Ninjago: Tournament of Elements explained

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Tournament of Elements is the fourth season of the animated television series Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (titled Ninjago from the eleventh season onward). The series was created by Michael Hegner and Tommy Andreasen. The season aired from 23 February to 3 April 2015, following the third season titled Rebooted. It is succeeded by the fifth season, titled Possession.

The fourth season follows the storyline of the ninja searching for Zane by competing in Master Chen's Tournament of Elements. The season introduces Master Chen as the main antagonist and also several Elemental Masters into the series, who each have individual elemental powers, such as amber, shadow and smoke.[1] The season marked the first time that two seasons were released in one year, replacing the previous schedule of one season released per year.[2]

Voice cast

See also: List of Ninjago characters.

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

Writers Dan and Kevin Hageman have stated that the season was inspired by the 1973 martial arts film Enter the Dragon.[33] The director of the film Robert Clouse was also the inspiration for the character Clouse, an antagonist in the season.[34]

Animation

The animation for the fourth season was produced at Wil Film ApS in Denmark.[35]

Direction

The Tournament of Elements episodes were directed by Jens Møller, Michael Helmuth Hansen, Peter Hausner, Per Düring Risager and Trylle Vilstrup.

Release

The season premiered on Cartoon Network on 23 February 2015 with the release of The Invitation. The subsequent episodes were released across March and April 2015 until the release of the season finale titled The Corridor of Elders on 3 April of the same year.[36]

Synopsis

The ninja heard that Zane is alive with being rebuilt with titanium and they can get him back by entering Master Chen's Tournament of Elements. However, Chen brought the elemental masters into the tournament just to steal their powers. Kai, Chen's daughter Skylor, the ninja and Garmadon goes against Chen, before he releases any Anocondrai Warriors from attacking Ninjago City.

Episodes

See main article: List of Ninjago episodes.

Reception

Ratings

Tournament of Elements continued the popularity of the preceding seasons of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Its Monday 6.30pm time slot was the top telecast of the day among boys aged 2–11 and 6–11, and it was the top telecast in its time period among children aged 2–11, 6–11 and all boys.[37]

Critical reception

Reviewer Melissa Camacho for Common Sense Media gave Tournament of Elements a 3 out of 5 star rating and noted that the season contains "lots of action-packed fantasy violence". The reviewer opined, "This colorful, fast-paced action series features the teen Ninja making sense of loss as they continue to learn lessons about loyalty and teamwork. It also highlights the importance of fighting with a sense of morality behind it, which is an interesting angle for an animated show based on toys."[38]

Other media

Video game

An associated action game titled Lego Ninjago: Tournament was released on 23 January 2015 for IOS, which was developed by The Lego Group.[39]

Mini-movies

Five mini-movies were released in June and July 2015 on the Lego YouTube channel to accompany the season, which focus on the main antagonist, Master Chen. The mini-movies were produced by Wil Film ApS and were titled Chairful What You Wish For, Chen's New Chair, Chair Play Chen, Chair Up Chen and Bad Chair Day.[40]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yates. Jack. 2020-12-28. The complete history of LEGO NINJAGO Elemental Master minifigures. 2021-04-20. Brick Fanatics. en-GB.
  2. Web site: Yates. Jack. 2021-01-24. LEGO NINJAGO from thought to theme: elements and apparitions. 2021-04-20. Brick Fanatics. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Lloyd. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kai. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  5. Web site: Jay. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  6. Web site: Zane. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  7. Web site: Cole. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  8. Web site: Nya. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  9. Web site: Sensei Wu. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  10. Web site: Lord Garmadon. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  11. Web site: P.I.X.A.L.. 2021-04-22. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  12. Web site: Master Chen. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  13. Web site: Skylor. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  14. Web site: Karloff. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  15. Web site: Turner. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  16. Web site: Paleman. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  17. Web site: Shadow. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  18. Web site: Clouse Voices (LEGO Ninjago). 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  19. Web site: Misako Voices (LEGO Ninjago). 2021-04-25. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  20. Web site: Mystake. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  21. Web site: Pythor. 2021-04-26. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  22. Web site: Bolobo. 2021-04-27. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  23. Web site: Ash. 2021-04-27. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  24. Web site: Jacob. 2021-04-27. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  25. Web site: Cyrus Borg. 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  26. Web site: Brian Drummond (visual voices guide). 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  27. Web site: Darreth. 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  28. Web site: Maryke Hendrikse (visual voices guide). 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  29. Web site: Kapow. 2021-04-27. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  30. Web site: Chope. 2021-04-27. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  31. Web site: Eyezor. 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  32. Web site: Sumo Zumo. 2021-04-29. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  33. Web site: Hageman. Dan & Kevin. 22 January 2018. That season was inspired by Enter the Dragon. 2021-05-14. Twitter. en.
  34. Web site: Hageman. Dan & Kevin. 16 January 2017. Clouse is one of our favorite characters.. 2021-05-14. Twitter. en.
  35. Web site: TV series. 2021-05-14. Wil Film - Production company and animation studio. en-US.
  36. Web site: Shows A-Z - ninjago: masters of spinjitzu on cartoon . 2021-05-25. The Futon Critic.
  37. Web site: Ratings - Turner Broadcasting's TBS and Adult Swim Score Top 5 Primetime Rankings Among Adults 18-34 and Adults 18-49 in Primetime . 2021-04-29. The Futon Critic.
  38. Web site: 2018-05-27. Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: The Tournament of Elements - TV Review. 2021-04-20. www.commonsensemedia.org. en.
  39. Web site: LEGO Ninjago Tournament. 2021-05-14. Metacritic. en.
  40. Web site: Andreasen. Tommy. 4 Jun 2020. Master Chen appreciation tweet!. 2021-05-18. Twitter. en.

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