Snowboard Kids
GenreRacing, Sports, Animation
Developed byRacdym (Seasons 1-3)
in-glove Co. (Season 4)
StarringSlash Kamei
Nancy Neil
Jam Kuehnemund
Linda Maltinie
Tommy Parsy
Nicole Couch
Pamela Rasteri
Ruby Green
Wendy Lane
Brad Maltinie
Koyuki Tanaka
Opening themeViva Snowboard Kids (Season 3)
Ending themeSong Of Snowboard Kids (Season 3)
ComposersTomohiko Sato
Isao Kasai
Sayuri Yamamoto
Country of originUnited States
Japan
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes78 (list of episodes)
Production
ProducerAtlus
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companyNintendo of America
Original release
NetworkNintendo 64 (Season 1, 3)
PlayStation (Season 2)
Nintendo DS (Season 4)
ReleaseDecember 12, 1997 (1997-12-12) –
May 5, 2006 (2006-05-05)

Seasons/Synopsis

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Early Popularity (Season 1)

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The series began in 1997, with an introduction to the main characters from Snowboarding School. Slash, Nancy, Jam, Linda and Tommy. The show takes place in a mountainous land of Colorado, during the Winter time (Seasons 1-2). However, the kids are all arguing about their snowboarding skills. The debate escalates to the point where they decide to hold a snowboarding tournament to determine who is the best. One character, Shinobin, has no involvement whatsoever until his annoyance level increases by the kids' arrogance. The Snowboard Kids go head to head with him, to prove who is the ultimate snowboarder of Snow Town.

PS Partnership (Season 2)

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Snowboard Kids gets a renewed season, which takes place in their second semester of Snowboard School. In this season, the show gains three new cast members: Nicole Couch, Pamela Rasteri and Ruby Green. This is due to the new partership with PlayStation, where they added new content to the series during production. In this season, the three characters come together with the veteran Snowboard Kids (who all return this season), to compete in another tournament held by the upperclassmen, Nicole Couch. This is due to the fighting between Linda and Nicole on who is the best snowboarder. Later on, Shinobin returns with his sister Kaede to compete as well.

Highest Peak & Demise (Season 3)

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It's a whole new year in Snowboard School. All the veteran Snowboard Kids have returned, along with the introduction of new characters: Wendy Lane, Damien and Coach. Pamela, Nicole, Ruby, Shinobin and Kaede don't return to the show. This is due to the loss license of PlayStation with Nintendo, and which causes their contracts to expire without Approval optional. Shinobin and Kaede leave the show by choice.

This season brings in a main Snowboard Kids member, Wendy Lane, who is a computer whiz that sometimes causes mischief for the Kids. This season also introduces the new antagonist, Damien, who tries to prank the Snowboard Kids for fun.

After this season ended in 2000, the show got canceled after airing 39 episodes. This is probably due to the absence of the new characters from Season 2 being cut. Plus, the creators wanted to explore other series to produce, which puts Snowboard Kids on the shelf from production. Since then, there has been a 5 year hold on the series.

Revival (Season 4)

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After a 5 year hold from production, the show gained a 4th, and final, season with 13 more episodes. Racdym no longer works with Atlus, which the company now has a parternship with "in-glove Co.". Slash, Nancy, Jam and Tommy have all returned to the show as veterans of the original Snowboard Kids. This season introduces two new characters: Brad Maltini and Koyuki Tanaka. Linda Maltinie, who is another original member, does not return to the show. Linda confirmed in an interview that she would love to return to the show, but she's 18 years old now and feels to old to be called a Snowboard 'Kid' anymore. On the other hand, her younger brother, Brad Maltinie, takes her place in the season as Slash's rival. Wendy Lane return as well (for unknown reasons). In this season, all of the Snwoboard Kids have grown up from the past 5 years, where they are now around the ages of 16-17. This season also showcases the new character of every veteran Snowboard Kid; Nancy is more selfish and arrogant, Tommy is more of a bully and thung, while Slash and Jam are still the same characters.

During this season, the Snowboard Kids compete in a world wide tournament to win victory overall as the ultimate Snowboarder. Later on, they face the coldest snowboarder Jack Frost/Black Frost. In the end where Slash goes head to head with him.

