Afro Samurai's latest steelbook Blu-ray collection is set to release on November 12, and Amazon is currently offering a substantial discount on preorders. You can secure your preorder of Afro Samurai: The Complete Series and the 2009 film Resurrection for just $28 (originally $40) at Amazon. Crunchyroll is also providing a discount, though it's slightly higher at $30. Afro Samurai stands as one of the coolest anime ever made, and this new edition boasts a sleek steelbook case featuring artwork from the show on one side and the film on the other.
This Director's Cut edition includes interviews with the cast, insightful discussions with RZA, behind-the-scenes features, and much more. Additionally, you can purchase the Afro Samurai graphic novel box set for only $25 (originally $40) at Amazon. Adapted from the manga penned and illustrated by Takashi Okazaki, Afro Samurai chronicles the journey of a solitary samurai seeking vengeance. The narrative revolves around warriors vying for the Number 1 headband, believed to bestow god-like powers and immortality. The only way to acquire it is by challenging and defeating its current holder in combat. Only the wearer of the Number 2 headband is eligible to challenge Number 1, leading to constant battles across the land for this mystical piece of cloth.
The initial Afro Samurai mini-series, animated by the renowned studio Gonzo in 2007, featured Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of Afro. The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA composed the music, and with its stunning and brutal animation, the series quickly became a cult favorite. Resurrection, released in 2009, followed up the series. This Director's Cut version of the film offers additional behind-the-scenes documentaries, interviews, and a look at the Afro Samurai video game released that same year.
For those interested in the original manga, a two-volume box set was released last year, and Amazon is offering it for $25 (originally $40).
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