No new post on Afro Samurai Resurrection?

[brothernumber9]

Saw it last night. Was fairly good. I thought they could have filled one of the dull segments with one more good fight scene, but I still enjoyed watching it.

[doug maverick]

i was actually going to post up about it and was doing a search for my original post.
here is a review from ign.com

Afro Samurai: Resurrection Review
The Afro Samurai returns to battle demons from his past.
by Ramsey Isler
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January 13, 2009 - Advance Review: Afro is back! Strap yourselves in and put the kiddies to bed, because Samuel L. Jackson returns as the baddest brotha ever to wield a katana in Afro Samurai: Resurrection.

When we last saw Afro, he had avenged his father and claimed the Number One headband, making him the most powerful swordsman in the world. The story in Resurrection picks up some time later, and Afro has found a peaceful, isolated life. His sword, and his fighting spirit have dulled. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by those who demand his blood in payment for the pain he dealt on his path to vengeance. Afro is forced back into the role of unstoppable killer, and his flawless technique will drop all who stand in his way as he fights his way back to Number One status.

Resurrection is a direct sequel to the series that aired on Spike TV in 2007. It's got mostly the same staff behind it, but experience and feedback from the original have brought many improvements. The art in Resurrection is more detailed, the music is hotter, and the story has matured. There's also more blood in this one; rivers literally run red with it. But some things are still the same. The signature, stylish sword fighting that helped make the franchise popular is still there.

There are two things that immediately stand out right from the opening sequence. One, RZA made some kick-ass tunes for this soundtrack. Turn up the bass on your sound system when you watch this one, 'cause the phat beats are in high supply. Two, the animation is beautiful. The nature scenes are rendered in exquisite detail, with bright sunny days by the ocean, and overcast gloom over rocky landscapes. The plot spans a number of different settings, each one adding to the story and the theme. There's nicely integrated CGI art sprinkled throughout, and the cleverly directed fight scenes make great use of the settings.

The villain messing with Afro this time is Sio, a sexy vixen who is enormously ****ed at Afro. Sio is a first-class foe: brilliant, mentally unbalanced, and vindictive as hell. But she wasn't always so nasty. The once sweet little girl was twisted by the pain of losing everyone she loved to Afro's blade. She's out for revenge, and she won't quit until Afro gets what he deserves. By her side is Jinno, also known as Kuma. You may remember him as the dude with the big teddy bear helmet that hid the cybernetic systems that kept him alive. The technology keeping Jinno alive has evolved, but the man in the mask has withered. Now more machine than flesh, Jinno's body has been tortured and tweaked so many times that his very humanity is in question. But he's still got a bone to pick with Afro, and he and Sio aren't alone. You see, the world isn't exactly in love with Afro. He wasn't that picky about whom he killed in his quest for the Number One headband, and he leaves behind a trail of sorrowful innocents who want vengeance of their own.
Afro himself doesn't do a whole lot of talking—he's usually too busy slicing up fools like Christmas hams. Most of Afro's inner conflict is portrayed through Ninja Ninja, Afro's white-haired, sunglass-wearing, "imaginary friend" that provides loud color commentary on practically everything Afro does. Sam Jackson's best work in Resurrection comes out when he's giving life to this character. Though his yelling can get a little annoying sometimes, most of the much-needed comedy relief comes from Ninja Ninja, and some of his lines are absolutely priceless. The writers really stepped up in this show, and their work is done justice by some top-notch voice talent. Lucy Liu, who has made a career out of playing Asian vixens, brings Sio to life. Anime veteran Yuri Lowenthal voices Jinno, Mark Hamill plays a small but notable role, and Phil LaMarr (voice of Samurai Jack and countless others) portrays young Afro in some flashback scenes.

Fans of Samurai Champloo will see some similarities here, since both franchises dabble with the mix of hip-hop and feudal Japanese themes. But where Champloo held back a little, Afro goes buck wild and throws in all sorts of technology and American culture, thus creating a truly alternative world for the story. Imagine watching a DJ spin records with music blasting out of huge speakers emblazoned with golden dragons while kimono-clad, Japanese citizens dance through a pre-industrial town with glowsticks. And just when you think it couldn't get any weirder, the cyber-ninjas come out. But it's all the good kind of weird—the kind of weird that keeps you on your toes and eager to see what the hell they think of next. These unique elements enhance the overall story, which is much more focused than it was in the first series. There's a central theme here: vengeance begets vengeance in a futile, destructive cycle. That theme is delivered with surprisingly effective plot points and great performances from nearly everyone in the cast.

The only major point of complaint is the ending. Some viewers will love it, but some others will think it is clich? and predictable (and it is). It's not a perfect ending, but it's good enough, and it doesn't take much away from the quality of the story as a whole.

[冠木侍]

I have it recorded and will probably watch it later this week.

[doug maverick]

ok watched it last night, and i gotta say while i id like it. ****ing lucy liu ruined for me big time, something in the way she voiced the character just reminded me i was watching a cartoon being voiced by actors, she just didn't seem into it, not even like she phoned it in but like she seriously couldn't get the character but tried and failed utterly. but the action was greeat animation was fantastic. without ruining to much i think they ran out of money toward the end or maybe that was an artistic choice but it was lost on me completely. this was a great anime. cant really call it an american anime, since it was animated in either korea or japan i forget. but the post pro was done here, so i guess its a fusion.