Double Dragon (TV series) facts for kids

Double Dragon is an exciting animated TV show. It is based on the popular video game series. The show ran for 26 episodes from 1993 to 1994. It was made by DIC Animation City, Bohbot Entertainment, and Reteitalia, S.p.A.

What is Double Dragon About?

The story of Double Dragon begins with two brothers, Billy and Jimmy Lee. They were separated when they were babies. Billy was raised by a wise martial arts master called the Oldest Dragon. His brother, Jimmy, grew up with the evil Shadow Master. Jimmy became the Shadow Boss, the Shadow Master's second-in-command.

Brothers Divided and Reunited

As adults, Billy and Jimmy were on opposite sides. But when the Shadow Master betrayed Jimmy, he decided to change. Jimmy left his evil ways and joined Billy as a Dragon Warrior. Together, the Lee brothers fought against the Shadow Master and his helpers. They also searched for their missing father, John Lee, throughout the series.

From Game to Screen

The first episode of the show was inspired by the first Double Dragon video game. It featured villains like the Shadow Boss (Jimmy's evil self), Abobo, and Willy. After the second episode, Abobo and Willy were gone. Jimmy then teamed up with Billy to fight the main villain, the Shadow Master. Many new characters were created just for the TV show. Some of these villains also appeared in the fighting game Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls.

Meet the Characters

In the series, Billy and Jimmy Lee are martial arts teachers. They also help the police. When things get dangerous, they become superheroes called the Double Dragons. They can change back by crossing their swords and saying, "For Might! For Right! We are Double Dragons!" If one brother gets hurt badly, their powers might turn off. If one loses powers, the other does too. They can also sometimes feel when the other is in danger.

The Double Dragons

• Billy Lee (voiced by Michael Donovan)
  • Billy is the calmer of the two brothers. He usually wears a blue outfit. When he transforms, he wears a red dragon mask.
• Jimmy Lee (voiced by Scott McNeil)
  • Jimmy is often more feisty and sarcastic. He wears a red outfit. When he transforms, he wears a blue dragon mask.

The Dragon Warriors

The Dragon Warriors are a team of heroes who help Billy and Jimmy. They each have special powers and unique costumes. They use a green "dragon fire" to fight.

• Kona "Tsunami" (voiced by Garry Chalk)
  • Kona is a huge Hawaiian Sumo Wrestler. He uses his special energy, called Chi, to fight. He was the first Dragon Warrior.
• Col. Neil "Blaster" McReady (voiced by Alvin Sanders)
  • Blaster is a retired U.S. Special Forces officer. He joined the Double Dragons to fight against the Shadow Master's dangerous drug. He was the second Dragon Warrior.
• Vortex (voiced by Ian James Corlett)
  • Vortex was trained by John Lee. He became an orphan after the Shadow Warriors attacked his family. He was the third Dragon Warrior. He couldn't read because he lived on the streets.
• Mike "Chop" Pollard (voiced by Garry Chalk)
  • Chop was a police officer who lost his arm. The Shadow Master tricked him into building vehicles for the bad guys. When he realized his mistake, he built the Dragon Cruiser for the Double Dragons. He also built himself a robotic arm and became a Dragon Warrior. He was the fourth Dragon Warrior.
• Kami
  • Kami is a skilled martial artist who can create magical armor. She wanted revenge on the Shadow Master for her father's death. She later became a student of Su Lien. She was the fifth Dragon Warrior.
• Daj (voiced by Ian James Corlett)
  • Daj is a mutant, half human and half cat. He lives in a place called "Undertown." Daj is a helpful friend to the Double Dragons. He was the sixth Dragon Warrior.

Junior Dragons

These are younger students of Billy and Jimmy. They often help out in the series.

• Michael (voiced Wesley Morris)
  • Michael trains at the Dragon Dojo. He is seen in many episodes.
• Jason
  • Jason bought a plasma weapon from the Shadow Master to get revenge. He later learned to rely on his martial arts skills instead.
• Daryl
  • Daryl first wanted to join the Shadow Warriors. He helped trap Billy and Jimmy. But he changed his mind when he saw the Shadow Master try to hurt Billy.
• Danny
  • Danny loves video games. His dad is an archaeologist who finds old artifacts for the Double Dragons.

