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Samurai Jack is an American adult animated television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that premiered on Cartoon Network on August 10, 2001. The show originally ended in 2004, without concluding the story. Reruns aired on Cartoon Network's sister channel, Boomerang, on a frequent basis, until the series returned to the Toonami block for reruns in February 2014. The show was revived for the fifth and final season, airing on Adult Swim's Toonami block beginning on March 11, 2017, this time to use more violence and much darker tone, to conclude Jack's journey of returning the past. The official series finale aired on May 20, 2017.

Plot[]

Samurai Jack tells the story of a young prince (Jack) from Feudal Japan whose father's empire is destroyed by the shape shifting demon Aku. As a child, the prince escapes destruction and travels the world training his mind and his body for years until he reaches adulthood, becoming a legendary samurai. After taking his father's magic katana, he challenges Aku to a duel and defeats the demon. However, before the prince can deal the killing blow, Aku creates a time portal and sends his opponent into the distant future, anticipating that he would be able to amass sufficient power to deal with the samurai later. He arrives in a dystopian, futuristic Earth ruled by Aku and filled with his robot minions and a large number of alien immigrant races of various appearances. The first people he encounters in the future call him "Jack" as a form of slang, which he adopts as his name (his true given name is never mentioned in the series).

Standard episodes follow Jack's search for a way to travel back to his own time, where he hopes to stop Aku before these events come to pass. The cartoon depicts Jack's quest to find a time portal, while constantly facing obstacles set by Aku in a classic battle of Good versus Evil. Typically each time Jack believes he has reached the end of his quest, something causes him to dramatically miss his chance. In one attempt Jack locates a stable portal to the past, but the guardian of the portal (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) defeats him after a long but noticeably mismatched battle. The guardian is about to crush Jack when the portal starts to flicker and glow, seemingly giving the guardian a message; the guardian has a giant pterodactyl take the unconscious Jack away. After Jack leaves, the guardian states that it is not yet time for him to return to the past, and an image of what is implied to be an older Jack is then seen in the portal; indicating that Jack is predestined to succeed, but it will take years for him to do so.

Characters[]

Setting[]

Samurai Jack takes place in a world where science and technology have developed far beyond what is available in the present day, and in some ways resembles magic on its own. However, despite scientific advances, the future is decidedly dystopian—for example, in one episode the mafia profits greatly from the sale of simple water. Aliens, bounty hunters, and robots are plentiful, and always ready for a fight. The leader of this world is Aku. While the setting is distinctly futuristic and technological, instances of mythology and supernatural events do occur. Mythologies, like Valhalla, and even supernatural forces, such as demonic enemies, make regular appearances, yet do not seem to stand out amongst the technologically advanced inhabitants. Aku himself is supernatural, as is Jack's sword. Stories take place in a variety of locations. Ranging from beautiful wilderness to futuristic or even dystopian cities, there is often a stark contrast made between the industrial world and the natural world.

Broadcast History[]

United States[]

Cartoon Network (2001-2004)
Boomerang (2009-2014)
Adult Swim (Toonami) (February 1, 2014-Present)

Gallery[]

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External Links[]


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Locations
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See also


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Animated television series
What a Cartoon! (1995–1997) • Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003) • Johnny Bravo (1997-2004) • The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) • Time Squad (2001-03) • Samurai Jack (2001-17) • Grim & Evil (2001-04) • Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2002-03) • Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002-03) • The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003-08) • Evil Con Carne (2003-04) • Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-05) • Megas XLR (2004-05) • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004-09) • Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004-09) • The Life and Times of Juniper Lee (2005-07) • Camp Lazlo (2005-08) • My Gym Partner's a Monkey (2005-08) • Ben 10 (2005-08) • Squirrel Boy (2006-07) • Class of 3000 (2006-08) • Out of Jimmy's Head (2007-08) • Chowder (2007-10) • Transformers: Animated (2007-09) • Ben 10: Alien Force (2008-10) • The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008-10) • Adventure Time (2010-18) • Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010-12) • Generator Rex (2010-13) • Regular Show (2010-17) • Tower Prep (2010) • Sym-Bionic Titan (2010-11) • Robotomy (2010-11) • The Problem Solverz (2011-13) • Level Up (2012-13) • Ben 10: Omniverse (2012-14) • Incredible Crew (2013) • Uncle Grandpa (2013-17) • Steven Universe (2013-19) • Clarence (2014-18) • Over the Garden Wall (2014) • We Bare Bears (2015-18) • Long Live the Royals (2015) • The Powerpuff Girls (2016-19) • Mighty Magiswords (2016-19) • Ben 10 (2017-21) • OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017-19) • Apple & Onion (2018-21) • Craig of the Creek (2018-present) • Summer Camp Island (2018-23) • Victor and Valentino (2019-22) • Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart (2019-20) • Infinity Train (2019-21) • Primal (2019-present) • Steven Universe Future (2019-20) • JJ Villard's Fairy Tales (2020) • Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020-21) • Close Enough (2020-22) • Tig n' Seek (2020-22) • The Fungies! (2020-21) • We Baby Bears (2022-present) • Unicorn: Warriors Eternal (2023-present) • Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023-present) • Jessica's Big Little World (2023-24) • Invincible Fight Girl (2024) • Untitled Regular Show series (TBA) • Adventure Time: Side Quests (TBA) • Adventure Time: Heyo BMO (TBA) • Safari Heist (TBA) • SuperMutant Magic Academy (TBA)
Animated television shorts
Theatrical films
The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002)


