Benson tactfully explains that he really really likes Kupo, and loves spending time with her, but doesn't see her in that same romantic way. [32] Dave Trumbore of Collider noted that the show explores "burgeoning same-sex relationships in a positive manner," referring to the relations between Benson and Troy. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. To reach Kipo's birth Burrow, Wolf teaches her the means to keep calm to avoid a pack of Deathstalkers near her old home. Wolf accompanies Kipo to the Chevre Sisters, where they learn that they must go to Kipos' parents' old burrow to discover more information about Kipo's powers. 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. I also write about music in terms of punk, indie, hardcore and emo because well, they rock! But can Kipo fight an unstoppable force like destiny? Kipo is an intelligent strong girl who knows everything about now, but has no idea about the surface. Common Sense Media. Game on. 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. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kipo! She is still pack leader of the mute dogs, one of whom has puppies. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! They continue to explore the park in joyful camaraderie. With Wolf, Benson and Dave in danger, Kipo must use her brain not her brawn to outsmart Dr. Emilia. It's exciting but not actually very scary (my five-year-old has not been concerned about being attacked by a giant corgi). Cappuccino's knowledge is vast. They howl to make the dogs submit. From the pilot episode to the fifth episode titled "The Astronomers in Turtlenecks," Kipo is 12-years-old. This is why 26 is Lio's favorite number. She wears cuffed grey jeans, a black T-shirt, a mute wolf-skin cape, and two pieces of black fabric tied around her wrists. In that episode, he is able to turn his hand at will. Kipo flies off to find Scarlemagne and save her father. 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. Enter Dave with a tale about fanatics and one awesome fan. [11] After quitting his job as an animator, Sechrist began posting the webcomic Kipo on Tumblr in 2015. From Hugo to Scarlemagne, from victim to villain, a tyrant tells his tale. What surprised me, however, was how the scene played out from that point forward. When her husband dies, Sole decides that the best way to take care of her son is to become a crime boss even if that means being her father's enemy. #RepresentationMatters in Kids Programming! "[38] Shamus Kelley of Den of Geek praised the "charmingly cute romance" between Benson and Troy and said they were delighted both were still "together in the five-year time skip. Kipo's Age From the pilot episode to the fifth episode titled "The Astronomers in Turtlenecks," Kipo is 12-years-old. Discovering her friends have been captured by Dr. Emilia and that her cure is complete, Kipo works with Mulholland to devise a plan to save them. With her good friends by her side, Kipo must be stronger than ever, and hang on to hope as she faces formidable new foes. Warning! (edited by . While not immediately accepted by the family's pups, Wolf eventually befriends her peers when gifted a matching daisy-chain friendship bracelet by a wolf pup named Margot that became her closest friend. Get first access to never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! In the third episode, Wolf encounters an old enemy- Margot. Wolf is there for Kipo as she tries to create the HMUFA, Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance. They come across a dog park and almost get trampled before hopping on top of the giant alpha dog. He asked if it hurt Kipo's feelings, and we got to discuss that Benson likes people other than Kipo, and that's OK, and they could still be friends and support each other. [2][3][4], The show's three seasons, each ten episodes long, were released in 2020. A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing Episode aired Oct 12, 2020 IMDb RATING 8.2 /10 111 YOUR RATING Rate Animation Action Adventure Old frenemies are on the comeback. About Netflix:Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Perin McLean, Seema Virdi, and Steve Walker. Wolf leads her group to Deathstalker territory and instructs them to remain calm. She was born at 2:00 am. Kipo and Wolf enter Wolf's old home, where it is revealed that Wolf used to sleep on blow-up air guitars, practice using toys as weapons, and more. Kipo and her friends try to blend in with the Newton Wolves and continue searching for the burrow people. A determined boy accepts a king's challenge to perform three impossible tasks in exchange for a magical elephant and the chance to chase his destiny. As Kipo's "Prahm" finally begins, several caught in the middle must come to terms with their circumstances behind their hatred of the other. Adam Lucas, Bridget Underwood, and Kalen Whitfield. In further episodes, she has a pink flower hairpin that Kipo gave to her for their birthday. This childhood trauma shapes her in a way that gives her a disliking towards mutes and a burning hatred for wolves. A road rage incident between two strangers a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses. 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! 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. The Mega Jaguar rages out of control, but Benson has a knack for handling rowdy Mutes. There are same-sex attractions in our world and we're grateful that that one, small moment in the show gave us a chance to teach our baby, in our home, how to deal when he comes across them (through a great show)! Let's get the party started! Jacob V. Eaton, James P. Gibson, and Ben Li. There is some violence but nothing graphic just cool action scenes. Fun Gus (voiced by Jack Stanton) A sentient. Yes she realizes that the character Benson is gay and is not influenced nor bother by the fact. She is a tough-as-nails surface traveler who worked alone until she met Kipo. 337 . [31] Charles Pulliam-Moore at io9 likewise wrote that the series's "casual queerness is fantastic" because Benson's orientation is not treated as a plot point to complicate Kipo's feelings for him, but, "with a distinct matter-of-factness", as just one aspect of his character. Fun Gus is among us. Can the Brunch Bunch flip the odds with flapjacks? Philip Etemesi is an author, journalist, screenwriter, and film critic based in Nairobi. They get out and go back to safety. Margot apologizes and tells Wolf that she needs his help to save her brother who is trapped. Kipo just won't give up hope when it comes to finding the good beneath the savagery. Troyson is the slash ship between Benson and Troy from the Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts fandom. [9] At Collider, Dave Trumbore noted Kipo's similarity to other recent female-led animated portal fantasy series such as Amphibia and The Owl House, and described it as a "classic in the making" that drew on cultural touchstones such as Fallout, The Warriors, The Island of Doctor Moreau, Planet of the Apes and Alice in Wonderland. She tells Kipo that they can only detect people by hearing heartbeats. 