Spoiler Samurai Jack season 5

SecondClass · March 13, 2017, 01:02:06 AM

This episode was outstanding, it literally replicated the tone and atmosphere of the original series

also doesn't hurt that I got to listen to Grey Delisle barking orders for 10 minutes

🍁 Aria 🔮 · March 13, 2017, 01:09:12 AM

The cliffhanger though. Can't wait for the next episode.

SecondClass · March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM

I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

March 13, 2017, 01:42:55 AM

The humor is still there.

Also, what's Jack's actual name?

Hahahaha very funny Zonda · March 13, 2017, 01:44:47 AM

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Solonoid · March 13, 2017, 01:58:16 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM

I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

Leaves from the vine
Falling so slow
Like fragile tiny shells
Drifting in the foam
Little soldier boy
Come marching home
Brave soldier boy
Comes marching home

March 13, 2017, 01:59:40 AM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 13, 2017, 01:58:16 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM
I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome
Leaves from the vine
Falling so slow
Like fragile tiny shells
Drifting in the foam
Little soldier boy
Come marching home
Brave soldier boy
Comes marching home

YouTube

March 13, 2017, 04:36:40 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM

I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

Turkey · March 13, 2017, 10:19:42 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM

I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

Wasn't he Mako's understudy?

Anyway, that episode was fantastic. I really love the animation style, and I'm glad they haven't changed it.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · March 13, 2017, 10:35:43 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM

I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

He did a fantastic job for Iroh, so I'm optimistic about his performance.

Maxine · March 13, 2017, 04:46:05 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 13, 2017, 10:19:42 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 13, 2017, 01:23:43 AM
I'm worried about Aku

easily the best part of Samurai Jack but Mako died, and I don't know if Greg Baldwin can voice Aku and still have him be so awesome

Wasn't he Mako's understudy?

Anyway, that episode was fantastic. I really love the animation style, and I'm glad they haven't changed it.

yeah, his Iroh was perfect for the rest of A:TLA. I have no doubt he can do the same justice to Aku.

Zonda · March 15, 2017, 12:25:28 AM

Gotta go back and rewatch the og series tbh

Black Phillip · March 15, 2017, 12:26:48 AM

Why is Jack white?

Mmmmm Napalm · March 15, 2017, 01:50:13 AM

Naru · March 15, 2017, 03:12:05 PM

i loved it

Maxine · March 16, 2017, 03:10:40 PM

Quote from: Black Phillip on March 15, 2017, 12:26:48 AM

Why is Jack white?

he's not

he's a Japanese prince

🍁 Aria 🔮 · March 16, 2017, 05:57:29 PM

Quote from: Black Phillip on March 15, 2017, 12:26:48 AM

Why is Jack white?

He's a lemon-skinned jap

🍁 Aria 🔮 · March 18, 2017, 10:44:16 PM

tfw Jack

Spoiler

kind of wants to kill himself

Aether · March 18, 2017, 11:37:20 PM

Was pretty dark.

Spoiler

Jack seemed pretty upset that he killed an actual human.

March 18, 2017, 11:45:31 PM

Is there a livestream somewhere?

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 03:04:27 AM

Poor jack...

On the bright side, Aku puts his "GREAT FLAMING EYEBROWS" in a drawer each night and puts them on every morning, and goes to himself for therapy.

Also I'm betting he doesn't even know the daughters of Aku exist. If he meets them I hope he's visibly creeped out by them

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 03:08:43 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 18, 2017, 11:45:31 PM

Is there a livestream somewhere?

It's up on the adult swim site

March 19, 2017, 03:12:42 AM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on March 19, 2017, 03:08:43 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 18, 2017, 11:45:31 PM
Is there a livestream somewhere?

It's up on the adult swim site

Someone uploaded it earlier on Youtube.

I am impressed with the Aku's new VA.

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 03:21:44 AM

Quote from: Vien on March 19, 2017, 03:12:42 AM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on March 19, 2017, 03:08:43 AM
Quote from: Vien on March 18, 2017, 11:45:31 PM
Is there a livestream somewhere?

It's up on the adult swim site
Someone uploaded it earlier on Youtube.

I am impressed with the Aku's new VA.

Yes, he does a good job. He's no Mako, but no-one could ever replace him.
It's kind of funny, both of the animated shows I am currently watching, Star Wars Rebels and Samurai Jack, both feature a voice actor who does an excellent imitation of a deceased actor.

