JKids

Background: JKids (formerly known as J-Kids! TV) was a television program exclusively aired on CVS in the United States. Starting on November 2, 1999 onwards, it was rebranded as just "JKids". As a title suggests, it shows many Japanese anime series, many by studio companies such as TMS Films and Konami Studios. It was founded and launched in 1994 by Misaki Sugiyama.

1st Logo

(July 3, 1994 - November 2, 1999)

Nickname: "Tsuban", "J-Kids! TV", "That's J-Kids!! TV..."

Logo: On a white background, a winged mascot, named Tsuban, was dancing to the beat and then the rainbow-colored "J-Kids!" appeared as he throws his hands in the air. The black "TV" text appeared after Tsuban finished dancing.

Variants: There was a long variant of this logo, where it starts with Tsuban walking in the black background, and when he turns it on, purple lights flashed and then stars fall onto the Tsuban. And then it goes back to normal.

Music/Sounds: It starts with a eurodance-like dance music when Tsuban dances while saying "That's....". When rainbow-colored "J-Kids!" appears, a choir sings "J-KIDS!!". And then Tsuban says "TV" as the black "TV" text appeared.

Music/Sounds Variants: Footstep sounds as Tsuban walks and a weird sound when he flipped a switch. Some horns cheering and a happy bouncy beat of the techno music when purple lights flashed before the music go to the same one above.

Availability: Scarce; it has a slim chance of appearing on CVS if your local stations are airing them, but your best bets are JKids Home Video releases from the late '90s including Cybelle's Adventures tapes from 1998-1999 before the logo ended (Not sure if the DVD versions has this logo or the 2nd logo). The original version of this logo is also preserved on some Viz Kids releases of Genesis Supernova episodes, including "Runaway Neon". When JKids At the Track airs Cybelle's Adventures episodes from the era, it cuts to a commercial break right before the logo starts. long variant was extinct. However, it was used on WBMA-LD until late 2007. Until November 2, 1999, Pokémon and Flint the Time Detective also had that logo.

Scare Factor: Medium for both normal and long versions; the loud jingle and the lights would ever make people plug their ears to reduce ear infections. Nevertheless, this logo is well-liked by people who grew up in the '90s. But it's also one of the most annoying logos ever, thanks to the music, which is very catchy to the point of getting stuck in your head and never wanting to leave.

2nd Logo

(November 2, 1999 - August 15, 2014)

Nickname: "Misaki-chan"

Logo: In the red background, a girl who resembles Misaski Sugiyma's younger self ran to a screen and then looks up. The camera zooms to reveal a a now green JKids logo. The url " http://www.jkids.com " appeared below.

Trivia:

This logo and the girl were created by Misaki Sugiyama, who also created Tsuban from the previous logo.

On November 2, 1999, twelve new idents and logos for JKids were introduced. For the first few weeks, they were used in tandem with the first logo. Eventually, they replaced the first logo.

This logo first appeared in the April 1999 issue of the Japanese Coro Coro magazine before its TV debut.

Variants:

On VHS and DVD releases of JKids shows, the word "Video" appears below the logo.

There's a variation where the girl turns into a dragon and "Yeah!" instead of singing "Wow!", and the JKids logo is shown. There are stars in this background. Also, like the regular variant, the URL address for JKids will appear like before under it.

Music/Sounds: A kid singing "Lalalala!" before she stops and looks up and says "Wow!". At the end, the kids ends up eventually singing "J-Kids!".

Availability: This logo is no longer in use, but it is still seen on most JKids shows from 1999 to 2014. Also can be seen on VHS and DVD releases as well like Cybelle's Adventures tapes and Genesis Supernova tapes from late 2000. A few episodes of the Right on Track! also ended with this logo.

Scare Factor: None at all. Most may find the music and visuals entertaining. Older viewers who preferred the older logos may find these boring.

3rd Logo

(November 2, 1999 - August 15, 2014)

Nickname: "Misaki-chan II"

Logo: The logo shows Misaki-chan doing a certain activity, before the JKids logo is shown.

Variants: Here are some of the variations of the activities included:

Car

Airplane

Balloons

Carnival

Basketball

Garden

There is also a logo that was shown every Saturday, where it takes place in the island where a boy holds his heart, which is an appealing "love logo".

Music/Sounds: The 2nd ident's jingle once again, but without the kids singing. Often a single kid simply says "JKids". The musical instruments these variants are played with vary depending on the activity, exactly like the 9th PBS Ident and a 6th PBS Kids ident.

Car has a synth-organ.

Airplane has a xylophone.

Balloons has a whistle.

Carnival has a calliope music.

Basketball has a square wave.

Garden has a J-Pop music.

Instead of the 2nd ident's jingle, the Saturday variant has the song "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper.

Availability: Currently seen on older prints of JKids shows. Saved whenever JKids decides to re-air Deltora Quest.

Scare Factor: None.

4th Logo

(August 15, 2014 - present)

Nickname: "Misaki-chan III", "Misaki and Akira"

Logo: In the same purpose as the 3rd logo, the logo shows Misaki-chan (this time was redesigned), and a new character named Akira, doing a certain activity, before the new JKids logo, which is red and now has stars on it, is shown. That is seen on every variation, meaning that the green JKids logo is retired.

Variants: Here are some of the variations of the activities included:

Seasaw

Birds

City

Ice Skate

Cats

Piano

FX/SFX: A very nice CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: The music from the 2nd logo is used again, but but without the kids singing or the kid says "JKids" at the end. Like the previous logo, the musical instruments these variants are played with vary depending on the activity. Also, the 2nd logo's theme can be heard in different pitches.

Music/Sounds Variants: Currently used on JKids shows.

Availability: Absolutely none. These logos are too cute and humorous to be considered scary.

Scare Factor: Example.