Samurai Jack is Returning!

[TurtleTitan97]

It's time to go back....

http://i.imgur.com/7AY3TKp.jpg

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

It's time to go back....

http://i.imgur.com/7AY3TKp.jpg

Damn, anything can happen, can't it? :tlol:

[plastroncafe]

My excitement is tempered by my sadness that Mako won't also be returning.

[CyberCubed]

Am I the only one who thought the original show was never really all that great? It had some cool action sequences and when I was younger it was just cool to see an action cartoon, but after revisiting it a few years ago I remember thinking how shallow the show really was.

[TurtleTitan97]

Am I the only one who thought the original show was never really all that great?

Why yes, yes you are.

[plastroncafe]

Yes. Yes you are.
Go sit in a corner and think about what you've done.

[Cure]

Well if CyberCubed doesn't approve, I guess the show might as well be cancelled again.

[CyberCubed]

I think I rewatched the entire show back in....2011 or so? That was long after it had been canceled and it was at the same time I was watching Young Justice and other shows.

The show definitely has some cool action sequences and the premise when it started was great...but it just didn't have enough stamina to be a long lasting series. Probably would have worked better as a mini-series or a 26 episode show at the most.

[Peanut]

This is the best news ever.

I'm sad Mako won't be around to reprise his role. I don't know if I'd prefer Aku to simply never speak, for them to find a replacement, or for them to use old voice work. I don't know. That's a hard thing to think about. Right now I'm just super grateful to know Jack is coming back. Now I need to rewatch the series.

Also, remember when CC also thought Avatar wasn't good? lol

[Amaranthus]

Probably my favourite cartoon of all time.
Hopefully I'll be able to watch it. Considering the fact I'm a Belgiass who can't watch this sh*t on television.

[plastroncafe]

This news came at just the right time for me, recreational television watching-wise, because I just finished both "Jessica Jones" and "Cowboy Bebop."

Pretty sure that all of Samurai Jack is streaming on Hulu, so...yeah. Looks like I'll be finishing that rewatch I started a couple of months ago.
(this and Brooklyn 99)

[Raph's Girl]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o

[Prowler]

Cool.

Never finished the original series, though. But I liked it a lot back when I was a kid.

You know what other show I'd like to see re-made, or more like finished? Megas XLR.

[Powder]

Am I the only one who thought the original show was never really all that great? It had some cool action sequences and when I was younger it was just cool to see an action cartoon, but after revisiting it a few years ago I remember thinking how shallow the show really was.

I never could get into it myself, despite being a fan of it's concepts/themes.

[CyberCubed]

Its essentially just a toned down version of Usagi Yojimbo, and that's putting it lightly. I do think its artistically fun to watch and some action sequences were great, but the "story" was never really the reason to watch.

I mean its a kids show after all, it was aimed at the same audience as Dexter's Lab and Powerpuff girls, so it was fun when I was younger but its hard to sit through as an adult.

[TurtleTitan97]

Its essentially just a toned down version of Usagi Yojimbo, and that's putting it lightly.

Putting it wrongly is more like it.

[plastroncafe]

Putting it wrongly is more like it.

A yup.
The first episode is largely without dialog, you know...because if it's one thing kids will totally get into is storytelling that's all show and no tell. Especially little ones. They're the ones with the best attention spans.

[ToTheNines]

Party on Genndy! I wonder if this will acknowledge the recent IDW comic run.

[THGhost]

I knew this would happen eventually. The original show was too well loved to be left without an ending, and the success of the recent comic books let creators know that people were still interested in Jack's journey. I am very pleased by this news :D Hopefully the same will happen for Sym-Bionic Titan someday.

Looking forward to adding this new show to my DVD collection; right next to the original show.

I think this has to be my favourite episode; so damn beautiful.

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Am I the only one who thought the original show was never really all that great? It had some cool action sequences and when I was younger it was just cool to see an action cartoon, but after revisiting it a few years ago I remember thinking how shallow the show really was.

Why yes, yes you are.

Yes. Yes you are.
Go sit in a corner and think about what you've done.

Putting it wrongly is more like it.

Agreed. There's opinions, and then they're just being plain wrong. :P

[drgon78]

Is the original creator involved?

I will not be the same without Mako.:(

[TurtleTitan97]

Is the original creator involved?


Yes, Adult Swim confirmed Genndy Tartakovsky is involved.

[THGhost]

It will not be the same without Mako.:(

****, I hadn't thought about that. :( Anyone know anybody who could... "replace" him? Or at least emulate his voice? Damn, it's really sad that he won't get to see the end of Jack & Aku's rivalry.

[TurtleTitan97]

****, I hadn't thought about that. :( Anyone know anybody who could... "replace" him? Or at least emulate his voice? Damn, it's really sad that he won't get to see the end of Jack & Aku's rivalry.

