Tangled Web

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired
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To wield the latest Shen-Gong-Wu, the Tangled Web Comb, Kimiko must learn total focus. With her quick trigger temper, that's not easy. Will Kimiko use the Tangled Web Comb to save the day and defeat the forces of evil?
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  • So Kimiko finally achieves absolute focus...

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    By Gunlord0, Jul 03, 2011 Report Abuse
    When the episode opens, Kimiko loses a Xiaolin Showdown against Jack Spicer. She gets angry over this, and easily loses her temper. When the monks get back to the temple, Master Fung tries to help Kimiko gain absolute focus. Raimundo, Omi, and Clay ruin this try. When another Shen Gong Wu is revealed, they go off to get it. Kimiko ends up facing Jack Spicer again, but starts losing when she lets her temper get the best of her. When she's tied up, she remembers Master Fung, and goes into absolute focus. Only then Kimiko manages to beat Jack and win the showdown.moreless

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  • This was such an entertaining episode!

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    By BringinXSBack, Nov 02, 2008 Report Abuse
    In this episode Kimiko is determinded to prove herself to her fellow monks. Omi, Clay, and Raimundo started picking on her because she was a girl and because of her short temper, making her very frustrated. Throughout the episode Omi keeps reading 'The Ancient Guide To Females', infuriating Kimiko even more. In the end, Kimiko gets in another showdown with Jack Spicer for the 'Golden Tigger Claws'. At first she has trouble focusing but after reaching 'absolute focus' she makes a huge comback and wins the showdown, proving that she is to be taken seriously.

    Katnappe/Ashley is also introduced in this episode, and it can be assumed that she will appear in the next episode.moreless

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  • Kimiko proves herself to Omi and the gang.

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    By trm6, Aug 04, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode was pretty good, but not as good as the first two. It was funny, but I didn't like how Omi kept doubting Kimiko and thinking females were practically worthless. It made me mad at some points. Oh well. In the end, Kimiko wins her Xiaolin Showdown and proved she's worthy to the gang. Kind of like how Clay proved his worth in the previous episode. It was funny how the gang kept betting against Kimiko. It was a real shocker when Raimundo admitted he knew Kimiko would pull through. Another funny part in this episode was when Jack was acting more like a monkey by thinking of/eating bananas and by wanting to swing on a tire swing (XD)moreless

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  • well...

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    By kimberleychin99, Feb 09, 2008 Report Abuse
    I personally enjoyed the episode, mostly because Kimiko is one of my fave characters. so in the episode kimiko's focus is being tested, and the boys (omi, rai, and clay) make a bet on when kimiko will get her focus (this ceuntry, or next century) but as for rai, he beleives in her and raises the bet so many times, that when she gains her focus, the others have to do a month of his chores, after they doubled the bet, twice. so, well, in the end, it all works out, and kimiko gets a monkey tail, which omi thinks in a surprise.moreless

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  • An absolutely great episode!

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    By ChaosCannon12, Jan 10, 2008 Report Abuse
    Great character development, and I believe the first appearance of Omi's notorious 'Ancient Guide to Females' book. She should seriously burn that one.
    I also really liked the RaiKim hints here, though it's more Raimundo than Kimiko. He's the one knowingly giving her the hardest time, but still counts on that she will gain total focus, even placing a bet on it that makes him free of 4 weeks of chores. When Kimiko fell on the steps, Raimundo was the only one going over to offer a hand in getting up, though she probably took it as a kinda insult and proceeded up the stairs by herself.moreless

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    • Kimiko wears two different outfits in this episode(not counting her Xiaolin robes): Kimiko's first outfit is a red and white cap that trails down her feet, a red coat with white fringe on the edge, yellow buttons, white backpack with wings on the back and furry white knees lenght boots. Kimiko's second outfit is a pink kimono with a yellow sash and yellow linings on the edge of the cuffs on the kimono. Edit
    • Why is Kimiko the one who shows more signs that she struggles with her kimono when she's wearing her cultural attire? If anyone should be struggling with their new clothes it should be Raimundo and Clay. (Reply: Kimiko was raised in modern Japan, as the daughter of a rich game designer. Therefore, she has likely never worn a kimono in her life, as her typical attire in Japan would have been a t-shirt and pants. plus, kimonos are most commonly worn on special occasions, which Kimiko would likely not have attended many of.) Edit
    • When Jack is about to take the monkey staff he is well within arm's reach of it. But when Kimiko takes the staff with the comb he needs to take a few steps to get to it. Edit

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    • This marks the first time we see Clay's battle opening. Edit
    • For once, Kimiko has competed in the most Showdowns. (Omi has most at the end of the third series.) Edit
    • Kimiko competes in her first Xiaolin Showdown. Edit

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    • Kimiko: I'm hoping to get a little more respect around here. Raimundo: You got it, monkeybutt. Edit
    • Omi: (after losing the bet) Okay, we shall do your chores for the next two weeks. Raimundo: Four. We doubled again, remember? Omi: Actually, I was hoping you would forget. Edit
    • Jack: (watching Kimiko fall) It helps if you don't fall on your butt. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • The glow of the Tangle Web Comb underwater is similar to the glow of treasure chests made underwater from the game: Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Edit
    • Reference: Star Wars Episode IV. The part where Kimiko is remembering what Master Fung says about the Tangle Web Comb, is similar to the part where Obi-Wan Kenobi reminds Luke of the force. Edit
    • Title: Tangled Web The episode title is a spoof of the phrase "A Tangled Web of Lies". Edit

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