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Well, you see I'm more of an anime fan. So this is the best American cartoon ever made, and i've notice that they did pay some tribute for anime which is a big improvement over the lousy Totally Spies.

As for it being a fictional Celebrity-based Cartoon, I've never thought any of the Celebrity based cartoons would even match with the MR.T cartoon. But as usual Jackie Chan proves that no one makes a better real-life superhero than him. It also one of my three favorite Waner Bros. cartoons ever made, the other 2 being Static Shock and Road Rovers.

This show is a must see for both cartoon fans and Jackie Chan fans.

Now don't take my summary in a bad way. I like Jackie Chan a lot, I think he is very talented at what he does, and I was intrigued when I saw this. The concept was hokey to me at first, but when it came to seeing the show I was impressed with how it turned out. The story lines are somewhat original and don't feel formulaic or predictable, and the writing is funny and intelligent. Then we have the animation, the backgrounds are unique and the colours unusual but really nice, but I have to say the action/stunt sequences turned out brilliantly. And I like the characters, Jackie is a great character, he is loyal, determined and brave, and the villains are fun, especially Hak Foo(brilliantly voiced by Jim Cummings). And the voice acting is very well done, very dynamic and expressive. I do agree though the first half of the show is better than the second, the second wasn't bad, but I felt there were episodes when it focused a little too much on Jade. Don't get me wrong Jade is very cute and funny, but there needed to be more of a balance between her and Jackie, I got the sense sometimes Jackie was merely a side character on occasions during that occasion. Overall, a surprisingly enjoyable show that made the most of its concept. 8/10 Bethany Cox

I really like this show. I have always been a fan of Jackie Chan. I saw this when it was on TV a few times. I may have watched it each week. It has the normal Jackie Chan humor, while at the same time adding his action. In the cartoon him and a family member have to stop an army of all kinds of bad things. The humor between the girl and Chan is really funny and something I look forward to when getting ready to watch. Fans of Jackie Chan will probably think this is a cool show.

I have waited for this to come on DVD for a long time. One day, I typed it on i Tunes and they had it! So, I finally got to buy the show by season. Today I got the 5th and final season. I could not be any happier. It even has the thing at the end with Jackie Chan talking! Great!!!!

Jackie Chan temporarily retires from the Martial Arts film world to help his Uncle in archaeology. He comes across twelve talismans that give the user spectacular powers. The sinister Niles Valmont and his suave squad of foes, Chow, Finn, Ratso, Hak Foo the Black Tiger, and Tohru want the talismans to appease the sinister dragon demon Shan Do and his glee club, the Shadowkhan.

Whoa.

Darn good thing he has hyperactive niece Jade on his side and back up from Section 13's Captain Black, Mexican luchador El Toro and sexy thief Viper. Darn good thing for ME that this cartoon is here! All the Jackie Chan-ness without that excess ghoulash his movies give me. Spectacular performances from James Sie, who's the perfect Jackie, Shan Do and Chow. Is Stacy Chan related? She's cool as Jade. And another thing. . . Sab Shimono's Uncle is very good! Clancy Brown(as Capt. Black) plays his coolest bald guy since Lex Luthor. Julian Sands, Adam Baldwyn, Jim Cummings and Noah Nelson should take a bow for their evil performances(Noah moreso because his Tohru's on our side, now). You also learn everything you need to know about Jackie Chan in live segments. If you don't want to have a bad day bad day bad day bad day bad day, etc., etc., then see this cartoon! And another thing. . . It's a whole lot of fun!

I remember watching this show when I was a kid on Jetix and although it was long ago and I didn't watch many episodes, I had good memories. This year I decided re-watching it all and while it isn't bad it isn't perfect either...

The show is divided in 5 seasons, each with its own arc but each episode can be seen as an standalone story, even if they're connected (despite season 2 is full of filler episodes). Things I liked of this cartoon were the original ambience with all the elements of Chinese folklore, the main characters are pretty cool and most importantly, for most of the time the show is very entertaining. Personally my favorite seasons were the first and the third, which I consider equally good. Then season 2 because it had too much filler, and finally season 4 and 5 which are to be honest kinda bad. Or maybe I was saturated, it's almost 100 episodes! But except in the last part I enjoyed watching it.

Moving to the bad stuff, like I said before filler episodes and the last 2 seasons don't have very original or interesting plots and feel repetitive and uninspired. Also in the last 2 seasons the show becomes even more childish, at the begining it was a show for all ages but then I felt it was aimed exclusively at children. And the animation... Main character designs are fine, but the rest and specially the backgrounds are atrocious!!! And this is bad because it makes the show feel cheap. I don't mind that the backgrounds are simple, they're just very poorly drawn, so bad it's distracting.