Greg Baldwin could do it. He did the voice of Iroh for the remainder of Avatar the Last Airbender after Mako passed away, and in Legend of Korra as well.

Plus according to Wikipedia he did the voice for Aku on that FusionFall MMO.

[snake]

I'm VERY excited.

[Sage Ninja]

I am so excited to see this is coming back. I am hoping to see me some more Scotsman! One of my favorite characters in this series and how he interacts with Jack, and generally his creative insults and in your face attitude.

[THGhost]

Greg Baldwin could do it. He did the voice of Iroh for the remainder of Avatar the Last Airbender after Mako passed away, and in Legend of Korra as well.

Plus according to Wikipedia he did the voice for Aku on that FusionFall MMO.

Sounds good to me. :tcool:

[Raph's Girl]

New info on the new season:

It's set 50 years later, will be darker than the previous stuff, Aku is still about, Jack's lost his Katana and now has a motorcycle. There'll be at least 10 episodes. No word on when it'll be airing just.. SOON. Oh and Jack has abs...he looks pretty good for his age

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13413703_503035076566615_274838778468246870_n.jpg? oh=b962ea5d225f4dd6a7935e0d828871ad&oe=57D5843E

[TurtleTitan97]

New info on the new season:

It's set 50 years later, will be darker than the previous stuff, Aku is still about, Jack's lost his Katana and now has a motorcycle. There'll be at least 10 episodes. No word on when it'll be airing just.. SOON. Oh and Jack has abs...he looks pretty good for his age

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13413703_503035076566615_274838778468246870_n.jpg? oh=b962ea5d225f4dd6a7935e0d828871ad&oe=57D5843E

It's beautiful!!! :o

On that note, more concept art

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClAhYaLVAAE8imP.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClAhZOtVYAAn4pI.jpg

[Utrommaniac]

Well, that certainly makes his attempt to return to his original time a lot sadder. What would be the point anymore? Might as well just overthrow Aku and be done with it.

[CyberCubed]

"At least" 10 episodes? That sounds strange. Makes it sound like this is a mini-series rather than a full season of the show.

[TurtleTitan97]

"At least" 10 episodes? That sounds strange.

Not really when the previous 4 seasons were just 13 episodes each.

[THGhost]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

"At least" 10 episodes? That sounds strange. Makes it sound like this is a mini-series rather than a full season of the show.

I got the feeling that that was the case anyway.

[plastroncafe]

Lost his sword huh?
Wonder if that's what the season will be about.

[Spike Spiegel]

I wonder if he's got immortality or if he's just been in some kind of stasis for 50 years.

[THGhost]

Lost his sword huh?
Wonder if that's what the season will be about.

I'd enjoy watching that.

[ProphetofGanja]

I'm so ready for this. I was disappointed when the IDW comic series ended, I had really been hoping to see a conclusion to Jack's story, but no dice.

At long last, Jack's tale will finally have some closure (hopefully? watch him just get thrown further into the future in the last episode :lol:)

[snake]

Hype. Jack looks so badass.

[THGhost]

I'm so ready for this. I was disappointed when the IDW comic series ended, I had really been hoping to see a conclusion to Jack's story, but no dice.

At long last, Jack's tale will finally have some closure (hopefully? watch him just get thrown further into the future in the last episode :lol:)

I've been meaning to start the IDW series. Is it any good? I'm also a little confused as to which one to start. Are the "Classic" volumes new stories, or episodes of the original show in comic book form or something?

[myconius]

Am I the only one who thought the original show was never really all that great? It had some cool action sequences and when I was younger it was just cool to see an action cartoon, but after revisiting it a few years ago I remember thinking how shallow the show really was.

i really respect what this series did, and i try to get into it.
but i much prefer Samurai Champloo over this. :)
(or better yet, something live action by Kurosawa and/or Mifune)

maybe i'll give this series another try?

[TurtleTitan97]

Managed to come across some more art for the season online:

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7713.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7714.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7715.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7711.jpg

[THGhost]

Managed to come across some more art for the season online:

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7713.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7714.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7715.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7711.jpg

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/95/958a278534504f30e1d04fce2c50818535f926c9e6f0aa5f6f a800f0e3799ad3.jpg

[M.O.D.O.K.]

Managed to come across some more art for the season online:

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7713.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7714.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7715.jpg

http://www.cloneweb.net/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7711.jpg

Nice find! I can't wait to watch this after so long.

[Sage Ninja]

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this is probably one of my favorite segments from old Samurai Jack. I loved the avant garde approach the sometimes approached this series.

[CyberCubed]

After how bad the Powerpuff girls reboot turned out I don't have much faith in this.

