Samurai Champloo is an anime series set in an alternate Edo-period Japan, following a rogue trio—Mugen, Jin, and Fuu—as they embark on a quest in search of a mysterious samurai. The series blends ...

How do you follow up an anime series like Cowboy Bebop, a hard-hitting blend of sci-fi and jazz? If you're Shinichiro Watanabe the answer is with a hip-hop adventure set in alternate Edo-era Japan.

The original 26-episode Samurai Champloo from 2004 transported viewers to a highly anachronistic version of Edo Japan and follows a young teahouse waitress named Fuu who, through various circumstances ...

Recent casting announcements for high-profile films have intensified discussions about how Japanese anime and manga are adapted for live action. Historical examples range from acclaimed efforts like ...

As well as stunning animation from Studio Manglobe and a timeless soundtrack by Fat Jon and the late Nujabes (try and name one Watanabe series without a great soundtrack, we dare you), the highlight ...

Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.