Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
A solid choice
Ages 6–10First shown 2011
A martial-arts loving panda named Po gets help from his mentor and friends as he trains to become a Dragon Warrior and protect the valley where he lives.
Our verdict
- Good influence 3/5
- Parent appeal 3/5
- Well made 4/5
No grating audio
Reviewers generally see the series as a competent television adaptation that maintains the humor and basic charm of the original movies. While it is praised for its award-winning sound and energetic voice work, some find the animation and storytelling quality to be a step down from the big-screen experience. Commentary is split on the characters, with some valuing the show's moral lessons and others finding the protagonist's repeated mistakes and arrogance to be repetitive.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
3out of 5
Reviewers are divided on the show's messaging; many praise it for promoting values like teamwork, honesty, and perseverance, while others find the protagonist's frequent regressions into arrogance and laziness frustrating. While the series often concludes with a positive moral lesson, some commentary notes that these lessons are frequently forgotten by the next episode to reset the plot. Additionally, some viewers criticize supporting characters for being occasionally mean-spirited or quick to turn on the lead character.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
3out of 5
Opinions on adult appeal vary significantly depending on expectations. Many parents find the show to be a tolerable and even pleasant companion to the films, noting that it retains much of the original charm and humor without becoming irritating. However, a substantial number of reviews argue that the series lacks the emotional depth and stakes of the movies, making it feel somewhat hollow or overly kid-oriented for adult viewers.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
4out of 5
The series has received significant industry recognition, including Emmy and Annie awards, for its sound design and animation. While the voice acting is widely praised for its high-quality mimicry of the original film cast, many viewers find the 3D animation to be a noticeable step down from the movies, citing stiffer movements and a lack of detail. The writing is generally seen as competent for television, though some describe it as formulaic compared to the source material.
Watch-outs
Overstimulating: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
Toy-led: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
No grating audio
The majority of commentary is positive regarding the show's audio, specifically praising the 'catchy' theme song and high-quality voice acting. While one reviewer mentioned that specific words used by the lead character could be irritating, there is no consistent pattern of parents finding the voices or music to be whiny or annoying.
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Last updated 18 October 2026.