Samurai Champloo: Season 1

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Cartoon Network | Season Premiere Date: May 14, 2005

Starring: Ginpei Sato, Kirk Thornton, Steven Jay Blum

Summary: From the makers of Cowboy Bebop comes Samurai Champloo! Sometime during the 17th-19th century, during the Japanese "Edo era", two Samurai Warriors known as Mugen and Jin, have a chance meeting with a 15 year old girl named Fuu. Through a series of events, Fuu leads the warriors on a quest into several differant Japanese locations to findFrom the makers of Cowboy Bebop comes Samurai Champloo! Sometime during the 17th-19th century, during the Japanese "Edo era", two Samurai Warriors known as Mugen and Jin, have a chance meeting with a 15 year old girl named Fuu. Through a series of events, Fuu leads the warriors on a quest into several differant Japanese locations to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers. Little do the 3 unique characters realize just where fate will take them.Theme Song (Battlecry by Nujabes) Lyrics:Sharp like an edge of a samurai sword
the mental blade cut through flesh and bone
though my mind's at peace, the world out of order
missing the inner heat, life gets colder
oh yes, I have to find my path
no less, walk on earth, water, and fire
the elements compose a magnum opus
my modus is operandi is amalgam
steel packed tight in microchip
on my arm a sign of all-pro
the ultimate reward is honor, not awards
at odds with the times in wars with no lords
a freelancer, a battle cry of a hawk make a dove fly and a tear dry
wonder why a lone wolf don't run with a clan
only trust your instincts and be one with the plan

some days, some nights
some live, some die
in the way of the samurai
some fight, some bleed
sun up to sun down
the sons of a battlecry
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E19. Unholy Union
Air Date: June 30, 2009
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S1:E18. War of the Words
Air Date: June 30, 2009
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S1:E15. Bogus Booty
Air Date: June 30, 2009

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Kai82

Jun 30, 2022

This show was devised as transferring Cowboy Bebop into the Samurai Edo period. It has the same strengths with well written characters with depth and incredible backstories, a worldbuilding you always believe and stories that are engaging. Unlike Cowboy Bebop it is not that well rememberedThis show was devised as transferring Cowboy Bebop into the Samurai Edo period. It has the same strengths with well written characters with depth and incredible backstories, a worldbuilding you always believe and stories that are engaging. Unlike Cowboy Bebop it is not that well remembered while being definitely a really great show. If you like either one you will like the other without a doubt.… Expand

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GratefulRob

Mar 7, 2013

One of the best T.V. show's i have ever seen. It captivated me from the very first episode i saw. This is a show that would be for those who are not, or are into anime. Thanks to all that made this show possible.

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bobbsyw

Feb 1, 2015

I don't think hat I've ever been so surprised by something as this. I was given the DVD set as a gift, and I casually put it one one night, thinking that it would be something to pass the time, but I just couldn't stop watching it. I have never been so disappointed to finish a DVD with theI don't think hat I've ever been so surprised by something as this. I was given the DVD set as a gift, and I casually put it one one night, thinking that it would be something to pass the time, but I just couldn't stop watching it. I have never been so disappointed to finish a DVD with the understanding that there's no more to follow! Slapstick comedy, finely crafted fighting scenes, great dialogue (English subs), and a killer soundtrack. Not everyone will love this, but I did.… Expand

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AlvaradoKTA

Jun 16, 2014

Prior to viewing this and Cowboy Bebop, I had little regards for anime. Although the plot's progression is subtle and fight scenes are few in each episode, compelling characters and satisfying endings make this a truly unique show. Thanks to thrilling action scenes and a diverse range ofPrior to viewing this and Cowboy Bebop, I had little regards for anime. Although the plot's progression is subtle and fight scenes are few in each episode, compelling characters and satisfying endings make this a truly unique show. Thanks to thrilling action scenes and a diverse range of characters throughout both series, I now enjoy this genre as much as live action.… Expand

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keanex

Aug 10, 2016

Damn good animation, music, and use of the music to set the scenes of the show. The story line is a bit unbelievable, but it's forgiven to an extent given that it's a cartoon. The story doesn't completely flow though, and the ending seems a tad abrupt. Overall a damn good Western styleDamn good animation, music, and use of the music to set the scenes of the show. The story line is a bit unbelievable, but it's forgiven to an extent given that it's a cartoon. The story doesn't completely flow though, and the ending seems a tad abrupt. Overall a damn good Western style samurai anime.… Expand

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ineffablebob

Sep 15, 2011

Samurai Champloo is a irreverent and entertaining anime series. The story is set in Japan's Edo period, but that doesn't stop the writers from bringing in plenty of contemporary references. There are three main characters: Foo, a young girl in search of the "samurai who smells ofSamurai Champloo is a irreverent and entertaining anime series. The story is set in Japan's Edo period, but that doesn't stop the writers from bringing in plenty of contemporary references. There are three main characters: Foo, a young girl in search of the "samurai who smells of sunflowers"; Mugen, a roguish wanderer; and Jin, a ronin. The story follows their journey on Foo's search.

The series starts out relying on comedic situations, almost slap-stick at times, as the three travelers are thrown together and make their way through various obstacles. There's some fun sword fights as well, but this isn't a series built around fighting scenes. Later on, character development takes a more prominent role, to the point where some of the later episodes aren't funny but rather thought-provoking and sometimes sad. The humor always remains, though, and is the best part of the series.

The reason this review is rated a 7 instead of 8 or 9 is that three of the last five episodes are very weak. I don't want to post spoilers, so suffice it to say that two of these seemed completely disconnected from the story and way over the top in terms of being unrealistic, and the fate of the main characters in the finale seemed unbelievably convenient.

Overall, an excellent series, well worth the time to watch. Highly recommended to anyone that enjoys a little comedy with their samurai.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 5, 2006
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 14, 2005
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  S1:E19. Unholy Union
  Air Date: June 30, 2009
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  S1:E18. War of the Words
  Air Date: June 30, 2009
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  S1:E15. Bogus Booty
  Air Date: June 30, 2009
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  S1:E12. The Disorder Diaries
  Air Date: July 30, 2005
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  S1:E11. Gamblers and Gallantry
  Air Date: June 30, 2009
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  S1:E10. Lethal Lunacy
  Air Date: July 16, 2005
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  S1:E9. Beatbox Bandits
  Air Date: July 9, 2005
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  S1:E8. The Art of Altercation
  Air Date: July 2, 2005
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  S1:E7. A Risky Racket
  Air Date: June 25, 2005
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  S1:E6. Stranger Searching
  Air Date: June 19, 2005
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  S1:E5. Artistic Anarchy
  Air Date: June 11, 2005
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  S1:E4. Hellhounds for Hire (Part 2)
  Air Date: June 4, 2005
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  S1:E3. Hellhounds for Hire (Part 1)
  Air Date: May 28, 2005
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  S1:E2. Redeye Reprisal
  Air Date: May 21, 2005
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  S1:E1. Tempestuous Temperaments
  Air Date: May 14, 2005