Ah, Yes… The Version Spike TV wouldn’t show… Afro Samurai’s “Director’s Cut” is an extremely violent series suitable for older heads. Expect a ton of gut-wrenching violence, non-stop profanity, flashy nude scenes, humor, alcohol and drug use… and an epic tale of a Black (afro’d) Samurai’s hunt for Justice! Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese and Samurai cultures alongside funky-fresh technology and a flash of hip-hop culture to create a fresh entertaining experience… and I Loved it!

The Director’s Edition is retailed at $29.99 and worth every penny. The Package contains: Afro Samurai Season 1, which is a 2-disc set clocking in at 125 minutes - and incredible hard pressed, flip and fold boxed packaging!

• 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage
• Exclusive Manga art from Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki
• Interview with Takashi Okazaki
• RZA music production tour
• In the booth: voice talent of Afro Samurai and Animation Production–GONZO Studios; Japan
• Character commentary by Eric Calderon, North American producer

What bugged me out story wise, is how Samurai Culture is influenced with today’s Pop Culture depicting African-Americans. It features a world world that infuses cell phones, cigarette lighters, and cyber technology into traditional Japanese culture.As the story goes… as a boy, Afro Samurai saw his father beheaded by the maniacal Justice. The murderer sought an ancient headband that marks the wearer as the #1 warrior in the world. As an adult, Afro seeks only revenge, cutting down anyone who blocks his path to Justice.

Afro Samurai features a score produced by The Rza himself and stars Samuel L. Jackson and Ron Pearlman. The Series is an absolute over-the-top face off between good and evil, embedded within a Hip-Hop stand point. One of the brighter releases of 2007. I found myslef watching the entire series in 1 sitting. With all the blood and violence, Afro Samurai paints a wonderful picture artistically put together in todays Pop Culture.

Check out the Trailer (sorry it’s the edited TV version)