Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Synopsis
After obtaining the Number One headband, which proclaims him to be the best of all warriors, Afro spends most of his days in peace, though his nightmare-filled nights are not so tranquil. His life crescendos into chaos once again when Jinno and Sio, his former friends from long ago, take the headband from him, as well as the remains of his father. Challenged by Sio to don the Number Two headband again and exact revenge on them for their actions, Afro embarks on another journey as the wearer of said headband—an item for which anyone would kill him. Afro Samurai: Resurrection follows Afro as he fights a second series of battles against all manner of foes, wading through the sea of corpses in his wake so that he may once again quench his never-ending thirst for revenge. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Afro Samurai: Resurrection is mixed. While the animation, voice acting, and music are generally praised, the story and character development are criticized for being unoriginal and weak. Many feel the sequel fails to live up to the original series, resulting in disappointment despite its technical merits.
Strengths
- Beautiful animation and art style
- Excellent voice acting, especially Samuel L. Jackson and Lucy Liu
- Great soundtrack with hip-hop influence by RZA and Wu-Tang Clan
- Well-designed characters
Weaknesses
- Unoriginal and weak story
- Poor character development, especially for Sio and Ninja Ninja
- Plot holes and ridiculous plot elements
- Repetitive and tiring themes
- Pacing issues