Ninjago Dragons Rising Is Awesome

heyy guess who’s still alive?
dragons rising rocks, let’s talk about that

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

Sora: I learned to stop doubting myself Arin: I learned to be wise and trust my instincts Wyldfire: I learned to be slightly less obnoxious

[@Jonkuzon]

“has Ninjago ever been perfect?” are the words of someone who clearly hasn’t seen Wu’s Teas

[@theearthkingdom7537]

Something I found really weird is that Lloyd doesn’t mention his mom once in the entire season. I know Misako is a very controversial character (Personally I think she’s very over hated) but whether you like her or not, her and Lloyd have a good relationship and they care about each other so it’s really weird that Lloyd seems to have no interest in trying to find her

[@DexilejJ]

That’s a good point, there’s been basically no mention of any parents/family, apart from Wu ig. Maybe it’ll come up in season 2?

[@ISALEX_]

Honestly I was thinking the same thing about nya and kai- We know they don’t have the closest relationship with parents- but I was kinda also hoping for some type of mention🫤 but again do we really know how much time has passed? 😀

[@overdritestopmotions6793]

​@@ISALEX_ at least 2 years, but it could have been more

[@EnergyDragonG]

No one’s mentioning Garmadon or Harumi

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

I also think Misako gets too much hate. But I think they’d all be logically much more concerned about the still-missing Wu and Jay.

[@CosmicKitten67]

Kai: “YoUrE mY oNlY fRiEnD hErE, cOmPuTeR!” my brain immediately: EXTROVERT- awe he misses he friends EXTROVERT

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

Being honest, I feel like we could've seen more Jungian Hero-Villain parallels with Arin and Beatrix. One of the things that I've always loved about this show are the parallels (which is why your videos are awesome) We didn't see that much of Beatrix with any of the Ninja, and that made her a bit forgettable; Dr. LaRow in the other hand had a lot of scenes with Sora and the show gave them a lot of history, so when she showed up in the land of lost things you could feel the tension among these two.

[@DexilejJ]

For sure, LaRow was great! Her words to Sora in LLT were so conniving and cruel, she makes me angry (and that’s why I love her!)

[@BiscuitisCool]

“your my only friend here computer” that makes me laugh to a worrying degree

[@AlfonzoFrohicky]

6:33. Madam I would just like you to know that if it weren't for me the 3rd dragon core would not have been delivered fast enough and that I am the best assistant keeper of the ninja's monestary of all time and did all my actions with good intentions. I also provided a lot funny moments in the show so please show some respect to me sir. 🐸🐸🐸

[@DexilejJ]

So true. Apologies, sir. You are the best assistant keeper of the Monastery of Spinjitzu, and you have done the merged realms a great service 👑

[@Green_Ninja-fm7hs]

which realm are you from frog

[@ashleythecommenter7112]

How did we go from THIS?! :(points to crystalized) To- THIS?!: (Points at DR) In all seriousness I was worried mostly for the writing because crystalized was... lackluster to put it simply. I am SO happy DR was competently written.

[@lbricks7631]

One interesting thing about the administration is that all of the employees and petitioners are from Ninjago. Munce, Merlopians, Humans, Nindroids and Serpentine are all native to Ninjago. This won't probably be touched upon and they'll go on treating this like their people from all the realms, but it bears keeping in mind.

[@frostyfrenchtoast]

Ninjago being on air since I was in kindergarten (I’m in uni now lmao) it’s something that DESPERATELY needed this kind of reboot. It was juggling too many characters and had to keep track of so much expanding lore that it kind of just tripped over itself in Crystalized. DR focusing on just 3 or so characters, letting the old legacy ninja stay relevant but never stealing agency from the new mains was very refreshing. Lloyd having to graduate to being a mentor and tackling his master role has been a *long* time coming but I’m glad it happened now rather than any later. The story is fun, the setting is even funner, the villains and visuals are pretty top notch, the new mains are distinct and have a clear role, it’s just buttery smooth so far.

[@Jayamyheart]

Erin = untraumitized Lloyd.

