Redakai: Conquer the Kairu (TV series)
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Redakai: Conquer the Kairu, also known simply as Redakai, is a French
-Canadian
animated
TV series, produced by Marathon Media
and Spin Master
, which premiered on Canada
's YTV channel on July 9, 2011 and aired on Cartoon Network
one week after (on July 16, 2011) in the United States
. In France, the series debuted on October 22, 2011 on Gulli
and Canal J
.
, who embarks on an epic quest to find the Kairu, a primordial alien energy source. Aided by his friends Maya and Boomer, Ky travels the world searching for the Kairu while attempting to make sure that his extraterrestrial teenage alien adversaries don’t find it first.
Ky fiercely believes his father survived the Great Cataclysm and is determined to discover the truth behind Connor's disappearance. Like many 15 year olds, Ky is impulsive and fearless, and though his rebellious nature sometimes conflicts with his Kairu training, his honor and dedication to the rules of Kairu almost always triumph over his teenage instincts. Ky is a determined and loyal warrior and shows all the potential of someday becoming a great and powerful Redakai.
Ky's signature monster is the Plasma powered Metanoid and its Plasma-Energy Blast and Plasma Swords attacks with the Seismic powered Fractus and its Magma Minion and Boulder Toss attacks rounding out his go-to combo.
Maya - Talented and book smart Maya is only female member of Team Stax and their voice of reason. She is the 'yin' to Ky's 'yang,' both complementing his skills and balancing his impulsiveness. Maya is gifted with an extra-sensory ability that allows her to sense when Kairu is nearby, a skill that proves to be useful on many of Team Stax's adventures.
As a young child, Master Boaddai took Maya in after she was left on his doorstep, and she considers Boaddai to be like a grandfather. Her origins remain a mystery, and she longs to understand her past, but strange markings on her arm may someday give her answers to who she really is, answers she may struggle to comprehend.
Maya loves the Banshee Scream and Hyper Hurricane of Harrier, with Infinita and its Fire Whip and Fire Tornado attacks providing her with all the back-up monster power she needs.
Boomer - If Ky is the chosen one and Maya is the mysterious one, then Boomer is the funny one. Built to fight, and dedicated to his team, Boomer is the strong arm of Team Stax. Plus, he has a sense of humor -- his good-natured wit is the perfect balance between Ky's brashness and Maya's reason.
He was born on a farm in the Midwest and left at young age left to join his childhood best friend Ky as a student of Master Boaddai. While Boomer sometimes struggles to find his place among Team Stax, his strength, versatility, and loyalty make him a valuable asset to the team in their quest to restore balance to the universe.
Boomer leans towards the Hail Storm and Freeze Ray attacks of Froztok, with Chemaster and its Corosive Crush and Star Smash attacks adding to his elemental one-two monster punch.
Connor Stax - Connor Stax is a Kairu warrior, legendary hero, and beloved father to his son Ky. Before the Great Cataclysm, Connor was assigned the honorable task of guarding the Kairu Vessel, hiding it at a secret location far from the clutches of Lokar. But when Lokar learned of the Vessel's whereabouts, and waged an attack to seize it, Connor fired the Vessel towards Earth and the one person he could trust – Master Boaddai. In the wake of this event, Connor vanished, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. Some say he didn't survive the Great Cataclysm, but others, including his son, believe that maybe … he is still alive. This is confirmed in The Return of Connor Stax were he is not only alive.
Connor's Singnature monster was Riptide with its Tarball and Hydro Hooks attacks. His monster with it's attacks now belong to his son, Ky. Which was later given back to him by Ky.
Mookee - Mookee is the last known member of the race of people who once inhabited the planet Nevrod, the same planet Lokar destroyed in the Great Cataclysm. He was taken in by Master Boaddai, and shows his gratitude by offering his services as mechanic and cook. Mookee is famous for his culinary creations, concocting food that is neither appealing nor edible. And while his various projects have sometimes lead to near disaster, he has proven to be an important member of the team and a loyal friend.
Lokar and Boaddai trained together as young Kairu warriors, and Lokar proved from the beginning to be skilled and intelligent in the ways of Kairu. But instead of using his powers for good, he decided to use the Kairu energy for his own gain, allowing him to become a powerful and destructive force. Lokar has assembled a motley crew of E-Teen warriors to do his dirty work, and he will stop at nothing to collect the Kairu for his own twisted ends, an objective that could prove to be disastrous to Earth … and the entire universe.
Zane's go-to monster is Bruticon, with his mechanical Anti-Matter Beam attack.
