Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that because this cartoon revolves around a combination of martial arts and magic, it includes flashy scenes with weapons, cartoon tumbles, and objects being incinerated. Potty humor like flying underwear and a character sitting on a toilet pop up sporadically. The sibling heroes are argumentative and enjoy picking on each other, though they learn that it's only through cooperation and respect for each other's abilities that they will succeed.
Families can talk about sibling rivalry. What kinds of things do Yin and Yang argue about? What are some of the issues kids have with their own siblings? What can parents do to help when kids argue? Families can also discuss the martial arts. What do students learn from participating in martial arts? How can being involved in martial arts (or other sports) benefit you?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Emily Ashby
YIN YANG YO! follows the comedic adventures of a brother-and-sister team of rabbits as they master the mystical art of Woo Foo, a fictional branch of martial arts that pairs the elements of Magic and Might. Under the guidance of their teacher, the irritable and lazy Master Yo (voiced by Martin Roach), Yin (Stephanie Morgenstern) and Yang (Scott McCord) must work together to fight evil in their world.
Since they're siblings, Yin and Yang often bicker and irritate each other, but when it comes to their Woo Foo training, they're all business. Yin focuses on Magic, learning to transform matter with a "transfoomation" spell and ignite objects using "Yincineration." Her brother channels his excessive energy toward Woo Foo's Might and employs various weapons in his battles. His favorite fighting accessory is a bamboo sword he can change into a boomerang, which he calls a "Yang-a-Rang."
Master Yo is a powerful Woo Foo fighter whose unexpected turns in life have left him unfulfilled and discontented. He hopes that through his instruction and their sibling bond, Yin and Yang can finish his work of saving the world from its current evil forces, including Carl the Evil Cockroach Wizard (Jamie Watson) and the Night Master (David Hemblen).
Yin Yang Yo! mixes flashy, lightning-fast animation with hyperactive heroes and quirky villains. The combination is sure to be enjoyed by tween viewers who will love its quick-witted comedy. But the frequent animated violence and sometimes-iffy behavior (from both the heroes and their mentors) may give some parents pause.
Fans may also want to try Shuriken School and Jackie Chan Adventures.
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ViolenceCartoon martial arts fight scenes include weapons like nunchucks, sticks, and a blunt sword. Lots of tumbling, zapping, and falling from great heights, none of which result in lasting injury. |
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LanguageCharacters tease each other with names like "dumb" or "stupid," and talk about "kicking butt." |
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Social BehaviorOne character uses "lady" and "girl" as insults to inspire his martial arts students. A brother and sister engage in sibling rivalry punctuated by name-calling and generally irritating behavior, but in order to defeat their enemies, they learn to work together and respect each other's unique skills. The main adult character is an iffy role model who's lazy and easily annoyed. |
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CommercialismA brief scene shows a character hugging his TV set and telling it that he loves it. |
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