Ni Hao, Kai-Lan

television series

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan is a Canadian–American animated television series produced by Harringtoons Productions and Nickelodeon Productions. The show was based on the childhood memories of creator Karen Chau, growing up in a bicultural (Chinese-American) household. “Ni hao” means “Hello” in Mandarin, and Kai-Lan is the Chinese name Chau was given at birth, which was later anglicized to Karen. It was also based on the classic short series Downward Doghouse. The show had two different stories in each episode. The series premiered at 11AM ET/PT time on February 7, 2008 on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block in the United States.

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
GenreAnimated series
Country of origin United States
 Canada
 Brazil
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes42 (list of episodes)
Production
Production location(s)California
Toronto
Running time24 minutes
Production company(s)Harringtoons Productions
Nickelodeon Productions
Release
Picture formatHDTV 1080i (2008-2011)
Original releaseFebruary 7, 2008 (2008-02-07) –
August 21, 2011 (2011-08-21)
Other websites
Website

CharactersEdit

Hoho is one of the main characters in the Nickelodeon animated series, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan. He is voiced by Angie Wu.

Lulu is a cute and very pretty pink rhino who has a red balloon tied to her horn that helps her fly in the sky. Her best friend is Kai-Lan and other friends. When her friends are in trouble, Lulu is the one in the group who stays calm,, remains positive, and thinks of a solution to the problem. Lulu is always seen as being there to help her friends. Lulu's home is a castle in the sky. Lulu plays the piano in Kai-Lan's music group. Her favorite fruit is the lychee. She likes balloons, tea parties, dancing, playing house and dressing up like a fairy and more. She is very nice, energetic, and sweet.

Rintoo is one of the main characters in the Nickelodeon series, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan. He is voiced by Jack Samson.

Tolee is one of the main characters in Ni Hao, Kai-Lan. He is voiced by Khamani Griffin.

EpisodesEdit

Season 1Edit

  1. Dragonboat Festival
  2. Twirly Whirly Flyers
  3. Tolee's Rhyme Time
  4. The Ant Playground
  5. Wait, Hoho, Wait!
  6. Kai-Lan's Campout
  7. Happy Chinese New Year!
  8. Everybody's Hat Parade
  9. The Snowiest Ride
  10. Safari Pals
  11. Rain or Shine
  12. Beach Day
  13. Sports Day
  14. Kai-Lan's Carnival
  15. Roller Rintoo
  16. Lulu Day
  17. Hoho's Big Flight
  18. Ni Hao, Halloween!
  19. Kai-Lan's Great Trip to China