[TurtleTitan97]

Then why do you keep coming back to comment about it? Weren't you the one that called this show "a tone downed Usagi Yojimbo"? :roll:

Why don't you back to drooling over pictures of Melissa instead of posting about something you've admitted to having no interest in?

[GoldMutant]

Then why do you keep coming back to comment about it? Weren't you the one that called this show "a tone downed Usagi Yojimbo"? :roll:

Cubed is like a wall. No matter how much you hit it, it never goes down.

Anyways, show's shaping up pretty nicely. :) I look forward to when it comes out. Quick little question, how many IDW comics did they do about Jack? I saw it mentioned, but am curious.

[TurtleTitan97]

Cubed is like a wall. No matter how much you hit it, it never goes down.

Anyways, show's shaping up pretty nicely. :) I look forward to when it comes out. Quick little question, how many IDW comics did they do about Jack? I saw it mentioned, but am curious.

Ain't that the hard truth. Well said.

As for the comic, it had 20 issues + 1 special

Anyway, found another batch of concept art that was featured at Annecy:

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WyoB7QYRbmc/V2HRGQ1lqOI/AAAAAAAABcM/8PfgMBgHwm8r0y-3O7nD-T8v6SjHO7U5QCLcB/s1600/1466026676363.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-whRlxBfHDFM/V2HRGG_mhgI/AAAAAAAABcI/cbeVq0sCah4Qi4J3wIrolWZon_OPmgM3ACLcB/s1600/1466026715214.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rz_wE4cxYro/V2LMD2ZcEVI/AAAAAAAABcs/LngL0LwosAgBOv41mGI_44RTWhE9QBUSACLcB/s1600/1466050777460.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aqjWKUdgKg8/V2LMGPm1VVI/AAAAAAAABc0/QxZQYDvUbzAiImzpiZXdxJ-yp4ZJ6z6IwCLcB/s1600/1466050826609.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z7xQJwr7FaM/V2LMGVcl6wI/AAAAAAAABdA/txpyShT0830tYTUia9J4QQ9q9P0rNv8DgCLcB/s1600/1466050863821.jpg
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dagd_7wF4YQ/V2LMGWngNNI/AAAAAAAABc8/A_ExZtBgQBkk7wQY0vEfkmtKsPQFpL8NwCLcB/s1600/1466051357658.jpg

[TurtleTitan97]

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[CyberCubed]

I don't know why they have to make this so edgy with blood. This was a kids cartoon, nobody is expecting violence out of Samurai Jack.

[TurtleTitan97]

Shut up, Cubed. Go troll the Supergirl thread. I thought you said you said you weren't even a fan of this show? :roll:

[CyberCubed]

I watched this show a decade ago when I was younger, I thought it was OK. Its just that at the same time I was reading Usagi Yojimbo comics for the first time and comparing the two this just felt like a lesser version of a samurai story I was reading. If you've read any of Stan Sakai's Usagi books you'd understand, most of them are in trade collections on amazon so they're easy to find now.

I'll check this out most likely which is why I come here, I'm interested in seeing the first episode at least.

[TurtleTitan97]

In other words, you're just doing the same shtick you did in your Avatar thread. Gotcha.

[M.O.D.O.K.]

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It's nice to see Genndy be happy again after dealing with so much garbage from Cartoon Network and Sony.

[Shiro Kame]

It's nice to see Genndy be happy again after dealing with so much garbage from Cartoon Network and Sony.

Yeah, especially since he always wanted to finish Jack's story with a feature-length movie, even after the show got screwed by the network back in the day. Finally, we may get a conclusion to Jack's epic and bittersweet tale.

[THGhost]

After how bad the Powerpuff girls reboot turned out I don't have much faith in this.

It's the same people behind it, and a direct continuation. Neither can be said for the PPG reboot. This is not going to be like the PPG reboot. It's not a reboot at all.

[TurtleTitan97]

A few new details of the season that have popped up online from Comic-Con:

http://boards.4chan.org/co/thread/84700187/samurai-jack-sdcc-general#p84736911
-Scotsman will be returning "In a big way"
-The show will premiere in early 2017
-New characters include Aku's seven daughters. There's apparently a child birthing scene involving an Aku cult.
-Tom Kenny describes the show as "Mad Jack Fury Road"
-We're apparently getting the same intro, but with different animation
-While not related, when asked on the possibility of a Sym-Bionic Titan revival, Genndy responded "Never say never"


New artwork:

http://i.4cdn.org/co/1469265130049.jpg
http://i.4cdn.org/co/1469227613208.jpg
http://i.4cdn.org/co/1469227350474.jpg

You can also find more here: http://comicsystems.fr/actualite/samurai-jack-annecy-behind-the-scenes-1217/

[plastroncafe]

I tried to make it back to the Indigo Ballroom for the Jack panel, but Bob's Burgers and Archer were in there next and since they don't clear the rooms....yeah, didn't happen.

