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Code Lyoko (Cartoon Network)

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Digital enemy and parallel world give show flair.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the kids in this action cartoon series travel to a parallel universe called Lyoko to battle digital monsters controlled by an evil computer. Fight scenes are limited to the kids' visits to Lyoko, but the computer creates super viruses that possess everyday objects and animals in the real world and make them do its bidding. Although the adult role models are easily outsmarted by the main characters, the upside is the respectful friendship that allows the kids to be confident and self-sufficient.

Educational value: The show's intent is to entertain rather than educate.
Positive messages: The show isn't out to impart any specific lessons, but there are some strong examples of teamwork and respectful friendship.
Positive role models: Although teachers/adult role models are sometimes tricked by kids, the kids themselves are confident and resourceful.
Violence & scariness: Kids battle high-tech monsters in frequent cartoon fight scenes.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the idea of fighting an enemy that can subtly influence our lives. How can someone or something we can't see pose a threat to us?
  • Does the media and/or the Internet enable those who seek to do harm? How can you protect yourself from this kind of threat?

What's the story?

What's the story?
CODE LYOKO is the story of four boarding school friends who, despite very different personalities, rely on each other as they muddle through the process of growing up. The new-age twist to this timeless tale is that the foursome alone knows of the existence of XANA, a villainous computer in a parallel world whose aim is to annihilate Earth. In a secret computer lab within their school, Jeremy, Ulrich, Odd, and Yumi battle XANA's efforts with help from Aelita, a digital resident of Lyoko. Genius Jeremy leads the foursome as the techie who can "virtualize" the others into Lyoko, where each has unique powers.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Kids will like the battles in Lyoko -- each plays out much like a video game. The monsters' hits on the heroes deduct "life points" from them, and once they've run out, they are "devirtualized" back into the computer lab. Jeremy can also reverse time to maintain the secrecy of the foursome's efforts on Earth, but in doing so, he strengthens XANA's powers. Strategy and teamwork are themes throughout the series.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7-FV
Network: Cartoon Network
Cast: Barbara Scaff, Mirabelle Kirkland, Sharon Mann
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Cartoon Network
This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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RainforestGal
teen, 15 years old
7
 
Code Awesome
I like it a lot, although there is some sexual content in there. Like when Urik and Yumi where stuck in that heating room they had to take off there shirts cuz it was so hot, Yumi showed her bra, which isn't "too" bad. There are some kissing scenes, but not like long. .
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styxnshaw
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The only reason I rate this at TV-Y7 is that, with the talk and travel between the two dimensions, it could get confusing for anyone younger. Other than that, I think it is great. I even like to sit and watch it with my kids!
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Mysterious_bal ...
teen, 17 years old
10
 
BEST SHOW EVER AND I'M LIKE 16!!
So I'm 16 and still love this show, I used to run home and watch it all the time, I just redicovered it with my friends a little while ago and we fell in love with it again. It's probably one of the best shows funny, awesome plot, and cool!! Cartoon Network PLEASE get rid of MAD and put back on CODE LYOKO!!!
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Indigo-Is-A-Color
kid, 11 years old
6
 
EPICNESS
One of my favorite shows! Me and my brother watch this a lot! Whoever said that Ulrich and Yumi have you-know-what is wrong, the closest it even gets to that is an almost-kiss on Lyoko! There is some education in the class scenes, and when XANA attacks, somebody stays behind to protect the other students! Quite obviously one of the best shows ever, why doesn't anyone else watch it?
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technotraveler123
kid, 12 years old
7
 
Perfect for kids 7+!!!
I LOVE this show. ive seen every one that there is and hoping that theyll continue making new episodes someday in the future. it has lots of educational value, especially concerning Jeremy; he's the tech genius.
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cammy48
kid, 11 years old
7
 
the sexual content is worse than the violence
violence is not the issue, sex is. there are scenes where middle school/freshmen girls are seen in short tops and quite a few of the episodes, which is disaponting, because I think any 7 year old can handle the violence.
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Jumpinsoraa
teen, 16 years old
12
 
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Abanoub
teen, 15 years old
14
 
I love the show
This show is the best show on Tv
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SweetDisposition
teen, 14 years old
8
 
One of my favorites to this day.
While this show doesn't have any educational value or life lessons at all, it is a very entertaining and lighthearted show. I started watching this show at age 7, about a year after its debut on Cartoon Network. Personally, I think the violence in the show is a bit much for kids under 6, iffy for 7, and ok above 8. While the human characters are hurt sometimes, put in the hospital on occasion, it's nothing that involves any blood or other violences. The girls wear low cut shirts, and are occasionally seen in undergarments, but that's all in terms of sexuality. This is a good entertainment show, and boys and girls alike should enjoy it. Edit 8/23/11: Whoever said that Ulrich and Yumi have sex is wrong. They don't even kiss.
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jamesbonddarth ...
parent of 16 year old
2
 
Epic
The only thing that be a little disturbing is that the girls are sometimes found in thier under garments.
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Bob the cool
teen, 17 years old
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barqaboy
teen, 14 years old
6
 
Best show ever
Such an amazing show. You can find more violince in some E games today. Other wise. this show doesn't play in America to often so it is hard to find. Oh Well.
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wizardortitan
kid, 10 years old
6
 
I love this show!
This show is awesome! But they don't show it on Cartoon Network anymore. But if you have Time Warner Cable, go to "Kids on Demand", then the "Kabillion" category, then hit "Code Lyoko & More." There should be like, three episodes in there. Too bad my sister doesn't like it...oh, yeah, and there's going to be a new live-action spin-off in 2012 called "Code Lyoko: Evolution" but I don't know if it'll be on Cartoon Network or not.
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codelyoko22
teen, 15 years old
13
 
EPIC Battles! Fighting XANA CODE LYOKO EPIC when my sister was 3 years old and she watched it/
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CodigoLyokoFan
parent of 5 and 9 year old
4
 
Bit iffy for under-6ers
I wouldn't actually recommend this show to under 5's, but my 4-year-old son loves this, as does his 8-year-old sister. My main concerns for the little one are mild violence and that he doesn't really follow the plot all the way through. Still, the goodies always end up defeating evil, and it shows values of team spirit and working together.
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lena123
teen, 18 years old
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jman770
kid, 11 years old
7
 
Code Lyoko
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iLovePeace
kid, 12 years old
7
 
Maybe for kids over 7
I LOVE it!! But in one scene some girls are in bras and underwaer. And then in another scene Aileta goes in the boys' bathroom by accident. But the show is really great!
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HaloFreak123
adult
 
This show sucks.
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Crash_Override
adult
 
A very good sci-fi show for today's kids.
A very good sci-fi related show for today's kids. The futuristic technology, in my opinion, keeps kids interested in the show because they can possibly relate to the technology they see in their everyday world.
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