Afro Samurai’s success is unique in the already mysterious world of anime and manga.
You have a story with two volumes of manga and nine episodes of anime in English Dub (yes, no subs for you). And the popularity is wild!
To tell you the truth, it actually is that amazing. Don’t believe me? See for yourself. Here’s the watch order guide for Afro Samurai.
1. How to Watch Afro Samurai in Order?
The recommended way to watch Afro Samurai is by following the chronological order:
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Afro Samurai the Movie
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Note: You can skip the first movie because it’s just the recap of season one’s five episodes.
2. How to Watch Afro Samurai in Release Order?
The release order for Afro Samurai is the same as its release order. Here you go:
| # | Title | Type | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afro Samurai Pilot | Special | 01/01/2003 |
| 2 | Afro Samurai Season 1 | Season | 05/03/2007 |
| 3 | Afro Samurai the Movie | Movie | 10/27/2007 |
| 4 | Afro Samurai: Resurrection | Movie | 01/25/2009 |
| 5 | Afro Samurai Season 2 | Season | 01/31/2009 |
3. Where to Watch Afro Samurai with English subs and dub?
Lucky for you, all the Afro Samurai installments are available for streaming, especially in the US. You can find the full streaming list here:
| Title | Where to stream? |
|---|---|
| Afro Samurai S1 | Crunchyroll, Tubi TV, Hulu, Vudu, Apple TV, PrimeVideo, Microsoft |
| Afro Samurai: Resurrection | Hulu, Tubi TV, Crunchyroll |
| Afro Samurai S2 | N/A |
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4. Where to Watch Afro Samurai Outside the US?
| Title | Canada | UK | Japan | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Samurai S1 | Crunchyroll, Tubi TV, Apple TV, Microsoft | Crunchyroll, Apple TV, Microsoft | N/A | Crunchyroll, Apple TV, Microsoft |
| Afro Samurai: Resurrection | Crunchyroll, Tubi TV | Crunchyroll | U-Next | Microsoft, Apple TV, YouTube |
| Afro Samurai S2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5. Can you download and watch Afro Samurai offline?
You can download and watch the movie PrimeVideo, Apple TV, and other services below. However, the two special episodes aren’t available for streaming.
| Website | Subscription Packages | Offline Viewing |
|---|---|---|
| Crunchyroll | Fan – $7.99/mo | No |
| Mega Fan – $9.99/mo | Yes | |
| Ultimate Fan – $14.99/mo | Yes | |
| PrimeVideo | $14.99/mo | Yes |
| Microsoft | Rent | Yes |
| Apple TV | Rent | Yes |
| Hulu | $7.99/mo | Yes |
| $17.99/mo | Yes | |
| Tubi TV | Free | Yes |
6. What to do if Afro Samurai is unavailable in your region?
If Afro Samurai anime isn’t available on any streaming website in your area, you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.
All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch the anime even if it is unavailable in your region.
There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and block you from streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.
The important thing is that Afro Samurai is available on several streaming services, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
7. How much time will it take to complete Afro Samurai?
It will take 6 hours and 15 minutes to watch the Afro Samurai franchise, including both seasons of the anime and the Afro Samurai: Resurrection movie. If you decide to watch the first movie (a recap of season 1), it’ll take approximately 2 hours.
Here is the runtime of each installment of Afro Samurai:
| Title | Time |
|---|---|
| Afro Samurai | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Afro Samurai the Movie | 1 hour and 56 minutes |
| Afro Samurai: Resurrection | 1 hour and 40 minutes |
| Afro Samurai Season 2 | 2 hour and 20 minutes |
About Afro Samurai
In the gritty world of “Afro Samurai,” vengeance reigns supreme. Set in a feudal, futuristic Japan, the series follows Afro, a stoic and skilled swordsman on a relentless quest for revenge.
With the number one headband, a symbol of ultimate power, adorning his brow, Afro battles his way through a treacherous landscape filled with rival warriors and formidable adversaries.
Alongside his trusty companion, Ninja Ninja, Afro confronts his inner demons and confronts the shadowy figures of his past. Fueled by a desire for justice and redemption, Afro’s journey is one of bloodshed, betrayal, and the pursuit of ultimate power.
