Afro Samurai (PS3) - Game SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Video game on Blu-ray disc for PlayStation 3
Brand	Sony (published by Namco Bandai Games)
Model	Afro Samurai (PS3)
Genre	Action / Hack and slash
Manual language	French
Disc dimensions	12 cm diameter (standard Blu-ray disc)
Disc weight	Approximately 15 g
Power supply	None (the game runs on PS3 console power)
Main features	Sword fighting, focus, deadly cuts, combos, overfocus mode, anatomical poker, exploration, souvenir collection
Main controls	Left stick: movement; Right stick: camera; ✗: jump; ⎔: light attack; ⎕: heavy attack; ○: kick; L1: focus; L2: overfocus; R1: parry; R2/R3: sprint; START: pause; SELECT: skills menu
Save	Automatic at checkpoints; requires more than 700 KB free space
Number of players	1 player
PEGI rating	18+ (intense violence, blood)
Disc maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a soft lint-free cloth from center to edge; do not use solvents
Safety	Follow warnings about photosensitive epilepsy; take breaks; do not play if tired
Usage precautions	Do not bend, crush, or expose disc to heat or humidity; hold controller firmly when using motion function
Spare parts and repairability	Not applicable (game on disc)
Customer service	Namco Bandai Games America: [e-mail], phone [phone]
Warranty	90 days against defects in materials or workmanship

Frequently Asked Questions - Afro Samurai (PS3) SONY

How to start Afro Samurai on PS3?

Turn on the console, insert the disc with the label facing up, select the game icon under [Game] in the main menu, then press ✗.

What precautions should be taken against photosensitive epilepsy?

Sit away from the screen, use a small screen, take a 15-minute break per hour of play, and stop immediately if you feel dizziness, nausea, or convulsions. Consult a doctor if necessary.

How do I save my game?

Saving is automatic at checkpoints. A red circle in the top right corner indicates that progress is being saved. Do not turn off the power while the hard disk access indicator is blinking.

What are the basic controls for moving and fighting?

Movement: left stick. Camera: right stick. Light attack: ⎔. Heavy attack: ⎕. Kick: ○. Jump: ✗. Sprint: R3/R2. Focus: L1. Overfocus: L2. Parry: R1. Pause: START. Skills menu: SELECT.

How to use Focus Mode and Deadly Cuts?

Hold L1 to enter Focus Mode. Enemies slow down. Use standard attacks to trigger Deadly Cuts. For a Deadly Cut, hold the attack button until a spark runs through the sword, then release. You can adjust the angle with the right stick.

How to perform a Ball Return or Ball Cut?

Activate Focus Mode when a ball is shot. For a Ball Return, use a horizontal Deadly Cut (⎔). For a Ball Cut, use a vertical Deadly Cut (⎕). Release at the right moment to return or destroy the ball.

What is Anatomical Poker and how to play it?

It's a mini-game where you must cut off enemy limbs (leg, arm, head) to form poker hands. Approach Ninja Ninja to start the game. Winning gives health, focus, and experience points.

How to unlock new skills and what are Souvenirs?

By killing enemies, you gain experience and level up, unlocking skills. Souvenirs are collected by finding five groups of crows in each level; collecting them all unlocks moves from the Father's Legacy mode.

What are Otsuru Bears and what do they do?

They are teddy bears hidden in each level. Destroying them fully restores health and focus gauges. Use them when needed.

How to quit the game correctly?

Press the PS button on the controller to access the system menu, then select 'Quit Game'. To remove the disc, press the eject button before quitting.

USER MANUAL Afro Samurai (PS3) SONY

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AFROSAMURAIGAME.COM

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SAMURAI®

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:

• dizziness
- eye or muscle twitches
- disorientation
• any involuntary movement
- altered vision
- loss of awareness
- seizures
or convulsion.

RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure

• Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.
• Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PLAYSTATION®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.
• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

NOTICE:

Use caution when using the SIXAXISTM wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the SIXAXISTM wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3TM system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3TM system while using the controller.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PLAYSTATION®3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.

HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 3 FORMAT DISC:

- Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. - Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. - Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. - Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Previously on Afro sAmurAi® 01

GettinG stArted....02

BASIC controls 04

mAin menu 05

PAuse And skills menu 06

controllingG Afro 07

Become the numBer one.... 08

increAse your miGht 11

chArActers 12

credits 31

PREVIOUSLY, ON AFRO SAMURAL

SIT DOWN, CHILDREN, NINJA NINJA HAS A STORY TO TELL...

The Number One headband; symbol of the greatest fighter alive, whose form and skill transcends all to become a work of art, a prayer; he who wears it shall rule mankind as a god. Only the warrior who wears the Number Two headband has the right to challenge the Number One for the sacred powers he possesses, or so the legend goes.

But Afro Samurai wears the Number Two not for glory, but with vengeance in mind, for the greatest fighter in the world is also the killer of Afro's father.

Pursued by all men who desire the power of the Number One headband and haunted by memories of those he betrayed and killed to become Number Two, Afro can never rest. If the Number One is closest to heaven, the Number Two is surely closest to hell.

His mind confused, fragmented Afro must focus on his memories, relive the events of his life and reconcile his past before he can finally face Justice. It begs the question; is Afro Samurai in hell, or is hell inside of him?

GETTING STARTED

PLAYSTATION®3 system front

Slot cover CF* slot Eject button SD* Memory Card slot Memory Slock* slot * ConnectedFlash * * Secure Digital Insert the disc with the label side facing up. Disc slot Power button Vent Eject button WLAN access indicator HDD access indicator USB connectors

NOTE: Some models of the PLAYSTATION®3 system do not include media slots. For specific features included, refer to the instructions for use of your model of the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

STARTING A GAME: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information.

Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the Afro Samurai disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for Afro Samurai under [Game] in the PLAYSTATION3 system's home menu, and the press ✗ Refer to this manual for information on using the software.

Quitting A GAME: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select "Quit Game" from the screen that is displayed.

Hint To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.

Using the SIXAXISTM wireless controller (for PLAYSTATION®3)

Port indicators L2 button L1 button Directional buttons Select button Left stick/ L3 button* SELECT button USB connector R2 button R1 button A button C button X button D button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button

* The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed.

Note: To use the controller, you must first register or "pair" the controller with the PLAYSTATION3 system and assign a number to the controller. For details, refer to the Instructions supplied with the system.

Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software

Saved data for PLAYSTATION®3 format software is saved on the system's hard disk. The data is displayed under "Saved Game Utility" in the Game menu.

AuTOSAVE: This title uses an autosave feature. Game data is saved automatically at certain points. Do not switch off the power when the HDD access indicator is flashing, which are referenced by an icon of two gears grinding. Do not quit the game or power down your console while this icon is on screen.

BASIC CONTROLS

Afro Movement....Left stick

Control Camera Right stick

Center Camera R3

Ninja Ninja Compass Directional Pad down

Light Attack

Heavy Attack

Kick

Jump....

Dash....R3 / R2

Overfocus....L2 (with a full Focus meter)

Focus L1 (hold)

Guard....R1

Pause START

Skill Menu SELECT

MAIN MENU

目录 Main Menu Select Back

CONTINUE

Continue a previously saved game by reloading your latest Checkpoint or selecting a completed level.

NEW GAME

Begin a new game. After beating the game, you may select Hard mode.

NOTE: You must have over 700 KB of free space in order to create a game save file.

OPTIONS

Adjust the sound, brightness, camera inversion, or view your statistics.

TREASURES

After completing Afro Samurai, you may view the Treasures you have earned, such as movies, music, and art.

NOTE: Progression through Afro Samurai is handled via checkpoints. When you reach a new checkpoint, the game will auto-save. A red circle icon will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to signify the passage and saving of checkpoints.

PAUSE & SKILLS MENUS

You can resume your paused game, quit to the main menu (losing any unsaved progress), or view the number of Mementos you have collected while progressing through the stage. The pause menu also displays the current stage.

SKILLS MENU

The Skills menu is separated into five separate lists, according to the function of the skill. There are In-Focus Techniques, A Little Bit of Other Stuff, Chaotic Brutality, Frenzied Awesomeness, and Father's Legacy. In-Focus Techniques are maneuvers that can only be performed while in Focus. A Little Bit of Other Stuff involves kick-centric attacks, Chaotic Brutality is based around Heavy Attack-centric combos, Frenzied Awesomeness features Light Attack-centric combos, and Father's Legacy are special attacks that are earned by collecting five Mementos in a level.

