The CW4Kids
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The CW4Kids is a Saturday morning cartoon
block on The CW Television Network
that premiered on May 24, 2008 in the place of Kids' WB
(which went to an exclusively online video on demand
presentation). The block was programmed by 4Kids Entertainment
, which also programmed the competing 4Kids TV
block for Fox
until that network nullified their time leasing agreement with 4KidsTV on December 27, 2008 due to several factors. The CW4Kids was not renamed in order to avert confusion and due to contractual obligation to feature the CW name in some form within the name.
On April 27, 2010, 4Kids announced the renaming of The CW4Kids under the new name Toonzai, a name change that took effect on August 14, 2010. The block retained The CW4Kids programming Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic X
in its lineup, and currently uses The CW4Kids name as a sub-brand for Toonzai per 4Kids' contract with the network for their time lease of the Saturday morning slot.
Saturday morning cartoon
A Saturday morning cartoon is the colloquial term for the animated television programming that has typically been scheduled on Saturday mornings on the major American television networks from the 1960s to the present; the genre's peak in popularity mostly ended in the 1990s while the popularity of...
block on The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
that premiered on May 24, 2008 in the place of Kids' WB
Kids' WB
Kids' WB! was Warner Bros. American childrens programing division brand for The WB Television Network. In September 2006, the block moved to The CW Television Network. The CW is the result of The WB's merger with UPN in 2006...
(which went to an exclusively online video on demand
Video on demand
Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...
presentation). The block was programmed by 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
, which also programmed the competing 4Kids TV
4Kids TV
4Kids TV was a Saturday morning television programming block on the Fox Broadcasting Company. The block was part of the Fox Network schedule...
block for Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
until that network nullified their time leasing agreement with 4KidsTV on December 27, 2008 due to several factors. The CW4Kids was not renamed in order to avert confusion and due to contractual obligation to feature the CW name in some form within the name.
On April 27, 2010, 4Kids announced the renaming of The CW4Kids under the new name Toonzai, a name change that took effect on August 14, 2010. The block retained The CW4Kids programming Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic X
Sonic X
is an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
in its lineup, and currently uses The CW4Kids name as a sub-brand for Toonzai per 4Kids' contract with the network for their time lease of the Saturday morning slot.
Programs aired
- Eon Kid † (May 24, 2008 - June 14, 2008) (TV-Y7-FV)
- Johnny TestJohnny TestJohnny Test is an American/Canadian animated television series. It premiered on Kids' WB, on The WB Television Network, on September 17, 2005. Five months later, it was introduced to Cartoon Network UK on January 12, 2006, first, as a sneak preview on Jungle Saturdays Block, and then on June 5,...
† (May 24, 2008 - June 14, 2008) (TV-Y7) (now on Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon 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....
) - World of QuestWorld of QuestWorld of Quest is an animated series based on the graphic novel story by Jason Kruse published by Komikwerks . The series was created by Cookie Jar Entertainment, and was animated by Mercury Filmworks East, for season 1. Season 2 was produced by Vancouver's Atomic Cartoons...
† (May 24, 2008 - June 14, 2008) (TV-Y7-FV) - The BatmanThe Batman (TV series)The Batman is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. It ran from 2004 to 2008, on the Saturday morning television block Kids' WB...
† (June 21, 2008 - August 2, 2008) (TV-Y7-FV) - Tom and Jerry TalesTom and Jerry TalesTom and Jerry Tales is an animated television series which began production in 2005, and premiered in the United States on September 23, 2006 and cancelled on March 22, 2008 on Kids' WB!. It is the fourth television show in the franchise that continues the chase and violence of the cat and mouse...
† (May 24, 2008 - September 6, 2008) (TV-Y) - Yu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! GX, known in Japan as , is an anime spin-off and sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime. It aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between October 6, 2004 and March 26, 2008, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's...
‡ (June 21, 2008 - September 6, 2008) (TV-Y7-FV) - Magi-NationMagi-Nation (TV series)Magi-Nation is an animated television series based on the card game Magi Nation Duel. The show premiered in Canada on September 8, 2007 on CBC Television and on September 22, 2007 in the U.S. on Kids' WB. A series of DVDs are set to be released on October 21, 2008 through January 6, 2009. The...
† ‡ (May 24, 2008 - September 20, 2008) (TV-Y and TV-Y7) - Viva PiñataViva Piñata (TV series)Viva Piñata is a Canadian-American animated television series seen around the world. It is based upon the Xbox 360 video game of the same name. It is produced by an American company, 4Kids Productions and a Canadian company Bardel Entertainment, a children's animation company in Canada...
(September 13, 2008 - October 18, 2008) (TV-Y and TV-Y7) - The Spectacular Spider-Man † (May 24, 2008 - January 31, 2009) (TV-Y7-FV)
- Will and DewittWill and DewittWill and Dewitt is a Canadian animated television series featuring an anthropomorphic frog named Dewitt and a boy named Will as the main characters. It is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment with animation by Two Presidents Productions in Toronto, Ontario. It first aired on September 22, 2007 on...
