Samurai Champloo Episode 17: Lullabies of the Lost (Verse 2)
Canon/HIGH

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9.6

8 Fans

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Samurai Champloo Episode 17: Lullabies of the Lost (Verse 2)

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser

The final scenes had that bittersweet “life keeps moving forward no matter what” energy that this show loves so much <3

crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki

This arc felt way more emotional and serious than the usual episodic adventures and it absolutely delivered

nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu

This episode was BEAUTIFUL and depressing at the same time 😭 champloo really knows how to emotionally jump you out of nowhere

debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
The conclusion of the Ainu arc was so emotional. The music during the final moments? Absolute chills. It’s crazy how much I care about these "one-off" characters. This trio is really growing on me.
bulldozer36's avatar
bulldozer36
Resolves Verse 1 and the Ainu storyline wraps quickly but the reunion feels rushed. Still, Mugen's confrontation with Okuru is deep, and the northern landscape is visually beautiful.
itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
This episode hit different. 😭 That Ainu melody is stuck in my head, and seeing the trauma behind the "monster" actually broke me. Jin's duel was cold, but Fuu finally dropping the "why" behind the sunflowers? Chills. I’m officially locked in for this revenge arc.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Dang. That's a tragic past for Okuru and the weight of his actions hang over every scene, while Jin and Fuu confront both danger and moral complexity. I kinda felt this episode. I thought Eren would only make me sad. This guy mad me sad as well haha T_T
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
Quite nice episode that man was really something, really great ending though a sad one it's still great! It's good that they're back on route to their destination! But yea I'm beginning to think that the samurai is Fuu's dad! Honestly a Banger ep right here, MUST watch!

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 26, this wraps up the 'Lullabies of the Lost' two-parter that began in episode 16, which split the trio apart for individual spotlight arcs. The resolutions here deepen each character's motivations heading into the back third of the series, reaffirming the bonds that keep Mugen, Jin, and Fuu traveling together as they push closer to finding the sunflower samurai.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 26, this wraps up the 'Lullabies of the Lost' two-parter that began in episode 16, which split the trio apart for individual spotlight arcs. The resolutions here deepen each character's motivations heading into the back third of the series, reaffirming the bonds that keep Mugen, Jin, and Fuu traveling together as they push closer to finding the sunflower samurai.

QUICK TAKES

marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser

The final scenes had that bittersweet “life keeps moving forward no matter what” energy that this show loves so much <3

crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki

This arc felt way more emotional and serious than the usual episodic adventures and it absolutely delivered

nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu

This episode was BEAUTIFUL and depressing at the same time 😭 champloo really knows how to emotionally jump you out of nowhere

debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
The conclusion of the Ainu arc was so emotional. The music during the final moments? Absolute chills. It’s crazy how much I care about these "one-off" characters. This trio is really growing on me.
bulldozer36's avatar
bulldozer36
Resolves Verse 1 and the Ainu storyline wraps quickly but the reunion feels rushed. Still, Mugen's confrontation with Okuru is deep, and the northern landscape is visually beautiful.
itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
This episode hit different. 😭 That Ainu melody is stuck in my head, and seeing the trauma behind the "monster" actually broke me. Jin's duel was cold, but Fuu finally dropping the "why" behind the sunflowers? Chills. I’m officially locked in for this revenge arc.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Dang. That's a tragic past for Okuru and the weight of his actions hang over every scene, while Jin and Fuu confront both danger and moral complexity. I kinda felt this episode. I thought Eren would only make me sad. This guy mad me sad as well haha T_T
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
Quite nice episode that man was really something, really great ending though a sad one it's still great! It's good that they're back on route to their destination! But yea I'm beginning to think that the samurai is Fuu's dad! Honestly a Banger ep right here, MUST watch!

©manglobe／下井草チャンプルーズ

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©manglobe／下井草チャンプルーズ

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