Moves that you have available will display the command below them, as well as an example video on the right-hand side of the screen. Locked moves have a white slash of paint, indicating that they may not be used yet. To unlock these moves you must battle enemies to gain levels, progress through the game, or collect Mementos.

CONTROLLING AFRO

STAYING ALIVE

There is not a traditional HUD in Afro Samurai. Rather than life bars, combo counters, meters, and other elements placed around the screen, everything you need to know is displayed on the bodies of Afro and his enemies. As Afro takes damage, his outline will take on a red tint. The redder Afro becomes, the closer he is to death. When Afro nears death, retreat from your enemies. Afro will heal after killing an enemy or hitting a bear.

EVERYONE DIES

Even the Number Two can be bested by his opponents if they are skilled or numerous enough. When Afro's health is completely depleted, he dies. After he dies, the screen will fade and you will reappear at the last checkpoint you passed so that you can try the segment again.

MAKING MANEUVERS

Afro is on a quest for revenge, so the bulk of your experience is going to be in combat. Afro is going to move from area to area, and annihilating all enemies is foremost on his mind. Use the left stick to maneuver around the screen, and the right stick to adjust the camera. Press the right stick button to re-center the camera behind Afro.

Pressing × makes Afro jump. Jumping near overhangs allows Afro to grab onto the ledge and pull himself up. Afro can also sprint by pressing R3 / R2. Sprinting increases Afro's movement speed, allowing him to escape his enemies when necessary.

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When Afro comes across a door that needs to be opened, there will be a glowing spark in the center of it. Press 🔒 to kick the door and open it. When Afro finds switches high on a wall, jumping up and grabbing the switch will activate it. Switches on the ground can be kicked to activate them.

ADVANCED MOVES

Afro can also wall-run when near compatible walls. To perform a wall-run, press ✗ to jump towards the wall. Afro will latch onto the wall and sprint for a short period of time. Afro can also crisscross jump from wall to wall by pressing ✗ when wall-running, allowing him to reach higher areas or areas that are farther away. Jumping onto a hanging pole can give Afro access to new areas, as well.

NINJA NINJA COMPASS

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If you find yourself lost during the course of the game, press down on the Directional Pad. Ninja Ninja will appear in the stage in a cloud of smoke to guide Afro to his objective. Once Afro arrives at Ninja Ninja's position, Ninja Ninja will disappear.

BECOME THE NUMBER ONE

SWING BLADES

Afro is a consummate warrior and a master swordsman. Press ☐ to perform a Light Attack, ⚠ to perform a Heavy Attack, or ⭕ to kick. Combining these attacks in specific orders lead to combo attacks, which can deliver greater damage to enemies.

The higher your combos go, the more blood appears on the screen. Lengthy combos will bathe the screen in blood and result in Focus Points for Afro. Once your combo has expired, the blood will fade away.

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Press SELECT to view Afro's Skills menu. Study his combos and moves to become a skilled player. The moves are sorted into a few different sections, so scroll left or right to turn to the other sections.

Afro's enemies turn red as they take damage. Use this indicator to keep an eye on how close to death your enemies are. Focus your attacks on small groups of enemies at once in order to deplete their health as much as possible.

STAY FOCUSED

Battling is not as simple as swinging a sword willy-nilly. Afro can focus his thoughts to the point that everyone around him appears to move in slow motion, which opens them up to Afro's punishing sword strikes. Pressing ☐ makes Afro perform a Horizontal Perfect Slice, ☑ results in a Vertical Perfect Slice, ☑ makes Afro sweep an enemy's leg, and ✗ makes Afro hop. Successfully using the Perfect Slices adds a bonus to the experience Afro earns when fighting enemies, as well as restoring half the Focus points he spent utilizing the attack.

Afro is more maneuverable when in Focus. Moving the left stick while pressing ✗ in Focus mode makes Afro perform a flip. He can flip over an enemy's head, gaining access to the enemy's backside, or to the side or back, dodging certain attacks. Holding R1 and moving the left stick while in Focus makes Afro roll.

