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Code Lyoko
- Cartoon Network
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Digital enemy and parallel world give show flair.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
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.
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
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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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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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Kid, 11 years old
October 8, 2011
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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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Kid, 12 years old
October 20, 2010
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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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Kid, 11 years old
September 17, 2010
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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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Epic
The only thing that be a little disturbing is that the girls are sometimes found in thier under garments.
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AGE
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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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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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures, friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Cast: | Barbara Scaff, Mirabelle Kirkland, Sharon Mann |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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