But from the looks the line, I'm at least glad there was a full house for the Samurai Jack panel.

[Raph's Girl]

A few new details of the season that have popped up online from Comic-Con:


-New characters include Aku's seven daughters. There's apparently a child birthing scene involving an Aku cult.



Seven Daughters?? Isn't there like some signifigance behind that or something.

[THGhost]

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[plastroncafe]

This is probably redundant, but it's another nice review of the panel:
http://geektyrant.com/news/samurai-jacks-comic-con-footage-proves-the-new-series-will-be-ultra-badass

[Raph's Girl]

Mark your calenders folks!! New season of Samurai Jack starts March 11th!! :D

http://comicbook.com/anime/2017/01/23/new-samurai-jack-season-premiere-date-revealed/

[TurtleTitan97]

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[TurtleTitan97]

New trailer:

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[Raph's Girl]

New trailer:

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Whoa!!! :o

[THGhost]

New trailer:

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I need this. Now.

[ToTheNines]

My god. It's beautiful.

[Dust]

Jesus ****ing Christ, it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I think I might cry.

[THGhost]

It's nice to have some blood for a change.

[TurtleTitan97]

New clip:

http://ew.com/tv/2017/02/22/samurai-jack-season-5-adult-swim/

[PangolinFeets]

Very much looking forward to this.

[Utrommaniac]

Well, the joke's probably been done, I've realised that now is the best time to employ this gem. I'm sure that's the way it feels for many fans.
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[THGhost]

IGN's reaction to the premiere:

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[snake]

It premieres on the 11th, right? I'm currently watching the show in preparations. I'm up to S2,E11.

[THGhost]

Yep, March 11th. I'd totally forgotten it was this month.

[BubblyShell22]

That's awesome that it's coming back. I never got into it myself, but I'm happy for all of the fans who have enjoyed this series and who are finally getting what they wanted. Hope you enjoy it.

[Anarchistguy]

Tomorrow is the big day!!!

On a side now, how awesome would it be if the staff who created this show made a Usagi Yojimbo TV series!!!

[turtlefanforever]

Let's goooooooo

I will be posting spoilers after the episode so watch out.

[Anarchistguy]

This ain't Y-7 Samurai Jack, that's for sure...

[snake]

Holy sh*t. That was amazing. It's everything I ever wanted.

[turtlefanforever]

Jack no longer has his sword. Very dark and morbid, a chick giving birth to 7 children with the sole purpose to kill Jack. A very cheeky robot villian, fight was good and the robot was a good character. It seemingly takes place over a few years i'd imagine cause the 7 girls grew up. Jack being haunted by the ones he left behind and let die. Akus still alive according to the robots phone call but the 7 girls act like they're trying to ressurect him.

I'm interested to learn more about the horseman that keeps appearing.

it was good.

[TurtleTitan97]

Pretty good episode overall. The preview for the next one looks sick, can't wait for it.

[snake]

I think the horseman is the vision of what Jack could become if he lets revenge and darkness take over his quest.

[turtlefanforever]

Anbody else think that "weak" little girl will end up helping jack at some point?

[THGhost]

XCII: That was awesome, well worth the 13 year wait. :tcool:

I'm digging Jack's new weapons, hope he gets his sword back soon though.

Aku had kids? *shudders*

[Redeemer]

Anbody else think that "weak" little girl will end up helping jack at some point?

Thats what I was thinking as well. A rogue one as it were :lol:

[Utrommaniac]

I'm amazed that lady even managed to stand up after giving birth to 7 babies and give a bit speech. Let alone survived.
Take a nap, girl.


It looks like Aku has disappeared for whatever reasons we'll find out later...but that's probably for the best. If he stuck around, then it would he'd Dad Jokes: Shapeshifting Master of Darkness edition.
Ashi gives me some serious Karai vibes too. Well, they all do. But Ashi most of all. I also get the feeling that all their names start with "A".
Now, who else do we know who has seven daughters whose name starts with "A" and has pointy stuff on his head?
https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2015-08/10/16/enhanced/webdr02/enhanced-9416-1439238970-8.jpg

[THGhost]

Ashi gives me some serious Karai vibes too. Well, they all do. But Ashi most of all.

I thought that too.

[plastroncafe]

Just finished.
The animation!
The voice acting!

JACK'S BACK!

I love how brutal these cartoons are. Especially given their comparatively simple line work.

Really kind of digging the Mad Max vibe that Jack's got at the moment.
So good!

[THGhost]

I love how they got Sab Shimono back as Jack's dad. He's 80 years old.

[turtlefanforever]

Lets go back to the past and see some robot destruction

EDIT: what the fuuuu. How can you end the episode like thatttt!?1? But good episode.

