Kipo's party reaches the burrow she was born in, where they learn the truth of her origins. Even as a college student, I enjoyed the series, and I cannot wait for the third season. Her names was"Wolfatha Christie The Fourth." Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is an animated television series created by Radford Sechrist and developed by Bill Wolkoff, adapted from Rad's 2015 webcomic Kipo. Leore Berris, Joanna Lewis & Kristine Songco, Ricardo Curtis, Florent Lagrange, Perin McLean, and Seema Virdi. But beneath her rough exterior, Wolf is a true friend, and her character growth throughout the series is inspiring as hell. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts follows the story of the titular Kipo, a young girl who has lived her whole life in an underground human settlement. Annecy International Animated Film Festival, "It's the only show I made lol. Ultimately, Wolf and Scarlemagne agree that it will defeat the entire point of the Prahm if they capture Emilia without giving her a chance to make peace. While on the run from dangerous enemies, an assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years before. Swept from her safe burrow, Kipo emerges in a wild surface world full of weird mutant animals. Kipo's father leaves her a letter, addressed to her with her birth sign- Aries. The sinister scientist wants to kidnap Wolf to use her as bait for Kipo, but Margot's admission comes too late as Emilia snags them all, including Dave and Benson. It is also unknown how she got adopted into the Wolf family. Wolf's wolf skin they wear all the time. Her optimism and refusal to give up even in tough situations are characteristics I love seeing modeled for my kids. Kipo and her new friends are held captive by a clan of Timbercats. This show gives a child a chance to understand the normal surroundings in life. Kipo is an intelligent strong girl who knows everything about now, but has no idea about the surface. Kipo joins a troupe of Theotters in order to get into the restaurant of an informant who may know the location of her birth burrow. Overall great show my sister loves it and says they always stick up for each other and their pets are funny and cool. They stop right at the top, under a bright pink moon, as Benson mentions how nice it has been to have some time for the two of them to just be together, alone. [11] After quitting his job as an animator, Sechrist began posting the webcomic Kipo on Tumblr in 2015. Wolf wears a wolf over her head which is assumed to be the skin of one of the wolves from the pack, likely the mother due to having the similar markings on the ears same as the some Wolf is wearing. [15] In the first season of Kipo, which streamed on January 10, Benson said outright he was gay, saying he only liked the series protagonist, Kipo, in a platonic way. But we certainly hope they get the green light, because season 1 was great fun. After Greta pointed out why she was still wearing mute wolf-skin cape, she finally decided to let go of the past and threw away her cape. Despite some knowledge gaps about the kindness that lives within most mutes and humans in Las Vistas, Wolf is a total sweetheart AND a fierce warrior. Steve Barr, Florent Lagrange, and Perin McLean. Benson is a charmingly developed character, and one of my favorite parts of an opening season that generally hit it out of the park. While only in its first season, what has been released so far suggests a similar level of quality to the studio's adaptations of older properties. 's Coy Stewart as Benson. Wolf's dream is that she and Kipo are both six feet tall with incredible Heroic Builds and spend their days hunting mega-mutes by punching them in the face. It takes a mindset that is willing to grow and work to succeed however, the show is no where near being political. KEEP READING: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Bosses Talk Potential Movie Spinoffs, Sequels Subscribe to our newsletter He didn't ask about Benson being gay, but did ask why he "didn't like the pretty girl back". Kipo just won't give up hope when it comes to finding the good beneath the savagery. It's clever, it's cute, the language is clean. This is an ability that Mandu has in addition to her enhanced smell. Benson is also fond of music. As the five journey along they make many mute allies and enemies, including the tyrant Scarlemagne, a mandrill mute who intends to subjugate humanity with his mind-controlling pheromones and force the other mutes into an utopian empire which he will rule with a human army. Margot a big part of why Wolf became this warrior, which is why it was hard for her to turn on her. It is very appropriate for children and even great for teens and adults to enjoy. She was cold and distrustful, but after meeting Kipo she learned how to have fun, how to trust others again, and the importance of helping others and not just herself. Despite her young age, Wolf is a very skilled and tough survivor who can successfully fight against even adult humans and Mutes, as she has lived on the surface completely on her own ever since she was only 5 years old. Margot (voiced by Faith Graham and Victoria Grace) Wolf's adoptive wolf sister. His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV, but he just keeps returning. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir. It shows adventure and challenges while giving information about life on earth and the stars. Philip Etemesi is an author, journalist, screenwriter, and film critic based in Nairobi. It is unknown what Wolfs real name is since Wolf was a nickname given to her by Kipo and was not once called by a name by her adopted wolf family. [9] Together, they set out to find the burrow Kipo's community fled to after their first one was destroyed. Despite her surly, lone wolf persona, Wolf is not immune to Kipo's unrelenting attempts at friendship. Kipo gets embarrassed that she misread his friendship as romantic, but makes it clear she's supportive of her friend. Can she talk it out with a Mega Mute? The wolves break the news to Scarlemagne as Kipo tries to crack her fathers code. Hopefully one day a children's show doing a quick tasteful direct coming-out scene, and letting a Black teen boy fall for another boy on screen, won't be a rare noteworthy occurrence but until then, the fact that this exists within Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is one more reason to love and support the show. Amy and Brad (voiced by Avrielle Corti and Ace Gibson) A pair of rats who manage an amusement park called Ratland. After Kipo was forced to step on the surface and save her people, she came across a little girl wearing a wolf pelt. Several months after defeating Scarlemagne, Kipo's gang tries to create a greater alliance of Mutes and humanity while dealing with several strange disappearances. Advertisement: Twin Beaks . Kipo is innocent and naive to the goings-on up on the surface, Benson sees an easy meal ticket, and the pair start off their relationship clashing and distrusting each other but staying together primarily out of necessity. Wolf also hadn't been referred to by her real name in the wolf family that she was adopted to. Now they're on a mission to fight a fierce anti-Mute evildoer: Dr. Emilia. NPR argued that the series is colorful and funny, with its diversity allowing it comment on sexuality, race, and class, combining the world-building in Avatar: The Last Airbender and the inclusivity, and heart, of a show like Steven Universe. Now both characters wear vestiges of that timeWolf, a cloak made from the pelt of her adoptive mother, and Margot, a bracelet of flowers she was given by Wolf as a child. I would say 7 is probably a good age to begin watching the show. Bridget Underwood, Kalen Whitfield, and Zuke. (2019) - S01E02 Bad Wolf Down/The Finger (514) Teen Wolf (2011) - S06E10 (463) Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) - S03E03 A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing (390) The Dragon Prince . RELATED:10 Animated Shows That Could Work As A Live-Action Films. Song Oak (voiced by Jee Young Han) Kipo's mother and Lio's wife who originally worked with him to revert mutes back into normal animals before they changed their minds; thought to be deceased, she is later revealed to be alive. In that episode, he is able to turn his hand at will. Kipo's gravelly tough-girl voice in the dream really puts it over the top. To reach Kipo's birth Burrow, Wolf teaches her the means to keep calm to avoid a pack of Deathstalkers near her old home. About sixty people worked on the series at DreamWorks, and about fifty-five at Studio Mir. The two lock eyes as they stand back up, with the screen turning pink, and a song playing with lyrics explicitly referencing falling in love with someone. The character's behavior was influenced by Mozart in the 1984 film Amadeus and DC's Joker. "[18], The series was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming. There, Wolf admits that this was her old home. This implies that he knew the land very well. Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. She befriend Mandu, a mutant pig, Wolf a wolf-raised orphan girl, Benson, a pop music loving hobo and his mutant insect companion Dave to find her people underground. NEXT:The 10 Best Animated Movies On HBO Max, According To IMDb. All rights reserved. Previously, Wolf's real name was unknown. The series hails from DreamWorks Animation and Studio Mir, a . This either meant that he had no control of his buff appearance or he was cowardly. They can't find her anymore but finally realize she is on a cruise ship. After dethroning Scarlemagne, Kipo and the Brunch Bunch face a more daunting foe: Dr. Emilia, who plots to eliminate mutekind to make the surface "safe" for humans. The Mega Jaguar rages out of control, but Benson has a knack for handling rowdy Mutes. Kipo and her pals must keep their cool as they stake out the doc's unexpected hideout. They really need time to shine. