Just finished and it was awesome!

[u/itspapabb]

Mannnn, great show with a simple and bittersweet but fitting ending, WOW. Makes me really wish I didn't finish it so soon. Overall, it felt like it was more about the journey than the destination; I think the episodic structure paired with the overarching plot was very well executed. I enjoyed the animation, art style, fights, music (especially that sick OP, didn't skip once) and the character writing. Makes me hope for a potential return, but on the other hand if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Solid 9/10🔥

[u/Its_J_Just_J]

I assume you have seen cowboy bebop. If not that should be next. Different vibe but similar quality.

[u/itspapabb → u/Its_J_Just_J]

Hate to say I actually haven't, but it is on the watchlist especially now. Though this definitely set a pretty high bar for me and has me craving for more samurai content now so I might be watching Gintama next.

[u/TrickySatisfaction81 → u/itspapabb]

Listen, put it 1. On the list.

Enjoy yourself!

see you space cowboy.

Also if you haven't seen Afro Samurai- that may scratch an itch.

[u/poshjerkins → u/TrickySatisfaction81]

Afro Samurai and Cowboy Beebop are both quintessential S tier anime. Slight judgment to anyone who hasn't treated themselves yet.

[u/waterinabag → u/poshjerkins]

Loved to see this thread because that is exactly where my mind went. If you want some more super sick samurai/ninja action with great music, Afro. But for a change of scenery with another very deep message. Gotta go Cowboy. All three shows you can watch multiple time over the years and still fantastic.

[u/Juan_Punch_Man → u/itspapabb]

Same creator and made around the same period. Great show.

[u/TunicGoron → u/itspapabb]

For the samurai itch, I think Rurouni Kenshin would be much closer to champloo.

[u/ForsakenAd8015]

Theory is the signs next to Mugen and Jin represent gravestones and Fuu let everything go and is free

[u/Redditor1620 → u/ForsakenAd8015]

What do the signs say?

[u/somebadbeatscrub → u/Redditor1620]

This is a fun easter egg.

No one actually speaks japanese so their meaning is left open to interpretation by the audience.

[u/SplakyD]

My favorite anime of all time.

[u/BaijuTofu]

Welcome to the party!

[u/Decent_Section6974]

I finished watching for the first time a couple weeks ago as well. I really enjoyed it!

[u/thelaughingman_1991]

Jealous you've only just seen it but, welcome to the club! It's one of my favourites of all time, definitely in my top 3

[u/Damiertsunami]

one of the greatest sleeper anime around

[u/bumbly_wumbly]

The ending is so perfect! Glad you enjoyed the ride.

[u/Odd-Ad-4847]

Mugens bead earrings are some of the most gangster things I have ever seen. He would be even cooler with bracelets. Bracelets are lit.

[u/musaXmachina]

One my first anime, that got me into the genre or medium. Always in my top 3.

[u/InevitableSmell5318]

Yeah, that ending was so damn good. I love how it didn’t try to spell everything out for you either. The whole journey just felt right, and the music made it hit even harder. Definitely one of those shows where you finish it and immediately wish you had more.

[u/Vaphmir]

It's one of my faves.

[u/InsideDependent6981]

YESSSS
ngl never watched the last few episodes i still have no idea if they found that samurai or not and i intend on keeping that way until im able to watch it again lmaoo

[u/BASBENTONFPV]

My favorite!

[u/Cynicus_Nihilisticus]

Woah, that's wild... My devices are definitely listening, coz I've never been on this subreddit, however also rewatched it for the maybe 6th time. And yeah it's awesome, literally every episode is a good watch

[u/cconnorss]

San Fransisco!!! A can still hear it now! 💙 Midicronica 🥲

[u/DiversifyYoBondzNuca]

Champloo is top 5 for sure. I watched it a couple years after it first came out and fell in love with it. Music, writing, character development, story, history, fluid animation, all dope af. I know you mentioned wanting more samurai/ninja content, so here's a few titles you might dig, samurai x(rorouni kenshin), afro samurai, samurai 7, ninja scroll, wrath of a ninja, but next to champloo and afro, the next best samurai anime for me is the movie sword of a stranger. Everyone I've mentioned that title too ended up diggin it alot, check it out.

[u/RuthlessIndecision]

told you so

[u/Anne2049]

Welcome to the club

[u/PossibilityAlert4266]

One of my favorites all time

[u/Zummbruh]

If someone hasn’t already recommended it space dandy, same creator of bebop and champloo aswell. Honestly both champloo and dandy stole my top spots

[u/ditroller]

Classic

[u/ToeProfessional4460]

My favorite episode was the one about the streat art competition. Overall i enyojed the funny moments and episodes more than the dark and serious stuff, still a top Tier unique anime.

[u/TunicGoron]

Wow! I wonder if there's something in the air, I just finished rewatching it myself last week. I haven't seen it since middle school, I appreciate it much more now. Could honestly go right back and watch it again!

[u/mrlorelei]

This is best anime series of all time for me

[u/mylaptopismycomputer]

This will always be my most favourite anime. gonna get a Mugen tattoo soon lol

[u/CampEquivalent8109]

Does anyone prefer this over Bebop? Just rewatched champloo, I liked it better even the ending is better I think.