A little dissapointed he only slit her throat. That shoulda sliced her head clean off. The previews made this episode look better but i thought it was still good. Next week looks sick. Wish i didnt miss an episode of dragon ball super otherwise this would be a great lineup. But once i miss an episode i cant watch until i'm caught up and theres no way for me to do that

[TurtleTitan97]

It was a fantastic and action packed episode from start to finish. Also loved the early scene with Aku.

[THGhost]

XCIII: Aku waking up and putting his eye flames in was a stroke of genius. :lol:

That whole chase between Jack and Aku's daughters was intense. I was actually unsure how Jack was gonna make it out. Well done, Gendy. :tcool:

[snake]

I'm happy they're keeping a balance of humor in the show. Aku and "his therapist" was hilarious.

[Utrommaniac]

My favorite thing about the Aku scene is that the Cult made it sound like he zipped off to another dimension, but nope. He's just pouting in his cave :lol: .

[ProphetofGanja]

I really loved the reference to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in the last episode

[turtlefanforever]

Best episode yet, aside from the ending but they havent steered us wrong yet so interested to see where they go with this. And i like the call back to his fathers saying but i wish that flashback was in an earlier episode to.give it more. Impact/kick

[Utrommaniac]

How many times should Jack have died in this episode? Let me count the ways...but considering how quickly his stab wound healed, there must be something supernatural to his survival, as well as his inability to age.

The scene with the deer was a really nice touch. But I really wasn't expecting to lose numbers on the Daughters so quickly.

I had kind of hoped they would be lost slowly, even as we learned their individual names and personal talents - even if they were trained not to be individuals. I have some severe disappointment in how early they were eliminated, especially after all the hype and buildup for what a threat they'd be.
It should make for interesting setup of disappointment from the Cult of Aku that the Daughters failed to kill him pretty much immediately, and have only one brainwashed soul left to their name.

But the snow chase scene.
WOAH.

[THGhost]

XCIV: Brilliant episode. This season really does show just how beautiful traditional 2D animation can still be.

But the snow chase scene.
WOAH.

It reminded me of Episode XXXV: Jack and the Haunted House, my favourite episode from the first 4 seasons.

[turtlefanforever]

Brilliant episode. This season really does show just how beautiful traditional 2D animation can still be.



It reminded me of Episode XXXV: Jack and the Haunted House, my favourite episode from the first 4 seasons.

really gives you hope for "rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles" doesn't it?

really enjoying this series so far. admittaedly i've haven't seen the ENTIRE run, but the ones i've missed are so few and far between it'd be more hassle tracking down specific episodes to catch up that it wouldn't make sense or be worth it. This is by far the best it's been though.

[THGhost]

really gives you hope for "rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles" doesn't it?

It sure does. :tcool:

really enjoying this series so far. admittaedly i've haven't seen the ENTIRE run, but the ones i've missed are so few and far between it'd be more hassle tracking down specific episodes to catch up that it wouldn't make sense or be worth it. This is by far the best it's been though.

As long as you saw all the main plot episodes involving Jack and Aku you should be fine. :tthumbsu:

[turtlefanforever]

Time to get back to the past! Samurai Jack.

Very funny episode. Lighthearted seriousness

[THGhost]

XCV:

Time to get back to the past! Samurai Jack.

Very funny episode. Lighthearted seriousness

Agreed, very funny. Loved the acupuncture line. :lol:

I'm hoping Jack gets his sword back eventually and that he manages to show Ashi how evil Aku is.

[Aaronardo]

Getting to see Aku back in action was so cool, and the stuff with Jack and Ashi was so well-handled. The cliffhanger was perfect, I already wish it was next Saturday!

God, I love this season. Some of the best animation I've seen on TV in a damn long while.

[Utrommaniac]

Of course the Scotsman would have a gazillion daughters :lol: . And of course they be
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And of course, death couldn't keep him down. Looking forward to some ghost action.

[turtlefanforever]

Anbody else think that "weak" little girl will end up helping jack at some point?

Totally called it. Best episode yet too. Such a great show.

[THGhost]

XCVI:

Well that was dark.

The Scotsman is freakin' dead! My jaw literally dropped when that happened, then I remembered we're on Adult Swim now. :lol: But still, one of my favourite characters from the first 4 seasons is now dead. Dayum.

I thought all those children were dead too.

We still thinking the figure following Jack is him from the future?

[Utrommaniac]

I'm thinking the figure is Jack's personification of Death.

[Sage Ninja]

the Scots man, and his brawny daughters. I like there character designs. Merida from Brave eat your heart out you scrawny lassie! Any one of the scotmans's daughters would crush you like a nut with just their thigh.

The Scot sman is the best. He went out of this world the same way he came into our hearts in his first meeting with jack. Hurling insults.

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I'm glad that the Scots man isn't really gone. I can't wait to see him reunite with jack.

