Ryan Kaji Ventures into Edutainment with ‘ELEMON’ Animated Series by Toei Animation

Toei Animation and Sunlight Entertainment have jointly announced an exciting new “edutainment” series titled ELEMON, featuring the voice talent of Ryan Kaji, the young YouTube sensation known for “Ryan’s World.” The series’ first episode is available for viewing below.

Sunlight Entertainment, the production studio owned by the Kaji family of the “Ryan’s World” YouTube channel, provides a captivating description of the series:

“ELEMON” transports viewers to the futuristic city of New Olympia Polis, where an incredible scientific breakthrough has occurred – the creation of Elemon, fantastical beings crafted from chemical elements. Within this bustling metropolis resides Leo Woods, a brilliant ten-year-old inventor with aspirations of becoming an Elemon creator, inspired by his hero, Professor World. One fateful morning, Leo’s dream becomes a reality, and he embarks on the journey to craft an entirely new team of Elemon! However, this newfound power also attracts peril, as a shadowy group called Team Ninja is determined to capture Leo’s Elemon, seeking to harness his technology for their own dubious ends.​

Throughout the series, Leo, Ela, and Ryan form profound bonds with their Elemon, gain insights into chemistry, and engage in clashes with Team Ninja! Each 11-minute episode combines humor, heart-pounding action, and genuine drama. “ELEMON” is a family-friendly adventure that stimulates both the intellect and emotions, imparting fundamental chemistry knowledge to children while immersing them in a thrilling, anime-like fantasy epic.

New episodes will be available weekly on the ELEMON YouTube channel, and a live-streamed viewing event is scheduled for October 1 to mark the show’s debut. Furthermore, a 20-minute special will be accessible for free on The Roku Channel Kids & Family streaming service on the same day. The entire season of ELEMON is set to begin streaming on the Kidoodle.TV streaming service starting October 19.

The English voice cast for the series includes:

• Caitlyn Elizabeth as Leo
• Cristina Vee as Ella
• Marlin Chan as Professor World
• Frank Todaro as Joshua
• Laura Post as Amanda
• Ryan Kaji as Ryan
• Brent Mukai as Shion
• Keith Silverstein as Jones/Com
• Deva Marie Gregoru as Alyssa Jones
• Cedric Williams as Joseph
• Tyler Shamy as Thomas
• Griffin Puatu as Mateo
• Patrick Seitz as Madox

Shion Kaji, Ryan’s father and the CEO of Sunlight Entertainment, is credited with the series’ original story. Toei Animation, known for iconic series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and the first Slam Dunk production, is credited for the original concept, while RYMATION and Analyze Log Co., Ltd. co-produced the series. Poeyama, known for works like Robot Girls NEO and Aooni The Blue Monster animation, directed the series.