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I disagree with a previous comment about this show. Yes, it is an anime wannabe, but maybe that's why it's sort of good. Instead of a plot less cartoon with nothing changing from episode to episode, there is character development and real confrontations.

Now, this isn't the best show out there (I HATE the new animation style) but it's not complete crap. Jake Long is a little stupid & yes cocky, but that's good. How many main characters are completely caring & try to do their best? It's good to have a character who every now and then acts like a real kid. Children, I think, can relate to giving up something they want to do so, that they can be responsible. This show teaches without preaching.

And yes, Trixie is VERY stereotypical. But I think the point is to try to show diversity - instead of a weak, token "girl", (& token black character) who is only there to show how "nagging" girls can be, Trixie is strong and intelligent- in other ways. She may not know "big words" but she understands the power of friendship & loyalty. She's in-your-face & sometimes just what Jake needs.

What drew my attention was the difference in the characters and even the plot. You have to excuse the "fad" of trying to be something else (ie: Japanese) and see it for what it is.

I'll get off my soap box now, I just wanted to defend this average show against a horrible comment. (You thought Ren & Stimpy was good? Yuck! I bet you like the stupidity of Spongebob too!)

First of all, I like this series, but I think that some things simply didn't work which have to do with the Disney brand itself. That thing, especially, is evident in the first season and is the hip-hop lingo used by our main characters which honestly comes off as very forced and too exaggerated.

Disney has never quite exelled in being hip and cool with the youth, but that brings us to what actually does work in this series, because Disney does succeed in telling us fantasy based adventure stories with magical creatures and all that good stuff, and even though the set-up reminded me a little of the Ninja Turtles (a old wise teacher and a slacking young student, a counsil of magical creatures, a main villain looking like the Shredder) it worked okay on its own.

The writers could have done a little more with the magical world to make it seem an integrated part of the show, because honestly, it's pretty unevenly spread out in the show's runtime.

But the best thing about this show is the ongoing and well executed tough love story between Jake and Rose which is basically Romeo and Juliet, but well done and gives us a couple of heart breaking moments even for a kids show.

The humour is kind of hit and miss, but I enjoyed Fu Dog and Spud did have some chuckle-worthy lines here and there.

The art style changes from season to season looking cheaper in the second season, but in defense of that change, I found the writing of the show to be stronger in the second season, and I am of that conviction that movies and tv-shows primarily should be judged on the writing.

So, was American Dragon: Jake Long original? Semi, it put its own spin on some well-known fairy-tale elements. Was it timeless? Not really, but had a well done romance. Was it any good? For the kids and nostalgic nutcases like myself, it's still charming and brings back memories.

This is a brilliant Disney animation series for all viewers to watch and enjoy. The crew did a spectacular job in creating this animation series. The storyline throughout this entire Disney animation series was great and really full on. It held itself strongly throughout this entire Disney animation series. The cast selection throughout this entire Disney animation series was alright enough. They committed and connected deeply to the storyline and to their respective characters. The chemistry that was displayed throughout this entire Disney animation series between the cast members was good and strong enough.

This is the best show ever. I love it so much. I really don't like SS1 of the film because of the way the characters were drawn. It's just so childish and the story is so childish, too. But when I saw SS2 of the film, I watch it everyday, I can't stop watching, I fell in love with AmDrag since then. It's not just like other cartoons. It has action, romantic love, family, friends, things around us. The show taught us a lot of things, and really is a meaning show. Most of SS2 eps make me cry when I see the love between Jake - Lao Shi (Grandson - grandfather), Jake - Haley (siblings), Jake - his father, Jake - Rose (love) and Jake - Trix, Spud (friends). I save watched a lot of cartoons series, but only this show makes me cry, I am really attracted, the film makes me feel, think. This's not a show for kids only, the story of the film attracts adults. It's the only cartoon series has many fans who are more than 50. But Disney canceled the film, Disney ruined themself by canceling the best film ever. I love them more than anything else, I don't know if I can do something to bring it back, but if I know. I will do anything to save it. Let's show Disney that's they're all wrong to cancel a show like this.

I just spent the last half an hour reading through the other reviews and I don't know if I want to laugh or cry. There's no way that ADJL is like Harry Potter, Danny Phantom, Fairly OddParents, other then a secret magical world, which has been close to overdone. Also, no way is ADJL anime. Anime is very much a drawing style(and some will say more, such as plot and Japanese origin), either way ADJL is not anime so stop saying it is and if you're looking for something that is like anime, look else where, like Teen Titans and Avatar.

