For the past few years, Warner Bros. platform fighter Multiversus has gathered many iconic heroes from film and TV onto its arena. One more champion has recently entered the fray: Cartoon Network’s own Samurai Jack. As one of the most iconic characters from the “Cartoon Cartoons” era, many fans naturally celebrate this news. Samurai Jack remains one of the greatest mascots of both action cartoons and the works of legendary animator Genndy Tartakovsky. Furthermore, this update indicates that these classic cartoons are still appreciated today. Here is a breakdown of why gamers and animation fans should be excited about the arrival of Samurai Jack to the Multiversus roster.

Multiversus’ Latest Champion

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According to the game’s website, the legendary Samurai Jack entered Multiversus on July 23 with the start of Season 2. He was revealed in an epic trailer showcasing his entry and swift skills against various other icons. He arrived in the game alongside another classic Warner Brothers character, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Additionally, he came with the alternate skins Righteous Warrior Jack and Lost Jack, both of which came from the fifth season. As one last bonus, Phil LaMarr returned to voice the hero. Jack’s return shows that many still care for the classic series, and the fanbase’s strength is extra thick.

Jack is a “bruiser” in this game, specializing in close-range combat. He shares this class with other characters, such as LeBron James, Agent Smith, and Batman. Given the similarities of Multiversus to Nintendo’s Smash Bros franchise, many in the audience would likely call his character another “anime sword-fighter” entering the roster. Of course, given the popularity of this archetype, there are probably many fans glad to see the parallel.

The Legendary Samurai Jack

The legendary Genndy Tartakovsky created Samurai Jack, having also worked on Dexter’s Laboratory, Hotel Transylvania, and Primal. However, many consider this one the best of all his shows. The story follows the titular Japanese warrior after the demon king Aku banishes him to the future. He lands in a sci-fi dystopia and must return to the past by journeying through various one-off adventures and battling Aku’s minions.

Jack also starred in the 3D action game Battle Through Time, which was critically acclaimed as a worthy successor to the show. As with Multiversus, the game paid homage to many other classic moments from Cartoon history. Additionally, the game provided a surprising new chapter for the saga at its end, making it a worthwhile experience for longtime fans.

Thanks to its strong visual storytelling, viewers consider the show one of the best action cartoons. The series ran for four seasons before being abruptly canceled without a proper ending. However, Adult Swim revived the series over a decade later in 2017. While the season had its critics, many other fans saw it as a satisfying conclusion to the saga.  Through the show’s reputation, Jack’s arrival at Multiversus was inevitable.

Why This Matters

While this news is exciting, other reasons exist to celebrate this arrival. One of the biggest is that Cartoon Network is getting more time in the sun. Jack himself is not the first from the network to arrive, as characters from Steven Universe and Adventure Time have already done so. However, seeing them stand alongside characters from global IPs such as DC Comics is a testament to their popularity and the strength of their fanbases.

This is important news because Cartoon Network’s fate recently started to hang in the balance. During the 2000s and 2010s, Cartoon Network was the premier animation channel, both during the day and at night, with Adult Swim. However, the network has recently faced a wave of shutdowns, cancellations, and layoffs as the animation industry is repeatedly disrespected. One of the most infamous examples was the executives’ abrupt cancellation of Coyote vs Acme.

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