Kong: The Animated Series facts for kids

Kong: The Animated Series is an exciting TV show for kids from the United States and Canada. It stars the famous giant ape, King Kong. The show is based on the classic 1933 King Kong movie.

This animated series first aired on Fox Kids in the summer of 2001. Later, Jetix showed the rest of the episodes starting in 2005. This was just before Peter Jackson's new King Kong movie came out. The series also led to two movies: Kong: King of Atlantis (2005) and Kong: Return to the Jungle (2007).

What is the Story About?

The story of Kong: The Animated Series begins after the original King Kong fell from the Empire State Building. A smart scientist, Dr. Lorna Jenkins, took DNA samples from him. She used this DNA, along with DNA from her grandson, Jason, to create a new Kong. This new Kong is a clone, like a younger brother to Jason.

Years later, Jason and his friend Tann are invited to Kong Island. But their university professor, Ramone De La Porta, tricks his way into coming along. On the island, they meet Lua, a native girl. They soon discover Dr. Jenkins' secret lab. Ramone shows his true evil plans. He uses special "Cyber-Link" technology to steal powerful "Primal Stones." These stones keep a fiery demon named Chiros locked away.

Jason has his own Cyber-Link. It lets him merge with Kong, making them even stronger! Jason and his friends must now get the Primal Stones back from De La Porta. They also have to fight Chiros's evil forces to save the world.

Who are the Main Characters?

Meet the Heroes

• Kong (voiced by Scott McNeil) - Kong is one of the main heroes. He is a special clone of the first King Kong. Dr. Lorna Jenkins created him using DNA from the original Kong and her grandson, Jason. Because of this, Kong and Jason have a strong bond, like brothers. Jason even calls Kong "Bro." Kong is known as "The Protector." He uses his amazing strength and the Primal Stones to keep the world safe from the demon Chiros. When Jason merges with Kong using the Cyber-Link, Kong can even grow bigger if he gets angry!
• Jason Jenkins (voiced by Kirby Morrow as an adult, Alex Doduk as a young boy) - Jason is another main hero. He is Dr. Lorna Jenkins' grandson and like an older brother to Kong. He studies archeology at college and is best friends with Tann. Jason is also a skilled martial artist. After De La Porta steals the Primal Stones, Jason and his friends travel the world. They try to get the stones back and stop De La Porta's evil plans. Jason also has special feelings for Lua.
• Eric "Tann" Tannenbaum IV (voiced by Scott McNeil) - Tann is Jason's best friend and a fellow college student. He is very strong but also very kind. Tann trains in martial arts with Jason. His family is very rich, and he loves buying new gadgets. These gadgets often help the team in their adventures! Tann is also a great pilot and loves pizza with pineapple. He often says his toes itch when something bad is about to happen.
• Dr. Lorna Jenkins (voiced by Daphne Goldrick and Kathy Morse) - Dr. Jenkins is a brilliant scientist. She is Jason's grandmother and the one who created Kong. She studies the creatures and Primal Stones on Kong Island. When De La Porta steals the stones, she helps the team from her hidden lab. She uses her knowledge and friends to give them important information.
• Lua (voiced by Saffron Henderson) - Lua is a native girl from Kong Island. She is the island's shaman and the last of her people. Lua knows many secrets about Kong Island. She helps Dr. Jenkins with her research. Lua takes her role very seriously, even risking her life to protect the island's secrets. She has a pet Smilodon (saber-toothed cat) named Chondar. Lua is a bit new to the outside world. She also has special feelings for Jason.

Who are the Villains?