[Utrommaniac]

Well, Saturday's episode was fun.

Scaramuche was back and said the "p" word
Lots of cameos
Turns out Ashi was naked this whole time...

[THGhost]

XCVII:

I had a feeling Scaramuche wasn't dead, baby! A character as entertaining as him shouldn't just be killed off, babe.
"Whoa, what a freak. Looked like a talking penis." :lol:
Seeing the Woolies again brought back good memories.
"I like your hair. And dress." So do I, Jack!
So it wasn't Jack from the future or Jack's personification of Death (hell, maybe it was?)? http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/EarlyMemphis/Smileys-Animated/ShrugAni-Smiley1.gif
"It's time to find my sword." It's about damn time!

[THGhost]

Can't believe Genndy didn't let us see that a$$

He did, for a few frames. I mean, if that's your thing. :P

[TurtleTitan97]

So many great cameos in the last episode. Looking forward to the next one.

[THGhost]

Turns out Ashi was naked this whole time...

So all that soot/ash she was thrown into stuck to her and formed a "costume"? Dayum, Adult Swim. :lol:

[Utrommaniac]

Someone pointed it out to me that it was tar.

Still, no way she should come out of that nice and pearly...unless that happened to be some kind of healing fountain by surprise.

[THGhost]

Tar would make sense.

[Machias Banshee]

This season has been Amazing...

I've loved Ashi's transformation from foe to friend. Last night's episode was fantastic.

They were pretty spot-on with Jack doing the tea ceremony - the whole family was watching and I'm all stupid excited and telling them each piece - he's using a chashaku! He's got the red chakin! That's a tea whisk!

It's so nice to see Jack looking like himself again - that rage caricature was wild. Ashi's reaction to him all cleaned up was cute..

[Shark_Blade]

This cartoon is trending on Twitter so I assume it's got great reaction from people worldwide.

[THGhost]

Only just got round to watching episode XCVIII. Wow.

This episode was beautiful. Loved Jack's "vision quest" and Ashi kicking butt. Where'd all the blood on her go though? :P

[turtlefanforever]

If you don't ship it you're pissed but i liked it. Now lets end this series right and kill aku!!

[Aaronardo]

Never shipped it, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy last night's episode, even if it was my least-favorite in the season so far. The show's strange and sometimes even sick sense of humor got a chance to really shine in this one, and how did it end? With a Dean Martin song crossing over into the credits Simpsons-style.

F*cking love Samurai Jack, dude.

[THGhost]

XCIX:

*Sigh* I was hoping that this wouldn't happen. :roll:

The scene with all the cat people's outfits spelling out words was kinda funny. :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

Intense penultimate episode, figured this would be the route they'd go, and that Jack's heart would be his weakness. Poor Ashi, makes all that progress and yet can be used so easily against her will as a weapon.

[GoldMutant]

I've mostly been watching bits and pieces of the season as I'm more focused on school at this time. The one thing I wish that remained in the season was Jack's beard. I really liked it indicating the years of fighting Aku. Ah well.

[GoldMutant]

All ends tonight!

[TurtleTitan97]

Pretty decent finale overall, loved all the cameos. Only complaint was that I wished it was a little longer. Still hard to believe that Jack's quest has finally ended.

[Utrommaniac]

It felt really short and I was actually really disappointed with the final act.

I saw it coming that Ashi was going to disappear - and right after getting her Aku Powers - which would have been awesome. I've liked it better if Jack decided to stay at the end after recognizing the thousands of people that came to help him, averting the paradox that would stop all of them from existing. Then Ashi, with her newfound powers, would use them to restore the world and be a kind of anti-Aku to start anew.

[Aaronardo]

Liked the finale for the most part.

Except two things. One, they f*cking rushed the climax. Jack vs Aku should have been a major scene, but Jack gets in five swipes of his sword and it's all over, barely a minute long if that long at all. No amount of slow-mo can make the death of freakin' Aku satisfying.

Two, I knew there would be some ass-pulling in there, but holy sh*t there was a lot of Ashi ass-pulling. First, we get the tired old "'I love you' saves lives" cliche. Then, somehow, Ashi has Aku's powers despite not having them before in her human form. Then, Ashi somehow manages to stay alive for potential months after Aku is killed rather than literally disappearing from existence in that moment. We didn't get a scene with Jack reuniting with his parents (or even a Jack vs Aku extension) most likely because of this situation that, by all means, shouldn't have even happened.

Otherwise, I got a huge kick out of the finale. Especially that final scene with the ladybug. I mean, that completely floored me. (Also, "no, jump good." 10/10 finale).

[GoldMutant]

All the episodes of the fifth seasons are aired next week in a five hour marathon.

Finale definitely felt rushed by the end. Hey though, it had Mako in a tribute with the original intro. :)

[sdp]

I've never watched SJ , would it still be good today sans nostalgia?

