Namco Bandai has released two new trailers for their upcoming videogame adaptation of popular anime, Afro Samurai.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the story behind Afro Samurai, the series concerns a young boy who looses his father to a duel for the number one headband, a sacred trophy for the world’s greatest fighter.
After his father’s death, Afro dedicates his life to learning the sword and revenge. As he makes his way to the number one headband, Afro runs into trouble ranging from bounty hunters and cybernetic machines to The Brotherhood. Afro and his companion Ninja Ninja, are voiced by none other than Samuel L. Jackson. Other famous actors include Ron Pearlman and Kelly Hu.
Check out the new trailers below.
Afro Samurai is due for release on January 27, 2009.