ADJL is typical. It's just like all the other Disney shows. An arrogant main character kid who thinks he knows everything and doesn't bother to listen to people who're older than him and continues to make the same mistakes. Best friend sidekicks. Repeative plot with a hint of a twist. And sibling rivalry. Can't they once make a character that has brains and isn't full of himself? Can't they have kids respect their elders? Can't they think of something different with the plot? Can't they have the siblings get along and not hate each other? ADJL is just too generic, because you also have bad guys that get defeated and come back again, and are also complete idiots, that have no background for their hate. C'mon, you'll think that someone who's at least 30 will be able to out-wit a 13 year old.

Watching ADJL is like watching nearly anything else on TV these day, same thing over and over again. Nothing special, just new designs characters and one small idea that has been used again and again.

American Dragon: Jake Long. Yeah. Much like what I said in my review of My Gym Partner's a Monkey, it's an example of a clever idea for a family/kids' cartoon gone to waste with glaring factors.

Yeah, I know the idea of a kid having a great power (in one form or another) that he/she must keep secret has been used a number of times before. However, it all has to do with HOW they use it and find ways to keep it feeling fresh. Did they keep it fresh here? I don't know--I keep getting annoyed by the characters' way(s) of talking.

I have seen two, maybe even four episodes total, and my attempt at hearing the characters (basically the main character) talk like a normal person is about as slim as winning the lottery--consider yourself lucky if you hear him NOT talk like some kind of rapper. If it happened VERY briefly, and every once in a while (say, 10 to 15 episodes in between), I wouldn't be as annoyed. But since they have it happen in every episode and in every other sentence . . .

The key in making a show or movie good is by making the characters likeable. But after hearing about 20-30 minutes of the character talking like a rapper (sorry for sounding like a broken record) and being all into himself, I find myself yelling "SHUT UP!" at the screen multiple times.

Case in point, while I give a LITTLE bit of credit for the idea ('Cause come on, a teen whose superpower is to turn into a Dragon? How cool is that!?), the show overall is just too annoying.

I really like American Dragon but what do I know, I'm 34? My neighbor (an 11 year old boy) loves it! He's a huge Harry Potter fan and digs martial arts and thinks American Dragon is "really cool". This cartoon combines Karate Kid and Harry Potter and is very clever, almost too clever I think at times for kids but again, I had trouble following Yuggio and I'm 34. American Dragon is Asian influenced but not Annimae, thank god, it still has that Disney coated gloss. Some of the jokes are hilarious but may go over the kids heads but I love cartoons with adult humor. There is a lot going on in this cartoon with a WB teenage drama mixed with magical creatures and superhero - Jake saves the day endings. Kids have a short attention span and there is enough here to keep their minds excited for the half an hour. Great fun!

The whole Romeo and Juliet romance has been done way too much. ADJL is the if Romeo was Dragon and Juliet was a Dragon Slayor thing going for it. Of course It isn't complete without The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra references. ADJl also references the movies Back to The Future, A Beautiful Mind and others I can't think of. It also draws on TV shows like Danny Phantom and Fairy Odd parents. Of course it's going to be like other shows people have seen because imo it gets harder to create shows that are original. This is the first show I have seen where the main character is half dragon which gives the show some originality. With most TV shows some episodes leave me feeling like I missed something. Season 2 of ADJL left me with a what did I miss something I hope it wasn't important. Season 1 I don't feel like I missed anything. Season 2 seamed a bit rushed like they wanted to finish and cram whatever they could in to the show as quickly as possible. Season 1 was a quick yet not too fast stroll through Central Park. This show left me wondering why convention centers aren't connected to the subway. What I liked about ADJL is that it made fun of it's self and Christmas Specials but not too much as to make people think ADJL hated Christmas. I'm glad the Christmas special didn't go all Charles Dickens with whole Scrooge thing. Like The actor who played PB said paraphrasing cause I can't remember exactly what he said, the problems in the show were wrapped up too quickly. Which seems logical for a TV show because the episodes aren't long enough to go deeper than a kiddie pool. Although the problems of one episode leaks into other episodes via there needs to be a plot the problems are watered down and easily written off with forgiveness with a twist of grudge.

