Captain N: The Game Master

Captain N: The Game Master (1989-1991)

EndedAnimation showFantasy, Science-Fiction

Captain N: The Game Master is an American–Canadian animated television series that aired on television from 1989 to 1991 as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup on NBC. The show is produced by DIC Entertainment and incorporated elements from many of the most popular video games of the time from the Japanese company Nintendo. There was also a comic book version by Valiant Comics, despite only featuring characters from games produced by Nintendo. The show is also part of an hour-long block in Season 2 with The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and with Super Mario World in Season 3 in a half-hour block.

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The Fractured Fantasy of Captain N
Season 3Episode 730 min

The Fractured Fantasy of Captain N

Lana, Kevin, Mega Man, and Kid Icarus go to the medieval world of Final Fantasy to have lunch with the Prince (who is a good friend of Lana's). Kevin would rather see some game action instead. A couple of armored bandits rob a man's magic shop. The N Team members meet Matoya the witch and her talking broom. The evil Astos discovers Captain N is visiting the Prince. At the Prince's castle, Kevin is bored of hearing the Prince talk of all his adventures. Astos comes to Kevin when he's alone and offers to help him gain popularity. He places Kevin under a spell and has him give the Prince a sleeping potion. Kevin and Astos then warp away to Astos' castle. Lana, Mega Man, and Kid Icarus go to a shopkeeper and get passage through a witch's warp. They fall into quicksand, but climb out using Kid Icarus' rope arrow. They meet Matoya again, who turns Lana into stone. She turns Lana back to normal, however, when she realizes who she is. Matoya says the light crystal can break the spell on Kevin,
Oct 26, 1991

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07The Fractured Fantasy of Captain NOct 26, 1991
S03E06Battle of the Baseball Know-It-AllsOct 19, 1991
S03E05A Tale of Two DogsOct 12, 1991
S03E04Totally TetrisizedOct 5, 1991
S03E03Return to CastlevaniaSep 28, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Captain N: The Game Master premiere?

Captain N: The Game Master premiered on September 9, 1989.

Who created Captain N: The Game Master?

Captain N: The Game Master was created by Jeffrey Scott.

Which gaming console was prominently featured in the show?

The show prominently featured the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

What was the main character's name in Captain N: The Game Master?

The main character's name was Kevin Keene, also known as Captain N.

Who provided the voice for Kevin Keene/Captain N?

Matt Hill provided the voice for Kevin Keene/Captain N.

Which famous villain from the Super Mario Bros. series appeared in the show?

King Koopa from the Super Mario Bros. series appeared in the show.

What was the name of Captain N's sidekick dog?

Captain N's sidekick dog was called Duke.

Which princess did Captain N have a crush on?

Captain N had a crush on Princess Lana from the video game "Captain N: The Game Master."

How many different video game worlds did Captain N and his friends travel to?

Captain N and his friends traveled to various video game worlds to fight against different villains, but no specific number is mentioned in the available sources.

Was there any character from the Mega Man series in Captain N: The Game Master?

Yes, Mega Man was one of the main characters in Captain N: The Game Master.

Which famous villain from the Legend of Zelda series made appearances on the show?

Ganon, the main antagonist from the Legend of Zelda series, made appearances on the show.

What was the main mission of Captain N and his friends in the show?

Captain N and his friends' main mission was to protect the video world from evil forces.

Did Captain N have any superpowers?

As Captain N, Kevin had the power to manipulate the environment and control his gaming abilities to help him in battles.

Also known as

  • Capitão N (Brazil)
  • Kapteeni N - pelimestari (Finland)
  • Un videogioco per Kevin (Italy)
  • Kaptein N (Norway)
  • Capitán Nintendo (Spain)

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