Settings/Locations

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Seasons 1-2

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  • Rookie Mountain
  • Big Snowman
  • Sunset Rock
  • Night Highway
  • Grass Valley
  • Dizzy Land
  • Quicksand Valley
  • Silver Mountain
  • Ninja Land

Season 3

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  • Sunny Mountain
  • Turtle Island
  • Jingle Town
  • Wendy's House
  • Linda's Castle
  • Crazy Jungle
  • Starlight Highway
  • Haunted House
  • Ice Land

Season 4

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  • New York, USA
  • Canada
  • Germany, Europe
  • Norway, Europe
  • Paris, France, Europe
  • London, England, Europe
  • Netherlands, Europe
  • Italy, Europe
  • Ireland, Eruope
  • Alaska, USA

Cast Overview

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Name Years Active Games
Snowboard Kids
(1997-1998)
Snowboard Kids Plus
(1998-1999)
Snowboard Kids 2
(1999-2000)
SBK:
Snowboard Kids

(2005-2006)
Slash Kamei 1997-2006 Main
Nancy Neil 1997-2006 Main
Jam Kuehnemund 1997-2006 Main
Linda Maltinie 1997-2000 Main
Tommy Parsy 1997-2006 Main
Shinobin 1997-1999 Main
Mr. Dog 1997-2000 Minor Recurring
Pamela Rasteri 1998-1999 Main
Nicole Couch 1998-1999 Main
Ruby Green 1998-1999 Main
Kaede 1998-1999 Main
Wendy Lane 1999-2000 Main
Damien 1999-2000 Main
Coach 1999-2000 Recurring
Brad Maltinie 2005-2006 Main
Koyuki Tanaka 2005-2006 Main
Max 2005-2006 Main
Jack Frost/Black Frost 2006 Main

Episodes

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Season(s) Episodes First airdate Last airdate Production #
1 13 December 12, 1997 May 1, 1998 1xx
2 13 September 11, 1998 January 22, 1999
3 26 March 5, 1999 January 21, 2000 2xx
4 26 November 12, 2005 May 5, 2006 3xx

List of Episodes

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Season 1 (1997-1998)

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Cast Members:

  • Slash
  • Nancy
  • Jam
  • Linda
  • Tommy
  • Shinobin
Series
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Season
#
Title Original air date Prod.
code
11"The Snowboard Kids! (Enter Snowboard Kids!)
"Nyūryoku sunobokizzu!" (入力スノボキッズ!)"
December 12, 1997101

Everyone starts discussing whose the best snowboard of all, thus leads to Linda declaring a tournament to prove who has the grand snowboarding skills.

First Appearance by: Slash, Nancy, Jam, Linda, Tommy, Shinobin
22"Rookie Training (Training at Rookie Mountain!)
"Rūkīmaunten de no torēningu!" (ルーキーマウンテンでのトレーニング!)"
December 19, 1997102

The kids arrive at Rookie Mountain for the preparations of the Snowboard Tournament. Also, Mr. Dog (the Snowboard shop owner) introduces the new styled boards.

