Samurai Champloo: Episode 11 Escape

[@QuietstormRB]

One of the greatest scenes from the series.

[@LeoDiez48]

In whole anime*

[@marzlee839]

Of all time

[@ChanChan-jk8pc]

No cap!

[@thorntonturner2299]

I cry a little on this.

[@hiryuFGC]

This was the scene that sent me on the hunt to figure out what music I had just heard and led to discovering Nujabes.. and over 10 years later, chillhop / instrumental hip hop remains one of my favorite genres of music.

[@wheresthecom]

Does anyone know the name of this song tho

[@andyrbarri]

Joseph Childers Nujabes - Counting Stars

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

Hiryu best bumps in the world

[@johnmarston9684]

We don't care about you

[@cronotriggered4314]

Best standalone episode of the show. It encapsulates everything samurai champloo does so well while managing to tell a compelling love story with mere minutes of dialogue between the characters. You don’t need an excess of time or backstory to build compelling characters, sometimes all it takes is some nujabes.

[@paulozhan]

This was probably one of the best episodes in the entire show. The episode starts on a very depressing note, no music, just rain, and two people talking on a bridge, a woman potentially thinking about taking her own life. The episode ends with a rescue scene, to the tune of one of the best songs in the OST, a heartbreaking and sudden goodbye, and a woman getting back her own life.

[@biblesnbarcodes]

Do you want some good news about the final conclusion... In the final episode of the series, they show montages of everyone going their ways. You see Jin walking by this same river bank in his final scene in the montages. Which leads me to believe, he came back and is waiting for her.

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Don't forget Jin's stoic face watching Shinō floating to the Buudhist Divorce Temple. Not 1 tear. Strength.

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

​@biblesnbarcodes what about Mugen's secret Shōgunate police ladyfriend who fell in love with Mugen?

[@Mukthikanth]

​@@biblesnbarcodesI never observed it. Thanks

[@_spacecowboy_]

ive been watching this anime for the first time lately, and its scenes and episodes like this that just blow me awayyyy. This show is art. I love nujabes.

[@s0alaih]

this is art.

[@anthonyandbrett]

"I'm taking back my life" what a line

[@aerience]

used to listen to just the music alone for 5 years, but yesterday finally listened to the music in this context, so beautiful

[@Sagaleon14]

Same. The song was already special to me but this scene just made it so it’s now a piece of my soul

[@aerience]

@@Sagaleon14 glad to know that i'm not the only one!

[@kevinchu9323]

No one is posting about Jin as he watches her drift away on the boat? He has no change in expression but you know that he admires that moment to be one of his best acts of benevolence, or Jin. It is such a beautiful scene, so much so that it didn't need any words... RIP seba jun

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

That's the dying art of Stocism. Which Jin near embodies Stoicism.

[@skeletonbite]

GENIUS composition! the MUSIC, the transition of night into morning ,the zooming out during the boat departure, the last shot showing the end of the long rain-- a new clear day. Brilliant work.

[@mathiasnotter8920]

What is the name of the song?

[@sebag2735]

​@@mathiasnotter89201 month later but is Counting Starts by Nujabes

[@chayra7517]

And this is why this is one of the best animes I've ever watched.

[@PierogiesAndSnow]

I'm here from 2017 and it still makes me cry a little.

[@DG-sz8tj]

2023 and same shit

[@crownedclown49]

For anyone wondering what the name of the OST is it’s “Counting Stars” made by Nujabes

[@MaryJane-th7mg]

Thank you so much!

[@crownedclown49]

@@MaryJane-th7mg no problem glad you enjoyed the OST as much as I did

[@aryamishra8605]

Thank you gentleman/women

[@yellow6ird]

Love this episode, personally find it rather romantic.

[@briankeough5316]

This episode is what made the show go from really good to great imo. Has me teary eyed every time she reaches out to jin only to come up short. Jin knows he can’t go with her because he made a promise to fuu, but he will surely come back for her

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

bro this was so beautiful that my heart cried for jin because as a real nigga i know he couldn’t shed a tear. selfless shit at its best!