The Horizontal and Vertical Perfect Slices can be instant kills if performed properly. Hold the button when performing the attack and Afro will swing the sword out wide. A white spark will travel down the length of the sword. When it reaches the end of the sword, release the button. Afro will swing

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the sword and kill the enemy.

Afro can aim the Horizontal and Vertical Perfect Slices when in Focus. Move the left stick up or down to adjust the vertical angle, or left and right to adjust the horizontal angle. By doing this, you can select which part of the body you are going to attack.

Beware, however- certain enemies will step to the side, avoiding a Vertical Perfect Slice, or hop into the air, dodging a Horizontal Perfect Slice. Large enemies may require multiple slices to take down. These enemies must be finished another way, through a leg sweep or other attacks, before they become vulnerable to Perfect Slices. Experiment with creating combos involving Perfect Slices to open your enemies up to your blade. You can also aim your Perfect Slice with the left stick to counteract their dodge.

BULLET SLICE/BULLET REFLECT

Afro goes up against enemies who have all kinds of weapons, from swords to scythes to rifles. Afro has two special attacks that he can use to defend against bullet attacks. When a bullet is fired, activate Focus. Time will slow down and give Afro the opportunity to perform one of two attacks.

Afro can perform a Bullet Reflect by hitting the bullet with a Horizontal Perfect Slice. When the shimmer reaches the end of the sword, release ☐. Bullet Reflects fires the bullet back at the gunman, killing him instantly. Perform Bullet Slices by hitting the bullet with a Vertical Perfect Slice. Press ⚠ when the bullet begins coming your way, and release it when the shimmer reaches the end of your sword. The Bullet Slice will shatter the bullet into many pieces, any of which will cause damage to nearby enemies.

OVERFOCUS

Overfocus is the next level of Focus. Pressing L2 activates Overfocus which is an enhanced version of Focus. Afro will no longer have to charge attacks to dismember, bisect, and decapitate his foes. Now, simple sword strikes with or will immediately kill an enemy. To earn Overfocus, you must have a fully-charged Focus meter.

The pendant on Afro's sword will shine brightly when he has the chance to activate Overfocus. Keep an eye on Afro's pendant so that you know when you can unleash your abilities. Use combos and Perfect Slices to build up your Focus points.

POUNCING

Afro can pounce on vulnerable enemies when the opportunity strikes. Successfully blocking an enemy's sword strike with proper timing or stunning an enemy leaves them open to pouncing. Oftentimes, Ninja Ninja will shout out when you are able to pounce. Press and hold ✗ to leap toward them and land on their chest. From there, Afro can pound them with Light or Heavy attacks, or throw them into the distance by pushing the left stick in a direction and pressing ✗ again. In Focus mode, Afro can pounce on enemies without stunning or deflecting their attacks first.

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BODY-PART POKER

Body-part Poker is an in-game event that, after you win, rewards you with extra health, Focus points, and experience points. Body-part Poker can be found throughout Afro Samurai. When Ninja Ninja appears on the field of battle during an engagement, run up to him. He will disappear and Body-part Poker will begin.

Body-part Poker is a game played with three cards per hand and a time limit. You have a specific amount of time to cut off a leg, arm, or head from the enemies you are going up against. Each leg, arm, or head is a card. Chopping off the body parts from enemies in certain patterns, which are ours to winning poker hands, results in a win. Missing a body part gives you no cards.

Precision is important in Body-part Poker, as chopping an enemy in half, or taking his shoulder with his arm, gives you no points. Focus on cutting your enemies apart cleanly and accurately in order to win. INCREASING YOUR MIGHT

LEVELLING UP

As you fight, Afro will gain experience from defeating his enemies. After receiving a certain amount of experience, Afro will gain a level. Gaining levels increases Afro's life, Focus, and can add new skills to his repertoire. Performing certain actions when slicing your enemy can give you bonus experience points, making the quest for a new level that much shorter. Pay attention to the Skills Menu in order to keep up-to-date on your abilities. Press SELECT to check Afro's move list and see what is new.

Afro's pendant will sparkle red when experience has been received. Watch for the sign.

