
LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationkidsactionadventuremartial artsfamilyfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questrescue/escape/jeopardy
"A new generation of heroes are rising!"
Boxlist takeExpect a good-natured, heightened children's series, light rather than heavy. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Taste details
Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score
Quality rating
8.2 /10
TMDB · 74 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Episodes (20)
1The Merge (1)1 Jun 2023
After a mysterious event known as "The Merge" shuffles the universe, an aspiring Ninja teams with a smart techie to navigate a new and unfamiliar world.
2The Merge (2)1 Jun 2023
Arin and Sora develop new powers that just might help them confront the dragon hunters. Can the Green Ninja teach them how to harness their abilities?
3Crossroads Carnival1 Jun 2023
On training day, Arin and Sora sneak out of the monastery to attend the Crossroads Carnival and uncover a villainous plot that tests their skills.
4Beyond Madness1 Jun 2023
When the Bounty airship returns with no captain, Arin, Sora and Lloyd use clues to figure out what happened to Kai. Is it a trap... or something worse?
5Writers of Destiny1 Jun 2023
To save Cloud Kingdom, the Ninja must work together to send a terrifying tentacled beast back where it came from and close the Mergequake — and fast!
6Return to Imperium1 Jun 2023
When the Ninja meet their match in a Photac — an indestructible techno-beast — Sora believes that a mission to Imperium is the only way to destroy it.
7Mindless Beasts1 Jun 2023
In Imperium, Arin mentors a group of eager young crimefighters. Sora confronts a villain from her past. Lloyd frees an Elemental Master from prison.
8I Will Be the Danger1 Jun 2023
To bust the imprisoned dragons out of Imperium, the Ninja will need to work hard, think fast and find one big exit! Unless the Photacs get there first.
9The Calm Inside1 Jun 2023
Sora hacks into the Imperium logs to find Riyu. Nya and Kai explore a mysterious passageway. Lloyd leads an epic battle against an army of Photacs.
10The Battle of the Second Monastery1 Jun 2023
Ninja never quit! Nya, Kai and Zane give the battle against Imperium new hope while Lloyd uncovers a mystery hidden deep below the city.
11The Temple of the Dragon Cores12 Oct 2023
To stop the MergeQuakes from getting worse, the Ninja travel to the Temple of the Dragon Cores to learn more about something called "The Coalescence."
12Gangs of the Sea12 Oct 2023
When the Ninja split up to find the three Dragon Cores, Arin and Lloyd take the airship but soon need help from a village of peaceful algae farmers.
13Wyldly Inappropriate12 Oct 2023
Mr. Frohicky and Zane head to the Crossroads to locate a Wyconium coil. Elsewhere, Wyldfyre's pranks complicate her and Kai's Dragon Core quest.
14The Last Djinn12 Oct 2023
Nya's Seeker Stones lead her and Sora to something they weren't searching for. As Zane's Assistant Keeper, Mr. Frohicky can't do anything right.
15They Call It Doom12 Oct 2023
Sora and Nya search for the Dragon Core with a magical compass. Arin and Lloyd get put to the test in Mother Garden. Wyldfyre and Kai play keep-away.
16Land of Lost Things12 Oct 2023
In the Land of Lost Things, Nya runs into an old pal while Sora looks for an alternate power source to ward off a junkyard monster called "The Hoarder."
17The Administration12 Oct 2023
Lloyd and Arin arrive in the Administration, where they learn the Dragon Core will be demolished if they don't act fast — and file the correct paperwork.
18Absolute Power12 Oct 2023
While the Ninja try to figure out a way to bypass Imperium's energy barrier, Empress Beatrix tests a deadly weapon powered by stolen Dragon Cores.
19We Are All Dragons12 Oct 2023
To expose Empress Beatrix's mistreatment of dragons to the naïve citizens of Imperium, the Ninja will need help... from a man on the inside.
20The Power Within12 Oct 2023
Empress Beatrix's rampage pushes the MergeQuakes dangerously close to the tipping point, unless the Ninja can work together — and save the world.
Wolf-masked warriors. Forbidden fighters. A Blood Moon. Lloyd's dreams may be visions of a startling future — unless the Ninja can rise up and stop it.
Episodes (20)
1The Blood Moon4 Apr 2024
Arin and Sora investigate a mysterious break-in at the junkyard while a sleep-deprived Lloyd suffers from stress dreams about warriors wearing masks.