[@Paumonsu]

Look that Jin don't talk in whole video, but you can notice what Jin feels every moment. The face expresions are just amazing

[@MachaazahYasharahla3]

Jin is that dude

[@thepublicpotato3887]

they really made a better love story in one episode than most anime can in multiple seasons

[@45dable]

Totally agree. In 23 minutes they made something amazing many animes have tried.

[@RyuSaga99]

Man... Counting Stars really sets the mood for this scene. I remember listening to it while exploring the temples near my apartment in japan during the sunset and the soundtrack just fits in.

[@tk100]

this episode is what set samurai champloo apart from the rest of the anime. Very poetic. Simply profound.

[@zayamiah]

Love how nujables added a hip hop flavor to George benson classic "Affirmation"

[@kimahri3267]

A little bit late but the original arrangement for the song was made by Jose Feliciano in 1975

[@d00dl3s.d1d0pe]

Always breaks my heart to see Shino reach out to Jin, and Jin's reaction to that. It's almost like he knew and understood how he felt about Shino but didn't know or understand how she felt about him.

[@CYBEREALIFE]

Dude this part makes me cry like a baby.

[@ASleeplessWolf]

Favorite episode of them all. And R.I.P. Nujabes. Your music alone can touch an emotional level I can't explain in words.

[@Chalaxandler]

This is probably one of my favorite scenes in all of entertainment. Nearly brings me to tears with how beautiful the atmosphere of it is, partially attributed to nujabes producing and the amazing story telling this show has throughout. I’ve rewatched hundreds of times and it remains one of my favorite anime scenes of all time

[@ubbesom3928]

yeah bro

[@amanwithafakename]

omg thanks for posting the subbed version.... so much better.

[@danieltalamantes3763]

Mike Martin I didn't think so when I first watched the series I thought the dub was better but after rewatching it I can't agree more with you

[@leandrodiaz5433]

fucking finally. usually people in old comments said that sub is trash, which is really fucking dumb

[@jonismat5248]

@@leandrodiaz5433 fr the guy who voiced Mugen is one of the best anime voice actors

[@stormbringer7773]

I just finished watching this episode(I started watching the series when it came out on Toonami back in January)and I can say this is my favorite episode so far. I hope Jin sees her again one day.

[@KamiNanami]

While the episode ends on a bitter sweet note, I think they will eventually have their happy ending. Shino said the refuge for positiutes would be able to keep her safe for 3 years, after which she would be legally free. So, in 3 years time, Jin and Shino will reunite. ♥️

[@ingvanya]

Its not a refuge for prostitutes, its a Buddhist 'divorce temple'. Back before there were formal laws allowing a woman to divorce her (especially abusive) husband in Japan, these existed. They were a place a woman who wanted a divorce had to stay for 3 years, then she was legally free of the marriage. It was essentially the place that protected women like Shino in those times. (She got sold into prostitution by her shithead abusive husband to pay back his gambling debts.)

[@Tornado1994]

@@ingvanya Its a Shinto Temple. Not a Buddhist Temple. That's a Front for Battered and Abused Women. Also, Her Husband didn't just sell her into prosecution. He Literally BRIBED Her Parents.

[@ingvanya]

@@Tornado1994 please Google 'Tokei-ji'. Buddhist.

[@Tornado1994]

@@ingvanya Jin isn't Buddhist and neither is anyone in Samurai Champloo. They're all mostly Shinto. Especially Jin.

[@ingvanya]

@Tornado1994 where they sent her has no connection to anyone's religion. I said that where they Sent her was a Buddhist 'divorce temple'. I promise I researched Japan's 'divorce temples' in history before I made my comment.

[@Paumonsu]

Shino's theme is just the song that plays on this chapter. Some fan removed the voices and looped the song and called it Shino's Theme. Counting stars is the original song (which is a version of Affirmation by Jose Feliciano). Than he did this version for Samurai Champloo, both are the same, but SC is a little bit versioned.

