Description:  The 1989 The Karate Kid cartoon series follows Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi as they travel the world with a new character, Taki, to retrieve a stolen magical shrine from Okinawa. The animated show shifts the focus from tournaments to an adventure-quest format, with the characters using their karate skills to overcome obstacles in different global locations each episode. The series was not considered part of the film franchise's canon but is notable for its 80s action-adventure cartoon style and an appearance by Pat Morita as the narrator.

Main characters: Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Miyagi, and a new Okinawan girl named Taki.

Premise: A magical, mystical shrine has been stolen from its resting place in Okinawa, and Daniel, Mr. Miyagi, and Taki must travel the globe to recover it before it falls into the wrong hands.

Format: Each episode features the trio in a different country, facing new challenges and villains. This contrasts with the original films' focus on karate tournaments.