Zair - Zair is Zane's sister and right-hand girl. She is smart and dangerous – an evil version of Maya. While she works well alongside her brother in battles against Team Stax, she isn't afraid to challenge Zane's authority, especially she thinks it will build herself up in Lokar's eyes. At one point, she comes to the aid of Team Stax. But is this because she is good at heart, or could it have more to do with the secret crush she has on Ky?
Zair's signature monster is Cyonis, with its elemental Lightning Strike attack.
Techris - Each team of E-Teens is equipped with at least one member who brings the brute force, and for team Radikor, that member is Techris. The youngest and most dependable of the Radikors, Techris hates being beaten, and avoids it at any cost. The only downside of his never-say-lose dedication is that he often does crazy things just for the sake of it, often to the detriment of Zane and Zair's immediate plans.
Techris's signature monster is Silverbaxx, with its animalistic Earth Slam attack.
Diara and her siblings Koz and Teeny reluctantly fell under Lokar's control after he kidnapped their parents. She leads her siblings on various quests to find Kairu, often battling Team Stax. Diara is the youngest of the siblings and yet she is made as a full pledge princess. Diara isn't evil at heart, but obeys Lokar in the hope that someday she will be reunited with her parents. Diara has a fierce temper and a wealth of natural Kairu skills to back it up, making her a dangerous opponent. But if the spoiled Princess had her own way (which she often demands), she would be back at her castle enjoying the perks of royalty.
Princess Diara's monster is Knight Asp with its animalistic Venom Blast attack.
Koz - Koz is oldest of the Imperiaz siblings and the most level-headed of the bunch. As the teams strategist and planner, Koz is the one who does most of Princess Diara's thinking for her (though she takes the credit). He is strong and powerful, but, like his siblings, a reluctant warrior for Lokar.
Koz's signature monster is Ocelot, with its Slashing Claws attack.
Teeny - Teeny is the middle of the Imperialz siblings and, as her name suggests, the smallest. Like her brother Koz, she reluctantly follows Princess Diara's lead, but never without roll-of-the-eyes when it comes to her spoiled sister's behavior. Teeny is scrappy and headstrong, bold and outspoken, but sometimes too much so. Occasionally she reacts quicker than she should, but her speed and command of Kairu attacks are important assets to her team.
Teeny's signature monster is the Warnet, with its Laser Sting attack.
Zylus's favorite monster is Magnox with its mechanical Magnetic Tornado attack.
Rynoh - Rynoh is the teams nutritionist and personal trainer, driven to keep himself and his E-Team in tip-top shape. Although he knows a great deal about sports statistics, he knows very little about anything else. This of course doesn't stop Rynoh from acting like an authority on everything under the Sun, though once he opens his mouth, it's clear he has no idea what he's talking about.
Rynoh's signature monster is Spykor with its mechanical Neural Blast attack.
Bash - Bash, is the biggest, meanest, and toughest member of his big, mean, tough team, like a locomotive on tree-trunk legs. He's also …the dumbest. And while he's a bully at heart, he sometimes shows surprising signs of fear and cowardice. Still, his brute strength cannot be underestimated.
Bash's favorite monster is Drudger and its mechanical Debris Harvest attack.
France
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-Canadian
Canada
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animated
Animation
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TV series, produced by Marathon Media
Marathon Media Group
Marathon Media Group is a worldwide French television production company based in Paris that produces shows for all ages: children, teenagers and adults....
and Spin Master
Spin Master
Spin Master is a children's entertainment company based in Toronto, Canada.- Entertainment :In 2008, Spin Master Ltd. partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises to create "multi-category consumer products programs for Spin Master's portfolio of brands." The company employs over 700 people in...
, which premiered on Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's YTV channel on July 9, 2011 and aired on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
one week after (on July 16, 2011) in the United States
United States
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. In France, the series debuted on October 22, 2011 on Gulli
Gulli
Gulli is a French television network dedicated to children's programming. It is available through digital terrestrial television "TNT" in partnership with Lagardère Active, and France Télévisions with children's programmes from France 3. Gulli is also known as Cyperbot.-Programmes:Children can...
and Canal J
Canal J
Canal J is a French television network dedicated to children's programming. It is available through digital terrestrial television service 'TNT' and is aimed at children aged between 4 and 16 years old.-History:...
.
Premise
The series revolves around Ky, a 15-year-old student of ancient martial artsMartial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
, who embarks on an epic quest to find the Kairu, a primordial alien energy source. Aided by his friends Maya and Boomer, Ky travels the world searching for the Kairu while attempting to make sure that his extraterrestrial teenage alien adversaries don’t find it first.
