Samurai Champloo: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

As might be expected from the same man who created Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo is an amazing fusion of styles from feudal Japan and the era of Hip Hop. It shares a similar sense of "misfits being thrown together by circumstances and grudgingly working towards the same goals," and it also shares a similar mix of episodes that are one-off stories along with the episodes that focus on the overarching plot. The characters are rich and diverse and each of them experience their own individual and unqiue character growth, but they do so while avoiding the more common tropes of just "powering up." They do sharpen their skills, yes, but difficult opponents are often required to be outwitted in a realistic manner, rather than just having the protagonists retreat and spend a few scenes learning some new secret technique. It's a show that's satisfying to watch, both from a visual and musical standpoint. I wish that the story hadn't come to an end, but it was a good, organic conclusion for both the plot and the characters themselves.

i never have seen this nor do i remember buying it

My son loved this Complete Series Collection of Samurai Champloo.

This version of Champloo is superior to streaming services and the process of picking it up in store was super easy. I love my local Best Buy.

Started slow, 1st disk is ok, second, you get to see the development of the characters, and last, wish that they would have more episodes. Comedy is low, action is minimal at sometimes is not existence. The last episodes dont disappointing, they leave you wanting more. If it wasn't for the last three episodes i wouldn't recommend this, but i enjoyed the ending.

I first saw it on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim in which it caught my attention. I love the opening which includes a hip-hop track, but other than that, I enjoy the fight scenes.

Loved this series when I watched it on tv. I just had to own it. From the humor to the action, it’s all top-notch.

A blast from the past. Pretty funky and I just had to buy it.