† (May 24, 2008 - April 4, 2009) (TV-Y) (now on Cookie Jar Kids Network) - Kirby: Right Back at Ya!Kirby: Right Back at Ya!Kirby: of the stars, known in Japan Kirby right back at ya!', is an anime series based on Nintendo's Kirby franchise. The series was produced by Warpstar Inc., a company formed between a joint investment between Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, Inc.The series, which takes place in a village called...
(June 6, 2009 - July 18, 2009) (TV-Y7-FV) - GoGoRiki (September 27, 2008 - November 14, 2009) (TV-Y and TV-Y7)
- Huntik: Secrets & SeekersHuntik: Secrets & SeekersHuntik: Secrets & Seekers is an Italian animated series created and directed by Iginio Straffi , as a co-production between Big Bocca Productions, a company owned by Richard McWilliam, CEO and owner of Upper Deck and Rainbow S.p.A....
(January 3, 2009 - December 26, 2009) (TV-Y7-FV) - Kamen Rider: Dragon KnightKamen Rider: Dragon KnightKamen Rider: Dragon Knight is the Daytime Emmy Award-winning American adaptation of the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ryuki, the twelfth installment of the Kamen Rider Series. It was brought to television by Steve and Michael Wang and produced by Jimmy Sprague through Adness Entertainment...
(December 13, 2008 - December 26, 2009) (TV-Y7-FV) - RollBotsRollBotsRollBots is a animated television series created by MCM and A Canada-Singapore co-production between Amberwood Entertainment, and Infinte Frameworks Pte. Ltd. that premiered in Canada on YTV on February 7, 2009 and in the United States on The CW4Kids on September 19, 2009...
(September 19, 2009 - January 23, 2010) (TV-Y7-FV) - ChaoticChaotic (TV series)Chaotic is an American-Canadian animated fantasy television series produced by 4Kids Entertainment and animated by Bardel Entertainment. It is based on the Danish trading card game of the same name. Much of the plot is based on the original storyline of the Danish trading card game.-Premise:Chaotic...
(June 21, 2008 - July 10, 2010) (TV-Y7-FV) - Skunk Fu!Skunk Fu!Skunk Fu! is an Irish animated television series and IFTA award winning children's television series featuring the fables of anthropomorphic animals protecting their valley using martial arts...
† (May 24, 2008 - October 18, 2008; May 29, 2010 - July 10, 2010) (TV-Y7) - Winx ClubWinx ClubWinx Club is a 2004 Italian animated television series, created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow S.r.l.. The series is aimed toward children between the ages of five and twelve, but is also popular among teens...
(July 18, 2009 - July 17, 2010) (TV-Y7-FV) (Now shown on NickelodeonNickelodeonNickelodeon is a US cable TV channel.Nickelodeon may also refer to:-In television:*Spinoffs of the Nickelodeon channel:** Nickelodeon Magazine, a children's magazine.** Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park....
) - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated series, mainly set in New York City. It first aired on February 8, 2003 and ended on November 21, 2009...
(June 21, 2008 - August 7, 2010) (TV-Y7-FV) (This includes the later retooled/renamed seasons)
- † - Program transitioned from final schedule of Kids' WB
- ‡ - Program transitioned to Toonzai
Short segments
- Magical DoReMiMagical DoReMiMagical DoReMi, known as in Japan, is a magical girl anime television series created by Toei Animation in 1999. It focuses on elementary school students who become witch apprentices. Led by Doremi Harukaze, the girls must maintain their double lives in secret.Magical DoReMi has been followed up by...
Witchling Sing-along - TMNT: Mayhem at Mutant Island
- GoGoWiki (GoGoRiki)
- GoTunes (GoGoRiki)
- The CW4Kids Vault (Viva PiñataViva Piñata (TV series)Viva Piñata is a Canadian-American animated television series seen around the world. It is based upon the Xbox 360 video game of the same name. It is produced by an American company, 4Kids Productions and a Canadian company Bardel Entertainment, a children's animation company in Canada...
, Skunk Fu!Skunk Fu!Skunk Fu! is an Irish animated television series and IFTA award winning children's television series featuring the fables of anthropomorphic animals protecting their valley using martial arts...
)
Blocks
- Popcorn for Breakfast: Consisted of a movie from 4Kids Entertainment4Kids Entertainment4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
, like Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish— The Movie is a direct-to-video feature-length film released June 14, 2005 in the USA. Released by the Home Entertainment division of 4Kids Entertainment, the movie starred the popular Nintendo character Kirby....
and Turtles ForeverTurtles ForeverTurtles Forever, also known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever or TMNT: Turtles Forever is a 2009 made-for-tv animated movie that was produced by 4Kids Entertainment...
. - Dinosaurs and Dueling: (8:00-10:00 AM) Consisting of two new episodes of Dinosaur KingDinosaur Kingis a card game from Sega that uses the same gameplay mechanics from Mushiking and uses super-powered dinosaurs instead of beetles. The game was revealed in JAMMA 2005 and is available in Japanese and English versions. A Nintendo DS version has also been released in North America.In the fall of...