[@Catyoshi47]

As a Jay fan, honestly his scene didn't upset me at all, sure it was short, but it was a really good set up of what's to come, giving us just enough questions to theorize with, there was a lot going on this season, so based on where he's at, going too deep into the realm of madness, it wouldn't' have gotten the proper focus it needed, I honestly think next season will focus on it a lot, with Cole following master Wu's ghost, considering Wu's ghost was the one to help find Zane, I'm willing to bet he'll be the one to help find Jay as well

[@aleksacakic9571]

Now that she's talking about how sweet the season 1 was, the season 2 brother...

[@ISALEX_]

Everything just felt more alive for me like i just joined the ninjago train again after levaving it for a wile, and seeing this new evolution session of it made me generally happy and the character development was there and not just left behind and kinda forgotten like other previous seasons (nya did protect sora limitedly when she saw the dijin with I find nice but I agree they should have gone a bit more in to the past and maybe some mention of jay would have felt more rewarding in a way, but honestly they knew that is that we would be feeling nyas emotions in the moment, just as jays presence but a mention would have been nice😗)

[@faded4574]

That skylanders reference was god tier😂 but I agree with many points in this video I think dragons rising is pretty good!

[@Babybigchill]

One of my only nitpicks is that Lloyd never mentions Sensei Garmadon, probably don’t want to confuse younger viewers, but wasn’t he an important teacher to Lloyd? Wu wasn’t the only one who taught Lloyd important lessons. Lloyd even used some of his lessons against Emperor Garmadon in Hunted. I can get Lloyd not talking about Garmadon or Harumi due to trauma, but if they were so important last season, why are they forgotten about? Same with Lloyd being part Oni-dragon especially in a show called Dragons Rising.

[@matthewk122]

I agree Cole should be leader after Lloyd be master of ninja, my favorite ninja is actually kai

[@SewerReviewer]

Something I genuinely loved about this season was how open it ended. Usually with older seasons, everything is tied up in a neat little bow, and while that’s the case for Beatrix, we definitely got a more open ended case for Ras and Jordana. I remember growing up I was always anticipating what the next villain would be (ghosts, pirates, snakes) and now I anticipate what the villains will actually do next. It feels less gimmicky and more like an actual story to me; if that makes sense. Anyways great analysis, you’ve earned a subscriber!

[@DexilejJ]

Definitely! There are hints to the heroes’ plot lines as well - Cole following Wu’s ghost, Jay in the administration, and Arin still needs to find his parents. It feels like the show knows where it’s going, which is really refreshing!

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

I like this season. As much as I liked Crystalized I can say that this is a step up. And now for some reason I want to see Harumi, Vania, Benthomarr, and Zeatrix all interact with each other

[@MagicPotato08]

Totally agree

[@Wylde_Heatwave]

I’ve been bingeing your old videos, I’ve been waiting for your return, my lord. LOL! I also love dragons rising, Geo carried part 2 in my opinion

[@DexilejJ]

Yesss Geo >>>

[@phallean]

One thing i love abt Dragons Rising is it raises so many questions and keeps us hyped - where did Garmadon go? Will Jay and Wu come back? ect ect

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

14:50 “Don’t tear apart the structure of the universe just because you don’t like someone.” This may or may not be a spoiler for Monkie Kid season 4 (it is a life-changingly good piece of media that would undoubtedly blow your mind)

[@Snake_Jaguar_Nerd]

THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BE SHARED TO EVERY SINGLE NINJAGO FAN. Ninjago is never perfect but it still brings a truckload of emotions and fun ! lots of people hate on this season because it’s “not the same Ninjago as before” but i think that it was perfect to the old Ninjago vibe ! lots of action, humor, and likable characters ! (might i point out the animation in DR was AMAZING) love this video !

[@DexilejJ]

Tysm! Completely agree, there’s a reason I love this show and DR was a great example of that

[@Snake_Jaguar_Nerd]

@@DexilejJ agreed !!

[@buzzco3811]

I like how when in the Administration they used the nostalgic season 3 music

[@CosmicKitten67]

Wyldfyre: ‘We will ride on my family.’ My brain immediately thinking all the inappropriate things: 👀💀😵‍💫🧐🤨🤔🤫

[@torturedpoet02]

9:07 YES OH MY GOODNESS I STARTED SCREAMING like fr, I got the weirdest looks from my brother

[@GoldenIShadow]

Really love your reveiws! Keep making more!