[@Primitiv3_]

By najubes RIP, I really miss the way anime was, life looked so good and pleasing 😞💔

[@ivanbakovski4671]

Most excellent love story ever

[@Emgee78]

I commented on this scene 13 YEARS AGO!!! It's still my favorite anime scenes ever BUT GODDAMN I'M OLD.

[@_X1M_]

and just you wait, your comment is 1 year old right now, but in the future yours and mine will be like years old already, and who knows who what type of person we will be then.

[@crownedclown49]

6 months now lol how you doing ?

[@ryisthemovie]

One of the most enjoyable episodes to watch in the series for me, very touching and romantic.

[@globnomulous]

Thansk for posting. I was looking for this exact scene, this exact song. Probably my favorite segment of the whole series.

[@Youcef928]

Tout est parfait dans cette scène, la musique, l’ambiance, le visuel tout merci nujabes pour ce son

[@Paumonsu]

That's one of the best moments of this masterpiece anime... I love it

[@myytaccountinmn]

Jin is such an cool and charming dude!

[@bankage-6344]

Thank You for the name of the song!

[@Hatychify]

"The World isn't that convenient."

[@blackngold007]

Goosebumps

[@vinloc3854]

this is my most favoite scene from the entire series. thank u so much

[@_Maxten]

this song gives me chills bc it reminds me of when i was 15 in studyblock. i'd listen to this, after hanabi, arurian dance, and sky is falling every damn day..

[@josecinco]

this is my favorite episode

[@Emgee78]

This is why I love Samurai Champloo.

[@aviHiriyanna]

Aside from a few scenes in "5 cm per second" and a couple of touching moments in "Welcome To The NHK", this has got to be one of the most poetic scenes in arthouse anime.

[@jimothy183]

This scene contains the best song and scene of the best episode of the series.

[@miros.9065]

I know this from 11 years ago but, Same Ol' thing is better.

[@Ecnfl]

great anime + great song = LEGENDARY

[@neotailz]

Same. I'm so glad I found this anime, or else I would've missed out on such a great artist.

[@unknown_blank_blank_blank]

RIP Nujabes. Turning a flamenco based song into a god damn legend.

[@Hymanroth67]

truly one of best scores of the series, :) :D

[@grownsimba8120]

Beat is so smooth, mixed with the scenes from this episode, make it ridiculous to take it all in

[@vikvon]

Goose bumps

[@Mr.Molluck]

i love this scene.. the song is really matching into it :)

[@okmt_hrm_2026]

この回一番好き

[@greyxwind]

I definitely respect the gracefulness of not altering this scene but AMVs are awesome done right. :)

[@tempreclude]

R.I.P Nujabes. Your creation was perfect for this scene.

[@muaaadib]

right in the feels

[@ShadowXg0z]

OF THE BEST SERIE

[@Shea354]

I fucking love this show. And the music that they chose for it just....oh my lord. Just amazing. I love it so much. Nujabes and all of the other HydeOut artists they featured on this show....they're all fucking geniuses. And Counting Stars is probably one of Nujabes' best songs.

[@hieguanyong]

one of the best BGM ^^

[@boredkid444]

i love to see jin kicking ass in this scene without his sword! looks rly cool

[@kikiorr]

i cry EVERY time i see this scene =(, but none the less i love this show to death.

[@Primitiv3_]

Same😖😞

[@whilvo7892]

i started crying the moment i heard the bgm. this song held such a special place in my heart i never knew it was part of samurai champloo ost holy shit

[@Sonjay718]

I love how they had Jin's back during this fight

[@tk100]

you're damn right. The creators of this series is are pretty much geniuses. This is true art in the form of anime.

[@treeless_leaf]

I loved this scene so much.

[@redplumesails7731]

And then, the rain stops.

[@amanwithafakename]

thank you. again.

[@Sinminator]

My favorite atmosphere

[@AFIG92]

Scenes like this that make this anime a classic...aside from its faulty story line when you have epic scenes like this to make up for it....well, you can't help but smirk a little

[@goblinrat6119]

+A. Figueroa It's been so long since I watched Samurai Champloo, and I was a lot younger back then, but what do you mean by faulty storyline?

