Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ninjago: Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu |
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Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu poster
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Original release | June 22, 2019 – February 1, 2020 |
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu is the exciting eleventh season of the popular animated TV show, Ninjago. This season brought big changes to the series. It was animated by WildBrain Studios in Canada. Also, the show's name became simply Ninjago, dropping the "Masters of Spinjitzu" part.
Each episode was now 11 minutes long instead of 22 minutes. This made the stories move faster! The season also added cool new 2D anime-style parts, making the show even more creative.
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu is split into two main parts: The Fire Chapter and The Ice Chapter. Each part has 15 episodes and its own adventure, but they connect to tell one big story. The Fire Chapter is about a new villain, Aspheera, and her army of Pyro Vipers. This season introduces a powerful new ability called "Forbidden Spinjitzu". Both Aspheera and the ninja use this power. You'll also meet Clutch Powers, a character from another Lego movie, who joins the Ninjago world. The first half ends with a big cliffhanger: Zane gets lost in another world!
The Ice Chapter continues the story as the ninja search for Zane. They travel to a new place called the Never-Realm, one of the 16 fictional worlds in the Ninjago universe. This part follows their journey to find Zane and save him.
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Main Characters and Voice Actors
Here are the main characters you'll see and the amazing voice actors who bring them to life:
- Sam Vincent as Lloyd Garmadon, the Green Ninja.
- Vincent Tong as Kai, the red ninja and master of Fire.
- Michael Adamthwaite as Jay, the blue ninja and master of Lightning.
- Brent Miller as Zane, the white ninja and master of Ice.
- Kirby Morrow as Cole, the black ninja and master of Earth.
- Kelly Metzger as Nya, the master of Water and Kai's sister.
- Paul Dobson as Sensei Wu, the wise teacher of the ninja.
- Jennifer Hayward as P.I.X.A.L., a smart female nindroid.
- Pauline Newstone as Aspheera, the main villain of The Fire Chapter.
- Tabith St Germain as Akita, a new friend in The Ice Chapter.
Other Characters
Many other characters appear in the season, voiced by talented actors like:
- Brian Drummond as Char
- Michael Kopsa as Vex
- Ian James Corlett as Clutch Powers
- Alan Marriott as Dareth
- Adrian Petriw as Fugi Dove
- Cole Howard as Kataru
- Michael Dobson as King Mambo
- Ashleigh Ball as Young Aspheera
- Brian Drummond as Grimfax
- Brian Drummond as Krag
How the Show Was Made
Animation Style
Starting with this season, the animation for Ninjago was made in Canada by WildBrain Studios. Before this, it was made in Denmark.
Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu was the first Ninjago season to mix different animation styles. It uses both 3D animation (like the Lego minifigures you know) and special 2D anime-style parts. These changes were announced at San Diego Comic Con in 2019. The show's creator, Tommy Andreasen, said that Ninjago is a "playground for creativity and fun," meaning they like to try new things!
New Format
This season brought big changes to how the show was made. The "Masters of Spinjitzu" part was removed from the title, so it's just Ninjago now. Also, episodes changed from 22 minutes to 11 minutes. This made the stories move faster and allowed for new ways to tell tales.
The creators wanted to make it easier for new viewers to start watching Ninjago without needing to know everything from the first 100 episodes. They said it wasn't a "reboot" (starting over), but a "brand-new adventure" that still fits with the old stories and characters. The shorter episodes also gave writers more freedom to be creative with each story.
When It Was Released
A short preview for the season came out on May 26, 2019, on the Lego YouTube channel. Later, a trailer for The Ice Chapter was released on September 6, 2019.
The season first aired on Cartoon Network on June 22, 2019, with the episode "Wasted True Potential". The Fire Chapter episodes came out through June, July, and August 2019, ending on August 10, 2019. The Ice Chapter started on December 14, 2019, and finished on February 1, 2020, with the final episode "Awakenings".
The Story So Far
The Fire Chapter
After defeating the Oni, the ninja became a bit lazy. They were looking for a new adventure because Ninjago was peaceful. Their next quest began when Clutch Powers found an old pyramid. Inside, they accidentally freed Aspheera, an ancient snake queen. She stole Kai's powers and used them to bring her Pyro Vipers army back to life. Aspheera wanted to take over Ninjago and get revenge on someone she called the "Treacherous Deceiver".
The ninja were trapped, but P.I.X.A.L. saved them. They learned about the Scrolls of Forbidden Spinjitzu, which give amazing power but can also be dangerous. Master Wu finally admitted that he was the "Treacherous Deceiver". He explained that he once taught Aspheera Spinjitzu, but she used it for evil. Wu and Garmadon had to use Forbidden Spinjitzu to defeat her and lock her away in the pyramid.
