| 1 | !!''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'' |
| 2 | {{Foil}} in this series. |
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| 4 | * The Scotsman to Jack. Like Jack, he is a frighteningly skilled wandering warrior with no name, an enchanted sword, and is talented in a plethora of fighting techniques. However, in contrast, he is rude, boisterously loud, shows little respect to his enemies, and could ''really'' use a shower and a toothbrush. They're both good guys and become allies after a [[FireForgedFriends 24-hour battle]] and a [[EnemyMine quick fight with some bounty hunters.]] |
| 5 | * The High Priestess is this to Aku himself to some extent. While Aku is a demon who is MadeOfEvil, but still manages to retain some [[LaughablyEvil comedic traits]] despite generally being a total monster who has turned the Earth into a CrapsackWorld, the Priestess is a human with absolutely nothing even remotely human about her personality. When you make [[BigBad Aku]] look like a pretty cool guy in comparison, it's really time to rethink your whole life. |
| 6 | * The Omen to Ashi. The Omen wanted to crush Jack's hope and convince him to commit suicide, while Ashi convinces Jack that it isn't too late and to not give up. |
| 7 | * Aku is very much the exact opposite of Jack. While Jack seeks to do good wherever possible, even at risk to his well-being and goal of returning to the past, Aku always seeks out any action where he makes life miserable for others -- even if it would be to his disadvantage in the long run. Their colors and designs likewise contrast as well - Jack is a humble prince in all-white robes who is selfless, empathetic, dutiful, and the epitome of an honorable man, while Aku is an all-black demon-sorcerer who is selfish, callous, treats the world as his toy box and the epitome of pure evil. Likewise, they also have opposing meaning in their titles -- Jack's is "Samurai", which is generally associated with a humble and honorable warrior, while one of Aku's titles has him call himself a "Shogun", which is more in line with a ruler and supreme commander of an army. |
| 8 | ** Season 5 in particular highlights their different reactions to their stalemate: while Jack forces himself to keep moving and fighting for mankind, Aku completely gives up on beating Jack and retreats from the public. Notably, Jack's hallucinations damn Jack for his inaction, while Aku begins talking to himself to try and feel ''better'' about his failure. |
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