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Samurai Jack
Season 5
File:Samurai Jack season five poster.jpg
StarringPhil LaMarr
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
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The fifth season of Samurai Jack will air on the Toonami programming block on Adult Swim in the 2016 or 2017 television season. The announcement of the season came in December 2015, eleven years since the series was originally concluded on Cartoon Network. Genndy Tartakovsky, the series' creator, returns as executive producer for this season. The fifth season will conclude the story of the series.

Background

Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, Samurai Jack originally aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 to 2004, comprising four seasons. The series follows a young samurai (voiced by Phil LaMarr) who is cast into the future by the evil shape-shifting demon Aku (voiced by Mako Iwamatsu) right as the samurai is about to defeat the demon. He adopts the name Jack and pursues his fight against Aku in the dystopian future ruled by Aku. Jack seeks to find a portal back to his time but is constantly thwarted by the demon's forces. The series was left open-ended since 2004.[1] Tartakovsky expressed interest in a film adaptation of the series to provide a genuine conclusion, but the project never materialized.[2]

Development

"Technology is different, we're using computers now,
instead of hamsters like the old days."

Craig Kellman, character designer, Behind the Scenes featurette[3]

Starting in 2014, reruns of Samurai Jack were aired on Toonami, an anime-centric programming block on Adult Swim.[4] In December 2015, the network announced that the series was to return for a fifth season on the block. The network named Cartoon Network Studios as this season's production company.[5] A five-second teaser was released on YouTube the same day of the announcement. Artwork used in the teaser derived from the cover of an issue from IDW Publishing's comic book adaptation of the series.[6] The new season received further mention ahead of the network's 2016 upfront press release; Tartakovsky was then named as the season's executive producer.[7]

The fifth season will air in the 2016-2017 television season.[8] Work-in-progress excerpts were shared at the 2016 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.[9]

Cast

At AwesomeCon 2016 in Washington, D.C., Phil LaMarr declined to confirm that he would return as the voice of the title character, but noted the significance of him not being allowed to confirm or deny his involvement.[citation needed] Later appearances confirmed LaMarr will reprise his role as Jack.[3]

For the voice of Aku, Tartakovsky at first considered using a completely different voice due to the passing of Mako Iwamatsu, the original voice of Aku, in 2006. Considering how Mako's voice was an important element of the character, Tartakovsky hired "a guy who does a pretty good imitation; I'll be upfront about it—nobody can replace Mako."[3]

Story

The new season will have more mature elements, and form a cohesive story. It picks up 50 years after the end of the original series, following Jack on a journey that will conclude the story of the series.[3]

References

  1. ^ Anderson, Kyle (2 December 2015). "Genndy Tartakovsky's Samurai Jack to Return in 2016". Nerdist. Nerdist Industries. Archived from the original on 12 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Loughrey, Clarisse (3 December 2015). "Acclaimed Cartoon Samurai Jack to Return with New TV Series". The Independent. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Adult Swim (July 1, 2016), Samurai Jack: Season 5 Behind the Scenes, YouTube, retrieved July 16, 2016
  4. ^ Rife, Katie (2 December 2015). "Samurai Jack to Return Next Year on Adult Swim". The A. V. Club. Onion Inc. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (2 December 2015). "Samurai Jack Heading Back to Adult Swim in 2016". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Dietsch, T. J. (3 December 2015). "Samurai Jack Is Coming Back". Geek. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (13 May 2016). "Adult Swim Slates Multi-Platform Programming". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Chavez, Danette (12 May 2016). "Adult Swim Plots Robot Chicken: The Walking Dead Special, Return of Samurai Jack". The A. V. Club. Onion Inc. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Amidi, Amid (10 March 2016). "Annecy Announces Zombillenium and Samurai Jack Previews, plus John Kricfalusi Masterclass". Cartoon Brew. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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