Friends and Allies

• Oldest Dragon (voiced by French Tichner)
  • He was Billy Lee's teacher and the original master of the Dragon Dojo. He often appears as a spirit to give advice.
• Marian Martin (voiced by Cathy Weseluck)
  • Marian is a police officer who helps the Double Dragons. She was a big part of the first season.
• Su Lien
  • Su Lien is a tai chi instructor. She helps the Double Dragons on their missions. The Shadow Master wants to learn her secrets.
• Fireball
  • Fireball can control fire. He was imprisoned after a gang war. He later trained at the Dragon Dojo.
• Marika
  • Marika is Billy and Jimmy's mother and the Shadow Master's half-sister. She let herself be trapped by her brother to save Jimmy.
• Megabyte
  • Megabyte is a very good computer hacker. He helps the Dragon Masters travel through virtual reality.
• Sashiko
  • Sashiko is an agent who fights cyber crimes. She is Kona's girlfriend and introduced the Dragon Warriors to Megabyte.
• Dragon Spirit
  • This spirit lived in a sword. When the Shadow Master destroyed the sword, its spirit moved into the Dragon Chopper vehicle. It helps the Dragon Warriors fight.
• Chen Long
  • Chen Long was a Dragon Warrior himself, a dragon who was a warrior. He was thought to be gone after fighting the Shadow Monster, but he returned.
• Jawbreaker (voiced by Michael Donovan)
  • Jawbreaker is a huge, pink-skinned mutant. He can bite through almost anything. He used to be a Shadow Warrior but turned against them after making friends with a blind girl.

The Shadow Warriors

The Shadow Warriors are the main bad guys. They are a group of criminals, many of whom are mutants. The Shadow Master says these mutants are created by strong energy from the city's old power grid. This energy also powers the "Black Flame," which gives the Shadow Master his magic.

• Shadow Master (voiced by Jim Byrnes)
  • He is the leader of the Shadow Warriors. He has many powers, like changing his shape and teleporting. He can trap people who fail him in the Shadow Mural. He is also the half-brother of Billy and Jimmy's mother.
• Shadow Boss (voiced by Scott McNeil)
  • This was Jimmy Lee's evil identity at the start of the show. As Shadow Boss, Jimmy got his powers from the Black Flame. He looked all black, like the Shadow Master. Jimmy later left this evil role.
• Shadow Prince (voiced by Michael Donovan)
  • The Shadow Prince became the second Shadow Boss. Billy was tricked into becoming him after losing his memory. But with Jimmy's help, Billy broke free.
• Shadow Khan (voiced by Alec Willows)
  • Shadow Khan is a powerful sorcerer. The Oldest Dragon had trapped him in a shield. The Shadow Master used Khan to become stronger. Khan can control people's worst fears. He was finally buried by Billy and Jimmy.
• Shadow Mechanizer (voiced by Jim Byrnes)
  • This is a version of the Shadow Master found in a virtual reality world.
• Icepick (voiced by Terry Klassen)
  • Icepick is a Shadow Warrior whose body looks like ice. He fights with a sword and daggers hidden under his skin.
• Sickle (voiced by Scott McNeil)
  • Sickle is a Shadow Warrior who is good at disguises. He uses two large red sickles to fight.
• Trigger Happy (voiced by Terry Klassen)
  • Trigger Happy is a large, purple-skinned Shadow Warrior. He uses a blaster attached to his hand.
• Countdown (voiced by Alvin Sanders)
  • Countdown is a big Shadow Warrior who often delivers messages. He has rockets on his shoulders. Shadow Khan tricked him into betraying the Shadow Master. As punishment, the Shadow Master trapped Countdown in the shield that once held Shadow Khan.
• Abobo (voiced by Blu Mankuma)
  • Abobo is a huge, blue thug with amazing strength. He worked for the Shadow Boss in the first episode. He was trapped in the Shadow Mural and not seen again.
• Wild Willy (voiced by Garry Chalk)
  • Wild Willy is a gunslinger who also worked for the Shadow Boss. He was punished along with Abobo.
• Shadow Warriors
  • These are the Shadow Master's group of fighters. They wear camouflage pants, gray armor, and face guards. They fight with energy blades from their gloves.

Other Characters

• Hannibal
  • A huge dog-like monster who appeared in one episode.
• Little Brother
  • Daj's friendly Western dragon. He is the mascot of Daj's underground Dragon Temple.
• Shadowmonster
  • A strange creature that appeared in one episode.

Voice Cast

• Jay Brazeau
• Donald Brown
• Jim Byrnes
• Garry Chalk
• Ian James Corlett
• Michael Donovan
• Terry Klassen
• Scott McNeil
• Wesley Morris
• Alvin Sanders
• French Tickner
• Cathy Weseluck
• Dale Wilson

Additional Voices

• Julie Suzanne Chen
• Carol Alexander
• Kathleen Barr
• Randall Carpenter
• Babz Chula
• Raj Eriksen
• Saffron Henderson
• Mark Hildreth
• Cusse Mankuma
• Maxine Miller
• Jesse Moss
• Brad Swaile
• Tracey-Lee Smyth
• Jayleen Stonehouse
• Marcus Turner
• Louise Vallance
• Samuel Vincent
• Alec Willows

Episodes Guide

Season 1 Episodes

Season 2 Episodes

Double Dragon Merchandise

In 1994, a video game called Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls was released. It was made by Leland Interactive Media and published by Tradewest. The game came out for the Super NES, Genesis, and Jaguar.

Tyco Toys also made action figures based on the show. You could find figures of Billy Lee, Jimmy Lee, Blaster, Vortex, Shadow Master, Sickle, and Trigger Happy. There were also three vehicles: The Dragon Cycle, Dragon Cruiser, and Shadow Raven.