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“Afro Samurai, seeking vengeance as Number 2, must survive assassins to challenge Number 1 who killed his father.”
Afro Samurai
アフロサムライ
6.92
10,894 rank · 8,214 readers · 86 favorites
Samurai
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Synopsis
Afro Samurai, seeking vengeance as Number 2, must survive assassins to challenge Number 1 who killed his father.
In the bleak world of the swordsman, it is said that he who becomes the Number 1 samurai shall rule the world. And only Number 2 is allowed to challenge Number 1. Afro Samurai has assumed the mantle of Number 2, seeking vengeance against Number 1, a gunman who killed his father years ago. But assassins lurk at every corner, seeking to rob Afro Samurai of the title of Number 2. Can Afro survive long enough to exact his revenge? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
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Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
7.8
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 6
σ 1.48
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.48 · some divergence
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.25
Running avg · Jun 2013 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “Afro Samurai is a fascinating, raw, and visually striking work that masterfully blends themes of honor, revenge, and brutality into a singular artistic expression. While the narrative leans into...”
- 8 “This manga adaptation is a highly enjoyable experience that successfully retains the core of the anime while introducing refreshing twists and changes. Although the story and character development...”
- 10 “Afro Samurai is a captivating, bite-sized gem that excels through its well-constructed story, thought-provoking themes, and a uniquely dynamic, grimey art style that brings the action to life....”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Afro Samurai begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 10 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 20m approx
- Published Sep 2008 – Feb 2009
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M6702 catalog