• Professor Ramon De La Porta (voiced by David Kaye) - De La Porta is one of the main bad guys. He was once a professor at Jason and Tann's university. He tricked his way onto Kong Island to steal the Cyber-Links and Primal Stones. De La Porta uses the Cyber-Link to merge with animals. He can even combine two animals to make a new creature! He wants to use the Primal Stones to take over the world.
  • Omar (voiced by Scott McNeil) - Omar is De La Porta's tall second-in-command. He often uses the Cyber-Link to merge with animals, like a lion and an eagle to become a Griffin.
  • Frazetti (voiced by Kirby Morrow) - Frazetti is a muscular henchman who works for De La Porta. He also uses the Cyber-Link to merge with animals, like a hyena or a Stegosaurus.
  • Giggles - Giggles is a large henchman who often giggles. He merges with creatures like a Komodo dragon or a crocodile.
  • Tiger Lucy (voiced by Nicole Oliver) - Tiger Lucy is an art dealer who helps De La Porta. She cares more about getting paid than what he does. She has merged with a cat to become a monster.
• Chiros (voiced by Paul Dobson) - Chiros is a powerful ancient demon. He was once a shaman who tried to steal the Primal Stones. The original Kong and his shaman friend sealed Chiros away. When De La Porta steals the stones, Chiros slowly starts to break free. He sends his servants, like Harpy and Ominous, to fight Kong.
  • Harpy (voiced by Pauline Newstone) - Harpy is Chiros's loyal servant. She is a female gargoyle demon who looks more human than other gargoyles. She is very devoted to Chiros.
  • Ominous - Ominous is Chiros's strongest warrior. He is powerful enough to fight Kong head-on.
• Howling Jack Crockett (voiced by Richard Newman) - Howling Jack is a film director who becomes obsessed with Kong. He tries to capture Kong for his animal park, "DNA Land." He also tries to film Kong for a special TV show.

Episodes List

The series has two seasons with a total of 40 episodes.

Season 1

1. The Return: Part 1 - Jason and Tann go to Kong Island. They discover many mysteries that will change their lives.
2. The Return: Part 2 - The evil Professor Ramon De La Porta arrives. He tries to steal the mystic Primal Stones. Jason and Kong must stop him.
3. Primal Power - De La Porta takes the Primal Stones. Only Kong can bring peace back to the island.
4. Dark Force Rising - Stealing the Primal Stones could awaken the ancient demon Chiros. Lua tries to imprison Chiros but is captured by Harpy.
5. The Giant Claw Robberies - The team goes to New York City to stop robberies of ancient tablets. De La Porta is behind them, trying to unlock the stones' power.
6. Dragon Fire - A "sea monster" is stealing weapons. The team suspects De La Porta. They find his connection to an arms dealer named Andre.
7. Mistress of the Game - The team gets stuck in Africa. Lua is kidnapped by a poacher named Rakhir. He uses her to trap Kong.
8. Reborn - Kong and friends explore Atlantean ruins. Tann and Lua are possessed by ancient spirits. They try to destroy Chiros.
9. The Infinity Stone - De La Porta tries to use ancient ceremonies in England to unlock a Primal Stone. Kong and his friends try to stop him.
10. Night of the Talons - De La Porta takes Tann's parents hostage in Paris. He forces Tann to lead Lua into a trap.
11. Howling Jack - The team goes to Los Angeles to stop De La Porta from stealing a stone tablet. Director Howling Jack Crockett sees Kong and becomes obsessed.
12. The Hidden Fears - Harpy captures Dr. Jenkins and Chondar to find the Primal Stones. Harpy uses venom to knock Kong out.
13. The Sleeping City - Kong and friends go to Egypt. De La Porta wants to find the Staff of Set to activate a Primal Stone.
14. Top of the World - Jason and company find De La Porta going to a Himalayan monastery. He wants an ancient parchment about the Primal Stones.
15. Master of Souls - Tann's friend Caroline finds the Primal Stone of the Soul. De La Porta tries to control her mind with it.
16. Billy - A boy named Billy finds a damaged Cyber-Link. He uses it to merge with a cat, creating a giant, shapeless creature.
17. Enlil's Wrath - De La Porta kidnaps a Shaman. He forces him to use the Air Stone against Kong Island, causing terrible storms.
18. Indian Summer - Tiger Lucy and Giggles steal a mystical totem for De La Porta. He tries to control the Earth Stone, but locusts attack his headquarters.
19. Welcome to Ramon's - De La Porta invites Jason to his museum. Jason accepts carefully, with Tann and Lua as backup. De La Porta wants Jason to join him.
20. DNA Land - The team tries to trap De La Porta. Howling Jack captures Kong with a laser. He imprisons Kong in his zoo, DNA Land.