2Shattered Dreams4 Apr 2024
The Ninja interrogate a shifty shopkeeper about a stolen mallet. Could the ancient tool be connected to the Cloud Kingdom archives — and Lloyd's visions?
3Beyond the Phantasm Cave4 Apr 2024
A metal gate. A teacher. And a direction...? Lloyd experiences a vision from the Source Dragons that sends the Ninja on a righteous but unclear quest.
4Force from the East4 Apr 2024
To meet the legendary teacher from Lloyd's visions, the Ninja must pass a series of tests. But will the ancient master live up to their expectations?
5The Spell at the Waterfall4 Apr 2024
The Ninja begin their training to defeat the Forbidden Five, but Wyldfyre feels left behind. Bonzle reveals an unexpected connection.
6To Mysterium4 Apr 2024
Bonzle and her team set out to search for a certain sorceress, but first they'll need a map. Meanwhile, Arin struggles with his Spinjitzu training.
7Fugitives from Madness4 Apr 2024
With the Blood Moon looming, Bonzle asks her eccentric creator for help while the Ninja have one last chance to master the Rising Dragon technique.
8Secrets of the Wyldness4 Apr 2024
The Ninja head to the Wyldness, where they must confront Lord Ras — whether they're ready or not. Sorceress reveals her plan for keeping Bonzle safe.
9The Forest of Spirits4 Apr 2024
Sorceress searches the storehouse for a spell to rescue Bonzle while Arin intercepts a special package. Then, the remaining Ninja infiltrate the ritual.
10Rising Ninja4 Apr 2024
With the sacrifices, spell and Blood Moon in his control, Lord Ras has everything he needs to unleash the Forbidden Five — unless the Ninja can act fast!
11The Shape of Motion3 Oct 2024
Lloyd attempts to decipher his visions, while Arin uncovers a mysterious theft that threatens the Sixteen Realms while searching for his parents.
12Enter the City of Temples3 Oct 2024
The Ninja get a big surprise when they arrive at the Tournament of the Sources, while Kai and Bonzle contend with the Forbidden Five in the Nether-Space.
13They Gather for the Feast3 Oct 2024
Arin runs into an old friend at the Tournament of the Sources, the Ninja explore the City of Temples, and Lloyd sees a strangely familiar face.
14Inside the Maze3 Oct 2024
Master Wu sets out to discipline the Ninja — through dance! Arin reunites with Frak, who Sora doesn’t trust, and the fighting gets underway.
15United We Fall3 Oct 2024
Nerves fray and tempers flare as the Ninja prepare to compete. Wyldfyre squares off against Cinder, leading to a serious setback for the gang.
16Truth and Lies3 Oct 2024
As the Ninja fight to win the Temple Race, Ras makes a shocking claim to Arin — putting him at odds with his friends — just as the tournament heats up.
17The Sword Shatters3 Oct 2024
Kai makes a discovery that allows him to speak with his sister. Arin visits the Temple City museum where he has a breakthrough about the missing horns.
18Clues and Suspects3 Oct 2024
Wyldfyre teams up with Arin to find out if Roby is behind the stolen horns. Later, at Bleckt’s office, they make a startling discovery.
19The Final Game3 Oct 2024
Master Wu confirms Arin’s worst fears, and the location of the horns comes to light. Later, Wyldfyre drops a truth bomb at the tournament.
20Elements of Betrayal3 Oct 2024
The Wolf Mask army battles the Elemental Masters as the Ninja converge on the Monastery of Gates to stop Nokt from freeing the Forbidden Five.
The Forbidden Five go on a hunt to obtain the Prismatic Blades in order to awaken a legendary chaos dragon known as Thunderfang. Can the Ninja stop them before it is too late?
Episodes (20)
1The Missing17 Apr 2025
Sora's pie-baking failure gives Zane an idea for how to find Arin, and the crew frees a village from a giant puppet's reign of terror on the way.
2The Ultimate Object of Admiration17 Apr 2025
The search for Arin — who continues his training with Ras — leads the Ninja into a dangerous confrontation with a ferocious cyclops.
3The Spectral Lands17 Apr 2025
In the Spectral Lands, Ras sends Arin to retrieve a healing elixir from the Well of the Lost. Kai hatches an ingenious plan to find Jay.