, and two episodes of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! - Full Hours: (8:00 AM-12:00 PM) Consisting of one full hour of Dinosaur KingDinosaur Kingis a card game from Sega that uses the same gameplay mechanics from Mushiking and uses super-powered dinosaurs instead of beetles. The game was revealed in JAMMA 2005 and is available in Japanese and English versions. A Nintendo DS version has also been released in North America.In the fall of...
, one full hour of Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
, one full hour Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
and one full hour of Yu-Gi-Oh! - Saturday Morning Superstars: (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) Consisting of two episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
, two episodes of Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
, and two episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh!. Part of Full Hours. - The Fast and The Fierce: (10:00 AM-11:00 AM) Consisting of two episodes of Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
. Title "The Fast and the Fierce" is a parody of The Fast and the FuriousThe Fast and the Furious (film series)The Fast and the Furious is a series of action films that focuses on street racing and heists. Produced by Universal Studios, the series was established in 2001 with the eponymous first installment, which has since been followed by four sequels, and two short films that tie into the series...
. Part of Full Hours. - Double Vision Saturday: (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) Consisting of two episodes of Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
and two episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh!. Part of Full Hours.
"Popcorn For Breakfast" Movies
- Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish!!Kirby: Fright to the Finish— The Movie is a direct-to-video feature-length film released June 14, 2005 in the USA. Released by the Home Entertainment division of 4Kids Entertainment, the movie starred the popular Nintendo character Kirby....
(September 12, 2009) - Turtles ForeverTurtles ForeverTurtles Forever, also known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever or TMNT: Turtles Forever is a 2009 made-for-tv animated movie that was produced by 4Kids Entertainment...
(November 21, 2009, March 20, 2010, and May 29, 2010 - though not explicitly under the name Popcorn for Breakfast)
Papercrafts
The CW4Kids had a "Papercraft" section, where fans can either print special themed bookmarks and stationary and/or make paper characters and accessories from The CW4Kids Shows. New and locked Papercrafts are available every week.| Show | Character(s)/Item(s) |
|---|---|
| Chaotic Chaotic (TV series) Chaotic is an American-Canadian animated fantasy television series produced by 4Kids Entertainment and animated by Bardel Entertainment. It is based on the Danish trading card game of the same name. Much of the plot is based on the original storyline of the Danish trading card game.-Premise:Chaotic... |
Chaor, Maxxor, H'earring, Intress, Zalvar, Code Scanner |
| Dinosaur King Dinosaur King is a card game from Sega that uses the same gameplay mechanics from Mushiking and uses super-powered dinosaurs instead of beetles. The game was revealed in JAMMA 2005 and is available in Japanese and English versions. A Nintendo DS version has also been released in North America.In the fall of... |
Chomp, Max, Terry, Bookmarks |
| GoGoRiki | Ottoriki, Pogoriki, Rosariki, Docoriki, Pogoriki Stationary |
| Huntik: Secrets & Seekers Huntik: Secrets & Seekers Huntik: Secrets & Seekers is an Italian animated series created and directed by Iginio Straffi , as a co-production between Big Bocca Productions, a company owned by Richard McWilliam, CEO and owner of Upper Deck and Rainbow S.p.A.... |
Dante Vale |
| Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight is the Daytime Emmy Award-winning American adaptation of the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ryuki, the twelfth installment of the Kamen Rider Series. It was brought to television by Steve and Michael Wang and produced by Jimmy Sprague through Adness Entertainment... |
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, Wing Knight, Torque, Strike |
| Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Kirby: Right Back at Ya! Kirby: of the stars, known in Japan Kirby right back at ya!', is an anime series based on Nintendo's Kirby franchise. The series was produced by Warpstar Inc., a company formed between a joint investment between Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, Inc.The series, which takes place in a village called... |
Kirby, Tiff, Tuff, Meta-Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee |
| Sonic X Sonic X is an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ... |
Sonic, Tails Prower, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Shadow, Dr. Eggman, Rouge, Bookmarks |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated series, mainly set in New York City. It first aired on February 8, 2003 and ended on November 21, 2009... |
Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, Splinter, Casey Jones, Shredder, Foot Ninja, Krang, TMNT Accessories, Bookmarks, Bookmarks (Fast Forward) |
| Viva Piñata Viva Piñata (TV series) Viva Piñata is a Canadian-American animated television series seen around the world. It is based upon the Xbox 360 video game of the same name. It is produced by an American company, 4Kids Productions and a Canadian company Bardel Entertainment, a children's animation company in Canada... |
Fergy |
| Winx Club Winx Club Winx Club is a 2004 Italian animated television series, created by Iginio Straffi and produced by Rainbow S.r.l.. The series is aimed toward children between the ages of five and twelve, but is also popular among teens... |
Bloom (Stationery), Flora (Stationery), Layla (Stationery), Musa (Stationery), Stella (Stationery), Tecna (Stationery), Winx Club Stationery, Bookmarks |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | Yugi, Yami Yugi |