Ninjago: March of the Oni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ninjago: March of the Oni
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Starring	Sam Vincent Vincent Tong Michael Adamthwaite Paul Dobson Brent Miller Kirby Morrow Kelly Metzger Mark Oliver Jennifer Hayward Kathleen Barr
Country of origin	Denmark
No. of episodes	4
Release
Original network	Cartoon Network
Original release	April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)
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March of the Oni is the tenth season of the popular animated TV show Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. It first aired on April 19, 2019. This season is special because it's very short, with only four episodes. But these four episodes together tell one big story, like a 90-minute movie!

This season continues the exciting story from the ninth season, Hunted. At the end of Hunted, Lord Garmadon warned everyone about a new, scary threat: the Oni. In March of the Oni, the brave ninja must protect Ninjago City from these invading Oni and their spreading darkness. This season also introduces the First Spinjitzu Master, who created the world of Ninjago.

Meet the Voices Behind the Ninjas

Main Characters and Their Voices

• Sam Vincent is the voice of Lloyd Garmadon, the Green Ninja.
• Vincent Tong voices Kai, the red ninja and master of fire.
• Michael Adamthwaite is the voice of Jay, the blue ninja and master of lightning.
• Brent Miller voices Zane, the white ninja and master of ice.
• Kirby Morrow is the voice of Cole, the black ninja and master of earth.
• Kelly Metzger voices Nya, the master of water and Kai's sister.
• Paul Dobson is the voice of Sensei Wu, the ninja's wise teacher.
• Mark Oliver voices Lord Garmadon.

Other Important Voices

• Jennifer Hayward voices P.I.X.A.L., a helpful female robot.
• Kathleen Barr voices Misako.
• Zach LeBlanc voices The Omega, the leader of the Oni.
• Jim Conrad voices the First Spinjitzu Master.
• Alan Marriott voices Dareth.
• Kathleen Barr also voices Faith.
• Paul Dobson also voices Mother Doomsday and Warden Noble.
• Daniel Doheny voices Jimmy.
• Michael Donovan voices the Police Commissioner.
• Kelly Sheridan voices Gayle Gossip.

How the Show Was Made

Animation Style

March of the Oni was the last season animated by Wil Film ApS in Denmark. After this season, the show changed! From the eleventh season onwards, Ninjago was animated by WildBrain Studios in Canada. The episodes also became shorter, changing from 22 minutes to 11 minutes each.

The Writers' Journey

In December 2018, the original writers of Ninjago, Dan and Kevin Hageman, announced they were leaving the show. Bragi Schut took over as the main writer for March of the Oni. The Hageman Brothers said they were happy that Bragi Schut would continue the Ninjago story.

When It Came Out

March of the Oni was released on April 19, 2019, on Cartoon Network. All four episodes were shown on the same day.

The Story of March of the Oni

After Lord Garmadon was defeated, Ninjago City was rebuilt. But when Lloyd visits his father, Garmadon, in prison, Garmadon warns him that the "Bringers of Doom" are coming. Lloyd doesn't believe him at first.

Meanwhile, the ninja get a newly rebuilt Destiny's Bounty! Soon, Garmadon's warnings come true. Scary Oni demons invade Ninjago through a special Realm Crystal. A dark cloud spreads across Ninjago City, turning anyone it touches into stone. The ninja try to save people, but their elemental powers don't work against the darkness.

Lloyd visits his father again for help. With no other choice, the ninja free Garmadon from prison. They form a difficult team to defeat the Oni and save Ninjago.

On the Bounty, Garmadon tells the ninja that they must destroy the Realm Crystal at Borg Tower. Lloyd and Garmadon, who both have Oni blood, are the only ones who can go into the darkness without turning to stone. While they go, the other ninja get a call for help from the NGTV building. They decide to go help the people there, while P.I.X.A.L. helps Lloyd and Garmadon.

When Lloyd and Garmadon reach the Realm Crystal, they face the Omega, the Oni leader. Lloyd destroys the Realm Crystal, but it doesn't stop the Oni! Then, they find the Armour of the Golden Master. They realize this armor makes the Oni go away. They escape with the armor and P.I.X.A.L. picks them up.

At the NGTV building, Nya accidentally pushes a lever the wrong way. Cole, who is hanging from a ladder, falls into the darkness! It looks like he's gone.

After Lloyd and Garmadon return, the ninja fly to the Monastery of Spinjitzu. Kai plans to make the Golden Weapons again, hoping they can stop the Oni. When the Oni attack the monastery, a big battle begins. The ninja are getting overwhelmed, but then Cole arrives in the Earth Driller! He survived!

Jay then asks Nya to be his "Yang," and Nya happily agrees. When it seems all hope is lost, the ninja, Wu, and Garmadon work together. They use Spinjitzu to create the Tornado of Creation, which destroys the Oni!

After the battle, Lloyd sees a vision of the First Spinjitzu Master, who thanks him for saving Ninjago. Garmadon leaves for a secret place. The ninja celebrate their victory by putting their handprints on the monastery wall.

Episodes of March of the Oni

Even though this season has only four episodes, it was also edited into a 90-minute movie in the United States.