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1990s
The Moxy ShowSpace Ghost Coast to CoastWhat a Cartoon!Dexter's LaboratoryBig BagJohnny BravoCow and ChickenI Am WeaselThe Powerpuff GirlsFat Dog MendozaEd, Edd n EddyMike, Lu & OgCourage the Cowardly Dog
2000s
Sheep in the Big CityThe Cramp TwinsTime SquadSamurai JackGrim & EvilJustice LeagueWhatever Happened to... Robot Jones?Codename: Kids Next DoorThe Grim Adventures of Billy & MandyEvil Con CarneTeen TitansDuck DodgersFoster's Home for Imaginary FriendsMegas XLRStar Wars: Clone Wars (non-Warner) • Justice League UnlimitedBaby Looney TunesHi Hi Puffy AmiYumiKrypto the SuperdogThe Life and Times of Juniper LeeCamp LazloFirehouse TalesJohnny TestRobotboy (non-Warner) • Sunday PantsMy Gym Partner's a MonkeyBen 10Squirrel BoyClass of 3000Out of Jimmy's HeadChowderTransformers: Animated (non-Warner) • The Mr. Men ShowGeorge of the Jungle (2007 Series)Ben 10: Alien ForceChop Socky ChooksThe Marvelous Misadventures of FlapjackStar Wars: The Clone Wars (non-Warner) • The Secret SaturdaysBatman: The Brave and the BoldThe OthersidersBrainRushDestroy Build DestroyBobb'e SaysDude, What Would Happen
2010s
Adventure TimeBen 10: Ultimate AlienHero: 108Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedGenerator RexMadSym-Bionic TitanTower PrepRobotomyYoung JusticeThe Problem SolverzRegular ShowThe Looney Tunes ShowThe Amazing World of GumballThunderCatsSecret Mountain Fort AwesomeLevel UpGreen Lantern: The Animated SeriesThe High Fructose Adventures of Annoying OrangeDreamWorks Dragons (non-Warner) • Ben 10: OmniverseIncredible CrewBeware the BatmanUncle GrandpaSteven UniverseMixelsThe Tom and Jerry ShowClarenceOver the Garden WallWe Bare BearsNew Looney TunesBe Cool, Scooby-Doo!Long Live the RoyalsBunniculaThe Powerpuff GirlsMighty MagiswordsBen 10OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesUnikitty!Apple & OnionSummer Camp IslandDC Super Hero GirlsVictor and ValentinoMao Mao: Heroes of Pure HeartScooby-Doo and Guess Who?Infinity TrainSteven Universe Future
2020s
ThunderCats RoarElliott from EarthThe Fungies!Tig n' SeekLooney Tunes CartoonsElliott from EarthJellystone!Jessica's Big Little World
Current
Teen Titans Go!Craig of the CreekWe Baby BearsTiny Toons LooniversityThe Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe
Upcoming
Iyanu: Child of Wonder • Untitled Regular Show series • Adventure Time: Side QuestsAdventure Time: Heyo BMOFoster's Funtime for Imaginary FriendsGo-Go Mystery MachineThe Powerpuff Girls (second reboot) • Tooned Out
Films, Telefilms, TV Specials and Pilots
Dexter's Laboratory: Ego TripThe Flintstones: On the RocksThe Powerpuff Girls MovieParty WagonFoster's Home for Imaginary Friends: House of Bloo'sCodename: Kids Next Door: Operation: Z.E.R.O.Class of 3000: HomeFoster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt HuntingRe-AnimatedMy Gym Partner's a Monkey: The Big Field TripCamp Lazlo: Where's Lazlo?Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey AdventureBilly & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider QueenBen 10: Secret of the OmnitrixBen 10: Race Against TimeMy Gym Partner's a Monkey: Animal School MusicalUnderfist: Halloween BashFoster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination ImaginationEd, Edd, n Eddy's Big Picture ShowBen 10: Alien SwarmFirebreatherLevel UpBen 10: Destroy All AliensRegular Show: The MovieSteven Universe: The MovieWe Bare Bears: The MovieBen 10 Versus the Universe: The MovieCraig Before the Creek
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