# Afro Samurai Pilot (2007)

> A four-minute Madhouse anime showcase that channels samurai iconography through kinetic action animation and hip hop energy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/356506

## Facts

- Runtime: 4 min
- Genres: Action, Animation, Music
- Director: Takeshi Koike
- Cast: Gang Starr, CYNE
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7910682/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: kinetic, irreverent, stylized, short film viewing, anime showcase

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