To sum up, Jackie Chan Adventures it's a good cartoon to watch some episodes and remind good times from your childhood. Watching it all, it's in my opinion not worth the time. I just did it because of my stuborness, but objectively, there are many more cartoons (and shorter) who deserved being watched from begining to end than this one.

I used to love watching this show as a kid and since I found it again on DVD at the ripe old age of 25 I decided to give it another whirl! Jackie Chan Adventures follows Jackie Chan, his Uncle (Uncle), and his niece (Jade) as they try to protect the world against the forces of evil. What really sets this show apart from others is its villains usually have some sort of middle eastern background without falling into the trap of the typical white wrongdoer. It is probably the main reason why I still have so many distinct memories from episodes of this show, which gave me a major sense of nostalgia as I watched it.

I used to - and still - love Jackie Chan. He is such a brilliant actor, but also comes across as a guy who is down to earth, genuine and fun. This is something that really comes through in the TV show. The shows are well written and their plots are well-conceived. If any actor could be portrayed as a (super)hero in their own right, Jackie Chan is that guy! At the end of every episode we also have the added treat of the real-life Jackie being asked questions by kids. From 'what is your favourite food?' to 'how many types of martial arts do you know?', there are plenty of questions! What I also loved about it was that Jackie tended to go off on a tangent for most questions and never really answered them...

Of course, much of the humour is directed for a younger audience, but there were still many jokes that made me giggle! Indeed, there was even some adult humour littered across episodes that are probably for the benefit of many parents who end up watching it with their children.

Aside from their humour, many of the episodes have a few strong key messages, such as the importance of family, friendship, being truthful and so on. Again, many cartoons lack this element altogether, or fall on the opposite end of the spectrum and are no longer fun to watch. Jackie Chan Adventures somehow gets into this middle ground and this is another thing that really sets it apart from other cartoons.

Of course, this show is not perfect. Some of the jokes got repetitive and the goofy nature of Jackie sometimes put the episode a bit off-balance. I also felt that season 2 (demon doors) was a bit of a slump for the show as it really did not give each of the demons enough facetime. Since some of them were quite interesting, having them on-screen for 5 minutes before they were dragged back to their prison felt a bit lacklustre.

Taken together, Jackie Chan Adventures is a great show. It is not only fun to watch as a child, as I still enjoyed watching it as an adult! If you are looking for a cartoon for your child to watch this would be a great one. It is diverse, well-conceived and solves the dilemma of making cartoons educational without making them boring. As Uncle would say, 'Haaaachaaaaaaaa!'

"Jackie Chan Adventures" is a thrilling blend of action, humor, and mysticism that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The voice acting brings Jackie and his companions to life, infusing their personalities with charm and humor. The film editing ensures that the action sequences are both dynamic and well-paced, making each episode an exciting adventure. While the music may not be a standout, it fits the tone of the show perfectly. The series' strength lies in its ability to entertain and educate, intertwining thrilling escapades with valuable lessons about history and culture. Although the cinematography doesn't break new ground, it effectively captures the essence of each location and artifact. With a 7/10 rating, "Jackie Chan Adventures" is a fun and enlightening anime that's perfect for fans of action-packed escapades and cultural exploration.

This is not a review but a guide to Season 2, which is listed out of sequence here on IMDB and elsewhere. Here is an explanation of the chronology confusion (provided by one of the show's producers): the Demon Portal arc is comprised of 13 episodes for the Saturday morning time-slot. The other 26 episodes of Season 2 were stand-alone adventures (that possibly aired in Kids WB's afternoon slot). These included the 3 "lost talisman" episodes (Through the Rabbit Hole; The Warrior Incarnate; Snake Hunt). Kids WB was so enamored with the Talismans from the first season that the show's producers devised a way to revisit 3 of them in new episodes, by concocting "missing timeline" incidents. In theory, these 3 episodes could be dropped in beside their related episodes in Season One. Furthermore, some episodes of the Season 2 Demon Portal arc originally aired out of sequence order. The following lists the correct order the Demon Portal arc was intended to be viewed.

JCA#201 - The Stronger Evil JCA#202 - The J Team JCA#203 - Jade Times Jade JCA#205 - And He Does His Own Stunts JCA#206 - Queen of the Shadowkhan JCA#204 - Rumble in the Big House JCA#209 - Demon in Di-Skies (aka Tale of a Demon Tail) JCA#207 - Shanghai Moon JCA#208 - Armor of the Gods JCA#210 - The New Atlantis JCA#211 - The Eighth Door JCA#212 - Demon World - Part One JCA#213 - Demon World - Part Two

The writers/producers of this series deserve a lot of credit. Somehow they've created an edgy, often wickedly funny animated series that conveys a healthy family in which everyone has importance; old people are still valued (Uncle rules!), girls are smart, cute, and kick butt (Jade IS all that), and the family can include close friends (Toru and his mom). The story lines are interesting and unusual. My kids love it and so do I. Yes, not like, love. If only most prime time shows were this well crafted. The problem for us is - UPN and Fox canceled this gem in favor of some unwatchable crapola!!! AIIYAAA!! How do we bring it back? Anyone know?

