Samurai Jack (2001–2017)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.5

Overview

In the distant past, a Japanese samurai (Phil LaMarr) embarks on a mission to defeat the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku (Mako and Greg Baldwin). Before he can complete his task, though, he is catapulted thousands of year...

Starring Cast

Phil LaMarr • Mako • Kevin Michael Richardson

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Phil LaMarr • Mako • Kevin Michael Richardson

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central conflict, while universally condemning tyranny, champions a solution rooted in individual heroism, traditional virtues, and the restoration of a past, idealized order, which aligns more with conservative values than with progressive calls for systemic change or revolutionary new futures.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Samurai Jack features a visibly diverse cast of characters from various cultural and alien backgrounds, with its protagonist being a Japanese samurai. The narrative primarily focuses on a universal struggle against evil, portraying traditional heroic figures positively without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features several female characters, including the Scotsman's Daughters and Ashi, who are depicted as highly skilled and physically capable warriors. They are shown to be victorious in direct physical combat against multiple male opponents using melee weapons and martial arts.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The animated series 'Samurai Jack' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the provided framework.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Samurai Jack is an original animated series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within its own canon. Therefore, no character's gender was changed from a prior established version.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Samurai Jack is an original animated series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as one race in prior works and then portrayed as a different race in this show.