[Utrommaniac]

Yes. I watched it recently as an adult, having seen very little of it growing up.

[PApagreg]

I flat out loved the first 4 episodes of this miniseries, what with Jack gaining new gear and using more modern weapons, the "Daughters Of Aku" gave us some of the best action scenes this entire series had(giving us great choreography and tension), and Scaramouche is probably my favorite Aku henchman. I liked the latter parts of the series but I do feel as if a lot of the episodes and concept were rushed, what with Ashi/Jack romance and the cult of aku. Not helping that this miniseries sort of peaked in episode 3 when it came to action and suspense, I also felt the finale was a bit of an asspull and I was kinda hoping we saw Jack as the immortal king that was hinted at in the Guardian episode. But all in all a great ending to a great series.

[turtle1237]

I seen all of Jack's old allies in the last episode. Expect who was the warrior woman with the flower rose thing on her bikini bottom? lol.


She had her hair cut and got knock off her flying beast. Not sure what it was.

[THGhost]

Been pressed for time lately, so I ended up watching C and CI back to back.

Wow. I can't believe after 13 years of waiting, Jack's journey is finally over. Totally blown away by the finale, even if the final battle was a bit rushed.

I laughed my ass off when Aku blew up Scaramouche's head when he found out Jack had got his sword back. :lol:

I didn't see it coming that Ashi would become Jack's way back home. That was nice. I wasn't a fan of them becoming romantically involved, but it lead to him getting back so I guess that's something.
I literally called out, "Don't do it, Tartakovsky!" when she disappeared. :cry:

I seen all of Jack's old allies in the last episode. Expect who was the warrior woman with the flower rose thing on her bikini bottom? lol.


She had her hair cut and got knock off her flying beast. Not sure what it was.

I think she was part of the audience at the rave thingy.

[Spike Spiegel]

Following the epic conclusion of its fifth and final season, Adult Swim's four-time Emmy Award-winning series, Samurai Jack, will arrive as a complete series on Blu-ray on October 17.

Featuring all 62 heart-pounding episodes of the critically acclaimed animated show, Samurai Jack: The Complete Series also arrives with action-packed bonus content, including exclusive featurettes, behind the scenes looks and special commentary. Fans will also relive the first four seasons in HD for the first time as each episode has been remastered to perfection. The box set also features a one-of-a-kind metal art print, created especially for the show's devoted fans.

Adult Swim isn't stopping there. In addition to the release of Samurai Jack: The Complete Series, fans can celebrate even more of their favorite Samurai with a dynamic lineup of additional releases featuring new content from the beloved series. Providing fans an entertainment experience like no other, Adult Swim's full lineup of action-packed upcoming releases includes:
Samurai Jack: The Complete Series – Including all five seasons of the highly-acclaimed animated series, the complete series box set showcases 1,364 minutes of high quality animation and never-before-seen bonus features, as well as a one-of-a-kind metal art print created especially for this collector's item. Available October 17, 2017, the complete series will retail for $112.99 SRP for the Blu-ray and Digital box set.

Arriving in movie theaters throughout the U.S. on October 16, 2017, Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie Event offers fans an exclusive experience, including the series first season movie remastered in high-definition alongside content from the highly anticipated complete series box set. Additional surprises are anticipated; with more information, including ticketing and participating theaters, to be announced in the coming weeks.
Created by celebrated animation director Genndy Tartakovsky, Samurai Jack follows a young Samurai after he is sent to the future by the evil wizard, Aku. With the determination to defeat the wizard and undo his destruction, Jack sets off on a daring journey to return to the past and defeat Aku once and for all. Gathering allies and combatting other villains along the way, Jack battles to accomplish his mission and restore the peace of the past. The intense fifth season concludes the journey of its time displaced iconic star, as he finally completes his mission 50 years after the events of the original series.

Continuing to captivate new fans, while maintaining a loyal following of longtime viewers, Samurai Jack: The Complete Series allows audiences to join their favorite samurai time and time again as he finds his way through the five-season journey.


via http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=21939

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[CyberCubed]

Featuring all 62 heart-pounding episodes

Weird, is that really all Samurai Jack made? For some reason I thought this show went on a lot longer. Only 62 episodes is so little.

[snake]

I'm so conflicted on whether or not I want to take a gamble by waiting until it drops from $112.

[Spike Spiegel]

I just checked Amazon and the pre-order price is already down to about $95...

$112 = about $1.81 per episode, while $95 = about $1.53 per episode (before tax).

It also seems illogical for WB not to sell the individual seasons separately at some point, since they seem to love double-dipping on their releases. I'm sure there'll be a good deal or two to be had during the holiday season as well.

[turtle1237]

I just checked Amazon and the pre-order price is already down to about $95...