If DVD's were available, that would be cool too.

9/10 only because Jackie Chan doesn't voice his own character, but it's understandable. At the end of each episode real life jackie Chan answers a question from kid, and his English is very poor at this point in time. So it makes more since for someone else to do his voice in the show

This is one of the funniest cartoons. Awesome action, great comedy. Wonderful family connection. If your a fan of Jackie you must watch this series. It will not dissappoint even a little. Jackie Chan is a great person. I thank you for allowing this to be made.

Jackie Chan Adventures is a very cool Kung Fu show on Television. There's all the action, the adventures, the humors, and all the fun you'll ever experience all the Jackie Chan Adventures you always wanted to see.

Yeah, its a kids show. It's for kids. Don't believe all the low ratings given by boring adults.

When I was young, I watched it on Chutti TV(Tamil) and rewatched it on Kochu TV(Malayalam) and just like every South Indian kid, I loved it. Tamil dubbing was superior though.

Jackie Chan Adventures is one of the funniest, and one of, if not the most entertaining cartoons you'll ever watch. Every scene is either action-packed or comedy-packed. Jackie's figth scenes, the slaps stick comedy by Uncle, and Jade's constant interfering make this cartoons a fun and enjoyable ride.

Definitely better than all the animes I ever watched.

I'll be the first to admit that I thought this was a very bad idea when I'd first heard of it. I mean, a cartoon based on a celebrity? I laughed when I thought of Billy Baldwin Adventures. But thank the good heavens that the people behind this production know how to take a crappy concept and turn it into one of the better cartoons out there. The action is good and fast without looking ridiculous, the humor is pretty good, and the directing job is great. I also like the fact that Jacky Chan himself is not showboating. Most of the time, he actually gets his behind whupped and humiliated.

Bryce Dallas Howard gives an excellent performance as Jackie Kennedy. Her Cold War Kung-Fu highjinx never get old! Love this show a lot more than the snooze fest The Circle that doesn't even have enough Jackies for my taste. Just saying. I hope everyone enjoys this show as much as I do because it's good and Nik is wrong to make fun of me because he doesn't know what I know if you know what I'm saying. Love Bryce, love Jackie and that's that's.

I forgot all about this absolute gem until I came across it recently, in all honesty it deserves a good review. Jackie Chan adventures back in my childhood days was my jam! I loved kicking back watching this, it's literally everything you'd hope it to be and more. I'm a massive fan of Jackie Chan to this day and I watched a little recently and it still holds up.

This isn't your typical animated series, this one is different which is something I enjoy about it, there's no comparison unless you are familiar with The Karate Kid animated series that is.

I think this is a great show, got to give major props to Jackie & the creators for creating a masterpiece for children to enjoy all around the world.

Check it out!

JCA was an okay little product. It wasn't a go to or a show where'd you force yourself out of your sleep to watch. Still, it was an enjoyable under the radar show.

It's of a Jackie Chan from Rush Hour who is a martial artist...basically doing martial arts in order to find rocks and defeat the baddies. His sidekick wasn't James Carter but a little girl who also had the ability to kick baddie butt.

It was an enjoyable show, though not a go-to show. With or without it my early 00s television years would remain the same.

JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES (2000-2005) was a great Saturday morning cartoon on the WB, featuring the amazing martial artist / comedian actor Jackie Chan, voicing the main character. This show was action packed and funny, full of fun and martial arts.

"Jackie Chan teams up with his 11-year-old niece, Jade, traveling the globe to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does. Helping Jackie and Jade is Uncle, a cantankerous but wise antiquities expert."

This was a really fun series, for fans of kid animated series, Jackie Chan and martial arts adventures. This was a very entertaining show, great for most ages.

Good show, good plot. Jackie plays an archeologist who is searching for these magic talismins. A ninja group called the black fist wants them, Also A secret orginaztion called section 13 headed by Jackie's friend want to stop the black fist. Jackie's wise uncle and his hyper active niece help in the battles against shadow ninjas who dissapear when defeated. all that remain are the clothes they wear.

This show is very good, talented, funny. All of that! Jackie Chan is a great hero. Jade in the series is a great female hero. This cartoon shows originality, and the humor is very well written. The WB made this show look great. I think the animation is terrific!!!! Rock on Jackie!!