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| The Entertainment Review |
| Genre: Anime Director: Fuminori Kizaki |
For those who just didn’t get enough the first time around, Afro is back with Samuel L. Jackson in “Afro Samurai: Resurrection.” When
viewers last saw Afro, he had avenged his father and claimed the Number One head band, making him the most powerful swordsman
in the world. The story in “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” picks up some time later and Afro had found a peaceful and isolated life. His
sword and his fighting spirit have been dulled, but the legendary master is forced back into the killing game by those who demand his
blood as a payment for the pain he dealt on his way to vengeance.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is a direct sequel to the series that aired on SPIKE TV in 2007. It has most of the same staff, but
experience and feedback from the original have brought many improvements. The art this time around is more detailed, the music is
hotter and the story has matured. There is a lot more blood this time around as well, the rivers literally run red with the blood of
warriors. Some things are still the same, including the stylish sword fighting that made the series popular in the first place are still
around.
Within the opening sequence of the film, there are two main things that stand out. First, RZA is back with some amazing music for the
soundtrack yet again. Viewers will want to turn up the bass while watching this one. Second, the animation is even more amazing this
time around. The nature scenes are rendered with great detail, with bright sunny day by the ocean and overcast gloom over rocky
landscapes. The plot spans a number of different settings, each with its own feel and addition to the story. Each setting is used to its
fullest potential throughout.
The villain the Afro must deal with this time around it the sexy Sio who is extremely pissed off at Afro. Sio is a top notch villain. She is
smart, mentally unbalanced and extremely malicious, but she wasn’t always a mean girl. This once sweet little girl was turned into a
monster by the pain of losing everyone she loved by the blade of Afro. She is out for revenge and she won’t quit fighting until Afro quits
breathing. Help Sio with this task is Jinno, also known as Kuma. Fans of the series will remember him as the guy with the big teddy
bear helmet that hid the cybernetic system that helped keep him alive. The technology keeping Jinno has evolved but the man has
began to wither away. Now Jinno’s body, tortured and tweaked by the machine keeping him alive, is more machine than flesh,
questioning his own humanity. However, he also has issues with Afro and he and Sio aren’t the only ones that want to see Afro
eliminated. Afro wasn’t very picky when it came to who got killed on his quest for revenge and the Number One head band and he left
behind a trail of sorrowful innocents who want their own revenge.
This time around Afro doesn’t do a lot of talking, he is instead busy slicing up everyone like a Thanksgiving turkey. Most of Afro’s inner
conflict is portrayed through Ninja Ninja, Afro’s white haired, sunglass wearing, imaginary friend that provides color commentary for
everything that Afro does. Samuel L. Jackson again gives life to Afro, though his yelling can get a little annoying. Most of the comic relief
comes from Ninja Ninja, who offers some priceless lines. The writers stepped up this time around and their work is made even better
with the top notch voice talent provided. Lucy Liu, known for her roles are Asian vixens brings Sio to life. Anime veteran Yuri Lowenthal
voices Jinno, Mark Hamill plays a small but important role and Phil LaMarr portrays young Afro is some of the flashback scenes.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” goes crazy with all of the technology and American culture, creating an amazing alternative world for the
story. At times viewers will think that things are getting a little weird, but it is the good kind of weird, the kind of weird that keeps fans on
their toes and eager to see what is going to happen next. The unique elements enhance the overall story, which is much more focused
than it was in the first series. There is a central theme, vengeance for vengeance is a destructive cycle. That theme is delivered with
effective plot points and great performances from nearly everyone in the cast.
