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Samurai Champloo

サムライチャンプルー

AniLumi score

Kitsu · AniList

by score
#241
by score
popularity
#97
popularity
episodes
26
episodes · 24 min each
to binge
10h 24m
to binge
members
98K
members

Synopsis

Fuu Kasumi is a young and clumsy waitress who spends her days peacefully working in a small teahouse. That is, until she accidentally spills a drink all over one of her customers! With a group of samurai now incessantly harassing her, Fuu desperately calls upon another samurai in the shop, Mugen, who quickly defeats them with his wild fighting technique, utilizing movements reminiscent to that of breakdancing. Unfortunately, Mugen decides to pick a fight with the unwilling ronin Jin, who wields a more precise and traditional style of swordfighting, and the latter proves to be a formidable opponent. The only problem is, they end up destroying the entire shop as well as accidentally killing the local magistrate's son. For their crime, the two samurai are captured and set to be executed. However, they are rescued by Fuu, who hires the duo as her bodyguards. Though she no longer has a place to return to, the former waitress wishes to find a certain samurai who smells of sunflowers and enlists the help of the now exonerated pair to do so. Despite initially disapproving of this idea, the two eventually agree to assist the girl in her quest; thus, the trio embark upon an adventure to find this mysterious warrior—that is, if Fuu can keep Mugen and Jin from killing each other. Set in an alternate Edo Period of Japan, Samurai Champloo follows the journey of these three eccentric individuals in an epic quest full of action, comedy, and dynamic sword fighting, all set to the beat of a unique hip-hop infused soundtrack. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Episodes (26)

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  1. EP 1
    Tempestuous TemperamentsMay 20, 2004 · 24 min
  2. EP 2
    Redeye ReprisalJun 3, 2004 · 24 min
  3. EP 3
    Hellhounds for Hire (Part 1)Jun 10, 2004 · 24 min
  4. EP 4
    Hellhounds for Hire (Part 2)Jun 17, 2004 · 24 min
  5. EP 5
    Artistic AnarchyJun 24, 2004 · 24 min
  6. EP 6
    Stranger SearchingJul 1, 2004 · 24 min

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Samurai Champloo, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#241
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#97
98K members
Favorited by
2.4%
2,382 of its members

Score breakdown

55% of 48,184 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★1,681
2★101
3★106
4★1,807
5★549
6★1,548
7★6,617
8★9,322
9★9,347
10★17,106

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 32 people who start Samurai Champloo drop it, about the action median of 2.5%. Based on 181K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
3.2%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
78%
142K people
On hold
7.7%
14K paused
Plan to watch
102K
not started yet

What people who started it did

181K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished141,961 · 78%
  • Watching19,804 · 11%
  • Paused13,997 · 8%
  • Dropped5,719 · 3%

Parents’ guide to Samurai Champloo

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (17+ (violence & profanity))

Violence & goreStrongGore
Sexual content & nudityModerateNudity
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeMildYakuza, Drugs

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Samurai Champloo okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

26 episodes × 24 min = 10h 24m

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weekends if you double up

Samurai Champloo FAQ

How many episodes does Samurai Champloo have?

Samurai Champloo has 26 episodes, each around 24 minutes.

Where can I watch Samurai Champloo?

Samurai Champloo is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Samurai Champloo finished?

Yes. Samurai Champloo finished airing on Mar 19, 2005.

How long does it take to watch Samurai Champloo?

Samurai Champloo runs about 10h 24m in total (26 episodes of 24 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 6 days.

Is Samurai Champloo appropriate for kids?

Samurai Champloo is best for older teens and adults (17+) and is rated R (17+ (violence & profanity)). Viewers flag violence & gore, sexual content & nudity. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Samurai Champloo?

3.2% of AniList members who start Samurai Champloo drop it, and 78% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Samurai Champloo worth watching?

Samurai Champloo holds a community score of 8.2/10 from 98,000 Kitsu users and ranks #241 among all anime by rating.