If Cowboy Bebop is about forgetting the past, Champloo is about learning to let go in order to move on.

I'm actually really satisfied with how the show ended. The message they conveyed here is simple, yet pretty deep: we all must learn to let go and move on at some point. Things change. I don't even want a season 2.

This ending is harder than a breakup

In my opinion this is probably one of the best anime endings in history. Everyone is fully developed and mission accomplished, time to go on our own paths and move forward to the future leaving our hardships and grudges behind. The music also helps tremendously. Perfect symbolism.

Bittersweet ending. But so realistic. We all go our own way eventually. We meet lots of people along the way. And we say goodbye too. This anime is amazing.

2:02 Jin walking along a path with the multiple Buddhist statues, symbolizes he is heading towards a shrine/monaestry, where the girl Shino is assumed to be at. 2:16 in the close up of Mugen's feet, there seems to be the feet of a female shinobi with a slight hesitation in the walking, this symbolizes the Ninja girl Yatsuha who declared she wanted to marry Mugen. However the final scene with the bird symbolizes Mugen's personality, a free bird, a free man. 2:25.

Though it's sad,what I like from this ending is that they don't do cliche "we gonna be together forever" thing

I wish I could erase my memories of the anime just so I can experience this ending for the first time again.

Pretty sure Jin went back to get his girl over at the nunnery.

Samurai Champloo's ending reminds us that we must learn to let go of a good thing especially if it binds us to the past. The relationship Mugin, Jinn and Fuu had was a happy, emotional extension of their past. This past was painful, full of guilt, shame, sadness and burnt of a lack of emotional closeness. Their quest for the flower samurai is a clever metaphor for severing the heavy chains of the past while walking towards it, confronting it, understanding and making peace with it. It marvels me with how much levity they were able to part but when you consider human nature... it makes sense. We all need to grow, reach our higher selves and give a chance to love and embrace peace of mind. For that to happen a separation had to take place.

I love reading Nujabes' name in the credits. R.I.P

I like to think they would meet up again. This ending just felt complete.

I cry like a baby every time I see this ending. The first time I watched it through, I was fucked up for DAYS. It felt like a huge void was left and I couldn’t figure out why. Then I rewatched the show and figured it out, the message at the end is one that is so realistic and devastating to the likes of any human being, it’s that people come into your life, teach you a lesson, share memories with you, and then leave and move on. Nothing lasts forever, so we must learn to let go and continue on our own paths. No favorite character died at the end, we did not get everyone’s full life story, or a conclusion of how their lives end up, but what we got was something far more powerful, a moment in time, where friendships are made and life goes on. A Masterpiece.

Jin found meaning in his life, Mugen learned how to be more compassionate, and Fuu finally accepted being independent. Despite all the crazy stuff at the end that should have killed them, they pull through. But that's how this crazy show rolls XD. Beautiful ending!

I really like how this ending contrasts with Cowboy Bebop's ending. Both have similar themes and characters but the stories end differently. Spike and Mugen both have criminal backgrounds but what separates them is that Spike almost has an obligation to see Julia again and settle things with Vicious whereas Mugen wants nothing to do with his past and is content with leaving that life behind and living how he sees fit. Jet and Jin are both the most mature members of their respective groups as well as the anchors that keep things stable. But the big difference is that Jet feels like he has to keep the group together no matter how unrealistic it may seem whereas Jin knows the journey simply won't last forever and so doesn't get mad or angry whenever Mugen or Fuu leave suddenly throughout the series. Faye and Fuu have nearly identical stories but while Faye refuses to leave Spike and Jet at the end of the series due to the pair being the closest thing she has to family, Fuu still decides to end things and move on with her life. Cowboy Bebop focuses on desperately clinging to the past and the refusal to change whereas Samurai Champloo is about ending things on a bittersweet note and acknowledging that it's okay to reminisce and cherish moments but eventually you have to move on.

Samurai Champloo should be the anime of the 21st century.

i can imagine fuu talk to her son's and tell her the story of the two samurai that helped her finding her father across japan. God.. That's how good this anime is

I like these kinds of ending/anime. The anime is not about the characters' whole life from birth to death. It takes us on an adventure to a small period of their lives

As sad as I am about the ending, I'm oddly content that it ended with them going their separate ways. I couldn't see it ending any other way despite how cool it would be for it to have continued. This is by far one of the best animes that I have ever seen and no anime could replace it in my heart.

This reminded me of the last day of class back in college, We all stayed as late as possible talking before we all drove out of the parking lot and dispersed to our various homes. It was kind of sad, kind of beautiful at the same time, such is life. People go their separate ways and live their own lives but friendship will forever keep us connected. For those moments we were together we were all important to each other on a day to day basis and when the time came we all had the knowledge and strength we needed to venture to bigger stages in life where we won't have the luxury of always being around each other.

Damn, no surprises, no hollywood ending, they just leave, a good ending I suppose.

Best final credits on an anime series ever

The "breaking up" of platonic friends can hit just as hard as the break up of a romantic relationship, even harder in this case. And even though they weren't romantic with each other the trio had literally been through a hell of a lot together; taking lives, saving lives, traveling for months, sometimes going without food for days, sleeping outside, funny moments, tragic moments, cheating death over and over again, making sure the squad stays together no matter what. I'm not saying they needed to spend the rest of their lives together but at the same time damn, it's kind of surreal to come out on the other side of all that and say "Well, that was dope. Y'all be safe and keep it real. Peace out!" But that really is how life goes and I guess that's what made this such an awesome, bittersweet ending.

I wouldn’t even call this sad, but somehow ending it like this gets me emotional every time

aaaaand Fuu gets kidnaped 10 seconds after the credits end.

Don't cry because it's over, smile that it happened :')

I love how Fuu is the one to say goodbye first and leaves basically saying "later" while smiling. Originally being the one that kept them together through the whole show. It was a nice contrast. Even though it was short, the goodbye wasn't cold or without feeling. It's like she wanted to leave it as is, no drawn out long goodbyes. I like how it cuts between the three of them walking, it feels they are all reflecting on how now, they have people they can call friends. Such an uplifting ending.

I can't stand these feels... I cry a tiny bit every time... I just want to say if you found your way to this video you are a cool person and I wish you the best in life. So fucking beautiful, this anime changed my life.

I felt a bit melancholic even though this parting was rather cheerful. Probably because feeling sad that each character was going on his/her own path without the others.

This ending made me tear up back in the day man. So simple yet so powerful and cathartic. Damn.

Ha after it ended i was just sitting on my couch sad like so what now?... Haha after i finish every anime. This show is fuckin good

no words can describe how this anime made me feel

この三人ならまたどっかですぐ逢いそうw 本当素晴らしいアニメでした

Even as I watch this again, I can never shake off the feeling that them walking down different paths doesn't mean that their adventure is done yet. Because before this, all three of them have come to understand not only each other but theirselves and their goals more. Fuu forgave her father after learning of what made him leave them and never return for so long. Mugen realized that living and living for something isn't such a bad thing afterall. And Jin learned that he wasn't traveling to run away and punish himself for his past. Both Mugen and Jin know that Fuu can't protect herself well, and it's even more difficult that she attracts danger like a magnet. As I was crying when I first watched this scene, it felt like Fuu is going to look for food, Jin is going to look for jobs to do for food and a new pair of glasses, and Mugen's looking for a brothel. And when they meet up, everyone would be ready to start yet another adventure as a traveling trio.

Im so glad ive found this back i played it for my daughter and she couldnt stop smiling shes 4 ❤

Fuu probably just kept traveling, learning that she didn't need any protection anymore.

isn't it funny that throughout the anime these three were separated multiple times and somehow they still managed to reunite? This ending is perfect since even though they all go to different paths of their lives they'll probably still reunite somewhere in the future and cherish the journey they had together. imo the ending isn't whats really good about the anime its the journey in itself the ending just serves as a message that everyone moves on with their lives. I really liked this anime and I think there couldnt be a a better ending

this is my happy place and ive been coming here for so many years now .have a great day guys!

Un final como en la vida real. Esta escena sucede mucho en la vida real, por eso hay que valorar los momentos con las personas que están a nuestros lados porque están de pasada muchas veces.

