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Exchange Student Zero
Created by
  • Bruce Kane
  • Maurice Argiro
  • Patrick Crawley (Series co-creator)
Directed by
  • Patrick Crawley
  • Maurice Argiro (co-director, Film only)
Voices of (See Voice cast)
Theme music composer
Opening theme "Exchange Student Zero"
Composer(s)
  • Film: Tripod; Keith Moore (additional)
  • Series: Bob Mothersbaugh
Country of origin Australia
United States
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Yoshiya Ayugai
  • Silas Hickey
  • Bruce Kane (Series only)
Producer(s)
  • Bruce Kane (Film only)
  • Marie Foyle (co-producer, Series only)
  • Line producers: Neil Salmon; Kurt Weldon (Series only)
Editor(s) Ken Hardie (Series only)
Running time
  • 70 minutes (Film)
  • 21–22 minutes (Series)
Production company(s)
Distributor Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Release
Original network Cartoon Network
Original release 26 September – 19 December 2015 (2015-12-19)

Exchange Student Zero is an exciting animated show from Australia and the United States. It started as a TV movie that first aired on Cartoon Network in Australia on December 16, 2012.

The movie was created by Bruce Kane and Maurice Argiro. It was made by Bogan Entertainment Solutions, working with Cartoon Network Asia Pacific. This was a special project because it was the first animated show made in Australia for the channel.

Later, a TV series based on the movie was announced. It was the first Cartoon Network show produced in Australia. The original creators, Bruce Kane and Maurice Argiro, teamed up with Patrick Crawley for the series. The TV series first aired in the Asia-Pacific region on September 26, 2015. The story's location changed from Perth, Australia, to a fictional U.S. town called South Port.

Meet the Voices: Who Plays Who?

Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters in Exchange Student Zero. Here's a look at the main voice cast for both the movie and the TV series.

Voices in the 2012 Movie

Main Characters' Voices

  • Dee Bradley Baker - Amonsun, Monsters
  • Natalie Bond - Lucinda, Anime Girls #1
  • Patrick Crawley - Biology Teacher, Real Exchange Student
  • Marg Downey - Peg, Happy Peach Flower, Drama Teacher
  • Scott Edgar - Principal Rogerson
  • Mark Hamill - King Karuta, King Blackyard
  • Edwin Kane - Leroy
  • Kate McLennan - Charity, Anime Girls #2
  • Rove McManus - Hiro, John, Max, Lionel, Coach
  • Candi Milo - Avere, Queen Karuta, Queen Blackyard
  • Peter Rowsthorn - Denmead
  • Jon Von Goes - Sot Sloane

More Voices in the Movie

  • Gene Argiro
  • Ginger Argiro
  • Giles Brading
  • Patrick Crawley
  • Shona Elliot-Kerr
  • Serena Kane
  • Indigo Malatt
  • Molly McCusker
  • Judy Whittle
  • Astra Whitton

Voices in the 2015 Series

  • Ashleigh Ball - Charity, Peg
  • Patrick Crawley - Papa Rainbow, Zoobooninian, Doolsworth Farnstickle, Wrestler
  • Scott Edgar - Principal Rogerson
  • Keegan Connor Tracy - Lucinda
  • Maryke Hendrikse - Ms. Dunwall
  • Jessica Hopcraft - Gunk Queen
  • Rove McManus - Hiro, Max, Coach Coach, Stinky
  • Scott McNeil - Headmaster, Lionel, King Karuta
  • Toby Moore - Principal Kipling, Announcer
  • Lee Tockar - Amonsun
  • Vincent Tong - John, Nephlan 1
  • Sam Vincent - Denmead, Hank, Nephlan 2

The Exchange Student Zero Movie

The movie that started it all introduced us to the world of Exchange Student Zero. Here's when it aired and who helped create it.

Title Written by Storyboarded by Original air date
"Exchange Student Zero" Bruce Kane, Shayne Armstrong, and Shane Krause
David Witt (contributing writer)
Scott Edgar, Ivan Dixon, Ben Grimshaw, and Gregory Sharp 16 December 2012 (2012-12-16)

The Exchange Student Zero TV Series

The TV series continued the adventures of Hiro and his friends. It ran for 13 episodes, each with its own exciting story.

No. Title Written by Storyboarded by Original air date
1 "Good Old Bad Old Days" Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause; Bruce Kane (story) Charles Kenway 26 September 2015 (2015-09-26)
When the principal goes on holiday, a new evil principal from Zero takes over the school.
2 "Denmead for Denmead" Bruce Kane Ian Milne 3 October 2015 (2015-10-03)
The school bully, Denmead, gets a new clone of himself using a special card.
3 "School Photo" David Witt; Bruce Kane (story) Tony Craig 10 October 2015 (2015-10-10)
It's school photo day, but everything goes wrong. John and Max try to fix it.
4 "Reign of Error" Scott Edgar; Bruce Kane (story) Charles Kenway 17 October 2015 (2015-10-17)
Hiro wins a school vote, which makes Charity very upset.
5 "His Life as a Dog" Bruce Kane and Scott Edgar Charles Kenway, Ian Milne, and Patrick Crawley 24 October 2015 (2015-10-24)
An evil wolf from Zero comes to Earth from one of the magical cards.
6 "Prince Harming" Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause (also story with Bruce Kane) Michael Harris and Mark Ingram 31 October 2015 (2015-10-31)
The school is turned upside down when a very handsome but troubled prince arrives.
7 "See Ya Later Gladiator" Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause; Bruce Kane (story) Ian Milne 7 November 2015 (2015-11-07)
During a school play practice, Hiro, Max, and John end up in a gladiator world. They must win a contest to get back to school.
8 "Amonsun Under Fire" Tony Wilson and Scott Edgar; Bruce Kane (story) Mark Sonntag 14 November 2015 (2015-11-14)
9 "Sweet Potato" Tony Wilson, Bruce Kane, and David Witt Ian Milne 21 November 2015 (2015-11-21)
10 "I'll Take the Couch" David Witt; Bruce Kane (story) Ian Milne and Patrick Crawley 28 November 2015 (2015-11-28)
11 "The Mystic Skater" Bruce Kane and Scott Edgar Mark Sonntag 5 December 2015 (2015-12-05)
12 "Dad to the Bone" Shayne Armstrong and S.P. Krause; Bruce Kane (story) Larry Scholl, Ian Milne, and Patrick Crawley 12 December 2015 (2015-12-12)
13 "Dead Cute" Bruce Kane, Tony Wilson, and David Witt Charles Kenway, Ian Milne, and Patrick Crawley 19 December 2015 (2015-12-19)

See also

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