Ninjago: The Island

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Ninjago: The Island
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The Island poster
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No. of episodes4
Release
Original network Netflix
Original releaseMarch 7 (2021-03-07) –
March 14, 2021 (2021-03-14) (Canada)
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Master of the Mountain
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Seabound
List of episodes

The Island is a miniseries of the animated Ninjago television series (titled Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu before the eleventh season). The series was created by Michael Hegner and Tommy Andreasen. [1] The miniseries aired in March 2021, following the thirteenth season titled Master of the Mountain . It is succeeded by Seabound . [2] It consists of four episodes of 11 minutes each, similar to the pilot episodes.

Contents

The miniseries follows the storyline of the main ninja characters travelling to an island inhabited by an ancient tribe called the Keepers, who swore to protect an amulet linked to a sea-dwelling creature named Wojira. [3] When Wojira is seemingly awakened from her slumber, the ninja must uncover the truth if they hope to return home safely. [4] The miniseries introduces an artifact called the Storm Amulet, which would return as an important plot element in Seabound, along with Wojira. It also sees the return of Clutch Powers, a character introduced in the eleventh season of the television series.

Voice cast

Main

Supporting

Release

An official poster for The Island was revealed on 14 January 2021, which depicted the ninja characters and an armed totem pole. [19] A sneak peek trailer was released on the Lego YouTube channel on 5 February 2021. [20] This was followed by a full-length official trailer, which was released on 12 February 2021. [21] A short clip introducing the new character Timothy "Twitchy Tim" Batterson was released on 2 March 2021 on YouTube titled Ninjas Meet Twitchy. [22] On 16 May 2021, lead writer Bragi Schut confirmed on Twitter that Seabound is the fourteenth season of the series, [2] but on 10 June of the same year, he clarified that he considers the fourteenth season to be both The Island and Seabound. [23] However, co-creator Tommy Andreasen previously stated on 18 May 2021 that he considers The Island and Seabound to be two different installments. [24]

Plot

An expedition led by Sensei Wu, Misako, Clutch Powers and his assistants goes missing while exploring an uncharted island in the storm belt. The ninja must pick up their trail with the help of Twitchy Tim. Having journeyed to the island years ago, Tim is still scared to go back due to being struck by lightning twelve times on the island. Reluctantly, he agrees to help. After surviving their journey to the island, the ninja begin to explore it, discovering the abandoned expedition camp. [N 1]

While making their way across the island, the ninja unexpectedly befriend a dragon and name it Zippy. They are later ambushed by living stone statues that can channel the ninja's elemental powers. While trying to escape the stone guardians, Nya, Zane, Kai and Cole are captured by hostile islanders named the Keepers and encounter Wu, Misako, and Clutch Powers in captivity. Luckily, Lloyd and Tim manage to escape. When the ninja are taken to meet the Keepers' leader, Chief Mammatus, he accuses them of trying to steal an artefact called the Storm Amulet, which was pried from the head of a giant sea serpent named Wojira, placing the beast into a deep sleep. For thousands of years, the Keepers have upheld a vow to the First Spinjitzu Master to protect the amulet from Wojira. [N 2]

The ninja are imprisoned, while Jay is taken to an unknown location by the Keepers, who refer to him as "The Gift of Jay". Lloyd finds the Keepers' village and frees the ninja with the help of Zippy. Meanwhile, Clutch Powers tries to steal the amulet, but he and the ninja are recaptured. They have to watch Jay being sacrificed by the Keepers to appease the reawakened spirit of Wojira. [N 3]

However, when Lloyd finds a wooden tooth, he begins to suspect that Wojira is fake. He informs Chief Mammatus, who tells him that since Wojira returned, the Keepers have been giving away their treasure to appease her. When Jay reaches a hidden cave along the coast, he discovers that it is a secret hideout for thugs who have escaped from Kryptarium Prison and that Ronin came up with the scheme to trick the Keepers into giving him their treasure. While the ninja are battling Ronin's henchmen, Ronin tries to escape but is stopped by Tim, who conquers his fear and crashes into his fake Wojira boat. In the aftermath, Clutch Powers tries to steal the Storm Amulet again, but is stopped by Nya, and the ninja befriend the Keepers. In the final scene, the real Wojira is shown sleeping in a temple at the bottom of the ocean with another amulet on her forehead. [N 4]

Episodes

The episodes have also been alternatively released cut together as a 44-minute special.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1611"Uncharted"Daniel IfeBragi SchutMarch 7, 2021 (2021-03-07) (Canada)
After an expedition led by Wu, Misako, Clutch Powers, and his assistants that went missing while exploring an uncharted island in the storm belt, the ninja must pick up their trail with the help of Timothy “Twitchy Tim” Batterson, who ventured to the island once before.
1622"The Keepers of the Amulet"Shane PoettckerKevin Burke & Chris "Doc" Wyatt March 7, 2021 (2021-03-07) (Canada)
The ninja explore the island where they unexpectedly befriend a dragon and are ambushed by living statues.
1633"The Gift of Jay"Wade CrossBragi SchutMarch 14, 2021 (2021-03-14) (Canada)
Nya, Zane, Kai, and Cole are captured by the Keepers and encounter Misako, Wu, and Clutch Powers in captivity. Lloyd and Tim try to rescue them, only to also end up captured. Meanwhile, Jay is taken to an unknown location by Chief Mammatus.
1644"The Tooth of Wojira"Daniel IfeKevin Burke & Chris "Doc" WyattMarch 14, 2021 (2021-03-14) (Canada)
Jay is sacrificed by the Keepers to the reawakened storm spirit Wojira in order to appease her. The ninja begin to suspect things on the island are not as they seem to be, and uncover the truth behind Wojira's apparent return.

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References

Primary

  1. ↑ Ninjago, The Island Episode 1 "Uncharted"
  2. ↑ Ninjago, The Island, Episode 2 "The Keepers of the Amulet"
  3. ↑ Ninjago, The Island, Episode 3 "The Gift of Jay"
  4. ↑ Ninjago, The Island, Episode 4 "The Tooth of Wojira"

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