Afro Samurai Comes Back To Blu-Ray This October

Crunchyroll just revealed its October physical release schedule, and though a large part of it consists of re-releases, they’re good ones that deserve to be back in the market. Both Afro Samurai and Afro Samurai: Resurrection will be released in their “Director’s Cut” versions October 22.

Here’s the irritating thing: for some reason the first Afro Samurai series is exclusive to Wal-Mart. Why, we have no idea. But the sequel is not, so you’ll have to buy from two different places to get  the full run. The original Afro Samura (Director’s Cut) contains the following special features:

• In the Booth: Voice Talent of Afro Samurai

• RZA Music Production Tour

• Character Profiles With Commentary

• Trailers

Afro Samurai; Resurrection contains even more:

• • “Afro In-Depth” with creator Takashi “Bob” Okazaki

  • “Afro Samurai: East Meets West” (Parts 1 & 2)

  • “Enter the RZA” behind-the-scenes interview

  • “Afro Samurai: The Game” behind the scenes of the video game

  • Afro Samurai at San Diego Comic-Con 2008

  • Part A Video Commentary

Other re-releases this fall include the excellent Outlaw Star as well as Ouran High School Host Club. But there will be some new-to-disc offerings too. The second half of Viland Saga Season 2 will finally see a Blu-Ray print on October 15 and come with promo videos and textless opening & ending songs.

Follow on for Crunchyroll’s full October Blu-ray schedule, along with links.

October 8, 2024

• CLASSROOM FOR HEROES – The Complete Season (Subtitled Only) – Blu-ray

• Ouran High School Host Club – The Complete Series – Blu-ray

October 15, 2024

• One Piece – Collection 35 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo

• VINLAND SAGA Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray

October 22, 2024

• Afro Samurai – Director’s Cut – Blu-ray (Walmart Exclusive)

• Afro Samurai: Resurrection – Director’s Cut – Blu-ray

• GOBLIN SLAYER Season 2 – Blu-ray

• Outlaw Star – The Complete Series – Blu-ray

October 29, 2024

• One Piece Film: Gold – Blu-ray/DVD Combo

  • New updated street date, previously listed for August 27, 2024

• The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Part 2 – Blu-ray/DVD Combo