Samurai Champloo
- サムライチャンプルー
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Synopsis
Mugen is a rough-around-the-edges mercenary with a killer technique and nothing left to lose. Jin is a disciplined samurai who's as deadly as he is reserved. Fuu is a young waitress with a good heart and a resourcefulness that emerges when you least expect it. These three unlikely companions are about to begin a journey that will change all of their lives. It's a dangerous quest for a mysterious samurai that will see our squabbling group of heroes get into and out of trouble more times than they can count (which admittedly, isn't very high). From the cynical gentility of the nobles to the backstabbing of the Japanese underworld, Mugen, Jin and Fuu will face threats from without and within as they hurl insults and throwing stars alike. Ancient Japan is about to get a lethal dose of street justice—Champloo style. And it will never be the same. (Source: TokyoPop)
Publication notes
Samurai Champloo was published in English by Tokyopop from November 8, 2005 to March 7, 2006 with an omnibus edition containing both volumes being released on August 12, 2008.
Published
Jan 26, 2004 to Sep 25, 2004
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- #3989
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Mugen15047 fan favoritesExternal profileAge: 20 (estimated) Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Weapons: Double-Edged Tsurugi (often mistaken for a Katana) and Tanto (concealed in hilt of scabbard) Sword style: "Champloo Kendo" Mugen is rude, vulgar, and often thinks highly of himself. Much of his past is a mystery. He was born on the Ryukyu Islands, never knew his parents, and was a former pirate. After an incident forced him to fake his death, he became a vagabond. But things changed after he met Jin and Fuu. Though very rough around the edges, he has a mutual understanding with Jin and cares for Fuu more than he lets out, considering he usually ends up going after her whenever she gets kidnapped. His fighting style is described as a "champloo," which means "mix." It combines all sorts of martial arts, unorthodox swordplay and break dancing. He relies on instinct and reflex to surprise his enemies. His style of clothing represents the future, whereas Jin's represents the past. His black hair is usually untidy, and is similar in shape to an afro.
Jin5755 fan favoritesExternal profileEye: Brown Hair: Black Age: 20 Weapons: Katana, Wakizashi Sword style: Mujushin Kenjutsu, Jujutsu Jin is a mild-mannered vagrant ronin who carries himself in the conventionally stoic manner of a samurai of the Tokugawa era. Using his waist-strung daishou, he fights in the traditional kenjutsu style of a samurai trained in a prominent, sanctioned dojo. Jin wears glasses, an available but uncommon accessory in Edo era Japan. Jin seldom talks and Fuu seems to prefer him to Mugen. He is reputed to have killed his dojo master and his history is shrouded in mystery. (Sources: Wikipedia)
Fuu Kasumi1135 fan favoritesExternal profileAge: 15 The girl that brought Mugen and Jin together. Her mother dead, and her father missing for years, we first see her as a teahouse waitress. When the teahouse gets burned down, she takes it as a sign to begin her quest to find the sunflower samurai. Hidden somewhere in her clothes is Momo-san, her pet flying squirrel, to sometimes help her out of a jam. Fuu is brave, determined, and when she has to improvise (mostly when they're hungry), she uses her wits to reach the goal.