[@Seba-pi2vm]

rip kole and jay ❣❣

[@BoltIsCool]

The queen returns! 🥳 It’s good to see you back!

[@IceMasterFilms]

I love dragons rising so much easily one of mine top 5 season

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

The return of the master of Ninjago Character Analysis! I'm so happy to see you back. Alongside Crusty783, you are the best Ninjago analysis KZbin channel.

[@DexilejJ]

Tysm!!

[@thateye49]

14:50 _Your average life advice ☕_

[@MagicPotato08]

Was waiting for your review 😁

[@torialpin4651]

This video perfectly summaries my thoughts and feelings for the show, i just didn't know how to explain it lmao, thank you!! :3 im glad you're back!

[@RHVGamer]

I'm still waiting for part 2 to release on Netflix in my country November 1st 😔

[@theghostwiththemost789]

Dragons rising was really good. Such a breath of fresh air after crystallized. However I was very disappointed in one episode. The last djinn. This was the episode I was most hyped for going into the season and it’s also the episode I am the most disappointed in. Nya having literally no reaction to seeing another Djinn again despite her history with them is super bizarre and makes no sense, and her not even mentioning the events of skybound or Nadakhan once is even weirder. This was the time for Nya to finally talk about Skybound. It would’ve made complete sense in the story for her to bring up the events but she just doesn’t. Also Arrakores powers not working I expected because if they did, he could just solve all of the Ninjis problems for them since he’s a good guy unlike Nadakhan but the problem is, the reasoning for his powers not working makes no sense. He says that ever since Djinjago fell his powers didn’t work, but that makes literally no sense Because Nadakhans powers always worked just fine. I have no idea why they didn’t blame his powers not working on the merge like they blame everything else on. This is easily my least favorite episode of the season just because of its missed potential alone

[@Turbo_Marto_Lol]

I agree about the Nya thing, however I don't find this to be such a big deal. An honourable Skybound mention wouldn't have made much of a difference. But here is where you are wrong. I have seen a lot of people make the same mistake but the Djinn Magic relies on hope, not on Djinndjago. Nadakhan had hope (after all he collected countless souls, married Nya and tried to rebuild his home), that's why his wish magic worked. That was actually one of the main points of the episode

[@DexilejJ]

Totally agree on Nya, that was a huge missed opportunity to get some Skybound closure. I think they had the right idea by sending her to Djinnjago but the follow-through was.. lacking. Wish magic has always confused me lol, it’s an automatic plot hole no matter how it’s used. In the words of Kai, “when things don’t make sense, I just ignore them” :p

[@spiderfan2003]

Great review, you're channel is awesome and I can't wait for more

[@ZayyFrl]

Ayyy ur back! Great vid

[@nikolaperisic7924]

U got a sub purely bc of the skylanders reference, loved the vid❤

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

10:11 LOCALIZED ENTIRELY WITHIN ONE EPISODE? yes.

[@user-hg6cm5wv7g]

14:33 love this!!!!! Arin saved a dog omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 U r my favorite youtuber

[@Turbo_Marto_Lol]

HOOOLY WONDERS!! I thought you were gone forever. I am so glad to see you come back and I am also really glad to know you have seen Dragons Rising and have made a video about it. Genuinely love this season! It's my newest favourite! 🎉 Keep up making awesome videos as you always have Dexile! 😁✨

[@DexilejJ]

Thank youu!! Glad to be back!

