The Japanese manga series Afro Samurai was created by Takashi Okazaki. It was serialized between the September 1998 and April 2004 issues of the monthly magazine Ultra Jump. It tells the tale of Afro, a black samurai on a mission to revenge the death of his father, who was murdered by a character by the name of Justice.
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For fans of the original Afro Samurai manga and anime, this new “director’s cut” edition of the out-of-print cult classic book features a specially commissioned custom cover and a brand-new foreword by creator Takashi Okazaki. In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and rule the world, but when his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, the young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Relentlessly pursued by murderous assassins, will he stay alive long enough to keep his promise? In the first of two volumes, we see the beginnings of young Afro’s quest, his battles with an array of assassins and warlords, that climaxes in the epic confrontation with the powerful Empty Seven Clan and a showdown with an old enemy…
For fans of the original Afro Samurai manga and anime, this new “director’s cut” edition of the out-of-print cult classic book features a specially commissioned custom cover and a brand-new foreword by creator Takashi Okazaki.
In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1 and rule the world, but when his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, the young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Relentlessly pursued by murderous assassins, will he stay alive long enough to keep his promise?
In the first of two volumes, we see the beginnings of young Afro’s quest, his battles with an array of assassins and warlords, that climaxes in the epic confrontation with the powerful Empty Seven Clan and a showdown with an old enemy…
About Afro Samurai
Japan has evolved into a nation of warriors, warlords, and assassins, where the brutal traditions of the past coexist with cutting-edge technology. Whoever has the legendary No. 1 headband rules this world.
When Justice, a deadly outlaw and is No.2, kills Rokutaro, No.1, the father of the young Afro Samurai, the latter swears revenge and sets out on a brutal course of vengeance that would elevate him to the position of No. 2 warrior and enable him to challenge Justice.
Afro is forced to deal with a new adversary after defeating the Empty Seven Clan: Jinno, a powerful fighter who sports a teddy bear mask. Will his campaign of murderous retribution be stopped, or will he finally stand before Justice and claim the top headband?
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