Kaijudo
| Kaijudo | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as |
Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters (season 1) Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters (season 2) |
| Genre |
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| Developed by |
Henry Gilroy Andrew R. Robinson |
| Voices of |
Scott Wolf Dee Bradley Baker Grey DeLisle John DiMaggio Oded Fehr Andrew Kishino Phil LaMarr Jason Marsden Freddy Rodriguez David Sobolov James Arnold Taylor Alanna Ubach Kari Wahlgren Keone Young |
| Theme music composer |
John Jennings Boyd Eric V. Hachikan |
| Composer(s) |
Michael McCuistion Lolita Ritmanis Kristopher Carter Carl Johnson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Gary Hartle Haven Alexander |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Hasbro Studios Moi Animation |
| Budget | US$20 million |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hub Network |
| Original release | June 2, 2012 – December 28, 2013 |
| External links | |
| Website |
www |
Kaijudo is an American animated action/adventure TV series which is related to the Kaijudo collectible card game issued by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro since 1999. It is a re-imagining of the widely successful Duel Masters franchise. It is produced by Hasbro Studios, animated by Moi Animation in South Korea, and developed by Henry Gilroy and Andrew R. Robinson for Wizards of the Coast. The series, partly owned by Hasbro, aired on the Hub Network in the United States from June 2, 2012 to December 28, 2013.
The show's first season is titled Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters. The second season, premiered on June 21, 2013 on Hub Network, is titled Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters. Hub Network didn't pick up a third season, but the storyline of the show continued through the official Kaijudo website and the card game releases until August 29, 2014, ending on a cliffhanger.[1][2][3] The official website closed on December 3, 2014.[4] The series follows the adventures of a young boy named Ray from San Campion who possesses the rare ability to summon and duel alongside fantastical creatures from a parallel dimension.
Characters
Ray and his two best friends Allie and Gabe join the ranks of the mysterious Duel Masters to ensure the survival of both races.
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | June 2, 2012 | December 15, 2012 |
| 2 | 26 | June 21, 2013 | December 28, 2013 |
Home Media
Shout! Factory began releasing the series in December 2012. United Kingdom-based Clear Vision has rights for the first two seasons through Region 2, including most of Western Europe and the Middle East.
| Region | DVD title | Episodes | Time length | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creatures Unleashed[5] | 1–5 | 110 minutes | December 4, 2012 |
| 1 | Dragonstrike | 6,7,23,25,26 | 110 minutes | April 30, 2013 |
| 1 | Darkness of Heart | 8,9,18,19,20 | 110 minutes | September 24, 2013 |
Franchise
Collectible card game
A trading card game which the series is associated with was released on June 26, 2012.[6]
References
- ↑ "Q&A with Wizards of the Coast – TV Update & Herald of Infernus vs Grudge Weaver". Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- ↑ "Kaijudo AMA #4". Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- ↑ "Vortex is Kaijudo's Final Paper TCG Release". Retrieved 2014-10-21.
- ↑ "Vortex is Kaijudo's final paper TCG release". Retrieved 2014-12-29.
- ↑ Liu, Ed (October 22, 2012). "PR: "Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters — Creatures Unleashed" DVD Coming December 5, 2012". ToonZone. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Tatsurion Vs. Razorkinder Battle Decks—In Stores Now!". Retrieved 2012-07-01.
External links
- "'Kaijudo at Hasbro Studios
- Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters on IMDb
- Official website of the trading card game. Closed