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By Fernanda Camargo
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Young inventor creates Pokemon-like monsters with chemistry.
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Elemon
What's the Story?
ELEMON tells the story of Leo, a young inventor who loves experimenting and is eager to know everything he can about Elemons -- unique monsters produced through chemical reactions. Leo lives in a future where technology is everywhere, and a robot takes care of him and his twin sister, Ella. Leo is mentored by a Professor who studies the Elemon. In his secret laboratory, which he accesses through an underground entry in his closet, Leo has a machine that can create them. He and his sister befriend these monsters and go on adventures to fight evil and help others in peril using the power of the creatures' chemical elements.
Is It Any Good?
This show combines some solid elements and fun science-based creatures to create a pretty good STEM series. Kids will enjoy Elemon's colorful visuals and creative use of tech. Younger kids may laugh at the silliest jokes and innovative ways the robot cares for Leo, like when he wakes the boy up by lifting his body into a sitting position. Some of the scenarios the kids get in may be a little scary for younger viewers, but Elemon tries to balance it with infographics on the science and instructions on how to avoid a situation getting out of control. The show has good intentions but the bickering between siblings doesn't set a great example. Elemon shines most when science is used to create story obstacles and solutions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the composition of everyday items and encourage kids to perform experiments creating chemical reactions themselves, like mixing lemon juice and baking soda to create bubbles.
Leo loves science and tries to understand the world through that lens. What are you passionate about? What are some of the ways you engage with your interest on your day to day?
The show portrays fairly traditional representations of gender. Talk to your kids about the messages they get from the series. What do they think?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 28, 2023
- Cast : Caitlyn Elizabeth , Cristina Vee , Marlin Chan
- Network : YouTube
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : STEM
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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