Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in ...

Afro Samurai (yes, that is his name) is probably the most widely recognized Black anime character. The signature kinky afro ...

Therefore, below are the strongest samurai characters anime has produced so far. The vengeful and titular protagonist of the Afro Samurai series, Afro is a highly skilled swordsman. At least ...

This partnership seeks to amplify Black anime characters through HYPLAND’s ... inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series Afro Samurai by Gonzo K.K., includes creative contributions from the ...