Review of Samurai Champloo

This is my first review here so please bare with me. Samurai Champloo is a one of a kind gem. Story 10/10 Samurai Champloo is about the amazing journey of Mugen, Jin and Fuu to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers.But it doesn't end just there.Along the way they face different problems which, they need to solve.Thare are different events in the anime from a graffiti battle to an epic baseball game.You're in for a hell of a journey. Art 9/10 The art is just amazing for such an old anime.Characters are drawn with a style that fits the Samurai Era.The landscapes and structures are amazingly well drawn aswell.The only downside was that some minor characters's art style was kinda weird.

Sound 10/10

This is where the anime shines the most.If you're a fan of hip-hop and rap music, then you'll definitely love Samurai Champloo's soundtrack.Every single track fits the scenes they are played in.From intense battle tracks to relaxing and cool tracks.But it doesn't end here just yet.There are also heartwarming tracks which are played during emotional scenes.The fighting sounds are also amazing.The sword attacks sound so realistic, and so do other weapons such as guns,scythes and spears.

Characters 10/10

This is also one of the strongest aspects of the anime.

Jin is a calm and quiet type kind of guy, who is intelligent and looks like what you expect from a samurai.He is also extremely strong in kenjutsu. During battles he always keeps his cool and always fights with honor.

Mugen on the other hand is the complete opposite of Jin. He doesn't know restraint and his recklessness knows no bounds.Unlike Jin, Mugen style of the sword is messy, but that doesn't stop him from being one of the most badass samurai ever in anime.He also doesn't obey the orders of anyone. Mugen only seeks battles with strong opponents.

Fuu is the girl that formed the team.She is very determined and doesn't let anything stop her from achieving her goal. She is also a monster when it comes to eating.

There are also many other interesting characters in the series with their own stories and reasons.

Enjoyment 10/10

The action in Samurai Champloo is one of the best I've seen. Sword fights are so realistic, that you'll want to see more and more of it.The atmosphere is also extraordinary, because who doesn't love Japan during its Samurai Era ?
Even though the ending didn't satisfy some people, it most certainly satisfied me.Samurai Champloo is at it's best balancing the comedy and the seriousness in the anime.

Overall Rate 9.5/10

Final Comments

I highly recommend this anime to people who love samurai and who love the action genre as a whole. I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed!
I also recommend watching the English Dub version of the anime, since characters sound better than in the Japanese Dub version.