> First Season < "American Dragon: Jake Long" (AD:JL) is not the greatest and original show Disney has ever made, but it's still a good show, funny, with cool characters. However, Jake's language (he speaks like a Rapper or something like that) is REALLY annoying (trust me). Anyway, there are other interesting characters in this DisneyShow, for example, Lao Shi, Jake's grandpa and Dragon Master. Lao is the first Chinese Dragon. Fu Dog is Lao Shi's shar-pei. He's a 600 years old dog. Trixie & Spud are Jake's best friends while Rose is Jake's crush.

The TvShow has a lot of villains though. The most recurring villains so far are The Huntsman and his Hunt-student (lol), Thorn (who is Rose's Dark-Side). However, the REAL enemy of the show is The Dark Dragon: we don't know much about him, for now...

> Second Season < The 2nd Season of "American Dragon" is even better than the 1st one! The Animation may be weird, but the story-line and the characters (and, eventually, the ratings) really improved. Jake speaks like a normal kid. Spud is smarter and Trixie is less annoying. I recently saw "Bring it On" and I think that the fight sequences were awesome. The 2nd Season has a Lot of CGI too. However, some fans still think that the new Season sucks: and that is NOT true. Even the villain are getting better! You really should watch the 2nd Season. Watch it, and you will love it!

This show does not have particularly overdrawn characters. I am a girl who loves this show and does't get to watch it enough, although there are some faults. The plot lines are a bit wishy- washy and sometimes lopsided. There should be a bit more mystery within this mythical world and the only thing that is mysterious is the huntsman and the secret identity of Rose, (by the way has that been revealed yet? I think she'll be the hunts girl ). The ideas are really good, maybe a little more editing, but the overall idea itself is great. I mean, compared to demonic Yu Gi Oh this show provides a screening of beasts not seen by kids, unless they are all reading Greek and Roman Mythology which I highly doubt, (Some do, I know and I have read all the Greek and Roman mythology and I'm 12), so they are even getting a bit of culture. Sure, Danny Phantom did it better, but is he still on the air? No, and like many timeless classic TV series, they are replaced by copies for the younger generation. Jake Long is a great show and I think it is fine.

The first season was brilliant! It had great comedy and life lessons that were actually believable. Not even the stereotypical ones just basic human moral you learn growing up. The characters were all memorable and played there roles well. None upstaged the other no matter who was the main focus of the episode. That was quite and accomplishment. The plots were good and had a good build up and ending. The visuals were good too! Not ever done before so it was a nice change of pace.

UNTIL SEASON 2!

After they changed the visuals it went down hill. The plots were much weaker and boring. Characters were more rebellious of there solid previous roles in season one that made them feel like different people. The change in the visuals actual made me nauseous as a kid and still does today (yes I rewatched it)!

Well... i see some people don't like this show - But I do! I've noticed the animation has changed over the years. This is a good teenage show about a hero (teenager who turns into a dragon). I find it entertaining... The show has its giggles and laughs and it can teach some lessons about life. For example, growing up and competitions. I like this show :). I was reading some of the other comments here, like the one on the actual webpage for this title. I agree with the reference to the older shows, and the television is coming out with shows that (for lack of better terms) suck. But, this particular show, I like.

Go Disney!. I hope it stays on family channel and the Disney channel.

This is by far the best show on Disney Channel. It has a good mix of fantasy,romance and action. It's great if you're into dragons. T The story is about a kid,at the age of 13,named Jake Long. He's about your average New York kid,loves to skateboard,play games,and has two friends named Trixie and Spud. He has one secret however... He's the American Dragon. He is the first recorded dragon ever born in America. That's why they call him the American Dragon. His grandfather,Lao Shi,is also his teacher. He teaches Jake all the basics of becoming a dragon.Lao Shi is also known as Grampa,he's the Chinese Dragon. Or that's what they call him. Anyway,the show is overall good,it has some stuff that is similar to another animation called Danny Phantom,but that doesn't mean it's bad. It's a very good and interesting show. I rate it a 9/10. It's not Anime. SO many of you that think it's anime,it isn't.

A great show from 2005 til 2007 a boy named Jake Long turning into a dragon with powers with an amazing theme song and the whole show is just the best masterpiece ever next to Kim Possible, Recess and Pepper Ann.

Season 3 immediately please greatests cartoon Disney's made ever.

This is very cool show, that is not only for kids. It has romantic, action, adventures and comedy. I hope that it will continue. I recommend ADJL everyone.