First Appearance by: Mr. Dog
33"Big Snowman in Little Village (The Beginning of the Linda Tournament! Sliding Down Snowman Mountain!!)
"Rindatōnamento no hajimari! Yukidaruma yama o ori suraidingu!!" (リンダトーナメントの始まり!雪だるま山を下りスライディング!!)"
January 9, 1998103
The kids start the first round of the tournament at Snowman Mountain; however, everyone gets mixed up and become lost throughout the race.
44"Jamin' Out! (Evening Race at Sunset Rock!)
"San setto rokku de no ibuningurēsu!" (サンセット・ロックでのイブニングレース!)"
January 30, 1998104
The kids arrive at Sunset Rock to compete in the second round for the Snowboarding tournament. Jam has proven to be skilled at his dance style snowboard tricks. However, he has a natural tendency to trip on rocks.
55"Takeover the Night Highway (Night Race at Night Highway!)
"Yoru no haiu~ei de no naitorēsu!" (夜のハイウェイでのナイトレース!)"
February 6, 1998105
The tournament takes a turn for a twist when the kids are to qualify in a third round at night. The competition takes place on Night Highway, and Linda has a special board prepared for this round. She's able to perform special snowboarding skills, which helps her win this round. Slash begins his undying rivalry with Linda.
66"Grassboard Kids! (New Day in Grass Valley! Tommy's Comeback!!)
"Gurasubarē no shin Dei! Tomī no kamubakku!!" (グラスバレーの新デイ!トミーのカムバック!)"
February 13, 1998106
The next morning, the kids get ready to compete in the fourth round of the competition. In this round, they must ride down the greenery village known as Grassland Valley. The kids are baffled that they are to slide down a race track made entirely off grass. Slash improvises by using a Fan to ride his way down faster, but can the others prevail? Meanwhile, Tommy is determined to win this round with his Lv. 2 Balance Board.
77"Dizzy in Dizzy Land! (Dizzy Land! Let's Have Fun!)
"Dijī rando! Tanoshimou!" (ディジー・ランド!楽しもう!)"
February 20, 1998107
Heading into the Quarter Finals, the kids travel to the fun amusement park, Dizzy Land. Nancy is thrilled to compete in one of her favorite places of Snow Town, and is prepared to win with her newly upgraded Lv. 3 Speed Board. During the practice runs, Nancy gets lost in the amusement park and must find her way to the starting line before the official race begins.
88"Last Call For Nancy! (Trouble In Dizzy Land! A Tournament's Delay?!)
"Dijī tochi de toraburu! Tōnamento no chien?!" (ディジー土地でトラブル!トーナメントの遅延!)"
March 13, 1998108
Slash and Jam search across the amusement park to look for Nancy, and they eventually find her in the dinosaur exhibit, although her snowboard is stuck in one of the obstacles. The boys free Nancy, but her board is in terrible condition. After returning to the officials, Nancy improvises by repainting her board and giving it a new look. Will she finish in time before the Quarter Finals begin?
99"Sandboard Victory! (Critical Round! Elite Race in the Quicksand Valley!!)
"Kuritikaruraundo! Ryūsa barē no erītorēsu!!" (クリティカルラウンド!流砂バレーのエリートレース!)"
March 20, 1998109
The Semi-Finals have finally arrived, and they take place at Quicksand Valley, one of the most harsh places in town. The Semi-Finals count for double points in order to progress in the Final round. Slash has prepared his Lv. 3 All-Around Board, Linda with her Lv. 3 Speed Board and Jam with his Lv. 3 Free Style Board. The kids prepare to race, and come across unique puzzles and tricks among the sandy racetrack.
1010"Final Race at Silver Mountain! (Final Round! The Shivering Silver Mountain!!)
"Kesshō raundo! Furue shirubāmaunten!!" (決勝ラウンド!震えシルバーマウンテン!)"
March 27, 1998110
The Finals have, at last, arrived, and take place in the bitter cold Silver Mountain. It's an all out race to find out who will be victorious of all the Snowboard Kids. Who will win: Slash, Nancy, Jam, Linda or Tommy?
1111"Racing with the Ninja! (Part 1) (Trip to Ninja Land! Meet Shinobin!!)
"Ninja rando e no tabi! Mīto Shinobin!!" (忍者ランドへの旅!ミートShinobin !!)"
April 17, 1998111
Upon victory at Silver Mountain, Slash receives an invitation to compete in Ninja Land and race against an elite Ninja snowboarder. Slash is determined to face off against this shady character, and the entire Snowboard Kids crew travels to Ninja Land. Upon arrival in Ninja Land, the kids meet the elusive Sinobin (Shinobin in Japan), who has declared a challenge against Slash as the ultimate snowboarder. The Snowboard Kids prepare Slash for his ultimate Ninja race again Sinobin. After witnessing Sinobin's skillful tactics on the track, Slash is questioning if he can ever triumph over the black ninja. During a trial run, Slash struggles to match with Sinobin's tactics, and must learn to think like the ninja.
1212"Racing with the Ninja! (Part 2) (Ninja VS Ninja! Slash and Shinobin!!)
"Ninja VS Ninja! Surasshu to Shinobin!!" (忍者VS忍者!スラッシュとShinobin !!)"
April 24, 1998112
Destined to be victorious over the black ninja and his elusive snowboarding skills, Slash prepares to race off against Sinobin. The kids give Slash advice on how to defeat Sinobin at his own game, but Slash decides to play fair. Through wits and coordination, Slash gives Sinobin a run for his money in their 7 Lap race, showing the ninja that any regular Snowboard Kid can accomplish any trial.
1313"Summer Race (School's Out! Semester Break Begins!!)
"Gakkō no auto! Gakki burēku no hajimari!!" (学校のアウト!学期ブレークの始まり!)"
May 1, 1998113
It's been a few weeks since the kids returned from Ninja Land. As the school semester comes to an end, Nancy looks back at her memories and her friends' times during the competition, before leaving for the Summer. In the midst of Nancy, Jam and Tommy reminiscing, Slash and Linda challenge each other to one more race to end their rivalry.