The only major complaint that many will have with “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is the ending. Some viewers will love it, but others will
think that it is a cliché and is quite predictable, which it is. It is not a perfect ending, but it is good enough and it doesn’t take much away
fromt eh overall quality of the story presented as a whole.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is a great addition to the Afro Samurai franchise and any fans DVD collection. For those who saw the first
release that came out in 2007, this is an absolute must have. Viewers will see this one and be happy that they added it to their
collection, if nothing else to see the content that SPIKE TV had to censor when it came out on television. This DVD will make a great
addition to any kung fu, hip hop or anime collection and adds a whole new spin on all three genres.
viewers last saw Afro, he had avenged his father and claimed the Number One head band, making him the most powerful swordsman
in the world. The story in “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” picks up some time later and Afro had found a peaceful and isolated life. His
sword and his fighting spirit have been dulled, but the legendary master is forced back into the killing game by those who demand his
blood as a payment for the pain he dealt on his way to vengeance.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is a direct sequel to the series that aired on SPIKE TV in 2007. It has most of the same staff, but
experience and feedback from the original have brought many improvements. The art this time around is more detailed, the music is
hotter and the story has matured. There is a lot more blood this time around as well, the rivers literally run red with the blood of
warriors. Some things are still the same, including the stylish sword fighting that made the series popular in the first place are still
around.
Within the opening sequence of the film, there are two main things that stand out. First, RZA is back with some amazing music for the
soundtrack yet again. Viewers will want to turn up the bass while watching this one. Second, the animation is even more amazing this
time around. The nature scenes are rendered with great detail, with bright sunny day by the ocean and overcast gloom over rocky
landscapes. The plot spans a number of different settings, each with its own feel and addition to the story. Each setting is used to its
fullest potential throughout.
The villain the Afro must deal with this time around it the sexy Sio who is extremely pissed off at Afro. Sio is a top notch villain. She is
smart, mentally unbalanced and extremely malicious, but she wasn’t always a mean girl. This once sweet little girl was turned into a
monster by the pain of losing everyone she loved by the blade of Afro. She is out for revenge and she won’t quit fighting until Afro quits
breathing. Help Sio with this task is Jinno, also known as Kuma. Fans of the series will remember him as the guy with the big teddy
bear helmet that hid the cybernetic system that helped keep him alive. The technology keeping Jinno has evolved but the man has
began to wither away. Now Jinno’s body, tortured and tweaked by the machine keeping him alive, is more machine than flesh,
questioning his own humanity. However, he also has issues with Afro and he and Sio aren’t the only ones that want to see Afro
eliminated. Afro wasn’t very picky when it came to who got killed on his quest for revenge and the Number One head band and he left
behind a trail of sorrowful innocents who want their own revenge.
This time around Afro doesn’t do a lot of talking, he is instead busy slicing up everyone like a Thanksgiving turkey. Most of Afro’s inner
conflict is portrayed through Ninja Ninja, Afro’s white haired, sunglass wearing, imaginary friend that provides color commentary for
everything that Afro does. Samuel L. Jackson again gives life to Afro, though his yelling can get a little annoying. Most of the comic relief
comes from Ninja Ninja, who offers some priceless lines. The writers stepped up this time around and their work is made even better
with the top notch voice talent provided. Lucy Liu, known for her roles are Asian vixens brings Sio to life. Anime veteran Yuri Lowenthal
voices Jinno, Mark Hamill plays a small but important role and Phil LaMarr portrays young Afro is some of the flashback scenes.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” goes crazy with all of the technology and American culture, creating an amazing alternative world for the
story. At times viewers will think that things are getting a little weird, but it is the good kind of weird, the kind of weird that keeps fans on
their toes and eager to see what is going to happen next. The unique elements enhance the overall story, which is much more focused
than it was in the first series. There is a central theme, vengeance for vengeance is a destructive cycle. That theme is delivered with
effective plot points and great performances from nearly everyone in the cast.
The only major complaint that many will have with “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is the ending. Some viewers will love it, but others will
think that it is a cliché and is quite predictable, which it is. It is not a perfect ending, but it is good enough and it doesn’t take much away
fromt eh overall quality of the story presented as a whole.
“Afro Samurai: Resurrection” is a great addition to the Afro Samurai franchise and any fans DVD collection. For those who saw the first
release that came out in 2007, this is an absolute must have. Viewers will see this one and be happy that they added it to their
collection, if nothing else to see the content that SPIKE TV had to censor when it came out on television. This DVD will make a great
addition to any kung fu, hip hop or anime collection and adds a whole new spin on all three genres.
