About American Dragon: Jake Long

American Dragon: Jake Long is an animated television show that aired on Disney Channel from 2005 to 2007. The series follows a 13-year-old boy named Jake Long who discovers he comes from a long line of dragons. As the first American Dragon, it's his responsibility to protect the magical creatures living in the city and to master his dragon powers under the tutoring of his grandpa.

Making/Production

The show was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, created by Jeff Goode. It had two seasons, with 52 episodes in total. The shift in the animation style from the first to the second season was largely due to a change in the production team.

Actors

• Dante Basco voiced Jake Long: Basco lent his distinct voice to the character of Jake, bringing a fun blend of teenage angst and heroism to the American Dragon.
• Amy Bruckner played Haley Long: Portrayed Jake's younger sister who is also part dragon but is more disciplined in her abilities.
• John DiMaggio voiced Fu Dog: DiMaggio brought the character of Fu Dog, the wise-cracking magical dog and Jake’s advisor, to life.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The creator, Jeff Goode, also authored the renowned play, "The Nine Lives of Chloe King".
• In the first season, the dragon’s face resembles a traditional eastern dragon, but in the second season, it takes on a more western dragon appearance.
• Dante Basco and Mae Whitman, who played Jake and Rose respectively, also voiced prominent characters in "Avatar: The Last Airbender".

Awards

The series was nominated for Annie Awards in various categories during its running, with John DiMaggio, the voice of Fu Dog, winning an Annie for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production in 2005.

Quotes

• "Dragon up!" - Jake Long
• "I'm old, not obsolete." - Lao Shi
• "Jake, you must always be on guard. Evil can come from anywhere, at any time." - Fu Dog

Music and Soundtrack

• The catchy theme song was performed by the pop-rap artist, Mavin.
• The "American Dragon Jake Long: Original Television Soundtrack" is a compilation of the background scores and the theme songs used in the series.