$112 = about $1.81 per episode, while $95 = about $1.53 per episode (before tax).

It also seems illogical for WB not to sell the individual seasons separately at some point, since they seem to love double-dipping on their releases. I'm sure there'll be a good deal or two to be had during the holiday season as well.

I do have the first 4 seasons on DVD, they were release in the past as separated sets, season1 season 2 ete. Season 5 being new was never release until now. And now it seems I have to rebuy all the seasons again just to get season 5.

[snake]

I do have the first 4 seasons on DVD, they were release in the past as separated sets, season1 season 2 ete. Season 5 being new was never release until now. And now it seems I have to rebuy all the seasons again just to get season 5.

These ones are on Blu-Ray, at least. SJ in HD quality is notoriously hard to find online.

[Spike Spiegel]

I do have the first 4 seasons on DVD, they were release in the past as separated sets, season1 season 2 ete. Season 5 being new was never release until now. And now it seems I have to rebuy all the seasons again just to get season 5.

I didn't paste all of the article. Season 5 is coming out separarately on Blu-ray and DVD. It seems the box set will be the only way to get 1-4 in HD for now.

I sold my DVDs a while ago having never finished the series (only watching sporadic episodes throughout) so I am kind of excited about this.

[plastroncafe]

Finally got around to finishing this.
I...ugh, I'm so heartbroken.
I want more!

I couldn't get over how brutal this season was, even when compared to the other stuff. Dark and twisted right up until the point where it wasn't.

I love bored to tears Aku, and major kudos to the gentleman who took over for the late Mako. He really did a stupendous job.

I felt like things were a bit rushed, and was NOT a fan of the Jack/Ashi thing until the moment when I suddenly was.
I mean, he's kind of ridiculously older than she is.

But then it just worked.

PTSD Jack was heartwrenching.
And I was legit shocked when the Scotsman died. Thank goodness for Celtic Magic.

A larger reunion with his parents would have been nice, but I like the final showdown with Aku. I mean, why would it be this long drawn out knock-down fight. Jack was one killing blow away from defeating Aku when the jerk sent him forward in time. The fact that it took five to actually wipe him out was more than enough.

But yeah, the ending was just...wah.

[CyberCubed]

So after all this time I've decided to catch up on Samurai Jack. I watched about 20ish episodes of it as a kid/teen in the early 2000's but never saw the rest. I now finally decided to watch it all.

So I just watched all 62 episodes in about 4 days (lol), and I enjoyed the run. Although I do have a lot of mixed thoughts on all the original series episodes rewatching them as an adult.

The original seasons 52 episodes had some great episodes, some ok ones, and some dull ones. It's easy to forget Samurai Jack started as a kids show, so a lot of eps plots were very simple and there was little to no continuity between each episode. I loved the best episodes of the original run, while others were just kinda dull to sit through, like the one Jack turns into a chicken or the ones where he just helps random robots/strangers for the dozenth time. But when it was good, it was really good like that excellent haunted house episode or the really funny episodes. Another problem is a lot of eps were obviously padded to reach 22 minutes, I mean I don't mind drawn out scenes just showing the scenery or the characters actions, but it felt like some eps could have been half as long. I guess 11 minute episodes weren't as common back in the early 2000's, because the original run would have benefited from each ep being 11 minutes long rather than 22.

The final 10 episodes were pretty good, and exactly what I wanted out of the show as a kid. Actual continuity between each episode, a season long plot, Jack actually fighting people and killing them instead of just robots, plus the humor. I like Ashi and her backstory, it was pretty brutal knowing Jack killed all her sisters. Seeing Ashi kill her mother as well was something. The shipping was ok and pretty heavy at first but now after seeing the finale it was worth it. Seeing Ashi with Aku's powers and then seeing her being the one to bring Jack back in time, only to disappear from existance after Aku died was pretty heavy. One question is why didn't she disappear right after after Jack finally killed Aku? Instead it seemed like it happened days later during the wedding for no reason at all but dramatic effect. Overall a bittersweet ending.

This show came out when I was 15 years old back in 2001. Little did I know it would finally get a proper ending and I'd finally see how Jack returned to the past a decade and a half later as a 32 year old man. I wonder if my young 15 year old self would have loved this, but I'd say yes since my tastes don't change much for other shows. Last but not least the replacement voice actor for Aku was excellent, if I hadn't known Mako passed away years ago I would have assumed it was the same guy.

Goodbye, Jack. Goodbye, sweet prince.

[DarkFell]

Personally, I liked the Samurai Jack vs. Aku fight in Season Four. That just might be my favorite episode until.. I watch all of the seasons of the show.

I watched a lot of Cartoon Network within the 2000-2002 period mostly for Toonami and for Adult Swim. S.J. wasn't on either of those time slots at that time.

Adult me actually likes the Jack more than teenage me would have.