Series synopsis
Tai Chi Chasers, also known as 태극천자문 is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on KBS1 on April 29, 2007. It ended on January 20, 2008. It was created by Youngchan Kim, Hiroki Shibata. It stars Erica D. Schroeder, Suzy Myers Jackson, Tom Wayland and Marc Thompson.
After a strange and devastating attack on his home, a young boy named Rai is shocked to discover he’s a secret descendent of the Tigeroids: an ancient race of peaceful beings locked in a struggle with the ruthless and cunning Dragonoids. In a parallel universe called Suhn, the Tigeroids and Dragonoids are battling furiously to recover 500 lost tai chi characters. Whoever retrieves these precious and potent symbols will possess the ultimate power to rule their realm... and destroy their enemies. ...
Premise
After a strange and devastating attack on his home, a young boy named Rai is shocked to discover he’s a secret descendent of the Tigeroids: an ancient race of peaceful beings locked in a struggle with the ruthless and cunning Dragonoids. In a parallel universe called Suhn, the Tigeroids and Dragonoids are battling furiously to recover 500 lost tai chi characters. Whoever retrieves these precious and potent symbols will possess the ultimate power to rule their realm... and destroy their enemies. As Rai hones his innate tai chi skills to fight the Dragonoids, he must find the lost tai chi and battle to become one of the champion Tai Chi Chasers!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Erica D. Schroeder as Rai Gherba (voice)
- Suzy Myers Jackson as Sena (voice)
- Tom Wayland as Finn (voice)
- Marc Thompson as Donha (voice)
- Veronica Taylor as Tori (voice)
- Kate Bristol as Phoebe (voice)
- Gary Littman as Jakata (voice)
- Wayne Grayson as Luka (voice)
Supporting cast
- Marc Diraison as Luva (voice)
- Kayzie Rogers as Komorka (voice)
- Rebecca Soler as Hannah (voice)
- Darren Dunstan as General Vicious (voice)
- Jason Griffith as General Jarrell (voice)
- D. C. Douglas as General Bob (voice)
- Sean Schemmel as Emperor Diga (voice)
- Danny Kramer as Jakata (voice)
- Rachael Lillis as Straw (voice)
- Son Jeong-ah as Rai
- Lee Hyeon-seon as Sena (Episodes 1-19)
- Lee Yong-sun as Sena (Episodes 20-39)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | April 29, 2007 | January 20, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Amazing Discovery Rai, an orphan, trains to master Tai Chi skills in order to battle Dragonoids and recover 500 lost Tai Chi symbols, which will enable his people to rule their realm and defeat their enemies. In the opener, Rai battles the warrior who killed his mother. |
April 29, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Chase Begins! Rai officially joins the Tai Chi Chasers and begins his search for the Tai Chi cards. |
May 6, 2007 |
| 3 |
Fitting In Rai struggles to fit in with the rest of the Tai Chi Chasers. |
May 13, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 29, 2007 |
| Last aired | January 20, 2008 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | Ended |