Its always sad when the journey is over because they all went there separate ways. we had an emotional connection to the characters. Nice philosophy at the end of the video.

I love Champloo, but a huge mistake a lot of people seem to gloss over when addressing the soundtrack is ignoring the influences of Force of Nature, and Fat Jon, both huge parts of the soundtrack alongside Nujabes. We owe credit to them for also creating some of the best tracks in the soundtrack.

This anime alone inspired me to make my own story. This is literally the definition of cool. I say to my friends "I don't care if you don't like anime or not, you're watching this!" lol

Finally someone talks about the outro song. Such a wonderful piece, it’s one of the only ending themes I go out my way to listen to

Cowboy Bebop = an amazing classic Samurai Champloo = a truly phenomenal journey. Space Dandy = truly underrated greatness.

"Only hope can give rise to the emotion we call despair. But it is nearly impossible for a man to try to live without hope, so I guess that leaves man no choice but to walk around with despair as his companion." - Samurai Champloo Quote

Samurai champloo couldn't have come at a better time in the mid 2000s,it combined two things i loved samurai lore and hiphop Personally i was starting college,meeting new people,gaining new experiences,learning more about myself The anime paralleled my life,its not about the destination but the journey and yeah i've met people Some good,some bad,others weird,others wise ,even fell in love But when graduation arrived,we did what the 3 protags did and went our separate ways,heck i had san francisco playing in my head the moment i left the gymnasium on grad night Everything about this anime was dope,the ambience,the soundtracks,fight scenes,characters etc, I loved cowboy bebop but sam champloo will always be slightly better

Samurai champloo has soul in it the music caters to your heart chackra with realisict situations . samurai champloo is made for people who are compassionate and have hearts. And yes samurai champloo has the best ost of all time and i also love the voice actors this anime is filled with heart and soul its a true pain reliever

The ending of Champloo always makes me tear up. When I first saw it I was glad they didn't go the normal "lets stay together" route. And that decision elevated the story for me. Yeah there are some dumb episodes in Champloo but those couple of gem episodes (Sara, Mugen's backstory, Jin's lover) are the ones I love going back to. Great video man and you're video did have a purpose because it reminded me how much I love this story.

So glad to see this. I remember being 8 or 9 staying up late to watch this show on adult swim. I’m 26 now and I’ve watched the series 3-4 times all the way through and it still gives me the same emotions as when I first watched it. 10/10 masterpiece of a show.

Samurai Champloo was a small masterpiece that had a chef's kiss ending

I loved the song played at the final moments of Samurai Champloo. San Fransico was its name if I remember correctly. That hit hard. Really hard. And, I always hated those feelings. I never liked walking home after hanging out with a group of friends for an entire day with the setting sun encircling me, but San Fransico captures that and keeps a high note. It's the end, but that just means another chapter will open up tomorrow, and something new awaits me.

many people like Mugen or Jin but my favourite has always been Fuu. for no particular reason. also each time i go watch i understand something new about the trio. For example, the first time I missed that the reason Jin and Mugen tried to protect Fuu is because they consider her a little sister, that Jin was actually the most sensitive compassionate one of the trio, that the only reason fuu gets into so much trouble is because she actually likes an adventure (don't get fooled by her words girl just wanna have fun lol), also Mugen isn't emotionless he has just seen so much of the ugly side of the world that it's became funny.

"instead of being sad that the good times ended you should be glad that they happened" well put, exactly how I felt when watching the end for a second time as an adult.

This was one of the first anime that I watched over and over again and it was also the anime that got me into lo-fi hip-hop as a whole. Listening to Nujabes is just an amazing experience and not just that but Nujabes is still my favorite producer to this day and I think that he will be my favorite till the day I die. As you said, the music really makes the story. It teaches you so much like how life is about the journey itself and not the destination, no matter who tells you so, the importance of moving on ahead and hell, the more I think about it, this anime lowkey saved me in some regard.

Its tons of personality in this anime i love it its a healing vibe.

it’s not “underrated” but it needs to be talked more and included in classic anime lists

I cant express how much I love the ost

This perfectly sums up why Samurai Champloo is my favorite anime of all time. The journey these three go on is so memorable, not to mention the music by Nujabes is incredible. Even though it’s been well over a decade since this show came out, it will forever be timeless. Thank you for reigniting my love for Samurai Champloo!

Samurai Champloo is one of my favourite anime, and it always will be. I was surprised to see this video in my recommendations and it immediately hyped me up. You put everything about Samurai Champloo extremely well into words. I really hope there'll be an anime in the future that gives of the same vibes as Samurai Champloo, but I doubt it since it's just amazing. I loved the video, amazing work!

The ONLY other anime that left this type of impression on my soul was Cowboy bep-bop. That one actually made me shed a tear at the end.

Amazing video, it showed a lot of the aspects of what makes the show so special to so many people

samurai champloo is like a life changer for me , mugen gave me confidence , i had social anxiety when i moved country’s and was really sad , had no friends , losing my personality slowly, then i found anime , to be specific i found samurai champloo, it hit really hard and i just wanted to be like mugen , so i stopped caring about small detail about my self and lived life with no regret and had the biggest confidence boost , i had never been so confident about my self . i am so grateful that i found samurai champloo

black people hip hop & japanese anime = greatest thing ever

The music always seemed like another character to me. The soundtrack is so strong and we'll thought out. It's hard too ignore and imagine the series done any other way without the soul of that music. Forever a champloo fan

They don't make anime like this anymore.

Just finished the series today. Watched some other videos about how other people perceived the show but it felt like I just wasn't able to see the show that way. Now it's 4 in the morning and this video got suddenly recommended and I thought I could definitely do with a fresh take on the series and so I clicked it. Very well edited video with perfect placement of the soundtrack. This alone speaks the truth about your love for the show. Apart from that, I think this video clicked with me the most. Every previous video I watched focused a lot on the "plot" and how it's just barely there for 4 episodes and suddenly decides to rush in near the end and such. But everything honestly felt natural to me, which is why I'm glad you didn't even go there. Great video, definitely subscribed.

I remember watching this anime for the first time and getting to the end. When the story reveals what sunflowers smell like. I was born without a sense of smell, congenital anosmia. This anime is one of my favorites because of that moment.

And i love the adventure jin mugen and fuu had it brought them togheter and they started to care for each other they are like sibilings / friends. Many heartfelt moments.

If you haven't seen this entire show in Japanese, I would strongly recommend you do so. Not only does it make the show feel more authentic to its setting, but you will miss out on some of the greatest voice acting of all time if you skip the original version. Mugen's original Japanese voice actor is incredible. As great as Bloom is (I love him as Wolverine), there are certain Japanese linguistic and cultural cues that cannot be replicated in other languages, that make the characters - especially Mugen - more funny and badass. So if you've seen the show in English already (as I have), a re-watch in the original soundtrack is worth it.

Every point hit very well. I first watched this show 3 years ago and have lost count how many times I have revisited certain moment and epsidoes. The characters the music the art... a masterpiece on everyway

This show has stuck with me for years. After all the shows I've seen and enjoyed this one still sits on top. The music, aesthetic, characters, action, animation, story, EVERYTHING.

Samurai Champloo is a perfect example of "It's about the Journey not the Destination"

The only anime to simultaneously fill and leave a hole in my heart

There's not a single aspect of this show that's bad, I think that's why so many of us hold this show as our favorite.

Samurai Champloo is and has always been my favorite anime…I really wish more anime was made in this style of animation and story telling. There is no other anime that hits the intrigue buttons like this show has done to me. Im glad I got to experience this show when it came out in the early 2000s, the show made my year. The final boss fight scene with Jean and the boss guy on the cliff, with the music with moment gives me goosebumps. Fantastic climax and ending to an anime which is so rare.

Champloo will forever be engraved a legend iconic as one of the best anime ever, I dont ever feel like itll ever be outdated not the graphics not the music. And omg the humor lmao

Im glad someone else appreciates the beautiful simplicity of this anime. Its such an amazing vibe. The ending really hit.

Not gonna lie, when counting stars started playing when Jin was running with his lover and then had to send her off, the emotions I felt were.......... Man Champloo is the GOAT

This shows aesthetic is incredible. The show made me laugh while also painting an incredible story I don't know if any show will ever make me feel the way this show did.

I remember watching the episode where Mugen is in the afterlife high and it lasted for 30 minutes and ended with me crying lol The whole episode hit harder and I get like I was watching it for the first time again but instead of watching it I was experiencing it. This show has been my favorite since I first saw it on adult swim as a kid but I’m so happy I had this personal and emotional experience with what is one of the best episodes in the short but spectacular series. Watch this show. You won’t regret it whatsoever!

iv'e gone through samurai champloo 12 times. Easily my favorite anime of all time and I guarantee nothing will ever beat it. Their soundtrack completely shifted my entire life.

well made review! Samurai Champloo is like a time machine, always taking me back to the past

man this anime was my childhood and that ending theme makes me replay every event I every had i really think this needs more recognition

This show made me love Anime, Hip-hop, samurai, and Japan culture as artist this show was masterpiece from art to style to colors used soo bright and vibrant

Great video bro ! I'm a sucker for anything Shinichiro Watanabe makes cause the man never misses ! Samurai Champloo is such an amazing show and this video really breaks down why that concept you bring up of coming back to a show all the time it hitting you a certain way it happened with all Watanabe's works for me with Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo and Space Dandy

This was one of the first animes i saw back near 15 years ago now and is still my favorite one by far.