Season 2 (1998-1999)

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Cast Members:

  • Slash
  • Nancy
  • Jam
  • Linda
  • Tommy
  • Shinobin - final
  • Pamela - final
  • Nicole - final
  • Ruby - final
  • Kaede - final
Series
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Season
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Title Original air date Prod.
code
141"Back to School (The New School Year! Here comes the New Snowboard Kids!!)
"Nyū sukūruiyā! Koko de atarashī sunobokizzu wa kimasu!" (ニュー・スクールイヤー!ここで新しいスノボキッズは来ます!)"
September 18, 1998114
It's a new school year in Snow Town Elementary. Linda is gloating over her recent victory against Slash and Jam. Yet, Linda is oblivious to the fact Slash beat her in the tournament she held last year. The same day, some new faces arrive at school, the first being Pamela Rasteri, a child actress and expert snowboarder; also a good friend with Nancy. Just soon after, rich girl Nicole Couch (Nicol Couch in Japan), arrives. She is revealed to be Linda's arch rival of a neighboring family business. Nicole, upon arrival, announces of her own Snowboarding Tournament since wasn't told about the tournament Linda hosted last year. This time, though, the winner is rewarded $1,000 GD upon victory. Ruby Green hears about this prize and decides to enter. Slash and Jam enter immediately, and soon the kids show interest and are formally invited to compete.
First Appearance by: Pamela, Nicole, Ruby
152"New Friends, New Boards (The Qualifying Round at Rookie Mountain!)
"Rūkī maunten de no yosen raundo!" (ルーキー・マウンテンでの予選ラウンド!)"
September 25, 1998115
The Snowboard Kids return to Rookie Mountain to compete in the Couch Tournament. All of the 8 snowboarders race down Rookie Mountain in order to score enough points to rank high in the competition. Newcomers Pamela, Nicole and Ruby show extreme promise in their participation of the tournament. Slash, Jam and Linda show concern on their capability to keep up. From the distance, Kaede show interest in competing and slowly makes her way onto the track, unintentionally. She easily becomes a high scoring racer and is qualified to compete in the Couch Tournament.
First Appearance by: Kaede
163"Return to Snowman Mountain (Crisis at Snowman Mountain! Many Rivalries Unfold!!)
"Yukidaruma maunten de no kiki! Ōku no tairitsu ga tenkai shimasu!" (雪だるまマウンテンでの危機!多くの対立が展開します!)"
October 9, 1998116
174"Ruby's Are a Rich Best Friend (Lost at Sunset Rock! Jam Versus Ruby!!)
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October 16, 1998117
185"Star Rivalry (The Night Time Race! Linda Versus Nicole!!)
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October 30, 1998118
196"Tommy Meets His Match (Tommy's Defeat?! Round Four Chaos at Grass Valley!!)
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November 6, 1998119
207"Pamela's Pursuit (Elimination at Dizzy Land! The Pursuit of Pamela!!)
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January 27, 1999120
218"A Race By Any Other Name! (Dizzy Land's Secret! Nancy VS Pamela!!)
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February 13, 1999121
229"Slashing Semi-Final Comeback (Slash Returns! Semi-Finals in the Valley of Quicksand!!)
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February 20, 1999122
2310"The Final Round (A Tournament's Conclusion! To Silver Mountain!!)
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March 5, 1999123
2411"Return to Ninja Land (Part 1) (Shinobin's Revival! Enter the Sister Ninja, Kaede!)
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March 12, 1999124
2512"Return to Ninja Land (Part 2) (Decisive Ninja Race! Slash VS Shinobin, Pamela VS Kaede!!)
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March 12, 1999125
Final Appearance by: Shinobin and Kaede
2613"Seasonal Goodbyes (Everyone Wins! The End Of The School Year!!)
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April 16, 1999126

After the kids return from Ninja Land, the school comes close to another end of the year. Meanwhile, the kids get ready for Summer and look back at their adventures during the Couch Tournament.

