Samurai Jack Episode I - The Beginning (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

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Samurai Jack

Episode I - The Beginning (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-Y7

TV Episode | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When the ancient evil Aku returns to terrorize Japan, the emperor's young son is send to distant lands to train in the ways of the warrior. Only then can he wield his fathers magical sword to stop Aku from taking over the world.

Director

Genndy Tartakovsky

Writers

Genndy Tartakovsky (created by) (written by) | Paul Rudish (written by)

Producer

Genndy Tartakovsky

Composer

James L. Venable

Casting Director

Collette Sunderman

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 10, 2001

Release date

Aug 10, 2001 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
4 cast members

Name	Known for
Phil LaMarr Samurai Jack / Guard (voice) Samurai Jack / Guard (voice) See fewer	Pulp Fiction (1994)
Mako Aku (voice) Aku (voice) See fewer	Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Sab Shimono Emperor (voice) Emperor (voice) See fewer	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
Jennifer Hale Girl (voice) Girl (voice) See fewer	Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)