Samurai Champloo—the true successor to Cowboy Bebop in heart and soul, complete with characters who act like they don’t care about each other! Angst episodes, comedic episodes. An intense ending. Adjust early to the fact that Mugen is a jerk and you’ll fare better. (I often want the heroes to be as heroic and pure as can be.)
The last three episodes are bloody, violent—and wonderfully intense! However, the last couple of minutes may leave you with a feeling of emptiness.
Scrapped Princess—features adventure and fantasy. An intense death of a supporting character....
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