro Samurai must avenge his father's murder by challenging a powerful warrior.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Afro Samurai Season 1 Episode 1 - Revenge
    7.9/10(399 votes)

    #1 - Revenge

    S1:E1

    Afro Samurai is out for revenge. With cold-blooded determination, he sets out on the hunt for Justice, the gunman who killed his father and claimed the Number One Headband.

    Director:Yasuhiro Geshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Afro Samurai Season 1 Episode 4 - Duel
    7.8/10(313 votes)

    #2 - Duel

    S1:E4

    On Mt. Shumi’s snowy peak, Afro faces the vicious two-sword technique of Kuma, a bizarre enemy keenly aware of the horrors of Afro’s past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Afro Samurai Season 1 Episode 5 - Justice
    7.8/10(316 votes)

    #3 - Justice

    S1:E5

    Afro Samurai draws his blade on the reclusive gunfighter Justice. One fights for vengeance, the other for supreme power. When the vicious battle ends, Number One will stand above the dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Afro Samurai Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dream Reader
    7.7/10(346 votes)

    #4 - The Dream Reader

    S1:E2

    Afro wakes from dreams of lost youth to find himself in the care of beautiful Okiku. Even as her tender touch soothes the wounded warrior, a violent plan is in motion that will replace pleasure with pain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Afro Samurai Season 1 Episode 3 - The Empty Seven Clan
    7.4/10(320 votes)

    #5 - The Empty Seven Clan

    S1:E3

    Afro’s climb of Mt. Shumi is blocked by the fanatical Empty Seven. After attacking with every weapon in their immense arsenal, they unleash Afro’s most lethal opponent yet - himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Revenge" is the best rated episode of "Afro Samurai". It scored 7.9/10 based on 399 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Geshi and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Duel".