Team Zenko Go

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Team Zenko Go
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Season 1 promotional poster; from left to right: Ari, Ellie, Jax, and Niah
Genre
Based onDojo Daycare
by Chris Tougas
Developed byJack Thomas
Directed byKaren J. Lloyd
Voices of
Theme music composer Matthew Tishler
Composers
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22 (42 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Jack Thomas
  • Michael Hefferon
  • Gregory L. Little
  • Kim Dent Wilder
ProducerTanya Green [lower-alpha 1]
Editors
  • Nathalia Tavares
  • Erin McElvaine
Running time23 minutes (12 minutes per segment)
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseMarch 15 (2022-03-15) 
August 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)

Team Zenko Go is an animated children's television series produced by Mainframe Studios. It was based on the "Dojo Daycare" books by Chris Tougas and developed by Jack Thomas. [1]

Contents

Synopsis

The series follows the exploits of the titular team, a group of 4 specially-trained kids who go around making "Zenkos" (Japanese for "good deed") in secret around their hometown of Harmony Harbor, assisted by their mentor, Auntie Yuki, and Ponzu, her pet flying squirrel.

Voice cast

Main

Supporting

Minor

Animals

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally released
1 2312March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
2 1910August 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Welcome to Harmony Harbor"Karen J. LloydJack ThomasMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
New kid in town Ari knows something's up with Auntie Yuki’s noodle truck, and he wants in — but first, Niah, Ellie and Jax will put him to the test.
22"Delivery Disaster"Karen J. LloydStory by: Shea Fontana & Mark Purdy
Teleplay by: Jack Thomas
March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Slippery Business"Story by: Becky Wangberg & Sara Eisenberg
Teleplay by: Jack Thomas
When the town’s delivery truck breaks down, the team jumps in to help deliver the packages... but a particularly large one proves to be a challenge.
When the team goes to search for Lula's pet, Ellie is horrified and forced to face her fears when said pet turns out to be a snake.
33"You (Don't) Snooze, You Lose"Karen J. LloydStory by: Chris Gentle
Teleplay by: Jack Thomas
March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Save the Squasher"Story by: Lila Scott
Teleplay by: Robin J. Stein
The crew keeps the noise down so Uncle Ian can get a good night's sleep before a big tournament, but Jax's attempts to use large-scale solutions brings the real risk of total failure.
Ari and pals save Lula's first day at junior book club, which teaches him that gadgets aren't everything.
44"Gopher It"Karen J. LloydStory by: Lila Scott
Teleplay by: Robin J. Stein
March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"A Glamping We Will Go"Story by: Arika Mark Fujita
Teleplay by: Robin J. Stein
The team sets out to stop a gopher from stealing vegetables in the community garden, but Niah's grudge against the species leads to her force control and cause several derailments.
The town's camping troupe is currently being led by Rona Dunsmore, who knows next-to-nothing about the great outdoors, forcing the team- including a nervous Ellie- to intervene numerous times.
55"The Amazing Donna"Karen J. LloydSteve Sullivan & Andy GeurdatMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Bye, Bye Boardie"Susan Kim

After she overconfidently decides to enter herself, the team sets out to make sure Donna's magic tricks dazzle at the talent show.


Sam misplacing her skateboard in a donation event causes the board to switch hands numerous times, forcing the team to track it down and get it back.
66"Lula's Last Stand"Karen J. LloydLaura BowesMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Triple Trouble"Joe Purdy

Lula sets up a lemonade stand on a hot day, but it is so remote from town the team has to advertise the stand for her.


An argument at breakfast time causes the Dunsmore triplets to break up, threatening their tradition of watching a special comet together unless the team does something.
77"Pet Project"Karen J. LloydJ. GreenMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Mission Improbable"Sean Jara

The team must find a forever home for a dog with a big heart but lots of energy, and when Mr. Tanaka gets talked into trying him out they try everything possible to train the dog in secret.


Rodney unfairly prevents Maria's sculpture from being entered into an art show, forcing the team to try and sneak it in.
88"An Inconvenient Tooth"Karen J. LloydAndy GeurdatMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Up, Up and Away"Sean Jara

Jax looks to get Lula’s missing baby tooth back to her before the Tooth Fairy’s visit, but the team quickly encounters numerous hurdles.


