Tai Chi Chasers (2007)
Synopsis
After a strange and devastating attack on his home, a young boy named Rai is shocked to discover he’s a secret descendent of the Tigeroids: an ancient race of peaceful beings locked in a struggle with the ruthless and cunning Dragonoids. In a parallel universe called Suhn, the Tigeroids and Dragonoids are battling furiously to recover 500 lost tai chi characters. Whoever retrieves these precious and potent symbols will possess the ultimate power to rule their realm... and destroy their enemies. As Rai hones his innate tai chi skills to fight the Dragonoids, he must find the lost tai chi and battle to become one of the champion Tai Chi Chasers!
Network
KBS1
Episodes
An Amazing Discovery
Rai, an orphan, trains to master Tai Chi skills in order to battle Dragonoids and recover 500 lost Tai Chi symbols, which will enable his people to rule their realm and defeat their enemies. In the opener, Rai battles the warrior who killed his mother.
The Chase Begins!
Rai officially joins the Tai Chi Chasers and begins his search for the Tai Chi cards.
Fitting In
Rai struggles to fit in with the rest of the Tai Chi Chasers.
Friend and Foe
Rai teams up with Donha to track down a Tai Chi character card.
Totally Warped
Sena and Rai's personalities clash when they have differing opinions on how to obtain the latest Tai Chi character card.
Hidden Powers!
Rai uncovers a hidden Tai Chi power and uses it to defend the airship from attack.
An Ocean of Trouble!
The Tai Chi Chasers head underwater to obtain the next tai chi character card.
Opposite Day!
Rai learns to respect Finn when they are paired up to retrieve a character card and Tori suddenly goes missing.
Hannah's Back!
The Tai Chi Chasers are shocked to learn that Sena's little sister, Hannah, wants to join the team.
Fly, Rai!
Rai reminisces about his life before joining the Tai Chi Chasers.
General's Daughter!
The Chasers discover that Sena's father has been attacked.
Follow the Leader
While Sena loses confidence in her leadership skills, General Vicious is forced to take drastic action to avoid the wrath of the Dragonoid Emperor.
All Together Now
Searching for their next Tai Chi card, Rai and the Chasers find themselves in a freaky forest filled with super-sized insects.
Perfect Pets
Hak leaves the team and is taken in by a young girl to be her pet.
Road to Ruin
Sena's sisters challenge the team to a race in a dangerous ruin.
Scream of a Dream
The chasers learn that their dreams aren't all that they're cracked up to be when a Tai Chi card makes their deepest desires come true.
A Tori Story
The team learns a shocking secret about Tori's past.
A Hideous Turn of Events
When a special Tai Chi card accidentally erases everyone's memories, Donha and Jahara seem fit to team up.
A Fleeting Friendship
Luka and Rai come across the mysterious Tai Chi Chaos card and are transported into an unknown realm.
Family Time
When the Chasers arrive in a new town to retrieve another Tai Chi card, Rai senses something strangely familiar.
Misfit Marauders
The Chasers deliver their Tai Chi characters to the super-secret Tigeroid base where they mingle with their fellow Dragonoids.
A Chilling Reunion
The Chasers get an unusual, ultra-important assignment: Escort Elder Sid to the Sage's Conference.
Operation Dragon Strike! (1)
The Tigeroid leaders make a fateful decision: they will attack the Luftdrake, the Dragonoid's base of operations.
Operation Dragon Strike! (2)
When the Tigeroids invade the Dragonoid base, they're stunned to discover that Mishka has made off with all the Tai Chi characters.
Out of Character
Komorka has to fend for herself against when the ruthless Dragon Assault Squad invades the unprotected Tigeroid base.
Gate to Destiny
Despite his heroism, Rai is accused of being a Dragonoid spy and is sentenced to petrifaction.
Welcome to Suhn
As the Tai Chi Chasers escaped to their home world of Suhn, they find themselves a new member, a Young Dragonoid girl named Phoebe.
Tai Chi Racers!
To earn Phoebe's trust, Rai and the Tai Chi Chasers must beat her Sensei in a race with a Dragonoid General.
The Incident
Phoebe accidentally messes up the Tigeroid's lunch. Meanwhile, Jakata purchases an armor that boost his Tai Chi strength.
Tournament of Chasers
On their way to the spirit tree, The Tai Chi Chasers reached the spirit neighborhood where all the spirit animals live.
Chasernapped!
Jataka kidnapped Phoebe and took her to a Volcano. It's up to Rai to save her.
Showdown Against Mischka
The Tai Chi Chasers reached the Spirit Tree and Battles Mishka. But Since Mishka froze the Princesses, Tori and Donha volunteered to save them.
Secret Warrior Unmasked
After defeating Mishka, Emperor Diga comes to retrieve the Tigeroid's Tai Chi characters. Sena's Sister comes into the battle, And Rai learns the history of the masked warrior.
After the Legacy
The Tigeroids Council on Earth Acquits the Tai Chi Chasers after retrieving the Dragonoid's Tai Chi Characters. Somehow, Finn is Hiding something and never tells the Tai Chi Chasers.
Temple Trap
The Chasers are forced to follow Finn to a damaged temple.
A Double Twin
Rai and his friends prepares for the final hours.
Tai Chi War (1)
The Chasers must destroy the Tai Chi 1000, free Laura, and restore peace to the universe.
Tai Chi War (2)
Emperor Diga merges with all the Tai Chi symbols and turns into a monstrous corruption dragon.
Tai Chi War (3)
Diga attacks without distinction and the resistance must find the Tai Chi 1000 and destroy it in order to restore peace.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
태극천자문
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
39
Production
Toei Animation, JM Animation, ICONIX Entertainment
