Directed by Fuminori Kizaki, Afro Samurai: Resurrection features Samuel L. Jackson as the sword-wielding Afro alongside Lucy Liu, Mark Hamill and Yuri Lowenthal. After Afro’s father is taken from his grave, the vengeful Sio forces him back into the violent struggle surrounding the Number One headband. The animated sequel to Afro Samurai combines bloody samurai action, revenge and science-fiction elements as Afro faces former enemies, cybernetic warriors and the consequences of his earlier quest.