Code Lyoko (2003)
The beloved French animated series where four kids dive into a virtual world to stop a rogue AI from destroying reality.
Code Lyoko - Series Information
- Original Title: Code Lyoko
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Tania Palumbo, Thomas Romain
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (23 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 95
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- First Air Date: September 3, 2003 (United States - TV-Y7), September 3, 2003 (France - NR), September 3, 2003 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: France 3
- Alternative Titles: 至net奇兵 (HK), Código Lyoko (PT), Codigo Lyoko (ES), 虚幻勇士 (CN)
- Production Companies: MoonScoop, Antefilms Production
- Production Countries: France
Code Lyoko - Plot
Four children travel to the virtual world of Lyoko to battle against a sentient artificial intelligence named XANA, with a virtual human called Aelita.
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Code Lyoko - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Tania Palumbo
- Thomas Romain
Main Cast
- Raphaëlle Lubansu
- Géraldine Frippiat
- Marie-Line Landerwijn
- Sophie Landresse
- Carole Baillien
- Mathieu Moreau
- David Gasman
Writers
- Sophie Decroisette
- Frédéric/que Engel Lenoir
Executive Producers
- Nicolas Atlan
Code Lyoko - FAQs
Where can you stream Code Lyoko online?
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What is Code Lyoko about?
Code Lyoko follows four kids — Jeremie, Ulrich, Odd, and Yumi — who discover a supercomputer housing a virtual world called Lyoko and a mysterious digital girl named Aelita. Together they must repeatedly enter Lyoko to stop the malevolent AI XANA from wreaking havoc in the real world.
Is Code Lyoko worth watching today?
Absolutely. Code Lyoko holds a special place in early 2000s animation for blending 2D character design with 3D virtual-world sequences. Its serialized storytelling, genuine stakes, and surprisingly complex villain make it stand out from typical kids' fare — and it still holds up remarkably well for nostalgic adults and new young viewers alike.
Did Code Lyoko ever get a sequel or reboot?
Yes. Code Lyoko was followed by Code Lyoko: Evolution, a live-action and CGI hybrid series that aired in 2012–2013. It continued the story with the original characters, now played by live actors, while retaining the CGI Lyoko sequences. The revival was produced by MoonScoop and ran for one season of 26 episodes.
How many seasons and episodes does Code Lyoko have?
Code Lyoko ran for four main seasons totalling 95 episodes, plus a small collection of specials. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 26 episodes, Season 3 has 13 episodes, and Season 4 wraps the story with 30 episodes. The series concluded in 2007 after a satisfying narrative arc.
Who created Code Lyoko and when did it premiere?
Code Lyoko was created by Tania Palumbo and Thomas Romain. The series premiered on September 3, 2003, airing on France 3 in France and reaching international audiences, including the United States, shortly after. It was produced by MoonScoop and Antefilms Production.
What is the content rating for Code Lyoko?
Code Lyoko carries a TV-Y7 rating in the United States, meaning it is suitable for children aged seven and older. While the show is family-friendly, it features action sequences, mild peril, and ongoing story arcs that may be better appreciated by slightly older children and tweens.
What shows are similar to Code Lyoko?
If Code Lyoko is your kind of show, you might enjoy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) for its action-adventure tone, Duck Dodgers (2003) for animated sci-fi fun, or Ever After High (2013) for serialized animated storytelling. For newer picks, LEGO DREAMZzz and The Amazing Digital Circus both explore imaginative virtual or dream-like worlds.
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