I've seen the first few episodes of this show . Its hot, know I'd its available on DVD try and where can I find it.
Domo gozimasu
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From: "Kitsuno" <
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Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 17:29:29
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Subject: [samuraihistory] An overview of Samurai Champloo
An overview of Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo is an anime title consisting of 26 episodes that
began broadcasting on Fuji TV in Japan on May 19, 2004, directed by
Shinichiro Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame. The show, which is set in
the Edo period, is not a true historical title, but features action,
adventure, and some comedy blended with an anachronistic hip-hop
soundtrack. Its name comes from the Okinawan word, "champuru" (e.g.
goya champuru), which means to mix or blend.
What Watanabe started with Cowboy Bebop he now continues with
Samurai Champloo. He has created a new genre by implementing a hip-
hop theme into this title, much like Cowboy Bebop had a blues and
jazz theme. The score is composed of hip-hop beats by Japanese hip-
hop artists Nujabes and Tsutchie among others, although the hip-hop
influence is mostly subtle. Some samurai sport Adidas-like stripe
patterns on their kimonos, while one of the main characters, Mugen,
has a capoeira-esque fighting style. The show has many other
anachronistic elements as well.
The show revolves around three characters: The brash and lanky
vagabond Mugen, the quiet and stoic ronin Jin, and the cute and
quick-thinking waitress Fuu. Fuu helps Mugen and Jin escape from a
vengeful daimyo and, in exchange, she persuades the two to help her
in her search for a mysterious samurai who smells like sunflowers
with a coin toss. She will have trouble keeping the two from killing
each other, though.
Geneon Entertainment licensed the show for distribution in the
United States nearly a full year prior to the show's airing in
Japan. This decision was based almost solely on the reputation of
its creator, Shinichiro Watanabe. On January 20, 2004, it was
revealed that the broadcasting rights were acquired by Cartoon
Network, and the series began airing on the Adult Swim block on May
14, 2005, in the 11:30 PM timeslot.
There is also a manga adaptation of Samurai Champloo that debuted in
Shonen Ace in January 2004.
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