4The Great Zane Robbery17 Apr 2025
Zane's run-in with looters at a strange monastery leads to a reunion with an old friend, but he also crosses paths with one of the Forbidden Five.
5I Alone Can Save Them17 Apr 2025
The reunited Ninja learn of the Forbidden Five's dangerous quest to find the Prismatic Blades. Meanwhile, Ras leads Arin across a desert.
6Fallen Wishes17 Apr 2025
Arrakore the djinn transports Sora, Nya and Riyu to New Djinjago. Ras enlists Arin in his plan to reverse the Merge.
7Their Draconic Majesty's Request17 Apr 2025
A mysterious mercenary attacks Ras and Arin in the World Forest. Zane and P.I.X.A.L. try a new approach in their search for the Prismatic Blades.
8Crashing Together17 Apr 2025
The Ninja catch up with Arin in the World Forest and try to convince him to leave Ras, and the reason for Arin and Sora's deep bond is revealed.
9Chaos Unchained17 Apr 2025
Heavily outnumbered, the Ninja race to stop the Forbidden Five from freeing Thunderfang. Wyldfyre desperately tries to cure one of the crew.
10The Shatter Dragon17 Apr 2025
Lloyd attracts the attention of a powerful adversary. The intervention of the mysterious mercenary tips the balance in an epic battle.
11The Hollow Ones4 Sep 2025
Ras leads Arin and Sora into unexpected chaos in Mysterium while the Ninja recruit Jay for a special mission.
12Human Resources4 Sep 2025
With Mysterium under attack, Ras, Arin and Sora rely on the Sorceress for help, while Jay leads the Ninja to the Administration on their way to Lee.
13Between You and Lee4 Sep 2025
Lloyd, Jay, Nya and Wyldfyre go undercover in the strange Land of Lee, while Riyu's training under Rontu is off to a bumpy start.
14Casket of Bones4 Sep 2025
The Underworld tests Arin and Sora's commitment to Ras, while Nya and Jay work together to expose Lee's secret.
15The Screaming Earth4 Sep 2025
Cole, Frak and Kai unearth a shocking discovery outside the Land of Lost Things, while the Ninja reunite to liberate Lee.
16Under the Light of a Mechanical Moon4 Sep 2025
The Ninja escape Lee and head for the source of the threat, while Ras plans his next move.
17The Vault of Focus4 Sep 2025
In the City of Temples, the Ninja find guidance from an unlikely source, while Cole, Kai and Frak battle the Hollow Ones in Imperium.
18For Whom the Bell Tolls4 Sep 2025
The Ninja embark on their separate journeys to awaken the Arc Dragon of Focus but deal with unexpected - and annoying - interruptions.
19When Doves Cry4 Sep 2025
The Ninja reach the Caves of Bells while Lloyd and Arin fight their way through the Spectral Lands to summon the Arc Dragon.
20Chaos Reigns4 Sep 2025
ThunderFang gathers the last of his power in the Spectral Lands and only the Ninja can stop him - but at what cost?
Episodes (4)
1What the Mech?6 Jan 2024
When some mysterious and dangerous Chronosteel is discovered in Ninjago, the ninja must find it before it falls into the wrong hands. What could possibly go wrong? Well, a lot actually. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
2The Mech Master6 Jan 2024
Will the ninja’s powerful new mech suits be strong enough to stop The Mechanic? Well, let’s just say the ninja will need to switch up their game if they want to avoid the scrapheap.
3A Pain in the Mech!12 Jan 2024
Ice dragons? Lava-Tide chefs? Ninja covered in noodles?! WARNING: it’s about to get weird. Don’t miss the epic finale of The Elemental Mechs short series.
4Social Media Ninja17 Jan 2024
Heeey, it’s your girl NinjaFanInfinity! I’m teaming up with SpinjitzuForDays99 and we’re coming at’cha with your latest ninja fix. The Spinjitzu ninja are back and ready for action – who doesn’t love it?! We’re always ready to capture their heroic moments and awesome spinjitzu moves. And you know we’ll always share it…
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- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
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- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
After Crystallized, the 16 realms have abruptly fused into a cosmic unstable dystopia. A Spinjitzu Ninja Master trains a new generation of heroes to find Elemental Dragons before the forces of evil exploit that energy to destroy the world.
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Details
- Genre
- Action & Adventure
- Year
- 2023
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- WildBrain Studios
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