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Thundercats Season 1 Episode 37

Lion-O's Anointment First Day: Trial of Strength

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Lion-O's Anointment First Day: Trial of Strength

AIRED: 11/12/85

On Lion-O's 20th birthday, he must pass a set of trials to become the true Lord of the Thundercats. Even though he is the hereditary Lord of the Thundercats, he has not proven himself to be worthy of that title. His first test is to beat Panthro in a dual to test his strength.moreless

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By bizeu, Mar 15, 2008

ja tava a procura de um site assim ao tempo pa poder ver todos os episodios k nunca vi desta serie e mesmo bue bom recordar os velhos tempos knd eu era gaiato e via esta serie e agora mais velho tou km a opurtunidade de vela ota x mas desta x completa com todos os episodios e series completas.venha la kem vier esta serie e mais umas kantas foram as lmelhores series dos anos 80 e nada nem ninguem nk mudara isso.fikem todos bem e deixem agora la ir matar velhas saudades desta serie k me acompanhou parte da minha infancia.:)moreless
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To prove himself worthy of the title Lord of the Thundercats, Lion-O must face each one of the Thundercats alone and unarmed. His first opponent is Panthro.

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By mellotron12, Oct 12, 2007

I remember the Anointment Trials from my youth and I always thought this was one of the best Thundercats episodes ever.

It's a neat concept having Lion-O prove that he is he lord of the Thundercats by having face his friends alone and unarmed. And since Lion-O must also follow a map, viewers get to see a whole lot of the landscape and dangers of Third Earth. The Vortex was really neat, and it is used again in later episodes. The Crabmen are interesting too.

The battle between Panthro and Lion-O is great. I think it's one of the classic moments of the series, and the animation is excellent.

This is an episode that simply cannot be missed.moreless
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Earle Hyman	Panthro, Redeye, Ancient Spirits of Evil, Grune The Destroyer, Captian Cracker, Hammerhand, Cruncher
Lynne Lipton	Cheetara, Wilykit, Mandora, Luna, Warrior Maidens
Doug Preis	Lynx-O, Guardian of the Book of Omens
Earl Hammond	Jaga, Mumm-Ra, Tug-Mug, Vultureman, Ratar-O, Snowman, Hachiman, Ro-Bear Berbils, Top-Spinner, Claudus
Larry Kenney	voice of Lion-O / Jackalman
Peter Newman	Tygra, Wilykat, Monkian, Bengali, Alluro, Capt. Shiner

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TRIVIA (6)
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- After Lion-O leaves Cats Lair to begin the Anointment Trials, the Sword of Omens is returned to its pedestal. From there the other ThunderCats will know if Lion-O passed the day's trial when the sword growls.
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- The ThunderCat's must each give Lion-O their Eye of Thundera insignia when he passes their trial. He adds theirs to his own on his belt.
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- Panthro informs Lion-O that it is forbidden for any of the ThunderCats to help Lion-O in any way during the Anointment Trials.
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- When climbing a tree, Lion-O said the trunk was slippery. He climbed up several feet before he made the claim that he couldn't get a grip and fell off. Clearly he did have a grip for awhile.
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- Lion-O had to go through the Anointment trials without the Sword of Omens or Claw Shield.
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- According to Lion-O, ThunderCats are always up and out of bed at first light.
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QUOTES (5)
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- Panthro: You're stronger than I am.
  Lion-O: I'd hate to put that to the test when you've recovered, Panthro.
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- (While fighting)
  Panthro: You're very... strong, Lion-O.
  Lion-O: Because... of you, Panthro.
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- Lion-O: I have to fight you, Panthro?
  Panthro: Yes.
  Lion-O: I can't. And I won't.
  Panthro: You must, Lion-O. It's the Code of the ThunderCats.
  Lion-O: Then it's a stupid code.
  Panthro: No. The Code has served us well for centuries.
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- Tygra: As lord protectors of the young Lion-O, it was our duty to prepare him for this day. If Lion-O fails the trials, we have failed.
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- Panthro: Today Lion-O has come of age.
  Tygra: Every Lord of the ThunderCats had to survive the trials.
  Wilykit: We know, but that was on Thundera.
  Tygra: The Code of Thundera, justice, truth, honor, loyalty, is needed here on Third Earth just as much as it was on Thundera.
  Panthro: Third Earth needs it even more.
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- Mumm-Ra and the Mutants do not appear in this episode.
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- The Great Void is a spirit of the forests. When its domain is threatened, it will use its smoky ghostlike arms, to draw you inside of its body and absorb power from its victims.
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- First Appearance: (location) The Vortex
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- First Appearance: The Great Void
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- This is the first of a five-part series that did not air together during its first run. However, it ran back to back in syndication.
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