Season 2

1. Curse of the Dragon - Jason goes to a karate exhibition in China. De La Porta kidnaps Jason and Lua. He forces Jason to find a parchment in a tomb.
2. Blue Star - A glowing meteorite heads for Earth. The team goes to a lost city in Greenland. They must use the Primal Stones to save the planet.
3. Renewal - The team celebrates Kong's birthday. Lua opens a portal to a parallel Kong Island. Kong must pass tests to prove he is the Protector.
4. Chiros' Child - Lua falls into a trap set by Chiros. A mysterious girl helps her. Lua thinks the girl is a Child Shaman.
5. The Aquanauts - De La Porta goes to Loch Ness for the Primal Water Stone. He merges with the Loch Ness Monster. Kong fights him underwater.
6. Cobra God - De La Porta tries to open a portal to bring a Fire Cobra to Earth. Kong must stop the monster from burning the world.
7. Windigo - De La Porta takes villagers hostage in Canada. He forces their Shaman to help him raise the legendary Windigo.
8. Dangerous Melody - The team tracks De La Porta to Burma. He tries to activate the Primal Stone of Time. Jason, Tann, and Lua turn into children.
9. Green Fear - The team goes to Central Africa to find the Gwake tribe. De La Porta has tricked the tribe into thinking he is the Protector.
10. Twilight of the Gods - A storm sends the team to an island in a different time. They are attacked by Vikings. Kong fights an Ice Giant.
11. Framed - Tiger Lucy and Omar frame Jason and Tann for a crime.
12. The Invisible Threat - An invisible man lands on Kong Island and steals the Primal Stone of Antimatter.
13. Sir James Alex's Legacy - A giant mutant coyote attacks a village in Mexico.
14. Return to Redwoods - De La Porta travels back in time to stop Dr. Jenkins from creating Kong.
15. The 13th Stone - Jason and his friends travel 6,000 years into the past to the lost continent of Atlantis.
16. Sacred Songs - De La Porta's henchmen use radar dishes to make animals wild in Australia.
17. Quetzalcoatl - In Mexico, Kong must fight Quetzalcoatl and free natives forced to mine gold.
18. Interview with a Monkey - Jason and friends try to stop Howling Jack from revealing the truth about Kong.
19. Lies - De La Porta pretends to be Jason. He tricks Lua into telling him where the Primal Stones are.
20. Apocalypse - Jason, Lua, and Kong search for the last Primal Stone. They must stop it from falling into enemy hands.

Who are the Voice Actors?

Main Voice Cast

• Paul Dobson - Chiros, Doctor
• Daphne Goldrick - Dr. Lorna Jenkins (earlier episodes)
• Saffron Henderson - Lua
• David Kaye - Ramon De La Porta
• Scott McNeil - Kong, Eric "Tan" Tannenbaum IV, Omar, Wu-Chan
• Kathy Morse - Dr. Lorna Jenkins (later episodes)
• Kirby Morrow - Jason Jenkins, Frazetti
• Pauline Newstone - Harpy

Other Voices You Might Hear

• Ted Cole - Rakhir
• Alex Doduk - Young Jason Jenkins
• Ron Halder - Andre
• Phil Hayes
• Ellen Kennedy - Billy's Mom
• Richard Newman - Howling Jack Crockett, Giles
• Nicole Oliver - Tiger Lucy
• Venus Terzo - Amina
• Dale Wilson - Dr. Nagire

Who Made the Show?

• Susan Blu - Voice Director
• Sean Catherine Derek - Story Editor
• Romain van Leimt - Story Editor

Other Kong Adventures

Spin-off Movies

After the TV series, two movies were made:

• Kong: King of Atlantis (2005)
  • Story by: Sean Catherine Derek, Chuck Patton, and Patrick Archibald
  • Screenplay by: Sean Catherine Derek
  • Directed by: Patrick Archibald
• Kong: Return to the Jungle (2007)
  • Written by: Rick Ungar and Sean Catherine Derek
  • Directed by: Stuart Evans

Video Games

Two video games based on the series were released for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance:

• Kong: The Animated Series (2002) by Planet Interactive.
• A game based on Kong: King of Atlantis (2005) by Majesco Entertainment.

See also

In Spanish: Kong: La serie animada para niños