MEMENTOS

There are five murders of crows spread throughout each level. Walking past these crows makes them glow and fly away, giving Afro a Memento. Collecting all five Mementos in a level will unlock one to three new moves in Father's Legacy. These moves are skills that Afro's father displayed before he died.

The crows may be found in out-of-the-way spots, on alternate paths, or even right in your usual route through a level. Make sure to explore each level thoroughly to find all five so that you can complete Afro's arsenal of moves.

OTSURU'S BEARS

Otsuru's Bears are located all over each stage. When you find a bear, slice it. Afro's health and Focus will refill. Use these when you get low on health or need some extra Focus.

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CHARACTERS

AFRO

"Where is Number One?"

Only the warrior who wears the Number Two headband has the right to challenge the Number One, and only with the Number One headband in his possession may a man become a god, so the legend goes. But Afro Samurai seeks the Number One simply with vengeance in mind, for the greatest fighter in the world is also the killer of Afro's Father.

Pursued by all men who desire the power of the Number One headband, haunted by memories of those he betrayed and killed to become Number Two Afro can never rest. If the Number One is closest to heaven, the Number Two is surely closest to hell.

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NIN3A NIN3A

"Thinking about your pops huh?"

Which part – the head or the body?"

Afro's herald, hype-man and a real shit-talker; Ninja Ninja bears witness to Afro Samurai's search for Justice. Ninja Ninja is a force of nature - mischievous, highly-strung and dangerously irresponsible. When shit goes down he'll split as fast as his thin veneer of cool. It's sometimes hard to tell if Ninja Ninja is an ally or an enemy.

AFRO'S FATHER

"Wait here son; it'll soon be over..."

The former Number One, we can see in Afro's Father the good man Afro would have become if Justice had not intervened.

JUSTICE

"Challenge me, when

you're ready to duel a god!"

The killer of Afro's Father and now ranked as Number One – a god on Earth. Monstrous, yet somehow beguiling and charismatic, Justice is the catalyst for Afro's odyssey of killing and revenge. With a single act of violence Justice has wrought sorrow, pain and death on the world he presides over as a god.

SWORD MASTER

"This is the world you have made – is it everything you hoped it would be?"

Following the death of his Father, Afro is found and taken in by the master of a Sword School. As he comes to understand Afro's dark past, Sword Master attempts to dissuade the boy from pursuing his Father's killer and to live a normal life, creating a conflict that only serves to push Afro further along the path to vengeance.

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31NNO

"Afro... What did you do?"

The senior student at the Sword School, it's Jinno the other children look up to, and with good reason. He is fiercely loyal to his friends, and Jinno considers Afro a brother. That loyalty is ultimately Jinno's greatest failing: as Afro secretly pursues the Number Two headband, Jinno covers for him, risking the lives of all at the Sword School.

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OTSURU

"Afro, I got something for you..."

Like all the children in Sword Master's care, Otsuru is an orphan. She clings to Jinno as tightly as she clings to her teddy bear, but perhaps it is Afro she truly idolizes.

THE DALMYO

"What are you looking for, Afro Samurai...?"

Administrator for the region in which the Sword School stands, the Daimyo is wealthy and ruthless enough to do whatever he wants, without question. His advisors pander to his demands while covering up the consequences of his actions. The Daimyo's sense of what could be considered 'normal' is severely compromised. Above all, he is a pragmatist who believes that action matters over intent.

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oK1KU

"Your dreams are so sad..."

A mysterious silk-maker with a troubled past, Okiku lives in exile on the edge of a bamboo grove in a remote valley. As she nurses Afro back to health, she finds in him a kindred spirit, and perhaps a chance for redemption. Okiku; beautiful as an autumn sunset and just as full of sadness. And like the sunset, darkness follows close behind.

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darkness follows close behind. A cult of as that they along headband and

THE EMPTY SEVEN

"Afro Samurai! You have something we need..."

A cult of assassin monks, the Empty Seven believe that they alone are qualified to take the Number One headband and rule as gods. They bring the full weight of their vast resources to bear in their mission to kill Afro and claim the Number Two headband.

KUMA

"Who... am... I?"

Travelers tell stories of the mythical bear-man said to haunt the great red gate that sits high on Mt. Shumi. Kuma, whose weeping and walling makes the wind itself howl with sorrow. All who wish to pass through the great gate must first face him and answer the riddle of the bear man; "Who... am... I?"

Kuma doesn't remember what he once was, and he doesn't question what he has become. His only memory, buried deep, is a single image of a child and her toy bear.

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AVERTISSEMENT : PHOTOSENSIBILITÉ/ÉPILEPSIE/CONVULSIONS

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JUSTICE

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LE MAITRE DE SABRE

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OT SURU

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CREDITS

AFRO SAMURAI DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Senior Producer Dave Robinson

Associate Producer Chester Vergara

Lead Programmer Daniel Chan

Gameplay Lead Programmer Masaki Nomura

Programmers Adrian Longland David Bennett Gregg Tavares Justin Pease Mellin Wong Min-Chuan Tsai Sean Chu Steven Woo

Central Technology Group Hiroyuki Kobota Amit Bakshi Kartik Saranathan Todd Growney

NBGI Programmer Shinobu Nimura Takashi Koshigoe Ken Shinoda Sangbae Nam

Release Engineer Andrew Reynolds Jeffrey Crenshaw

Art Director Hoang Nguyen Art Lead Bryan Johnston

Initial Concept/Art Direction Duke Mighten, Mighten Ink

Game Director/Story & Script Paul Gardner

Concept Artists Khari Evans

Juhan Lee Daeyong Oh Paul Sullivan

Calligraphy Ichiro Kumiji

Character Artists Damlan Kim Kyoon Lee Josh Tiefer

Animation Lead Alexander Omlansky

Animators Atsushi Saito Bill Van Ness Hisato Tokumaru James Clark Jason Han Seung Yeo

Additional Animations Jimmy Eu Seung Hoo Sonny Santa Maria

Level Lead Tim Tao

Level Artists Hiroshi Nishiyama Junghyun Kim Nathan Choi Soosha Kim Sungjoo Yong

Technical Art Leads Russell Campbell Tyrone Depts

Special FX Lead Hyung Kim

Lighting Artist Hakjoon Lee Design Lead

Asahiko Kikuchi

Combat Lead Paul Guirao

Designers Alan Hopkins Cory Cartwright

Daryle Tumacder Gene Bang Patrick Santiago Robert Cogburn

Additional Designers Keith Parker Mark Sau Monty Oum

Lead Audio Designer Cole Harris

Audio Designer Alex Vaughn

Voice Cast Samuel L. Jackson - Afro Samurai / Ninja Ninja

Kelly Hu - Okiku / Osachi Ron Perlman - Ju S. Scott Bullock

Daruman/Assassin Terrence 'T.C.' Carson - Sword Master/Assassin

John Di Maggio - Brother #2 / Giant Greg Eagles - Afro's Father / Assassin

John Kassir - Soshur / Bunraku Narrator / Hanjiro

Phil LaMarr - Brother 1 / Brother 3 / Teen Afro Samurai Yuri Lowenthal - Jinno / Kuma

Lexi Jourden - Otsuru Morgan Sheppard -

Daimyo / Assassin Khari Wahlgren - Young Afro Samurai / Beautiful Assassin

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn - The Polecats

Music Supervisor The RZA

Sound / Music Howard Drossin

Technicolor Studiopolis Justin Moses/

Fouchemuzik

Yo Eleven Productions

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

President & CEO Genichi Ito

Executive VP & COO Makoto Iwai

Senior VP & CFO Shuji Nakata

VP of Development Roger Hector

Executive Producer Mike Morishita

Technical Director Russell Shifter

Executive VP Sales & Marketing

Andrew Leichuk

Director of Marketing & PR

Todd Thorson

Senior Product Marketing Manager Dennis Lee

Senior Brand Manager Alain Mazer

Marketing Coordinator Scott Hartz

Senior Public Relations Manager

Arne Cual-Pedroso

Creative Services Manager

Michi Wang

Senior Graphic Designer Corey Vy Tran

Video Editor Keisuke Kumiji

Marketing Translator Chiemi Kuroyangi

Director of Sales Chris Lee

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