Tom Kenny's 13 Best Roles That Aren't SpongeBob SquarePants

Despite three successful seasons and lots of merchandising, you may not remember "Xiaolin Showdown". This high-flying action series from Kids' WB fused Eastern culture with Western animation to create something entirely its own, making it a long overdue pop culture reappraisal. The show centers around the Xiaolin Dragons, four elemental martial artists tasked with protecting a collection of superpowered ancient artifacts, the Shen Gong Wu, from villains like the dastardly Jack Spicer and the ghostly spirit Wuya. Tom Kenny lent his voice to Raimundo, Dragon of the Wind, in all three seasons, making it one of his most important, but forgotten, voice roles.

Originally a self-centered surfer from Brazil, Raimundo's lack of respect for authority makes him a powerful warrior, but a difficult student. This arrogance often puts his fellow warriors and the safety of Shen Gong Wu at risk. This comes to a head in the Season 1 finale when Master Fung's refusal to transition Raimundo into Xiaolin Apprentice causes him to join forces with Wuya and resurrect her in human form. Ultimately, Raimundo recognizes the value of his friends and repairs the damage, eager to start over and rightfully earn his apprenticeship, which he does later in Season 2. It's a surprisingly subversive arc for a humble children's show, which sets her apart among Kenny. catalog. Kenny's voice for Raimundo may be a more straightforward performance, but it effectively grounds the character so his humanity shines through. Luckily, that doesn't stop Kenny, working with the show's animators, from always providing his wonderful brand of comic relief.