Thats why I have a tattoo reminding me of the greatness of the show and the music of Nujabes

I've spent years of my life backpacking and traveling and this is exaclty how life on the road is, you constantly meet cool people, develop intense friendships, spend a few days travelling together then part ways, usually never seeing each other again.... Awesome video, Samurai Champloo and the rest of Watanabe's works like Space Dandy and obviously Bebop are the fucking goat in anime

The last part of the video was amazing man it actually gave me more insight into the series and why it’s one of my favorite shows of all time period

Why are the most sincere KZfaqrs the small ones? Why can I only find them when I'm not looking? God damn this website. KZfaq delivers the content I really want about as often as dubs are worth watching.

Samurai champloo was definitely a certified hood classic

I've had Shiki No Uta as my ringtone for the longest time now. It's such an amazing song.

Samurai champloo, specifically the message given at the end helped me get through very tough times. Has to be one of my all time favorites.

to me this is the best anime ever created. i can only hope we get something on this level again someday.

Nujabes got me into Hiphop beats. Now i have my own songs with millions of ppl listening. Im truly grateful for this peace of art.

I relate to your feelings so much op samurai champloo has ment so much to me and shaped who i am. For me it was an escape from reality as a kid when i would go visit my father and have the best day of my life every time watching anime. Samurai champloo nestled itself in the cracks of my heart and im glad others appreciate and love it as much as i do

I find myself coming back to this video every now and then to reminisce. Thank you for this video essay. You explained the art of this anime so well. "They leave the story just as fast as they come into it". Beautifully said. Thanks again 3>

im so happy that this video appeared to me, right on the beginning u just said how i exactly feel about this anime, it have presented me so many meaningful things that i still love today like nujabes work, i don't believe that any other show will ever be able to take the 1st place of SC from my ranking.

Something that I really love about samurai champloo is how this show mixxed the old classic samurai movies theme of some warrior traveling with a certain objectives and living different adventures on their way. And mix it with modern hip hop culture stuff. I forgot the name of it, but itreminds me of that old TV serie about a samurai traveling with a baby but mixxed with modern stuff.

I say this every time I think of the show, gamblers and gallantry will make me cry till the end of time. And with the B plot being about fighting fucking Beatles that's quite an accomplishment. Seeing Gene send away the one person he may ever love is just gut wrenching

Thankyou for this. My Syrian friend, in uni, introduced me to this animation. He also put me on Nujabes whose music saved me from suicide. I return to this animation every year.

The intro song to this anime is amazing, one of my favorite songs

oh man, you REALLY had to hit me with the Jazz Spastiks and Apani B less than 30 seconds after the video started. Great work on this.

Remember that one episode near the end where it was a different song? God that song got me on the couch crying

This is my favorite anime of all time. The ending melts my hears.

Samurai Champloo is my favorite anime of all time. Thank you for creating this insightful video and giving it the recognition and praise it deserves!

Till this day, I give claps to the underrated anime that are actually masterpieces like this one.

Damn the end is really deep and relatable. Big props on the break down and showing this work of art some love.... a great piece to pic up on the journey of life moving forward!

I hardly ever watch anime anymore, as I simply grew disinterested, but Samurai Champloo is one of the only ones that I regularly go back to. Nothing has ever really hit the same spot for me as this series.

Your vid randomly popped on my feed, glad it did ! I've watched the show at least once a year for a couple years now, don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Your analysis was spot on, good job bro.

some anime u watch once and boom u forget them...... some...... u cant even get it out ur head no matter what u tried...... this story is legendary and that show is made to inspire "peopel come and go we just need to keep on moving" i love that closing quote

in all the various times i've heard people talk about that mindset that "you shouldn't be sad that it's over, be glad it happened!" i've never heard anyone think about it your way; "even though they've gone their separate ways, they'll always be connected through their memories together," until just now. and honestly it's really beautiful. i love that.

I’m so glad people love this anime as much as I do, this anime will always resonate in my heart. Never get tired of it!

im almost 30. ive had sam champ as top tier since the day it came out. i have never made the connections you have, to the meaning of the anime...im happy i came across this and im subbed homie. you a genuine dude keepit up!

i dont even like anime but this is one of my favorite shows ever regardless of genre

it's just so different and so perfect. Shows like that don't really come often.

