Sponge's Jazz

Sponge's Jazz is a spinoff of SpongeBob that originates from Asia, taking place in an alternate canon. It aired on Animax Asia in English from January 4, 2013 from June 28, 2013, lasting 26 episodes due to low ratings, despite being critically acclaimed.

1. The Jazz Begins Written by Ponyo Fan
SpongeBob has transferred to a new high school, and has trouble making new friends. Then, he meets a girl named Sandy, who shares a similar interest in music with him. She takes him to her father's music store and shows him the back room, which her friend Patrick uses to practice jazz music. He automatically tests SpongeBob to see if he has music skills. (TV-PG) (BBFC PG)

2. Study Date Written by Ponyo Fan
SpongeBob finally works up enough courage to ask Sandy out on a "study date", however Patrick tags along, taking a break from practicing, and turns it into a crazy day at the beach! (TV-PG) (BBFC 12)

3. Confession Written by Ponyo Fan
SpongeBob begins to feel a stronger attraction to Sandy then ever before, and begins to practice a song so he can confess his love to her. (TV-PG) (BBFC PG)

Crew

 * Ponyo Fan - Producer, Writer, Creator
 * LogoPlus - Title card creator
 * Tropicaljackson - Supervising producer

Trivia

 * Is TV-PG on the US DVD, and ranges from PG to 12 on the UK DVD.
 * Based on the Japanese anime/manga Kids on the Slope, AKA Sakamichi no Apollon.
 * The original dub from Animax Asia contained complete new voice actors for each of the characters; the American release features the original voice cast.
 * Has yet to air on TV outside of Asia (Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan).