Review of Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo is a show from the same creator of Cowboy bebop, Space Dandy, and Kids on the Slope. So if have seen or have any interest in any of those shows, than you might like this. Like the shows I just mentioned this series can be very episodic, meaning the over arching plot for Samurai Champloo is pretty bare bones. However, its episodic nature does allow for some more variety in terms of genres. The show can be full of awesome and bloody action, hilarious and goofy, with some occasional drama that is pretty effective. Personally, I found when the show goes into moredramatic territory, such as going into a couple of the main characters' backstories, the emotional impact it had on me could have been stronger. I will say that that my belief that the show's drama could be stronger sometimes might just result from the fact that I can not stop comparing Samurai Champloo to one of the creator's earlier works, Cowboy Bebop. The two shows have some very similiar characters and characters' backstories.
That being said the real draw of the show are its amazing action and suprisingly good comedy. The soundtrack is mostly made up of hip hop and R&B. Intially, you might think that these genres of music would not go well with actions scenes that have plenty of samurai, ninjas, and swordplay, but the music fits all of the action perfectly. The action is beautifully animated, bloody, and well choreographed. Samurai Champloo has some of the best sword fights in anime that I have seen. The show also injects plenty of humor to things from getting to stale and repetitive.
Samurai Champloo is a great show for anyone who loves action. Especially the bloody sword fighting kind of action. Also the Dub is great, because Steve Blum voices one of the main characters. And if you have seen a lot of Dubs, you know that Steve Blum is awesome.