Jetix Animation Concepts

Jetix Animation Concepts was a brand used by Jetix for original animated television series created specifically for the network. The brand was part of the larger Jetix initiative, a children's television programming block that was broadcast on various channels around the world, including Toon Disney in the United States and other local versions in regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Overview

Jetix Animation Concepts was established as part of an effort to develop and produce original content that would appeal to the youth demographic targeted by the Jetix brand. This initiative was significant as it marked a shift from merely broadcasting acquired shows to fostering a portfolio of proprietary content, which could enhance brand identity and audience loyalty.

Productions

Among the series produced under the Jetix Animation Concepts banner were titles such as Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!, Get Ed, and Yin Yang Yo!. These series typically featured themes of adventure, science fiction, and martial arts, aligning with the action-oriented programming that Jetix was known for.

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!

This animated series, which debuted in 2004, combined elements of anime with Western animation styles and followed a young boy who leads a team of robot monkeys in their quest to save the universe from various threats.

Get Ed

Get Ed is set in a futuristic world where the titular character, Ed, works as a delivery boy but finds himself entangled in larger adventures involving cybernetic enhancements and corporate espionage.

Yin Yang Yo!

Yin Yang Yo! features two rabbit siblings, Yin and Yang, who are trained in the mystical martial art of Woo Foo. The show blends comedy with action as the characters face various villains and learn important life lessons.

Impact and Legacy

The shows produced under Jetix Animation Concepts contributed to the brand's global appeal and helped establish Jetix as a notable name in children's entertainment during the mid-2000s. Although Jetix itself was eventually phased out and rebranded as Disney XD in many regions by 2009, the original programming from Jetix Animation Concepts left a lasting impact on its audience.

The initiative also demonstrated the viability of global collaboration in animation, as these shows were often produced with input from various international partners, helping to create content that resonated with a diverse global audience.

See Also

• Jetix
• Toon Disney
• Disney XD