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Afro Samurai watch order

2 core entries, 2 extras. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 3h 55m. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.

2

core entries

0

movies to include

1

recaps / alt versions to skip

3h 55m

total core runtime

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Where the hours go

Core story and movies in watch order · 3h 55m in total · longest: Afro Samurai

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ItemRuntime
Afro Samurai2h 15m
Resurrection1h 40m

Recommended order

  1. 1
    Main
    Afro Samurai

    TV Series · 2007 · 5 ep · 2h 15m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  2. 2
    Side storyoptional
    Afro Samurai Pilot

    Special · 2003 · 1 ep · 3m

    Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.

  3. 3
    Main
    Afro Samurai: Resurrection

    Movie · 2009 · 1 ep · 1h 40m

    Core story – watch in this order.

Safe to skip

Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.

Release order

  1. 1Afro Samurai Pilot2003-01
  2. 2Afro Samurai2007-01
  3. 3Afro Samurai Movie2007-10
  4. 4Afro Samurai: Resurrection2009-01

Afro Samurai watch order FAQ

What order should I watch Afro Samurai in?

Follow the recommended order above: Afro Samurai → Afro Samurai: Resurrection. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.

How long does it take to watch all of Afro Samurai?

The core story and movies run about 3h 55m. At two hours a day that is roughly 2 days.

Can I skip the recaps?

Yes. Afro Samurai Movie retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.

Where does this order come from?

It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.