That's the kind of ending that you have to leave for some time to fully appreciate it. Because when you watch for the first time you're pissed it's finished. You want more episodes, more adventures. But then, after you give it some time, you realize it's the perfect ending. They had a deal, they found the guy, the end. Everybody can go and do their own thing. Fucking Samurai Champloo, man. I love it so much. It'll always have a special place in my heart.

I need to rewatch this anime again! It was so good, and the ending made me feel teary. RIP Nujabes❤️

This... This is enough to make a grown man cry

0:16 The first time i was watching this i was thinking "Hey, this 3 guys are family, you cant leave like that" but then they splitted up, and... It was beautiful, and very sad at the same time

Samurai Champloo's story follows the spiritual purity and essence of it's soundtrack. Truly a timeless anime that can envelope it's viewer in more ways than one. This anime is one to sit and dissect and try to understand it's meaning and teachings in a way that best fits you. It should not be watched just one time. It's almost a bible in that respect. Truly amazing.

THE REALEST FUCKING ENDING

This anime is such a perfection and ended in such a perfect way. Shinchiro watanabe is genius man

There's this mid 00's anime vibe that i only saw in Naruto first arc and early Gintama (and Samurai Champloo) that i will always love

This Ending Nearly made me cry due to the fact they all separate after everything they went to I feel Like This Is A Anime Worth Being Remembered And shoulded be watched by all anime people Because its just that good. But The Main Point That It was trying to tell us that We All Need To Move On And Keep Going With Our Lives This Dam song makes this ending soo much more sadder and the ending is Great 10/10 show Will Be remembered #2016 Champloo

They were all wayward souls who crossed paths for a brief time and grew as people because of it but they were always destined to separate. A fantastic show

これを見たのは中学三年生いまから１５年前 深夜アニメだったな～ いい時代だった

夏が来るとこの曲を口遊んでしまう。 こんなにカッコよいラストはそうない。大好きですｗ

Vi por primera vez esta serie en 2008 y hasta el día de hoy sigue siendo una de mis favoritas, empaticé tanto con los protagonistas, se me hacen muy carismáticos cada uno con su forma de ser y me encantó que tocaran temas tan diversos a lo largo de los capítulos. Además de que el final me gustó.

Growing up this ending outro song hits alot harder. Like Jin Mugen and Fuu. We keep on moving forward. Stay strong.

Quite simple yet brilliantly done. This show did exactly what I wished for in many other stories with three main MCs and that is to build a benefitical and realistic bond between characters that reached a great understanding of each other in such short time without having it look forced. The three way separation and her final words felt heaviy, yet so natural at the same time and of course the soundtrack made it even more cool with the fitting genre. definitely a 9/10

Nostalgia hit me hard.

Such an epic ending, a really great song and awesome artwork.

World needs more animes like this, here we learn about life. I loved this ending, and feel a little nostalgic.❤️

This anime got me in tears 😭 rip Nujabes

I remember seeing this and looking at all of the places they were walking at. I didn't want them to separate ! D:

ストーリーは面白く、楽曲提供のメンバーも含め、本当に大好きでした! 日本のアニメでfat jonとかを使ってくれるなんてｗ 地上波では、途中で打ち切りになってしまったらしいですが、これだけ英語のコメントが多いのは 良い作品は、国境を越えるってことですね！

everytime i go back and watch it over and over again.. for 10 years, my heart feels contempt and aching at the same time.. always

Without a doubt, one of the best animes of all time, one of those few that you can repeat a thousand times and never get tired of watching, with deep messages and full of wisdom and a spectacular closing theme song, they say no to perfection. it exists but with this anime I think they succeeded and by far......

This ending always made me sad and yes while it is somewhat realistic I became so attached to the characters I never wanted them to separate. This ending is bittersweet and melancholy at the same time and while I would have loved to see more adventures with this trio I do think it was always meant to be one season only...I fucking love this anime

このエンディングは辛かった。 それぞれ目的を達成した(ムゲンにはなかったっけ？)から解散からのこのed曲は三人っていうより視聴者にお別れを言ってるような感じがすごい出ていて、ああもうこの続きが見れないんだなって悲しくなりました。 日々の生活で疲れていた自分にとってこのアニメはその疲れを忘れさせてくれるくらいの作品でした。 こんな作品がまた作られないかな( ´Д｀)

It took me like 3 days to finish samurai champloo, but i've been seeing the end everyday like 2 weeks 'till now, it's simply so fucking good.