Team Stax
Ky Stax - Ky Stax is the charismatic leader of Team Stax and the heir to his father Connor's legacy. After displaying a gift for the Art of Kairu, Ky was sent by his father to train under the wise Boaddai. His destiny would be ultimately be revealed following the Great Cataclysm – to continue his father's legacy and protect Kairu from Lokar.Ky fiercely believes his father survived the Great Cataclysm and is determined to discover the truth behind Connor's disappearance. Like many 15 year olds, Ky is impulsive and fearless, and though his rebellious nature sometimes conflicts with his Kairu training, his honor and dedication to the rules of Kairu almost always triumph over his teenage instincts. Ky is a determined and loyal warrior and shows all the potential of someday becoming a great and powerful Redakai.
Ky's signature monster is the Plasma powered Metanoid and its Plasma-Energy Blast and Plasma Swords attacks with the Seismic powered Fractus and its Magma Minion and Boulder Toss attacks rounding out his go-to combo.
Maya - Talented and book smart Maya is only female member of Team Stax and their voice of reason. She is the 'yin' to Ky's 'yang,' both complementing his skills and balancing his impulsiveness. Maya is gifted with an extra-sensory ability that allows her to sense when Kairu is nearby, a skill that proves to be useful on many of Team Stax's adventures.
As a young child, Master Boaddai took Maya in after she was left on his doorstep, and she considers Boaddai to be like a grandfather. Her origins remain a mystery, and she longs to understand her past, but strange markings on her arm may someday give her answers to who she really is, answers she may struggle to comprehend.
Maya loves the Banshee Scream and Hyper Hurricane of Harrier, with Infinita and its Fire Whip and Fire Tornado attacks providing her with all the back-up monster power she needs.
Boomer - If Ky is the chosen one and Maya is the mysterious one, then Boomer is the funny one. Built to fight, and dedicated to his team, Boomer is the strong arm of Team Stax. Plus, he has a sense of humor -- his good-natured wit is the perfect balance between Ky's brashness and Maya's reason.
He was born on a farm in the Midwest and left at young age left to join his childhood best friend Ky as a student of Master Boaddai. While Boomer sometimes struggles to find his place among Team Stax, his strength, versatility, and loyalty make him a valuable asset to the team in their quest to restore balance to the universe.
Boomer leans towards the Hail Storm and Freeze Ray attacks of Froztok, with Chemaster and its Corosive Crush and Star Smash attacks adding to his elemental one-two monster punch.
Allies
Master Boaddai - Boaddai, a wise and powerful Redakai, serves as trainer, guardian, and mentor to young Ky Stax and his teammates Maya and Boomer. Boaddai guides his young students in their quest to collect Kairu, teaching them the ways of Kairu warriors. Boaddai's greatest adversary is Lokar, an enemy with whom he shares a long and storied past. Boaddai is calm and serious with matters related to Kairu, but not without a sense of humor when it comes to his young warriors. His dedication to the Redakai, however, is unwavering, and he will stop at nothing to protect the Universe from Lokar and his nefarious ways.Connor Stax - Connor Stax is a Kairu warrior, legendary hero, and beloved father to his son Ky. Before the Great Cataclysm, Connor was assigned the honorable task of guarding the Kairu Vessel, hiding it at a secret location far from the clutches of Lokar. But when Lokar learned of the Vessel's whereabouts, and waged an attack to seize it, Connor fired the Vessel towards Earth and the one person he could trust – Master Boaddai. In the wake of this event, Connor vanished, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. Some say he didn't survive the Great Cataclysm, but others, including his son, believe that maybe … he is still alive. This is confirmed in The Return of Connor Stax were he is not only alive.
Connor's Singnature monster was Riptide with its Tarball and Hydro Hooks attacks. His monster with it's attacks now belong to his son, Ky. Which was later given back to him by Ky.
Mookee - Mookee is the last known member of the race of people who once inhabited the planet Nevrod, the same planet Lokar destroyed in the Great Cataclysm. He was taken in by Master Boaddai, and shows his gratitude by offering his services as mechanic and cook. Mookee is famous for his culinary creations, concocting food that is neither appealing nor edible. And while his various projects have sometimes lead to near disaster, he has proven to be an important member of the team and a loyal friend.
Villains
Lokar - Lokar is the master of evil in the Redakai universe, and the main enemy of the Redakai and Team Stax.Lokar and Boaddai trained together as young Kairu warriors, and Lokar proved from the beginning to be skilled and intelligent in the ways of Kairu. But instead of using his powers for good, he decided to use the Kairu energy for his own gain, allowing him to become a powerful and destructive force. Lokar has assembled a motley crew of E-Teen warriors to do his dirty work, and he will stop at nothing to collect the Kairu for his own twisted ends, an objective that could prove to be disastrous to Earth … and the entire universe.