[@artsy4010]

GURL IDK MY I AM LAUGHING😂😭 I'M SUPPOSED TO BE SERIOUS ABT REVIEWS NOT STRAINING MY LUNGS 😭😭😭😭 Ur reviews r just PURE GOLD *wheeze wheeze * Ok Imma stop because I actually agreed to many of the things you mentioned here about the show, not to mention opened my eyes to how it's ✨magically✨ connected and how it improved the original show. I couldn't have said it better myself. I agree that Kai and Wyldfyre and Lloyd and Arin's mission thingys were rushed and the rhythm was out of place. My brain felt weird just watching those episodes and you finally helped me explain to myself why. Although, yes, Kai has *definitely* improved. Honestly, tho, the way how they portrayed Wyldfyre put me off a little because of how reckless she is. Sure, Kai was reckless in the past, but it was more reckless in a "I'm going to protect you at all costs," compared to Wyldfyre, who all she wants to do is have fun. But she's goofy ah reckless, and I like that. I, too, was surprised Nya barely mention *ANYTHING* about Skybound. Maybe because no one remembers it, and that if she reveals it they can't handle the info dump? They should've at least had some flashback monologue, or showed facial expressions that will show that she going through a flashback monologue, just to clarify all the trauma she'd wemt through. Plus, it's be a good way to develop Nya. Arin -- OhMyGoodnessContaminateArinWithSinAndSufferingAndI'llMakeSureIUnaliveUNinjagoWriters 👿👿 -- JK I'm not serious but someone give him trauma and I'll cry. He doesn't deserve that kind of treatment, sweet little angel. Plus, we need more innocent characters in Ninjago, just to refresh our minds with something pure. I mean, Riyu's already there (which, not surprisingly, was just in the background), but I want a kind, coily-haired angel who dresses in orange instead of white, bakes me delicious pies, and hugs me when I'm feeling down 😊 (If I sound like an Arin simp -- no, I just bias him 😅) But u know who I really simp -- and I'm admitting this loud amd clear: COLEEEE!! Man, he was awesome in episode 16. It's also my fave episode too hehe. I noticed the foreshadowing for Sora in Cole as well, and I just love how all the characters just tied in together so well! Ninjago writers really aced this one there. (There's also the surprisingly fruity queer-coding going on with Cole and Geo 😕 Idk what the writers were getting into there, but like the next episode later, Cole leaves to follow Wu's voice just as Geo feared 😂😂 I was wheezing 😂😂😂) Sora -- MyGoodnessGurlURAmazingAlreadyWhyRUDoubtingUrselfWhyyyyy 😭😭😭 I see that her low self-worth is holding her back. She always depending on other ppl and things to define her worth, and I am so glad she stood up to her parents. Plus, those parents have been needing that pep talk 😤. The thing is, tho, Sora needs a pep talk, too, because by the end of the season, she's still doubting herself. Like, gurl, U JUST SAVED UR BESTIE LIKE HOW CAN U DOUBT URSELF AFTER THAT??? But that's the thing: Arin has been Sora's drive for like the longest time, and if Sors loses him, she loses all self-worth of herself -- and vice versa, for Arin. Which is why she focuses on her Elemental Power, and Arin on his Spinjitzu. I can already see how dangerous this is for Sora and Arin already, but I try not to worry abt it bc I've seen enough trauma from Ninjago already 😭 (I just love those besties, I really do. They warm my heart smmmm ☺) U just explained things way better than I could've done, I'm just giving a long yet heartfelt comment just to compliment how well you've done in this vid 💗✨

[@DexilejJ]

Ah tysm!! I’m glad you enjoyed! Wyldfyre def annoyed me at first, I only started liking her around eps 16-17. I think they’re taking her in a good direction, but yeah she can be a bit much at times.. Ahh you’re right about ep 16- COLE WAS SO COOL!! They did his character SO much justice. Yeahhh him and Geo were,, 👀👀 a _little_ suspicious lol. A surprise, but a welcome one 🙃 Great points about Arin and Sora, their friendship is so sweet, I’m both curious and nervous to see what’s in store for them 😅

[@mr.sailii]

this season was like juice, refreshing

[@My-pen-name]

Great video 💯💯💯

[@davidmckenzie9086]

5:02 this is insanity and I love it

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

It’s been so long since we had good Jaya content and giving what a tender moment Nya and Cole had in part 2, I’m speculating. Personally I adore Skybound, but if Dragons Rising actually managed to pull off Nya x Cole in a relatable and captivating way in future episodes, I’d be way too impressed to be mad

[@DexilejJ]

Heh, I highly doubt it. Nya and Cole hadn’t seen each other in years, of course they were gonna be physically affectionate after reuniting. But breaking up Jaya after the events of Seabound? Very unlikely. I’d be impressed _and_ mad lol.

