Samurai Champloo:

Samurai Champloo: Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)

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As Fuu finally confronts the Sunflower Samurai, Mugen and Jin face their ultimate tests. While Mugen must face one of the three insane brothers, Jin continues his battle with Kagetoki Kariya. And there's the small matter of their own duel... Add a recap »

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Director:: Shinichiro Watanabe

Stars:: Kirk Thornton (Jin); Steven Jay Blum (Mugen); Ayako Kawasumi (Fuu); Kazuya Nakai (Mugen); Kari Wahlgren (Fuu); Ginpei Sato (Jin)

At the end of the episode, Mugen is seen with a new sword on his back. That sword is from medieval times and did not exist in the Edo period of Japan. edit »

Japanese title: 生死流転其之参
Romaji title: Shoujiruten ki kore san edit »
Translation note: Kariya tells Kasumi Seizou that he is Oobangashira. A oobangashira is a guard commander. edit »
Fuji Television (Japan) air date: March 19, 2005 edit »
Mugen and Jin finally have their rematch from the first episode. edit »
There is a new ending song, San Francisco by Midicronica, and animation sequence. edit »

Kasumi Seizou: Fuu, I have no right to ask forgiveness. I don't deserve it. But you should know not a single day has passed when I have not thought of you and your mother. Please forgive me edit »
Jin: For my entire life, I've chosen to fight for no one but myself. My dedication, and my study of the sword, was for no one but myself. Until now... edit »
Kariya Kagetoki You have my compliments. You somehow managed to avoid a fatal blow. In your current condition, however, you can't possibly defeat me. edit »
Kariya: (cleans the blood off his katana) After I've killed Kasumi, my orders are to kill his family and followers. edit »
(Flashback)
Fuu: (Praying at a shrine) God... please, even if it's just once. One day, please let me meet my father. edit »

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GhostSpooky
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Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)
The Bottom Line: "Series finale"
Fuu finally speaks to her dying father, and after epic battles from both Jin and Mugen, the group breaks up. ...Continue »
01/23/07 06:42pm | report abuse
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GabrielNHBnyc
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Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)
The Bottom Line: "Conclusion"
What is the best way to end any show where the story is about the journey of several characters. They come to a three way road and simply say. Bye, see ya later? ...Continue »
01/04/07 07:13pm | report abuse
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shoroto
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Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
The best ending to any anime. ...Continue »
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Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)
The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
A perfect way to end a perfect show. ...Continue »
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isomnia
member since: Apr 20, 2006
Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
All good things must come to an end.
And Samurai Champloo is no exception. As much as I hate seeing a extraordinary series go ...Continue »
04/19/06 04:42pm | report abuse