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Afro Samurai Pilot

Afro Samurai Pilot

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Afro Samurai Pilot

2007

0h 4m

7.3(16 votes)

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Overview

Original pilot for the "Afro Samurai" TV series, directed and animated by Takeshi Koike before anime studio Gonzo took on the production of the final product four years later.

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Madhouse

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2 featured cast members

Starring

Gang Starr

CYNE

Creative team

Directed by: Takeshi Koike
Written by: Tomohiro Yamashita
Yasuyuki Muto

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