Afro Samurai
What is more badass than Samuel L Jackson?… An animated Samuel L Jackson. He is the inspiration behind the central character of Afro Samurai (you can also visit its original website). The anime features his voice along with other well known actor: Ron Perlman, who gives live to Hellboy.
The anime is about, well, a black samurai with a gigantic afro. He is in the quest to avenge his father’s dead and recover the Number One headband. Number One band was acquired by Justice (Ron Perlman) who took it from afro’s father before his eyes when Afro was a child.
The action sequences are incredible. The opening sequence of the first chapter is remarkable, but afro’s first ambush fight sequence is beyond any action I’ve ever seen in an Anime. Unlikely you’ve seen something like it. This is only in the first episode. I’ve yet to see the other four. There are five total. There seems to be an unrated film, and the one that was aired on TV last year.
This is the opening sequence…
The story in itself so far is not that great. But if the action continues like in this chapter, it doesn’t matter…
The music is also outstanding. The soundtrack kicks ass. Long list of hip hops auteurs are in the soundtrack produced by hip hop powerhouse The RZA.
Fury in my eyes is remarkable featuring Thea… her voice, as usual… amazing!.
Most of the soundtrack is available at youtube… 