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

Silly Dex. Seabound never happened. Only the Hageman seasons are canon lol

[@geraldquicktire8396]

Welcome back! I'm glad you enjoyed Dragons Rising as much as I did! As for my thoughts, the season was pretty good! Part 2 really elevated some of the concepts from part 1 for me. Loved seeing Arin's and Lloyd's student and mentor relationship and Kai finally adressing his trauma from Seabound was something I wasn't expecting, but still welcomed since I found it weird that Crystalized didn't spend too much time on it (which is a common thing I found: being that Dragons Rising handled a lot of the concepts better than Season 11 and Crystalized). Also I audibly gasped when Jay showed up, only to have him not show up again for the remainder of the season (I'm sure he'll have a bigger part in season 2 when it comes out this year). Also, I really like your personality! Your humor is super funny and it what makes the videos engaging! Can't wait to see what you cook up next!

[@DexilejJ]

Thank you! Yeah Jay’s entrance was SHOCKING- I knew he was gonna be in the episode but I did NOT expect him to walk in when he did

[@geraldquicktire8396]

@@DexilejJ right?!? That scene still gives me excitement whenever I rewatch it!

[@DeadAceStudios]

I feel like I didn’t notice Arin after the first episode. Like. He didn’t stand out in anyway to me. But sora really resonated with me :3

[@shirowolfanimator]

Did you mention lord ras, even ONCE

[@DexilejJ]

He’s a main focus in a more recent video, if you want to hear about him :p

[@CosmicKitten67]

6:57 same I had earbuds in and I was just laughing harder than Jay when Zane used his funny switch and my lil’ siblings were just looking at me like: 👁️👄👁️

[@QuagyQuagsire]

YOUR BACK :D

[@adekunletaiwo1342]

Amazing review

[@icedragon154]

There's a lot of promising things this series can do I'm a little optimistic about season 2 but i feel like the two part seasons will go once they figure out pacing

[@Jayamyheart]

Missed u :3

[@musingsofahomeschooler5332]

Thank you so so so much for still not saying curse words

[@amayzingproductions2758]

this vid is rlly good

[@shadow_fox773]

HEYY welcome back!! I’m so excited to hear what you think of Dragons Rising :)

[@nadiraaa3817]

it was indeed awesome

[@LolAlosh]

Finally looyd gets threapy!

[@AgendaXYZ]

smoothest ninjago reviewer on youtube unlike SOME youtubers (ahem crusty783)☠☠

[@YayaMCYT]

Crusty783 is not that bad

[@AgendaXYZ]

@@YayaMCYT you cant see it but im doing the side eye

[@personfromworld]

im guessing ur a crystalized enjoyer

[@AgendaXYZ]

@@personfromworld I’m not

[@hannawhite7605]

Something i notice is that all the ninja had what happened to them after the merge explained or showed all but nya Everyone else we know what happened all we got on nya is that she woke up near the realm of madness and doesn't want to talk about it? Future plot point?

[@Green_Ninja-fm7hs]

ur forgetting abt kai because they also didn't reveal what realm/kingdom he was displaced in

[@ExtraMaddie-vr6wz]

I agree with this video, I Love dragon Rising!😁

[@user-hg6cm5wv7g]

Omg love this

[@user-hg6cm5wv7g]

Can you maybe do videos talkin abt one character like 1: Cole then Zane, Jay, Kai,...

[@ThatOneMDFan143]

Ninjago is great again (Bc crystallized was ass)

[@fyfhfjcj]

3:28 thats exactly what i thought too lmao

[@dragontrainerheroes2693]

Actually the lore says untill loyed and kind even some what after loyed cole Actually was the leader we just never saw this since up untill loyed we followed kai

[@tornadomash00]

"cole was supposed to be the leader until they made lloyd the green ninja" is what you mean

[@bai_ma_leshi]

so i'm not the only one who thinks that doctor la row is the best new villain😭

[@2_simple]

14:34 KAY AND WILDFIRE AND MY NEW FAVORITE DUO THEN NYA AND SORA AND THEN LLOYD AND ARIN (not saying Lloyd and Arin are bad)

[@sylasexd]

10:42 wasn't the Earth "screaming" because of the Mergequakes and them getting worse?

