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Xiaolin Showdown 2003

“Gong Yi Tanpai!”

★ 8.0/10 · 233 votes TV-Y Action & AdventureAnimationComedyKids 3 seasons · 52 eps Ended
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What is Xiaolin Showdown?

Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series created by Christy Hui that originally aired on the Kids WB programming block of the WB Network. The series, which premiered in 2003, features a world where martial arts battles and Eastern magic are commonplace.

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Ended
Episodes
52
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Nov 1, 2003
Last aired
May 13, 2006
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
The WB
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
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Xiaolin Showdown is an American animated television series created by Christy Hui that originally aired on the Kids WB programming block of the WB Network. The series, which premiered in 2003, features a world where martial arts battles and Eastern magic are commonplace. The narrative follows a young Xiaolin monk named Omi who leads a trio of other students in training. Together, these four warriors battle the forces of evil to protect powerful items known as Shen Gong Wu from villains who intend to use them to conquer the world. The program ran for three seasons and a total of 52 episodes. Typical episodes revolve around the revelation of a specific Shen Gong Wu, which results in both the protagonists and their adversaries racing to secure the artifact. The series is categorized under the genres of action and adventure, animation, and comedy, and it carries a TV-Y rating. The show concluded its original broadcast run in 2006.

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“Four young warriors train in martial arts and magic to protect powerful artifacts from evil forces.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging martial arts battles
  • unique magical artifacts
Keep in mind
  • limited series length

Watch it if you enjoy animated series featuring martial arts and magical quests.

The series is rated TV-Y and focuses on action and adventure themes.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who created the series?

The series was created by Christy Hui.

How many seasons were produced?

The series ran for three seasons.

What is the total episode count?

The series consists of 52 episodes.

Where did the series originally air?

It originally aired on the Kids' WB block on the WB Network.

What are the main characters protecting?

The warriors protect artifacts known as Shen Gong Wu from villains.