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. Wolf teaches this band of misfits how to become a true pack. Kipo leads an army of new allies to Umlaut Snke turf. Support us on Patreon https://bit.ly/2CYJmKIGet TeePublic T-Shirts \u0026 More https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nerdwire?ref_id=10014Shop Merch https://teespring.com/stores/nerdwireSubscribe For More NerdWire! She discovered a way to become undetectable to the Deathstalker by lowing her heart rate enough to not get detected. In fact, I've been so personally conditioned to expect heterosexual romance to pop up in media, I was totally fooled when an episode of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts sent Benson and Kipo off alone to explore a rat-based theme park on the surface together. The chase continues for the old burrow, but first, Kipo and Wolf must keep their cool among the Deathstalkers. The chums frolic with the pushy player till a slippery helper arrives. The problem is when Wolf sees what happened to them, there's not much remorse. "[17] Kevin Johnson wrote about how in Kipo, "the surface world of earth is genuinely dangerous, and each character, still couched in their Blackness, represents different perspectives," exploring race like Steven Universe explored gender, and is willing to "explore the messiness of racial issue," believing that Kipo could become "a beacon through the thorny, fraught issues of race," just as Steven taught young viewers how to "let compassion and kindness guide them through encountering and dealing with gender concerns. [28] Forbes said that Kipo, like the "fellow empath Steven Universe," attempts to talk antagonists about their feelings. Ben Li, Adam Lucas, and Bridget Underwood. The series is particularly notable for its representation of LGBT and characters of color. [27] A key character in this journey is Kipo's bestie, Wolf, a young girl trained by wolves years ago to be in their pack. The third season once again brings this to light, but unfortunately, it fails Wolf's relationship with her wolf "sister," Margot. It's Kipo's thirteenth birthday - and while she tries to crack her father's code, the wolves are reporting to Scarlemagne. Over the past couple of years, DreamWorks has been putting out thoughtful and ambitious new children's animation, raising the bar for shows that challenge younger audiences with more complex narratives. Common Sense Media. But let's get real: It comes at a price. YOLO. Given that Mandu's four eyes are all located at the front of her head, it would be easy to assume that she focusses on one thing at a time. William Mulholland was an Irish-American civil engineer who designed the aqueduct system of Los Angeles,. She quickly pivots her romantic feelings into an appreciation of their friendship, acknowledges his identity, and the two go on being just as close and supportive as they had been before. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. Adam Lucas, Bridget Underwood, and Kalen Whitfield. Go behind the scenes of Netflix TV shows and movies, see what's coming soon and watch bonus videos on, Karen Fukuhara, Sydney Mikayla, Deon Cole, Season 3 Trailer: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Season 1 Trailer: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Season 2 Trailer: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. "[37] Beth Elderkin of Gizmodo called the relationship between Benson and Troy "perfect. Join SYFY Insider to get access to exclusive videos and interviews, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more. I also write about music in terms of punk, indie, hardcore and emo because well, they rock! While the season could totally have ended Benson's coming out there, quickly and plainly stated and supported, the show also doesn't shy away from displaying Benson as getting to have romantic feelings on screen, something made all the more powerful by the fact his orientation has been made properly clear. age 8+. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Sequels We Want, Wolf was originally named Mandu. Later, a dream family reunion becomes a reality. I'm a former Chemical Engineer. Lesson 2: Don't tell anyone information that would indicate you're from a burrow. Enter Dave with a tale about fanatics and one awesome fan. Getting to see a romantic subplot within the main cast shut down early on in such a tactful way gives me hope that the show's creators are aware of genre tropes, and how to avoid them, which has me all the more excited for the plot moving forward. Check out never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! Karen Fukuhara ("She-Ra and the Princesses of Power") leads a voice cast including Sterling K. Brown and Dan Stevens. Kipo is a teenage girl who later finds out that she is a mute hybrid after dreaming her late mother who was also a mother hybrid. If she is indeed the fourth holder of the name "Wolfatha Christie," who held it before her? My little sister is 8 years old n really likes superhero type shows. Lio also manages to avoid triggering the Mutes while leaving several clues inLas Vistas. And in later episodes, he turns buff when needed and returns to his normal state when the danger has passed. After all, it's Kipo's dream that one day they could form a society where everyone can co-exist. