Watch Kappa Mikey

TV-Y7
2006
2 Seasons
6.6 (1,256)

Kappa Mikey, produced by Kanonen & Bestreichen Inc from 2006-2008, follows the adventures of struggling American actor, Mikey Simon, who is unexpectedly cast as the lead in a popular Japanese anime series. With the help of his new friends and co-stars, Mikey navigates through the challenges of acting in a foreign country, dealing with jealous rivals, and trying to keep his ego in check.

Throughout the series, Mikey's personality clashes with the traditional Japanese culture he finds himself in. He is loud, boisterous, and ego-driven, while his Japanese co-stars are more reserved and humble. Despite these differences, Mikey learns to embrace his unique style and use it to his advantage in the show.

The show within the show, "LilyMu," is a popular anime series in Japan with a cult following, and Mikey quickly becomes a fan favorite as the new star. However, tensions rise when the former lead actor, Gonard, becomes jealous of Mikey's success and attempts to sabotage him at every turn.

Despite the challenges, Mikey finds true friends in his co-stars, Lily, Mitsuki, and Guano. Lily is the tough and independent female lead who often takes on the bad guys herself, while Mitsuki is the sweet and innocent female lead who eventually develops a crush on Mikey. Guano, the studio's mascot and janitor, provides comic relief and helps Mikey navigate through the unfamiliar culture.

Kappa Mikey is known for its unique style, combining traditional anime elements with Western animation. The show keeps a fast-paced, comedic tone throughout, with many cultural references and shout-outs to popular anime and manga series.

The show's voice cast is led by Charles Emmanuel as the voice of Mikey Simon. Other notable cast members include Sean Schemmel as Gonard, Kether Donohue as the voice of Lily, and Gary Mack as the voice of Guano.

Overall, Kappa Mikey is a fun and entertaining series that offers a unique take on the anime genre. While it may not appeal to die-hard anime fans, its lighthearted nature and Western influences make it a great entry point for those new to the genre.

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Seasons

2 1

26. The Wizard of Ozu

September 21, 2008

Mikey threatens to quit after being forced to give up his smelly, good-luck sneakers, but then is caught in a tornado and dreams that he is in the Land of Ozu, where his friends appear as various characters similar to those in the classic film The Wizard of Oz.

25. Fashion Frenzy

April 28, 2003

When Lily's favorite clothing designer visits the set, Mikey and Lily compete to win his approval for their contrasting fashion lines. Meanwhile, Gonard becomes obsessed with developing his abs on Ozu's exercise machine.

24. Mitsuki Butterfly

September 7, 2008

Mikey falls in love with the actress in a kabuki play, unaware that it is actually Mitsuki understudying for her father after he breaks a leg, literally. Meanwhile, Gonard falls in love with popcorn, and it develops into an addiction.

23. Live LilyMu

March 30, 2008

When the cast tries to perform an episode "live", everything goes wrong.

22. Tin Putt

March 16, 2008

Mikey gets in trouble playing a game of golf, while Lily and Mitsuki try to join a country club.

21. The Clip Show

March 9, 2008

Guano doesn't know how to finish a LilyMu clip show.

20. Mikey and the Pauper

March 2, 2008

As in Mark Twain's novel "The Prince and the Pauper," Mikey decides to take time off from being a superstar and trades places with an ordinary citizen who looks just like him.

19. Seven from Lily Mu

February 24, 2008

Like the heroes of the famous Japanese film The Seven Samurai, the cast responds to a distress call from a poor boy and LilyMu fan named Riku, whose playground is about to be destroyed by an evil Garbage Man to make way for a landfill. However, used to doing live shows, the five are under the impression that this is just another gig, and Riku thinks they are real heroes instead of actors.

18. Mikey's Memoirs

February 17, 2008

Ozu orders Mikey to write the first chapter of his memoirs for a magazine tomorrow, with the help of Guano, but things go haywire after Mikey starts making up lies about his accomplishments. Meanwhile, Gonard finds out that he could actually be royalty.

17. The Karaoke Episode, part 2

February 16, 2008

Since the cast of LilyMu is still unable to speak except in song, their show is cancelled. They wonder about what to do with the rest of their lives. Will they be cursed forever?

16. The Karaoke Episode, part 1

February 16, 2008

The LilyMu gang can't stop singing after an encounter with a magical karaoke box.

15. The Night of the Werepuff

October 28, 2007

Mikey is infected with an ancient evil and the cast has only 24 hours to stop the curse of the werepuff.

14. Lily Boo

October 28, 2007

In this Halloween episode, Mikey and friends begin to receive mysterious threats after they rent a haunted videotape.

13. Mikey's Place

September 16, 2007

Mikey decides to open a restaurant. Gonard falls under the sway of Mikey's competitor, Ninja McFranklin.

12. Manic Monday

September 3, 2007

After purchasing mystical friendship bracelets, Lily and Mitsuki switch bodies and must spend the day in each other's shoes. Guano and Gonard are cursed by a tiki idol.

11. Back to School

September 2, 2007

The LilyMu team goes undercover at a local high school to find out who's responsible for pirating their DVDs.

10. The Masked Tanuki

August 26, 2007

Ozu sends his cast out to discover the identity of the real-life superhero, Masked Tanooki.

9. Mitsuki Vanishes

September 7, 2008

When Mitsuki vanishes on the bullet train, Mikey must convince his friends that something is not right. Ozu and Yes Man have a falling out.

8. Script Assassin

August 12, 2007

The cast panics when Ozu hires Ken Katsumoto, a script doctor famous for killing off characters. Guano becomes a talk show celebrity.

7. Mikey, Kappa

August 5, 2007

As the cast takes a leisurely excursion to Ozu's country home, they suddenly find that they are being pursued by a gang of actual kappas.

6. Go Nard Hunting

July 15, 2007

Mikey and Gonard's relationship is strained when Gonard eats a radioactive sandwich and becomes superintelligent.

5. Mikey At the Bat

July 1, 2007

Ozu's rivalry with another producer leads him to risk everything on their annual inter-show baseball game.

4. Hog Day Afternoon

June 24, 2007

Mikey steals an artificial intelligence chip from Beef and installs it in a motorcycle, creating a talking bike with a bad attitude. Lily's efforts to improve her public image make her very popular among the Viking community.

3. The Bracemaster

June 16, 2007

When Mikey loses a special retainer given to him by Ozu, he and Lily must travel to the peak of Mt. Fuji to get a new one. Guano is carted off to the zoo when his panda costume proves too convincing.

2. Free Squiddy

June 10, 2007

After a visit to the Tokyo Fish Market, Mikey becomes pals with a captive squid and decides he must free it. Guano uses a new gel that makes his fur incredibly sticky.