I'm glad to hear people talking like that about Samurai Champloo. This anime will accompany me for the rest of my life, with a couple of other. The show is a perfect definition of how important the journey is. And how everything, even if it was great must come to an end. I have the ending scene, when they all three face signs, tattooed on my calf. And I hope I will be able to talk about it with my grandkids if I have some.

This and cowboy bebop were my first animes I’ve ever experienced and that was all thanks to late night adult swim back in 2007, coming home from middle school to just sit in awe at these 2 shows and me falling asleep to the soundtrack every night. I will forever be thankful for experiencing watanabes shows because they shaped who I am today and we’re the reasons I started to watch anime, unfortunately there’s practically almost no other shows that are like samurai champloo at all but that’s ok because it truly is one of a kind. Mugen and Spike are literally the templates of my 6th grade self lmao

I am biliungual (I speak English and Spanish) This anime is one of the few that I can watch in both languages (DUBBED) and it is AMAZING!! The Spanish Dubbed IS JUST AS AMAZING AS THE ENGLISH DUB!! I cannot say this about all anime AT ALL and I am an anime fanatic!! This show is amazing ALL AROUND!! The way you did this video was GREAT!! You bring up all the best points for why I love this show and have rewatched it so much!! And the way you mention THE ENDING SONG OF EVERY EPISODE!! ( shiki no uta) YES!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!! Simply incredible

One of my top three animes. The other two are *Great Teacher Onizuka* and *Violet Evergarden* . Violet Evergarden hit me just like Samurai Champloo! These three animes are in a whole different level!

10:11 - 10:42 you officially earned my like and respect.

I miss anime ending tracks being so somber and mellow

I remember watching Samurai Champloo when looking for a anime with jazz and hip-hoppy feel and I loved it

Ending is so bittersweet. I wish they stayed together. Or like to think they met along the way at some point in their lives.

Watching Samurai Champloo in itself was a journey. By the time it finished, I felt more complete than sad.

I don't watch many anime reviewers but this was really good, and i feel like you really encapsulated what makes this anime so special. I'll sub hope to see more content like this in the future.

Damn. This was already my favorite anime, along the lines of Afro Samurai, but your analysis has made me appreciate this more.

Another underrated channel to add to my list. Sadly I can't watch all of your videos in one go because they touch on series I need to watch/read, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what other videos you have in store. Your presentation is crisp and your ideas are interesting enough to keep my attention; keep up the good work!

Bro that was my first anime I got the DVD it got me into Nujabes and it's a masterpiece it deserves so much more attention.

quick trivia: the italian dub for mugen (christian iansante) is the same as duncan from total drama, and it just works so well for the character.

Well done! This is also my fav anime and you did it justice!! 🗡🌻

I am touched that this happens to be one of your favorites I wonder sometimes why, even decades later, it has a special place in my heart Thanks

Fantastic video, man. This show will always be my favorite anime ever. The music, the animation, the voice acting is all top notch. Truly a masterpiece.

I saw this video on my home page and watched till the first line when you mentioned shows we go back to and mine was always cowboy bebop with this show being directed by the same guy I was planning on watching it but this video pushed me to watch it through and through now that I’ve seen it I just wanted to say thank you a true masterpiece of a show and a great video

I honor the apreciation you gave to this artwork. It is well deserved.

This series really hits me deep and makes me so emotional just thinking about it. Holding back my tears rn, great video!

Fuu is sitting the way she does because women during the edo period typically sat in a way to make themselves appear more submissive and smaller. Considering the jobs she’s worked especially serving men it makes sense. The way they sit is actually extremely interesting to me bc it really poses how they were brought up. Mugen is indigenous Japanese he has tan skin meaning he worked outside therefore considered of lower class (mannerisms, the wild style of the way fights), meanwhile Jin was raised in a well to due upbringing and properly trained (or what’s to be considered respectable as a samurai) in the traditional style of fighting. It’s a very compelling and complex way of showing the difference in class and the status they held. It also gives way as to why they approach solutions to problems or their way of approach when they’re in a jam. This show is such a goddamn testament to character study it’s insane.

The journey is definitely better than the destination. Loved your breakdown of this phenomenal anime man. New subscriber here

The anime that got me into rapping. After watching this show back in middle school and rewatching it again in highschool, the soundtrack and the characters play a massive role in my own journey in music. To this day, not only my all time favorite anime but the deep connection I have with both this show and Nujabes makes me appreciate the essence and beauty of the present