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Jan 11, 2022 7:54 PM

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Man, these past two episodes killed the mood for me, but this one even more so. Sure, the comedy was entertaining, but really? Baseball? Look, I know that Samurai Champloo is known for juxtaposing the harsh, violent reality of Edo Japan with modern elements and chaotic humor, but having Americans arrive and play baseball was a little too much for me.

Sure, historically out-of-place elements such as beatboxing and graffiti have been introduced before, but they never struck me as inappropriate for the setting. In fact, SC was able to smoothly blend beatboxing and graffiti into its era, mostly due to the show's unconventional, funky style of directing. However, this episode was a little too ridiculous for me. Having obese Americans with modern baseball gear appear out of nowhere just seemed farfetched compared to the show's other modern gimmicks, and it's quite deviant towards the style the show has been building up to in recent episodes.

Like I said in the previous post, I believe it would've been better to omit this episode entirely, or at least place it earlier in the series. Oh well, moving on. Can't wait to see how this show ends.
Jan 26, 2022 11:21 AM
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You know guys, sometimes things doesn't have to be meanful and full of symbolism and deep meanings, this ep was just for fun and I loved it. Samurai Champloo is a chill anime, and I definitely had a fun and chill moment watching this one, also Mugen been badass as always
Mar 25, 2022 5:38 PM
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Jul 2020
8
Enjoyed this one way more than the previous mushroom one. I hope the final three episodes are a ride.
Aug 1, 2022 4:19 PM
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twy said:
One of the greatest episodes so far. Can't remember when i laughed so hard last time.

Exactly. Probably when I watched Kaguya.
Aug 30, 2022 7:33 PM

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Feb 2021
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Amazing episode. It reminded of a certian Indian movie.

I still wonder why Kagemaru was left handed. From what I know left handers in Japan are very minor.
Sep 15, 2022 8:06 AM
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Sep 2021
1
ninja baseball :)
Jan 22, 2023 3:36 PM
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Apr 2019
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Another hilarious episode! But seems like the people have once again gotten frustrated by anything that deviates from the main plot, which is a shame considering how much effort was put into this episode. I'm again disappointed by people's lack of appreciation of tastefully placed filler that just contributes to the overall enjoyment of a series. You do you I guess.
Feb 7, 2023 10:04 PM

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Jul 2020
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Not gonna lie, I enjoyed this filler so much.
My Candies:
Feb 15, 2023 12:23 PM

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Nov 2020
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This is my favorite anime episode!
Feb 15, 2023 12:24 PM

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Nov 2020
8
Agree it was too funny
Feb 18, 2023 6:58 AM
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Nov 2018
12
After 22nd episode - this was a blessing from above :)

But actually the ending is great, the premise is absolutely misplaced in time, but otherwise - a great filler episode)
Apr 2, 2023 12:04 PM
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Nov 2020
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Going to be honest, I hate how this show balances filler comedy and actual canon events. There are way too many fillers for a 26-episode anime, they should have made this longer and improved the story. Also don't even mention how other characters are killed off, the guy with guandao, and Sara (Who was clearly the strongest in the verse) were killed in the dumbest ways. 

Personally, I thought this episode was hilarious. The mockery of the Americans lmao. But this show had so much potential, and it was ruined by filler and stupid deaths 
Apr 9, 2023 6:19 AM
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Apr 2019
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LOLL best episode
Aug 29, 2023 1:40 PM
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Dec 2015
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Anyone who enjoyed this episode, highly recommend you watch the indian movie Lagaan from 2001. 
Nov 21, 2023 7:21 PM
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Aug 2022
5
when the japanese dude tried to sound american, funniest thing i ever seen. such a funny outrageous episode 😂😂
Dec 5, 2023 7:44 PM
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Jul 2022
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i didn't expect this episode makes me laugh so hard
Mar 14, 2:37 AM

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Jul 2014
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Thats gotta be the most hilarious episode so far. They brought a dog and a hamster to fill the team and also the match was so intense that every player died except for 2 lmao
Apr 26, 2:16 PM
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Apr 2022
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I found the idea of killing off main characters like Jin for fun was kind of pointless, seriously tho it really makes me feel like these episodes are complete filler like for episode 22 they could've elaborated that the main cast was hallucinating and here they could've said that Jin didn't die, other episodes at least felt like they were a part of the story and tbh the early fillers were definitely the best for, still a 4/5 but it would've been a 5/5 if they didn't just kill off Jin
Apr 28, 10:29 AM

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Jan 2021
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Accurate representation of Americans 💀

Apr 28, 10:34 AM

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Reply to Heisenteller
You know guys, sometimes things doesn't have to be meanful and full of symbolism and deep meanings, this ep was just for fun and I loved it. Samurai Champloo is a chill anime, and I definitely had a fun and chill moment watching this one, also Mugen been badass as always
@Heisenteller I agree with you 100%. People tend to forget that this episode was filler and just for fun.
Apr 28, 11:51 PM
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Jan 2022
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holy fucking meme that was the memeiest episode possible
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