We all running away from something. But those people we meet along the way that help us heal. We truly never forget. This anime has helped me deal with my own issues of abandonment. I have a kid now and I’m always here for him. No matter what. Thanks to those people who made me feel loved and cared for. Always in my heart

This could be one of the best anime/tv show endings I've ever seen.

another favorite anime has appeared on my anime list

I swear I always get lumps in my throat when I hear those last two notes at the end of the song; because I know that that's the end of a beautiful song to a beautiful anime........

one of my favorite anime and unforgettable ending...

Legit this is like my favorite scene in all of anime not even sure why

I love this anime so much, it's every aspect is so good

Literally just finished the anime a few minutes ago and i got to say it was defiantly worth the watch

I was so happy that after all was said and done, Mugen's soul was healed

'이렇게 그냥 헤어지는거야?' 라고 하며 말릴 수 없지만, 그럼에도 너무나 먹먹해지는 엔딩

最後にこの曲流れて寒気した。今でも最高だと思えるアニメだし、MIDIをこの曲で知れたのは感謝しかない。

For me even though its bittersweet its real. For Fuu, Mugen, & Jin it was about the journey not the destination, they all confronted their pasts and came over it while growing as people because of the experience. It was time to leave they all went they're separate ways. But you could tell by the look on their faces it wasn't goodbye it was just a see ya later.

The ending of Samurai champloo makes me feel so satisfied yet so empty and sad....

graduating high school in 2017 getting closer to the end

a bittersweet goodbye for now

Imagine how much more sad the departure would be if they played the original ending song Shiki No Uta

este anime es oro puro, muy adelantado para ese año, pocos lo lograron apreciar :')

The most satisfying anime ending all time and the last scenes of the trio is so emotional and atmospheric for me its so fcking peaceful. What a masterpiece!

I connected with this show way too well, highly doubt there will be another show to do so in the future

I still come back from time to time and watch the ending. Brings back some good memories. Great characters and story. One of the best anime ever.

This is a real ending man. I felt happy instead of sadness, most of the time I be feeling kind of disappointed because of the anime ending. But this one was so different, somehkw acceptable I felt glad for all the characters. And I always think they'll still somehow reunite and travel together like always.

Even though i have never watched this anime the ending is still sad :,)

Pasan los años pero su calidad no pasa . Gran , Gran anime se siente que fue hecho con amor! 😍😍😍😍👍

I love that, unlike Cowboy Bebop in which 20+ episodes establishing how close the Bebop crew are meant nothing as Spike throws himself into death over a woman the audience had little reason to care for, Samurai Champloo ends on a more positive note as the trio's time together actually _meant_ something and is what gives our three previously fatalist protagonists reasons to keep living

maybe mugen will get a girlfriend. maybe jin will have a family. maybe fuu will open a business or something. all it is, the chains are cut.

Their mission has ended. each character was always on their own path, it just so happens for a shirt time those paths converged for a beautiful journey. They each enriched one another's travels for a short time, but they all have to continue on their own paths.

After watching Samurai Champloo I just sat their clapping. I had no words. I was speechless. I just thought to myself, “Pure Perfection”.

I miss them, man I loved this anime

Who else is reading the comments while crying and thinking about the good times when he was still watching the anime...

サムライチャンプルー独特なアニメで好きだった。 最高！

Ill never forget the morning my grandma made pancakes and i had this jamming

Still to this day I absolutely adore this ending. They couldn't have finished this anime in a more poetic and meaningful way imo. What an anime and what a beautiful yet simple way to finish it off.

In Spanish Mugen says: I hope when I see you again you already have the body of a woman

"sunflowers don't smell like anything"

Thats the same bird at the end as in mugens death scene. I agree with everyone saying this is the greatest ending in anime. Nice and resolved.