In the case of Rebels, Stephen Stanton does an incredible imitation of Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin.

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 04:31:46 AM

In light of the end of the latest episode...

Samurai "Roses are red, violets are blue, if you are a kid, I will fucking kill you" Jack

Samurai "Every Brat Gets The Gatt" Jack

Samurai "Preschool Shooter" Jack

Samurai "Family Planner" Jack

Samurai "Girls Just Wanna Die" Jack

Samurai "Run Over Every Tyke With My Bike" Jack

Samurai "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder How Dead You Are" Jack

Samurai "Use a Sippy Cup, Get Fucked Up" Jack

Samurai "You Want Candy, You Get Bullets" Jack

Samurai "Cootie Crusher" Jack

Also

SecondClass · March 19, 2017, 07:51:27 AM

Quote from: Mmmmm Napalm on March 19, 2017, 03:04:27 AM

Also I'm betting he doesn't even know the daughters of Aku exist. If he meets them I hope he's visibly creeped out by them

There's this great theory that I'm believing until proven otherwise that Aku knows about them, but purposely avoids them because they're too creepy

it's so funny and in character

SecondClass · March 19, 2017, 08:04:27 AM

When the episode opened with the fire lair backdrop and Aku's evil humming theme I was SO excited

I love this idea that Aku is deliberately avoiding Jack and is going just as crazy as him because he STILL can't squash his pest. His passive aggressive exit from his scientists and the "therapist" he had to talk to because of all this were both hilarious

Baldwin's voice was disappointing, but you just can't top Mako's hammy, perfect performance. Side note: "I think I'm in the computer........yes! That's me!" is still one of the funniest deliveries I've ever heard from anyone. Anyway, I'm just going forward with my personal theory that Aku is tired and depressed after 50 years and doesn't have the same gusto he used to have (actually mentioned in the episode with the Old Aku/New Aku line).

Other main thought: Jack's whole scene hiding under the metal dome was amazing. I never noticed how different S5 Jack sounds from the original one, but the ghost of who he used to be was voiced like 2004 Jack - Phil LaMarr killed it with that subtle touch. But even the whole message of that scene - his psyche is begging him to kill himself, he's been trapped in this nightmare for half a century, he has nothing to fight or live for. But there's this weird mix of honor and pride that doesn't let him do that.

I'm glad that the "darkness" of this season is out of necessity to the plot and characters, not for its own sake. They kept Aku funny and charming, which is a blessing just by itself.

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 09:14:47 AM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 19, 2017, 08:04:27 AM

When the episode opened with the fire lair backdrop and Aku's evil humming theme I was SO excited

I love this idea that Aku is deliberately avoiding Jack and is going just as crazy as him because he STILL can't squash his pest. His passive aggressive exit from his scientists and the "therapist" he had to talk to because of all this were both hilarious

Baldwin's voice was disappointing, but you just can't top Mako's hammy, perfect performance. Side note: "I think I'm in the computer........yes! That's me!" is still one of the funniest deliveries I've ever heard from anyone. Anyway, I'm just going forward with my personal theory that Aku is tired and depressed after 50 years and doesn't have the same gusto he used to have (actually mentioned in the episode with the Old Aku/New Aku line).

Other main thought: Jack's whole scene hiding under the metal dome was amazing. I never noticed how different S5 Jack sounds from the original one, but the ghost of who he used to be was voiced like 2004 Jack - Phil LaMarr killed it with that subtle touch. But even the whole message of that scene - his psyche is begging him to kill himself, he's been trapped in this nightmare for half a century, he has nothing to fight or live for. But there's this weird mix of honor and pride that doesn't let him do that.

I'm glad that the "darkness" of this season is out of necessity to the plot and characters, not for its own sake. They kept Aku funny and charming, which is a blessing just by itself.

That would be great if true.

Spot on analysis friend.

Edit: disregard the first sentence, I replied to the wrong post

Mmmmm Napalm · March 19, 2017, 10:07:56 AM

Verbatim · March 19, 2017, 02:07:21 PM

As I feared, the blood is slightly off-putting just because it's literally never been present before. It just comes off a little fan-fictiony, like when people write swears in the dialogue of characters who never actually swear in the source material? It's a little distracting, but whatever.