Final Appearance by: Pamela, Nicole and Ruby

Season 3 (1999-2000)

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Cast Members:

  • Slash
  • Nancy
  • Jam
  • Linda - final
  • Tommy
  • Wendy - final
  • Damien - final
Series
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Season
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Title Original air date Prod.
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271"Enter Damien"March 5, 1999201
First Appearance by: Damien and Wendy
282"Picnic At Turtle Island"March 12, 1999202
293"Mission: Snowman (Part 1)"April 2, 1999203
Absent: Damien
304"Mission: Snowman (Part 2)"April 2, 1999204
Absent: Damien
315"Oh m' Gosh! We're Tiny!"April 16, 1999205
Absent: Damien
326"Let's Begin the Trick Festival!"April 30, 1999206
First Appearance by: Coach
337"Coach Teaches Tricks"May 14, 1999207
348"Uno, Dos, Trick!"May 21, 1999208
359"Happy Birthday!"June 4, 1999209
3610"Find the Legendary Butterfly"July 30, 1999210
Absent: Damien
3711"Howl of the Wild"August 6, 1999211
Absent: Damien
3812"Oh no! I'm Late!"September 10, 1999212
3913"Too Cool For School"September 17, 1999213
4014"Rocking Snowboard Street"September 24, 1999214
4115"Space Tour"October 1, 1999215
4216"Speed Grand Prix (Part 1)"October 8, 1999216
4317"Speed Grand Prix (Part 2)"October 15, 1999217
4418"Halloween Night"October 29, 1999218
4519"Newspaper Delivery"November 19, 1999219
4620"Hitting and Receiving"November 26, 1999220
4721"Jingle Town Rock"December 3, 1999222
4822"Return to Starlight Highway"December 10, 1999221
4923"Christmas Bash"December 17, 1999223
5024"Damien's Revenge (Part 1)"January 7, 2000224
5125"Damien's Revenge (Part 2)"January 14, 2000225
5226"We Are The Snowboard Kids... Forever!"January 21, 2000226
Final Appearance by: Linda, Damien, Coach, Mr. Dog and Wendy

Season 4 (2005-2006)

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Cast Members:

  • Slash - final
  • Nancy - final
  • Jam - final
  • Tommy - final
  • Brad - final
  • Koyuki - final
  • Max (joins halfway) - final
Series
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Season
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Title Original air date Prod.
code
531"New and Improved!"November 12, 2005301
First Appearance by: Brad and Koyuki
542"New Snowboard Kids!"November 12, 2005303
553"Racing in the United States"November 18, 2005302
564"Snowbot Trouble"November 25, 2005304
575"Adventure to Canada!"December 2, 2005305
586"Maple Leaf Grand Prix"December 16, 2005306
597"Europe Tour!"January 6, 2006307
608"Tournament in Germany!"January 13, 2006308
619"Paris, France! (Part 1)"January 27, 2006309
First Appearance by: Max
6210"Paris, France! (Part 2)"February 3, 2006310
6311"Meltdown in Switzerland"February 10, 2006312
6412"England Class! Slash Meets His Match!"February 17, 2006313
6513"Incline Mountains in Italy"February 24, 2006314
6614"Return to the Netherlands"March 3, 2006311
6715"Norways's Expedition"March 10, 2006315
6816"Ireland Match-up!"March 17, 2006316
6917"Foreign Finale Race"March 24, 2006317
7018"Enter Jack Frost"March 31, 2006319
First Appearance by: Jack Frost/Black Frost
7119"Snow Cross Country (Part 1)"April 7, 2006318
7220"Snow Cross Country (Part 2)"April 14, 2006320
7321"The Aurora in Alaska"April 21, 2006321
7422"Alaska Ride!"April 21, 2006322
7523"Jack Frosts's Declaration"April 28, 2006323
7624"The Ultimate Snowboarder"April 28, 2006324
7725"Tournament Finale! Slash Versus Black Frost"May 5, 2006325
Final Appearance by: Max and Jack Frost/Black Frost
7826"We're The Graduating Snowboard Kids!"May 5, 2006326

Special Appearance by: Linda

Final Appearance by: Slash, Nancy, Jam, Tommy, Brad and Koyuki
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