Samurai Champloo
“Death, betrayal, and... hip hop!”
Where to watch Samurai Champloo in Japan
Samurai Champloo is streaming on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 8 July 2026.
About Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo is a 2004 web series in the Animation, Action & Adventure and Comedy genres, created by Shinichiro Watanabe, starring Ayako Kawasumi, Kazuya Nakai and Ginpei Sato. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes, and originally aired on Fuji TV. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 780 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Samurai Champloo in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Samurai Champloo trailer
Overview
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.
Seasons (1)
- Season 126 episodes · 2004
Top cast
Ayako Kawasumi
Fuu (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Mugen (voice)
Ginpei Sato
Jin (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Okuru (voice)
Eiji Maruyama
Biwa Minstrel (voice)
Keiichi Nanba
Denkibou (voice)
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Mukuro (voice)
Takayuki Sugo
Kagetoki Kariya (voice)
Otoya Kawano
Ryujiro Sasaki (voice)
Makio Inoue
Enshirou Mariya (voice)
Unsho Ishizuka
Manzou 'The Saw' Sakami (voice)
Isshin Chiba
Ichiemon Frutachi (voice)
Fumihiko Tachiki
Rikiei (voice)
Shunsuke Sakuya
Pinwheel Merchant (voice)
Sakiko Tamagawa
Sara (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Umanosuke (voice)
Mayumi Yamaguchi
Sousuke Kawara (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Yamane (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Yamane (voice)
Sayuri
Osuzu (voice)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Samurai Champloo in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Samurai Champloo on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is Samurai Champloo on Netflix?+
Samurai Champloo is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD.
How many seasons of Samurai Champloo are there?+
Samurai Champloo has 1 season and 26 episodes in total.
Who stars in Samurai Champloo?+
Samurai Champloo stars Ayako Kawasumi, Kazuya Nakai, Ginpei Sato, Akio Otsuka and Eiji Maruyama.
When did Samurai Champloo come out?+
Samurai Champloo is a 2004 web series created by Shinichiro Watanabe.
What genre is Samurai Champloo?+
Samurai Champloo is Animation, Action & Adventure and Comedy series.
Who created Samurai Champloo?+
Samurai Champloo was created by Shinichiro Watanabe.
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