[@devvv4616]

nnahh you dont notice it at all unless your critical and you're looking and waiting on every single mistake a show can have. that's no way to watch and enjoy an anime

[@Paumonsu]

Nujabes - Counting Stars

[@katak0404]

Thx for the info on the song its amazing

[@andrewstill9042]

When letting the woman drift on the boat, maybe Jin should have said "I will find you."

[@begformiuiruma257]

the fact that he didnt say anything makes it more powerful, and leaves imagination to the viewer

[@kaptenlemper]

Pretty sure ar that point Jin didn't even know if he was coming back alive after facing Kariya

[@Emgee78]

Love how those guys all tossed their hats into the air and all got sliced even before their hats fell to the ground!

[@Inf_silly_Child]

counting stars

[@Shea354]

I think they're going between Counting Stars and Shino's Theme. Both pieces are different but the way they interchange them here is really cool. If you listen, you can hear the change in song. They go back and forth. I've listened to both extensively and I really do think that they're switching back and forth. But of course, I could be wrong. lol Either way, I adore this anime, I adore this song (or songs, depending on whether or not I'm right), and I ADORE Nujabes. Thanks for the upload

[@ondreatorrence4322]

Beautiful ❤

[@jkvasn]

this show's fights are BAD ASS!!!

[@bascal133]

I really like this song.

[@dondada1336]

Counting Stars is up there with Grand Finale

[@MatiasAravenaSmith-jo8jg]

Que capítulo mas espectacular con counting stars de fondo, una obra maestra de watanabe/nujabes ...

[@nonduality1]

my fav part of the whole series

[@NYhope07]

7 years wtf

[@Stalaktik]

TEN YEARS

[@Primitiv3_]

@@Stalaktik 12 years, crying 😞

[@SuperAwesomedude20]

i da feel it in my heart bro

[@Primitiv3_]

@@SuperAwesomedude20 yes we all do

[@bun223]

I think to be a true samurai, your suaveness goes beyond the sword.

[@PandaaPandaa]

YES ! Counting stars !!!

[@greyxwind]

amazing upload, thanks

[@루어-j2g]

R.I.P Nujabes..

[@myfriendbob56]

in case anyone is wondering, the original song that’s playing is kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppa7louXmctkepY&app=desktop Affirmation by George Benson... makes this scene so emotional for me

[@soomatty]

song that got me into nujabes. rip jun seba

[@g0g0sag0]

Such a beautiful song should not be made into something trivial and silly as an AMV.

[@tyreviews6774]

I really thought there was going to be a twist at the end where she died, but I’m so glad I was wrong

[@yuchant]

@GoldAngel7 its a different side, but the same side at the same time. I have so much respect for this character. Having both strength and humility is the true hero.

[@darkdante500600]

Such a good ending for Shino, and yet a sad one for Jin...Dude went up in my books keeping his promise to Fuu though.

[@mrNikko77]

Counting stars in the episode sounds different than the album version. Anyone know where I can find this version?

[@ChickenCatzz]

mrNikko77 I'm trying to find that particular version too.... the bass sounds very crisp and boosted here

[@PoopdeckPatty]

i cant find this version anywhere. I love the drumbeats in the show compared to his album version, anyone know where i can find this one?

[@ifechukwujones1978]

Where can i find the soundtrack pls

[@オーガスアカツキ]

切なくてだけど漢気感じる話や！

[@DonTouchMyShades]

Preeeeetty. And very touching

[@tenordrummin360]

I believe this video is exactly how it was in the episode

[@frozenray0079]

best scene/fight/song/episode of the entire series. i'm so upset that for that SMALL period of time Nujabes' Metaphorical Music album was on itunes...and thank God I got it in time cuz it's no longer there...but the song Counting Stars wasn't on there :( haha wow. where would hip-hop, or hip-hop inspiration be, if it weren't for two deceased genius who truly reflect one another: J Dilla and Nujabes?