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. Wolf's irate because of yet another betrayal, but eventually, they escape, leaving Wolfgrateful she still has Kipo's alliance. Making her way in a world of mutant animals, a sheltered yet scrappy girl learns to survive and discovers her powers with help from a ragtag crew. Florent Lagrange, Perin McLean, and Seema Virdi. So holler. It was thus not clear what name she used before that. From the pilot episode to the fifth episode titled "The Astronomers in Turtlenecks," Kipo is 12-years-old. Kipo's story introduces kids to great messages about determination, kindness and a prejudice-free mindset. In the lawless land of Gando, fierce bandits will stop at nothing to fight for their precious homeland and loved ones even if it means life or death. [41] Adding to this, Shannon Miller wrote a review praising the show, specifically calling Benson the "joyful culmination of a long battle for intentional queer representation in Westernized youth animation," which has made progress from 2010 to 2020, while noting shows like Steven Universe, Adventure Time, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power paved the way for Kipo. The show also has a very diverse, incredible cast and great, fun music with hip hop, country, rock and pop. A road rage incident between two strangers a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. [17] Due to these elements, some noted the show's "casual queerness. Scarlemagne's Nobles Scooter Skunks Humming Bombers Chevre Sisters Unicorns of the Seas. Joe Giampapa, Perin McLean, Seema Virdi, and Steve Walker. In closing, let me remind you that the geek shall inherit the Earth. Dave and Mandu are polar opposites, Dave has no worry as to what might happen because he cant really die, while, Mandu views all safety in life to ensure everyone is safe. Kenya. Kipo is innocent and naive to the goings-on up on the surface, Benson sees an easy meal ticket, and the pair start off their relationship clashing and distrusting each other but staying together primarily out of necessity. They get out and go back to safety. Fun Gus is among us. Link your TV provider to stream movies, full episodes, and live TV. Kipo goes on a mission to control her powers leading her to a trio of goat prophets. Not only is he a great representative of the LGBTQ community but he is also very resilient. The group gets trapped in an ideal dream world. Wolf sings "Heroes on Fire", the song that she and Kipo sang in Wolf's old home, and Kipo is able to regain her human form. I mean, honestly the same can probably be said for media aimed at adult audiences, too. On the geek side of things, I write about comics, cartoons, video games, television, movies and basically, all things nerdy. The first film would focus on a fifteen year old Wolf, which would set the film several years after the events of the series. She didn't like humans. Benson & Dave & Mandu & Kipo Oak & Wolf (4) Include Additional Tags Fluff (12) Post-Canon (8) Hurt/Comfort (7) Not Beta Read (7) Angst (5) Families of Choice (5 . Game on. #RepresentationMatters in Kids Programming! It currently has a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. She was able to remember that Dave ate at her restaurant ten years earlier and left without paying. However, when they get to the possible kidnapping point, Margot's guilt kicks in and she admits Emilia is holding him hostage as part of a trap for Wolf. RELATED:The 10 Best Animated Kids' Shows Of The Last 20 Years (According To IMDb). After she completely gave up her hatred of Mutes, she stopped wearing her wolf-skin cape and replaced it with a dark cloak. RELATED:Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' Series Finale, Explained. Especially during today's protests for Black Lives Matter, DACA, struggles of third world countries, and sharing love towards everyone, Kipo helps reach the message across that people no matter how different they are can work together. Now, in most shows aimed at children, this kind of narrative pacing between two characters, particularly a male character and a female character, would be leading up to an eventual romantic subplot. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Books About LGBTQ+ Youth, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Benson took on the role of the deejay during the racoon workout session. This includes his close friendship with Dave. Finally, they head for a Ferris wheel, riding it up to the top, looking out over a beautiful city of lights. Can the Brunch Bunch flip the odds with flapjacks? She is a tough-as-nails surface traveler who worked alone until she met Kipo. The reason I believe this is because of two main reasons. She did kill one of the parents, It was the Mother. Let's get the party started! key animation : Studio Mir/Production Reve / key animator: Studio Mir/Production Reve (6 episodes, 2020) Suh Sung Chun. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. She remembers people from over a decade ago, including what they were wearing. It'll take teamwork to make Kipo's dream of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance work. Netflix's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts dives deep into the concept of family and friendship, focusing on how humans shouldn'tjust interact with humans, but other mutes as well. Along the way, Wolf battles Dr. Emilia, who breaks Stalky, Wolf's scorpion stick. He also seems to know a lot about theMega Monkey. A fan fiction created in 6 hours, just to give a voice to Asher, the non-binary character of the series, who remained in the shadows throughout the series. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) - S01E10 Beyond the Valley of the Dogs. A final fight between Dr. Emilia and Kipo determines the fate of humans and Mutes alike. She has details about everyone and everything inLas Vistas. Club published an interview with Rad Sechrist and Bill Wolkoff of Kipo. Dr. Emilia takes in Kipo's group for her own purposes; while Benson works with Kipo to try and master how to fully control her Mega Jaguar state. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. During their adventures, Kipo discovers that she has the DNA of a mega jaguar, and can transform her body. Kipo flies off to find Scarlemagne and save her father. There is some violence but nothing graphic just cool action scenes. Wolf's surface rules and lessons for Kipo: Lesson 1: Don't shout; it's "ringing the dinner bell". Are second chances possible? After a year or more trusting, living, playing, and growing alongside her "pack," Wolf who is just 5 years old is blindsided when her wolf parents reveal that they were only training her to develop a "prey with their own strength" for their mute offspring to pursue. If you're bored by now, then you also don't want to hear that I write for ESPN on the PR side of things. Mr. Filburn (voiced by Jake Green) A member of Kipo's underground community. Then Benson gives the burrow girl a 13th birthday surprise or two. Her budding friendship with Kipo continues to challenge Wolf's hard-won lessons regarding survival, mutes, friendship, and trust. Wolf is one of the characters in the show, she is basically a babysitter for Kipo, she shows Kipo the works of life in a post apocalyptic world. Kipo searches for another clue among the Fitness Raccoons. Roberto Sandoval (voiced by Antonio Alvarez) Troy's father. Benson has been an interesting character so far. The show should have focused on her feeling bad, as Margot made it clear she regretted her actions. From the moment Benson said the words "I'm gay," his story has reflected the full diversity of the community! In the third and final season of " Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts ," 13-year-old Kipo Oak attempts to pull off the impossible: Create a world where mutants and humans can live together . We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kipo! Since the show was just released in January 2020 and season 2 has not yet been announced, I suppose we need to leave that decision to Netflix and Dreamworks. In October 2020, The A.V. This would prove Wolf could be mature and grow because forgiveness is a big part of their world now, as seen with how Kipo wants to work with humans who once attacked them. Against all odds, Kipo and the gang ended an old enemy's reign of terror. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix on Oct. 12 and features The Boys' Karen Fukuhara as Kipo, School of Rock's Sydney Mikayla as Wolf and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Coy Stewart as Benson. Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts: 10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed About The Main Characters, The 10 Best Animated Kids' Shows Of The Last 20 Years (According To IMDb), 10 Animated Shows That Could Work As A Live-Action Films, The character's behavior was influenced by Mozart in the 1984 film, 10 Animated Series That All Ages Can Appreciate, 10 Best Raunchy Animated Series (According To IMDb), a great representative of the LGBTQ community, The 10 Best Animated Movies On HBO Max, According To IMDb, All 23 Rick And Morty Characters Voiced By Dan Harmon, How Long Grogu Trained With Luke Skywalker Before Mandalorian Season 3, Why Playing Glenn In The Walking Dead Frustrated Steven Yeun. RELATED:Hubie Halloween: The Best Thing About The Adam Sandler Film Is His Mighty Thermos. Three seasons have been released so far in 2020 alone. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. They howl to make the dogs submit. All of these characters have their own emotionally resonant stories taking place through the show's first season, but I want to zero in on one of my favorite character dynamics the show presents, that between Kipo and Benson. Wolf confronts Margot about abandoning her, but Margot explains that she was just scared of her parents. Will she sacrifice it all to save everyone? Maybe it'll be dragged out with tension for a while, but usually, in TV and film, that's where these kinds of signals are heading. Kipo tried to forgive Emilia and failed, so seeing Wolf taking revenge for her siblings, accepting them after as pets and loving them really would have shown that making amends means letting mistakes go. The group encounters groups of snakes, cats, wolves as they go on their adventure. He also had yellow skin and carried his sword with him at all times. When Kipo is unexpectedly separated from her family, she has to journey across the surface, exploring a world where humanity is on the back foot, and learning about the life that has flourished in our absence. Scarlemagne's origins are revealed while Kipo remains captured by him. She tells Kipo that they can only detect people by hearing heartbeats. Some viewers might not have noticed that the series tends to be shown from how Mandu is seeing things. Emilia doesn't make peace and tries to cure all the mutes. Lily and Earl Berdacs (voiced by Kay Bess and Carlos Alazraqui) Asher and Dahlia's parents. But will they all end up on the menu? Doag (voiced by Rebecca Husain) Hoag's dance-obsessed daughter. In the interview, Wolkoff said that they did not face roadblocks in presenting Benson and Troy, crediting creators like ND Stevenson, Rebecca Sugar, and others for fighting "difficult battles before Kipo came along.