Team Radikor
Zane - Zane is the strong, devious, and temperamental leader of the Radikor E-Teens, and the only E-Teen capable of beating Ky in a one-on-one Kairu battle. Zane and Ky were students together during the early years of their Kairu training and from the very beginning, Zane showed an intense rivlarly with Ky -- a rivalry that has only grown stronger. Perhaps the only thing more dangerous than his ego are his Kairu skills, and Zane has proven to be the most powerful of Lokar's warriors. He isn't afraid to play dirty -- and often does -- especially if it means victory over Ky and Team Stax.Zane's go-to monster is Bruticon, with his mechanical Anti-Matter Beam attack.
Zair - Zair is Zane's sister and right-hand girl. She is smart and dangerous – an evil version of Maya. While she works well alongside her brother in battles against Team Stax, she isn't afraid to challenge Zane's authority, especially she thinks it will build herself up in Lokar's eyes. At one point, she comes to the aid of Team Stax. But is this because she is good at heart, or could it have more to do with the secret crush she has on Ky?
Zair's signature monster is Cyonis, with its elemental Lightning Strike attack.
Techris - Each team of E-Teens is equipped with at least one member who brings the brute force, and for team Radikor, that member is Techris. The youngest and most dependable of the Radikors, Techris hates being beaten, and avoids it at any cost. The only downside of his never-say-lose dedication is that he often does crazy things just for the sake of it, often to the detriment of Zane and Zair's immediate plans.
Techris's signature monster is Silverbaxx, with its animalistic Earth Slam attack.
Team Imperiaz
Princess Diara - Pretty Princess Diara is the leader of the Imperiaz E-Teens, a diva to the max, and a royal pain.Diara and her siblings Koz and Teeny reluctantly fell under Lokar's control after he kidnapped their parents. She leads her siblings on various quests to find Kairu, often battling Team Stax. Diara is the youngest of the siblings and yet she is made as a full pledge princess. Diara isn't evil at heart, but obeys Lokar in the hope that someday she will be reunited with her parents. Diara has a fierce temper and a wealth of natural Kairu skills to back it up, making her a dangerous opponent. But if the spoiled Princess had her own way (which she often demands), she would be back at her castle enjoying the perks of royalty.
Princess Diara's monster is Knight Asp with its animalistic Venom Blast attack.
Koz - Koz is oldest of the Imperiaz siblings and the most level-headed of the bunch. As the teams strategist and planner, Koz is the one who does most of Princess Diara's thinking for her (though she takes the credit). He is strong and powerful, but, like his siblings, a reluctant warrior for Lokar.
Koz's signature monster is Ocelot, with its Slashing Claws attack.
Teeny - Teeny is the middle of the Imperialz siblings and, as her name suggests, the smallest. Like her brother Koz, she reluctantly follows Princess Diara's lead, but never without roll-of-the-eyes when it comes to her spoiled sister's behavior. Teeny is scrappy and headstrong, bold and outspoken, but sometimes too much so. Occasionally she reacts quicker than she should, but her speed and command of Kairu attacks are important assets to her team.
Teeny's signature monster is the Warnet, with its Laser Sting attack.
Team Battacor
Zylus - If this were high school, the Battacors would be the dumb jocks that no one wants to mess with. The leader of the Battacors is Zylus, the 'quarterback' with big muscles and a bigger attitude. He serves as the brains behind the Battacors (which isn't saying much), and often tricks his teammates into following his lead. He's confident to a fault and his self-assuredness can often lead to over-playing his attacks. For some unknown reason, he's left arm is bulking green.Zylus's favorite monster is Magnox with its mechanical Magnetic Tornado attack.
Rynoh - Rynoh is the teams nutritionist and personal trainer, driven to keep himself and his E-Team in tip-top shape. Although he knows a great deal about sports statistics, he knows very little about anything else. This of course doesn't stop Rynoh from acting like an authority on everything under the Sun, though once he opens his mouth, it's clear he has no idea what he's talking about.
Rynoh's signature monster is Spykor with its mechanical Neural Blast attack.
Bash - Bash, is the biggest, meanest, and toughest member of his big, mean, tough team, like a locomotive on tree-trunk legs. He's also …the dumbest. And while he's a bully at heart, he sometimes shows surprising signs of fear and cowardice. Still, his brute strength cannot be underestimated.
Bash's favorite monster is Drudger and its mechanical Debris Harvest attack.