[@ZeroJump]

Nya is not in the land of the Djinn. Its a Djinn building in another realm (I think?)

[@A-0-K-GAMER]

And we got more elements for some reason even dow the time twins are still out there are we ever going to resolve that

[@ashleythecommenter7112]

I hope we at least get some sort of resolution for Krux and Acronix. I feel like since they were namedropped in Crystalized they're going to play some sort of role in the future. At least I REALLY hope so.

[@A-0-K-GAMER]

@@ashleythecommenter7112 yeah hope so too because 3 out of the four time blades are out there maybe they managed to get the powers back

[@theghostwiththemost789]

My favorite episode of the season is the administration, Even if I don’t understand how the administration sent those people to the cursed realm even though the cursed realm was destroyed. The preeminent is in the departed realm, so did they just feed those people to the preeminent? That’s actually pretty darkly humorous

[@whittydabomb2496]

I think the reason nya didnt mention skybound is because in the finale jay wished to go to the past and do something that would completely erase skybound from the timeline.

[@gideono.s3459]

Pretty sure only Nya and Jay remember some things about the sky pirates. I think it was somewhere in Season 8 where the commissioner mentions the idea of sky pirates and Nya and Jay look at each other like they know.

[@tornadomash00]

jay and nya remember all of the events of skybound, the other ninja don't, it just feels like the writers didn't think to include the fact that nya basically died at the end of skybound (and also she should have MAD ptsd being in the presence of a djinn)

[@CosmicKitten67]

3:53 he is also OCD lol

[@MajorlyDevilish]

So my biggest personal problems with DR season1 part 2 is that the administration episode honestly felt like 1 part setup for season 2, and 2 parts advertisement for the 2 in 1 mech and Zane's spinjitsu car. And that the fact that in the Last Djinn, Nadakhan and the FACT that Nya inadvertently destroyed Djinjago by drowning the preeminent back in Possession. I feel like the fact that Nya at the very least caused Djinjago's destruction needs to be addressed and I hate how they have just swept this under the rug. Like you don't even have to have Arrakore be hateful or even blaming Nya, just Show Nya feeling guilty about it. but it's just not brought up. Now are there more prominent problems like pacing, yes, but its these two things that bothered me the most

[@giannisjrgaganis1915]

The only thing I don't like in seasons 8 12 and 1 (dragons rising) is that we learn very little about Ninjago's history. I mean the serpantines and the war and the first elemental masters. I am quit worried whether we learn anything new in the next seasons

[@giannisjrgaganis1915]

Apart from that the season is excellent but I WANT WU AND GARMADON

[@giannisjrgaganis1915]

In general seasons after 7 are let's say too new compared to the older ones.

[@johnnofzgibbz]

I want/wish that the amastashon is/was evil

[@ZeroJump]

I feel like you are ignoring so much important stuff in the finale like....SORA

[@Sir-Goose]

At the end of sky bound they all lost there memories

[@My-pen-name]

Except Nya and Jay

[@tornadomash00]

@@My-pen-name my case in point for why nya should be extremely hesitant to even TALK to a djinn 😭

[@My-pen-name]

@@tornadomash00 I agree

[@barelyhere7200]

Great season but the flashback in the calm inside is awful. I mainly hate Lloyd’s voice. His new voice coming out of his old body sounds so wrong to me. It basically ruined the whole scene for me. The scene also looks…….. off. Something about it just doesn’t look right to me. They also didn’t even get Lloyd’s old design right

[@Spiderx81]

last s

[@CosmicKitten67]

14:33 again

[@CosmicKitten67]

I notice she didn’t mention Geode shipping… 👀🧐🤨 Edit: oh wait she saved it for last

[@DexilejJ]

Haha yeah, I didn’t mention them much, but there’s DEFINITELY more I plan to say about them soon…. like c’mon there was literally a heart around their hands they’re 100% a ship lmao

[@THEoddLEMONZ644]

Hahaha funny joke