Aspheera stole one of the scrolls from a museum. The ninja went to find the other scroll at the Explorers Club. Aspheera then attacked the Monastery of Spinjitzu. The ninja eventually defeated Aspheera, but Zane was hit by the scroll's power and sent to a faraway place called the Never-Realm. Wu wanted to rescue Zane, but the ninja went instead, not knowing there was no easy way back.
The Ice Chapter
The ninja arrived in the Never-Realm, a cold and icy world. They met villagers and helped them fight off the Blizzard Samurai, who were led by the Ice Emperor and his advisor, Vex. The ninja thought Zane was captured by the Ice Emperor, so they stayed to help. Kai tried to get his fire powers back. Cole left to find the Traveller's Tree for special tea that could help them return home. He became friends with Krag, the last yeti. Lloyd went to find Zane's mech and met Akita, a Formling who could turn into a wolf. Akita wanted revenge on the Ice Emperor for freezing her people.
The Ice Emperor's dragon, Boreal, attacked the village, forcing the ninja to keep moving. Boreal later attacked Lloyd and Akita, taking Lloyd to the Ice Emperor. It was then revealed that the Ice Emperor was actually Zane! He had lost his memory after arriving in the Never-Realm decades ago. Vex, a Formling who wanted revenge, tricked Zane into believing he was the Ice Emperor. Together, they took over the realm. Zane used the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu to turn Grimfax's warriors into the Blizzard Samurai.
Lloyd was locked up and met Kataru, Akita's brother. They teamed up with Grimfax to stop Zane and free the Never-Realm. Kai finally got his powers back and destroyed Boreal. Zane remembered who he was after Vex tried to hurt Lloyd. Zane then destroyed his powerful scepter, bringing peace back to the Never-Realm. Grimfax became king again, Vex was punished, and the ninja finally returned home to Ninjago.
Episodes List
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| 99 | 1 | "Wasted True Potential" | Wade Cross | Bragi Schut | June 22, 2019 | 0.31 | ||||||
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The ninja have become lazy after their last victory. Master Wu challenges them to get back in shape. They realize he's right and decide to find a new quest.
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| 100 | 2 | "Questing For Quests" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | June 22, 2019 | 0.30 | ||||||
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The ninja search for a quest, but Ninjago City is peaceful. They join Clutch Powers on an exploration.
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| 101 | 3 | "A Rocky Start" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | June 29, 2019 | 0.32 | ||||||
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The ninja travel to the Desert of Doom and are attacked by a giant scarab beetle, leaving them stranded.
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| 102 | 4 | "The Belly of The Beast" | Wade Cross | Bragi Schut | June 29, 2019 | 0.31 | ||||||
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Zane goes inside the giant beetle to get a part for their vehicle. They fix it and escape.
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| 103 | 5 | "Boobytraps and How to Survive Them" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | July 6, 2019 | 0.22 | ||||||
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The ninja enter an ancient pyramid with Clutch Powers. They accidentally release Aspheera, who brings her Pyro Vipers to life and traps the ninja.
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| 104 | 6 | "The News Never Sleeps" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | July 6, 2019 | 0.19 | ||||||
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Nelson and Antonia try to deliver papers in a city attacked by Pyro Vipers. They decide to warn Master Wu.
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| 105 | 7 | "Ninja vs. Lava" | Wade Cross | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | July 13, 2019 | 0.41 | ||||||
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The ninja escape the pyramid's traps and lava, learning to work together. P.I.X.A.L. saves them and tells them about the attack on Ninjago City.
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| 106 | 8 | "Snaketastrophy" | Daniel Ife | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | July 13, 2019 | 0.35 | ||||||
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The Pyro Vipers attack Ninjago City. Aspheera learns about the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu and heads to the museum. The ninja battle the vipers.
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| 107 | 9 | "Powerless" | Shane Poettcker | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | July 20, 2019 | 0.24 | ||||||
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The ninja race to the museum for the scroll. Aspheera gets it and traps them. Kai, now without powers, is inspired to keep fighting.
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| 108 | 10 | "Ancient History" | Wade Cross | Bragi Schut | July 20, 2019 | 0.27 | ||||||
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Aspheera seeks revenge on the "Treacherous Deceiver". The ninja think it's Garmadon, but Wu reveals it's him.
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| 109 | 11 | "Never Trust a Human" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | July 27, 2019 | 0.24 | ||||||
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Wu explains how he taught Aspheera Spinjitzu long ago, but she used it to take over. Wu and Garmadon had to use Forbidden Spinjitzu to imprison her.
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| 110 | 12 | "Under Siege" | Shane Poettcker | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | July 27, 2019 | 0.23 | ||||||
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The ninja protect Wu from Aspheera's attack on the Monastery. They hide in an underground base.
