Samurai Jack is a prince from Feudal Japan who is given the responsibility of defeating a demonic wizard name Aku. Using a magical blade given by his father he sets out to defeat Aku. Just when he was about to defeat Aku, the wizard makes a time portal sending samurai Jack to the future. The show follows Jack in his quest to defeat Aku and find a way back to his time. Samurai Jack experiences displacement because he has to adjust to the future and its advanced technology. He goes through culture shock since the customs and people are different compared to his time.  During his adventures he slowly learns to adjust to the future as well as making allies.