The Emperor's New School

It's about Kuzco, a self-centered and spoiled teen who must survive the trials of Incan public school and pass all of his classes so that he can officially become Emperor. His friend Malina keeps his attitude in check, while the evil Yzma (cleverly disguised as Principal Amzy) and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk are out to make sure Kuzco fails.

The Emperor's New School (2006-2008) is an American animated family comedy series created by Mark Dindal for Disney Channel, serving as a spin-off continuation of the feature film The Emperor's New Groove. Self-centered teen Kuzco (voiced by J.P. Manoux) must survive the trials of an Incan public school and pass every class if he wants to be officially crowned emperor. His friend Malina (voiced by Jessica DiCicco) keeps his attitude in check, while the scheming Yzma, disguised as Principal Amzy, and her dim-witted sidekick Kronk (voiced by Patrick Warburton) work to make sure he fails. Kronk and Yzma's antics are the engine of the show, with each episode built around a new classroom obstacle, a school social scene, or a plot to sabotage Kuzco's grades. Across two seasons and ninety short episodes of roughly twenty-three minutes each, the series keeps a breezy, playful register, blending slapstick, sarcastic banter and a fish-out-of-water premise set in an ancient South American empire. Fans of The Emperor's New Groove, Recess and Dexter's Laboratory will find a similar mix of family-friendly animated sitcom humor and a memorable villain team.

Audiences rate the series as a light, charming animated sitcom with a fun spin on the Emperor's New Groove universe, though opinion is mixed overall.

• The Emperor's New Grooveanimated family comedy, royal wit, kids sitcom tone
• Recessanimated school comedy, teen-friendly sitcom structure
• Dexter's Laboratoryanimated family comedy with a scheming villain and mismatched sidekick

Created by

Mark Dindal

Release Date

2006-01-27

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (163)

What is The Emperor's New School about?

A spoiled Incan teen emperor-in-training must pass public school or lose his throne to his scheming enemies.

What is The Emperor's New School like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Emperor's New School as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Emperor's New School violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Emperor's New School.

What did critics think of The Emperor's New School?

Audiences rate the series as a light, charming animated sitcom with a fun spin on the Emperor's New Groove universe, though opinion is mixed overall.

Which shows are like The Emperor's New School?

Shows with a similar feel include The Emperor's New Groove, Recess, and Dexter's Laboratory.

How long is The Emperor's New School?

The Emperor's New School: 2 seasons, 90 episodes.

Is The Emperor's New School still running?

No, The Emperor's New School has ended.

Where can I watch The Emperor's New School?

In United States, The Emperor's New School streams on Disney Plus.