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| 111 | 13 | "The Explorers Club" | Wade Cross | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | August 3, 2019 | 0.32 | ||||||
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The ninja break into the Explorer's Club to get the second Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu, causing chaos.
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| 112 | 14 | "Vengeance is Mine!" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | August 3, 2019 | 0.27 | ||||||
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Aspheera confronts Wu. The ninja battle her with the second scroll. Zane defeats her but is banished to the Never-Realm by her scroll's power.
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| 113 | 15 | "A Cold Goodbye" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | August 10, 2019 | 0.29 | ||||||
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Wu wants to rescue Zane, but the ninja insist on going. They defy Wu and travel to the Never-Realm, unaware there's no easy way back.
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| 114 | 16 | "The Never-Realm" | Wade Cross | Bragi Schut | December 13, 2019 | 0.37 | ||||||
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The ninja arrive in the Never-Realm. Villagers save them from wolves and tell them about the Ice Emperor.
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| 115 | 17 | "Fire Maker" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | December 13, 2019 | 0.37 | ||||||
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The ninja and villagers fight the Blizzard Samurai. Kai regains his fire powers and restores the Hearth Fire, earning the title "Fire maker".
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| 116 | 18 | "An Unlikely Ally" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | December 21, 2019 | 0.34 | ||||||
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Lloyd begins his journey to the Ice castle to find Zane. He is followed by a mysterious wolf.
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| 117 | 19 | "The Absolute Worst" | Wade Cross | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | December 21, 2019 | 0.34 | ||||||
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Ultra Violet and The Mechanic try to escape prison, arguing about who is the "worst ninja". P.I.X.A.L. catches them.
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| 118 | 20 | "The Message" | Daniel Ife | Bragi Schut | December 28, 2019 | 0.46 | ||||||
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In the Never-Realm, Lloyd and the wolf find Zane's mech and a message from him.
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| 119 | 21 | "The Traveler's Tree" | Shane Poettcker | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | December 28, 2019 | 0.46 | ||||||
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Cole climbs a mountain to find the legendary Traveler's Tree and encounters a Yeti.
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| 120 | 22 | "Krag's Lament" | Wade Cross | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | January 4, 2020 | 0.42 | ||||||
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Cole befriends the Yeti, Krag, who shows him the Traveler's Tree. Jay and Nya join them.
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| 121 | 23 | "Secret of the Wolf" | Daniel Ife | Matt "Chato" Hill | January 4, 2020 | 0.42 | ||||||
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Lloyd and the wolf continue their journey. The wolf reveals herself to be Akita, a shapeshifter.
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| 122 | 24 | "The Last of the Formlings" | Daniel Ife | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | January 11, 2020 | 0.43 | ||||||
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Akita tells Lloyd her story. Boreal, Vex, and the Ice Emperor freeze Akita's village and her brother, Kataru.
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| 123 | 25 | "My Enemy, My Friend" | Wade Cross | Bragi Schut | January 11, 2020 | 0.43 | ||||||
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Boreal attacks the Ice Fisher's village. Lloyd and Akita fight Boreal. Lloyd is taken to the Ice Palace, where the Ice Emperor is revealed to be Zane.
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| 124 | 26 | "The Kaiju Protocol" | Daniel Ife | Kevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt | January 18, 2019 | 0.38 | ||||||
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Back in Ninjago City, Wu and P.I.X.A.L. accidentally unleash The Preeminent, and P.I.X.A.L. must send her back.
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| 125 | 27 | "Corruption" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | January 18, 2020 | 0.38 | ||||||
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Vex tricks Zane, who has lost his memory, into believing he is the Ice Emperor. Zane uses Forbidden Spinjitzu to take over the Never-Realm.
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| 126 | 28 | "A Fragile Hope" | Wade Cross | Matt "Chato" Hill | January 25, 2020 | 0.49 | ||||||
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Lloyd tries to help Zane remember. Lloyd is imprisoned and meets Kataru. Grimfax frees them, and they team up.
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| 127 | 29 | "Once and For All" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | January 25, 2020 | 0.49 | ||||||
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The ninja fight Boreal. Lloyd confronts the Ice Emperor. Kataru and Grimfax stop the ice army. Akita seeks revenge.
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| 128 | 30 | "Awakenings" | Shane Poettcker | Bragi Schut | February 1, 2020 | 0.39 | ||||||
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Lloyd helps Zane regain his memories. Akita reunites with Kataru. The ninja are all reunited and return to Ninjago City.
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Awards and Recognition
In 2020, Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu was nominated for two awards at the Leo Awards. These nominations were for its Art Direction and Sound in the Animation Series category.
