Post by Tea Rex on Dec 20, 2013 11:21:02 GMT -5
What is Samurai Jack?
Samurai Jack is a Cartoon Network-produced animation that ran for four seasons in 2001-2004. Created by noted animator Genndy Tartakovsky, its unique style and story is unlike any cartoon aimed at children to air before or since.
Yeah, so what's it about?
I'm getting there, hold on. Long ago, the evil demon Aku attacked the Samurai's homeland. The Samurai fought Aku, but before he defeated the demon, Aku flung the Samauri far into the future, into a world in which Aku is supreme ruler. Now the Samurai, who has taken the name Jack, travels this world, seeking to defeat Aku, go back to the past and prevent this awful future from ever happening.
Okay, sounds interesting. Why should I watch it?
The show is essentially a Ronin story - Jack is a wanderer, and his feats become legend. While the premise acts as a (barely touched) story arc, the individual encounters that build a folk hero are the bulk of the show. While obstensibly for children, the artistic risks taken by the show are such that it's a wonder it survived for four seasons. The show trusts that its audience can watch an entire episode in which no one speaks, or that they can take a dip into the darker side of the premise, or that they can stay with an episode about the development of evil that takes its cues from Eastern religions.
All right, I'm willing to give it a shot. Where can I see it? What kind of time will I have to put into it?
The first season is available on Netflix streaming. You can also purchase every season on Amazon instant. There are plenty of less reputable sites that also have full seasons streaming.
There are thirteen half-hour episodes per season.
So when will you post reviews?
I'm aiming to review two episodes every Friday, though because of personal reasons, my first review may not be up until this Sunday. I'm starting with the first three episodes, which were originally aired as a pilot movie.
Anything else you want to tell me?
No. Oh, wait, yes! If you enjoy animation, this is one that is a must to see. Seriously, even if you don't follow the reviews, you should watch Samurai Jack.
Samurai Jack is a Cartoon Network-produced animation that ran for four seasons in 2001-2004. Created by noted animator Genndy Tartakovsky, its unique style and story is unlike any cartoon aimed at children to air before or since.
Yeah, so what's it about?
I'm getting there, hold on. Long ago, the evil demon Aku attacked the Samurai's homeland. The Samurai fought Aku, but before he defeated the demon, Aku flung the Samauri far into the future, into a world in which Aku is supreme ruler. Now the Samurai, who has taken the name Jack, travels this world, seeking to defeat Aku, go back to the past and prevent this awful future from ever happening.
Okay, sounds interesting. Why should I watch it?
The show is essentially a Ronin story - Jack is a wanderer, and his feats become legend. While the premise acts as a (barely touched) story arc, the individual encounters that build a folk hero are the bulk of the show. While obstensibly for children, the artistic risks taken by the show are such that it's a wonder it survived for four seasons. The show trusts that its audience can watch an entire episode in which no one speaks, or that they can take a dip into the darker side of the premise, or that they can stay with an episode about the development of evil that takes its cues from Eastern religions.
All right, I'm willing to give it a shot. Where can I see it? What kind of time will I have to put into it?
The first season is available on Netflix streaming. You can also purchase every season on Amazon instant. There are plenty of less reputable sites that also have full seasons streaming.
There are thirteen half-hour episodes per season.
So when will you post reviews?
I'm aiming to review two episodes every Friday, though because of personal reasons, my first review may not be up until this Sunday. I'm starting with the first three episodes, which were originally aired as a pilot movie.
Anything else you want to tell me?
No. Oh, wait, yes! If you enjoy animation, this is one that is a must to see. Seriously, even if you don't follow the reviews, you should watch Samurai Jack.
