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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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?

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FAMILY SETTINGS

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LANGUAGESTHAT AREN'T SUPPORTED IN THE XBOX 360 DASHBOARD

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BASIC CONTROL

Afro Movement Left stick
Control Camera Right stick
Center Camera Right stick button
Ninja Ninja Compass .D-pad down
Light Attack
Heavy Attack
Kick 8
Jump. 1
Dash Left stick button
Overfocus (with a full Focus meter)
Focus. (hold)
Guard
Pause
Skill Menu

MAIN MENU

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 128 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

PAUSE MENU

You can resume your paused game, quit to the main menu (losing any unsaved progress), or view the number of Moments as 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-contric attacks, Chaotic Brutality is based around Heavy Attack-contric combos, Frenzied Awesomeness features Light Attack-contric 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

Evan 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 A makes Afro jump. Jumping near overhangs allows Afro to grab onto the lodge and pull himself up. Afro can also sprint by pressing left stick button. Sprinting increases Afro's movement speed, allowing him to escape his enemies when necessary.

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 A 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 A 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

If you find yourself lost during the course of the game, press down on the D-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, Y to perform a Heavy Attack, or B 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 P will fade away.

Press 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.

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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 A in Focus made 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 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 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 0 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 combs 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 pounding. Oftentimes, Ninja Ninja will shout out when you are able to pounce. Press and hold A 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 A again. In Focus mode, Afro can pounce on enemies without stunning or deflecting their attacks first.

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.

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 Back to cl 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.

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.

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.

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"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 bequiling 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.

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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OT SUR

"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 PALMYO

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

Administrator for the region in which the Sward 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.

okiku

"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.

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 greatred gate that sits high on Mt. Shumi. Kuma, whose weeping and wailing 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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In the futuristic yet feudal world of Afro Samurai, people wield cellphones and katanas, cyborgs battle ninjas, and blood flows freely. However, there is a fixed rule: The Number One warrior has nearly unlimited power and only the Number Two warrior can formally challenge Number One, currently a man named Justice. Many years ago, Justice killed Afro's father to gain that title. Set on a path of revenge, Afro has assumed the title of Number Two. He is ready to become Number One. But so are the many assassins who are out for Afro's blood...

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