Series synopsis
Dinosaur King, also known as 古代王者恐竜キング Dキッズ・アドベンチャー is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy comedy action & adventure television series that premiered on tv asahi on February 4, 2007. It ended on August 31, 2008. It stars Megumi Matsumoto, Matsuri Mizuguchi, Tomoko Kobashi and Naoya Uchida.
Upon discovering ancient stones with dinosaur images imprinted on them, a 12-year-old boy named Max Taylor (Ryuta Kodai) and his friends Rex Owen and Zoe Drake (Malm Tatsuno), discover they are able to call forth dinosaur companions. These companions will aid the owners in stopping the nasty Alpha Gang from coming into possession of the mysterious stones and crush their chances at world domination.
Premise
Upon discovering ancient stones with dinosaur images imprinted on them, a 12-year-old boy named Max Taylor (Ryuta Kodai) and his friends Rex Owen and Zoe Drake (Malm Tatsuno), discover they are able to call forth dinosaur companions. These companions will aid the owners in stopping the nasty Alpha Gang from coming into possession of the mysterious stones and crush their chances at world domination.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Megumi Matsumoto as Ryuta Kodai / Maximus "Max" Taylor (voice)
- Matsuri Mizuguchi as Rex Owen (voice)
- Tomoko Kobashi as Malm Tatsuno / Zoe Drake (voice)
- Naoya Uchida as Dr. Kenryu Kodai / Dr. Spike Taylor (voice)
- Eri Komiyama as Riasu Tatsuno / Dr. Reese Drake (voice)
- Tetsuo Goto as Dr. Sonoida / Dr. Z (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 79 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 49 | February 4, 2007 | January 27, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 30 | February 3, 2008 | August 31, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prehistory in the Making Investigating a meteorite crash near their homes, youthful dinosaur enthusiasts Max, Rex, and Zoe stumble upon an unexpected chance to put their paleontology skills to the test. Near the crash site they discover three palm-sized tablets, and a set of cards depicting a Triceratops. As Max toys with these new discoveries, he somehow summons the Triceratops from the card into life. As excited as the children are to study a real, live dinosaur, they soon have greater concerns: a band of villains has tracked the cards to their location and is intent on turning them to their own evil ends. |
February 4, 2007 |
| 2 |
Battle at the Pyramids The D-Kids learn of additional dinosaur cards, this time bearing the symbols on Rex and Zoe's tablets. Anxious to gain dinosaur partners of their own, Rex and Zoe send for the cards as quickly as possible, but scarcely have time to get acquainted with their new dinosaur pals before yet another mysterious dinosaur appearance calls them to Egypt. As if pursuing a marauding T-Rex through the streets of Giza weren't enough of a challenge, the children soon find that they aren't the only ones giving chase. |
February 11, 2007 |
| 3 |
Tanks a Lot Max's father embarks on a scholarly visit to a London museum where history comes to life-literally. The D-Team receives urgent news that Team Alpha has already infiltrated the museum, where a real-life Saichania roams free. Max, Rex, and Zoe find they still have much to learn from their dinosaur partners as they face their cunning enemies in a full-blown dinosaur battle, with Saichania's fate hanging in the balance. |
February 18, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alien Parent Trap | February 3, 2008 |
| 2 | Ancient Roman Holiday | February 10, 2008 |
| 3 | Desperately Seeking Spartacus | February 17, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2007 |
| Last aired | August 31, 2008 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |