---
title: "Kong: The Animated Series"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kong-the-animated-series-2000"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 12620
imdb_id: "tt0285377"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 40
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kong: The Animated Series (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kong-the-animated-series-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kong: The Animated Series is a television series first released in 2000. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by FOX, Toon Disney, Fox Kids. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 40 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cloned King Kong embarks on a global quest to restore balance to his home island."

### Why Watch
- features a classic character in a new setting
- includes a diverse cast of allies

### Caveats & Content Note
- premise relies on a specific science fiction origin
- narrative follows a structured quest format
- Tone & Suitability: The series is an animated production featuring action and fantasy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, action, adventure, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 37 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Marc Boreal
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX, Toon Disney, Fox Kids

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Scott McNeil**
- **Kirby Morrow**
- **David Kaye**
- **Saffron Henderson**
- **Ron Halder**
- **Daphne Goldrick**
- **Pauline Newstone**
- **Alex Doduk** as *Young Jason (voice)*
- **Dale Wilson**
- **Philip Maurice Hayes** as *Giles (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
The series follows a cloned Kong who must travel the world to restore balance to his home island.

### Q: Who created the clone of Kong?
The scientist Lorna is responsible for cloning Kong.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonists?
The characters seek to retrieve stones that control Kong Island to restore balance.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The team includes Jason, his friend Tan, the shaman Lua, and Kong.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in France on May 2, 2001.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kong: The Animated Series — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12620)
- [Kong: The Animated Series (TV Series 2000–2001) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285377/)
- [Kong: The Animated Series (TV Series 2000-2001) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12620-kong-the-animated-series/cast)
- [Kong: The Animated Series - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong:_The_Animated_Series)
- [Kong: The Animated Series (2000-2001) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/kong-the-animated-series/NKM5sSiVPVCpYGn9Ft8Wf/credits/)
- [Kong: The Animated Series - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/kong-the-animated-series/cast/1000356495/)

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