“The Emperor’s New School” is an animated television series that aired on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2008. It is a spin-off and continuation of Disney’s animated feature film “The Emperor’s New Groove,” which was released in 2000.
The series picks up after the events of the movie and follows the adventures of Kuzco (voiced by J.P. Manoux), the former arrogant and self-centered emperor of the Incan Empire who was transformed into a llama in the film. In “The Emperor’s New School,” Kuzco’s curse is reversed, but he is informed that he must graduate from Kuzco Academy (Kuzco’s Academy for Higher Learning) to reclaim his throne.
To accomplish this, Kuzco enrolls as a student at the academy, where he tries to navigate the challenges of being a regular student while juggling his royal responsibilities and avoiding various comedic mishaps. The series features the familiar characters from the film, including Yzma (voiced by Eartha Kitt), Kuzco’s former advisor turned evil sorceress, and Kronk (voiced by Patrick Warburton), Yzma’s loyal but bumbling henchman.
Throughout the series, Kuzco learns valuable lessons about humility, friendship, and the importance of caring for others. He often finds himself in humorous and awkward situations while trying to achieve his academic goals and deal with Yzma’s continuous attempts to thwart his plans.
“The Emperor’s New School” combines comedy, adventure, and slapstick humor, making it an entertaining show for children and fans of the original movie. The animation style retains the unique and colorful visuals of the film, creating a visually appealing and lighthearted series.