The team tries to reach a drone after it crash-lands on a roof, a task which gets harder when Yolanda intervenes.
99"Lost and Found"Karen J. LloydLaura BowesMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"In the Park After Dark"Al Schwartz

The team finds a bin filled with missing items and set off to figure out their original owners, but finding who owns the final item proves difficult.


The team oversees Rodney's late-night photoshoot as he searches for a bird, but helping him overcome his fear of the dark becomes tricky real fast.
1010"Longest Yardwork"Karen J. LloydDoug MolitorMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"The Girl Who Cried Goose"Lienne Sawatsky

The crew tries to turn Donna's backyard disaster into the perfect place for a party... a task that falls apart without proper planning.


Lula leads the team on a wild goose chase to avoid going to soccer camp, and they set off to help her out once they uncover the truth.
1111"Tanaka's Moving Castle"Karen J. LloydJagjiwan SohalMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"Zenko Don't Go"FM de Marco

Mr. Tanaka never asks for help, but he can’t handle a big move all by himself... and neither can the team.


Sam might miss her chance to meet her favorite comic book creator due to a skating competition, so the team tries to make him stay long enough to get her an autograph.
1212"Driven to Distraction"Karen J. LloydJohn Hazlett & Christine MitchellMarch 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
"To Bee or Not To Bee"Al Schwartz

The team tries to keep Luis on track to pick up flowers for his granny’s birthday, but he never stays focused despite their best efforts.


The team has to hunt down Rodney's escaped bees, which becomes prohibitively difficult when they end up in a backyard party.

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
131"Photo Day Disaster"Karen J. LloydDesmond SargeantAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"The Eightful Eight"Dan Williams
Ari, Ellie and pals sneak around to make sure Rodney stays clean for his picture day.
The squad helps Luis feel ready for his first-ever math test.
142"Robo-Dog Day Afternoon"Karen J. LloydLaura BowesAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Spoiler Alert"John Hazlett & Christine Mitchell
Niah leads the pack when a new kid's robo-dog glitches out of control.
Lula has no clue about her surprise party — and the team must keep it that way.
153"Rodney J. Dinkle, Babysitter"Karen J. LloydSteve Sullivan and Andy GuerdatAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Lights Out"Jeff Sager
The Zenkos give Rodney some much-needed back-up for his new babysitting gig.
The power's out all over town, so the squad spreads out to do some good.
164"Double Booked"Karen J. LloydMichael StokesAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Gym Enemy Cricket"David Grubstick
Ari and pals find a way to share one comic book between two superfans.
A chirping cricket in the community center is ruining Fawna's silent yoga flow.
175"Harmony Harbor Holiday Surprise"Karen J. LloydAndy Guerdat & Steve SullivanAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
The town's holiday tree needs its star to signal the start of the festivities! Can the Zenkos retrieve the missing star and save the annual sing-along?
186"The Big Sleepwalk"Karen J. LloydJack ThomasAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Of Course You Can"John Hazlett & Christine Mitchell
Sleepwalking runs in Niah's family, and her Uncle Ian needs help getting back in his bed.
Felicia's too afraid of falling to try the obstacle course.
197"Rodney the Hero"Karen J. LloydJeffrey DuteilAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Club Shed"Eric Toth
Rodney wants to be helpful, but the team needs to make sure nothing goes wrong.
The Zenkos help Lula and Luis fix up a shed for their fan club.
208"It Takes a Zenko"Karen J. LloydMark HoffmeierAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"What a Racket"Bryan Roy
The team tries to track down lost items — and a mysterious thief — around town.
Ian can't find his favorite racket before a big badminton game.
219"The Great Paper Chase"Karen J. LloydKris Marvin HughesAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Home Is Where Ken's Heart Is"Jeff Sager
Only the Zenkos can help Rodney get his comic book safely to his idol.
Ken Kablam's homesick for his old town, so the crew hopes to lift his spirits.
2210"That Stinking Feeling"Karen J. LloydNick PurrierAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
"Go for the Gold"Robin J. Stein
A friendly skunk's keeping Donna and her dog awake at night — and messing up her deliveries.
Jax and friends help Rona prepare for the town's big party.

Release

Team Zenko Go was globally released on March 15, 2022, on Netflix. [3] A trailer was released on February 17, 2022. [4] [5] Originally slated for a July 11 release, a second season released on August 8, 2022. [6]

Notes

  1. Credited as "Supervising Producer".

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