's Coy Stewart as Benson. In the first season, are were a couple of facts to back up the idea that Kipo's father Lio might have been a surface dweller at some point in his life. Swept from her safe burrow, Kipo emerges in a wild surface world full of weird mutant animals. 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 series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir . Check out never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! 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 . She liked some parts of the show, but in general too much went over her head. The wolves break the news to Scarlemagne as Kipo tries to crack her fathers code. Kipo and her pals must keep their cool as they stake out the doc's unexpected hideout. But beneath her rough exterior, Wolf is a true friend, and her character growth throughout the series is inspiring as hell. The chase continues for the old burrow, but first, Kipo and Wolf must keep their cool among the Deathstalkers. Three seasons have been released so far in 2020 alone. She remembers people from over a decade ago, including what they were wearing. age 8+. Later, a dream family reunion becomes a reality. Unavailable on an ad-supported plan due to licensing restrictions. 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. After all, Benson got his romantic arc with Troy, and Zack and Greta got big stories as they defected from Emilia's army. 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. Scarlemagne and Wolf plot to interfere with Emilia, against Kipo's wishes. 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. She managed to cut off one of theDeathstalker's tails, attaching it to a metal pole becoming Stalky. Tard Mulholland's name and connection to water actually have real-life inspirations behind them. 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Gibson, Radford Sechrist, and Young Ki Yoon. I have only been watching the show 5 minutes but it seems really funny and cool. Wolf is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable about the Deathstalker scorpions. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Sequels We Want, Wolf was originally named Mandu. Benson took on the role of the deejay during the racoon workout session. Exactly what Yhwh teaches us. Wolf confronts Margot about abandoning her, but Margot explains that she was just scared of her parents. Lesson 2: Don't tell anyone information that would indicate you're from a burrow. The group encounters groups of snakes, cats, wolves as they go on their adventure. Dr. Emilia smiles and schemes. 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. He also said he hoped for a season 3, but couldn't confirm it would happen. Wolf teaches this band of misfits how to become a true pack. Hoping to tap her inner strength, Kipo hitches a ride in search of the wise Chevre Sisters. In that episode, it is revealed that Kipo's birthday isMarch 26. Several months after defeating Scarlemagne, Kipo's gang tries to create a greater alliance of Mutes and humanity while dealing with several strange disappearances. [22], All three seasons of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts have a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with too few reviews for a consensus. The group gets trapped in an ideal dream world. This either meant that he had no control of his buff appearance or he was cowardly. Hyun-soo (voiced by Raymond J. Lee) Lead singer of a. Boom-Boom (voiced by Alanna Ubach) A Humming Bomber. Wolf is devastated but moves on because they are on a mission. Florent Lagrange, Perin McLean, and Seema Virdi. Wolf often feels uncomfortable from stuff that are considered feminine. Michael Chang, Jacob V. Eaton, and Yasmin Khudari. Doag (voiced by Rebecca Husain) Hoag's dance-obsessed daughter. 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. Dr. Emilia is the main antagonist of the 2020 Netflix original series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, serving as the unseen overarching antagonist of Season 1, the secondary antagonist of Season 2, and the main antagonist of Season 3. [35] Petrana Radulovic of Polygon said that Kipo is like Steven Universe, the protagonist of the series of the same name, in that she wants peace, wanting everyone to "set aside their differences and talk through their problems" and called it a "celebration of differences. 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. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Netflix's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, now streaming on Netflix. But, the longer she's there, the more mysteries there are. Every week well bring you new content featuring your favorite Netflix series -- from Alexa \u0026 Katie to Carmen Sandiego and everything in between. Amy and Brad (voiced by Avrielle Corti and Ace Gibson) A pair of rats who manage an amusement park called Ratland. 1/31/2020. Are second chances possible? They continue their quest to find her people and to find the Mega Mute, who destroyed the burrow in the first place. "[36] Shannon Miller of The A.V. Scarlemagne's origins are revealed while Kipo remains captured by him. Kipo makes an unexpected final move to try and create unity by throwing a "Prahm" for humans and Mutes. 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. It's clever, it's cute, the language is clean. What's not to love! Then Benson gives the burrow girl a 13th birthday surprise or two. 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. It shows adventure and challenges while giving information about life on earth and the stars. Scarlemagne's powers are said to have been influenced by the Marvel villain Mandrillwho has the ability to produce mind-controlling pheromones. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. He didn't ask about Benson being gay, but did ask why he "didn't like the pretty girl back". 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. This will probably be revealed in future seasons. Time to throw Kipo an anchor as the Mega Monkey moves on. Representation Matters Collection Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,371 - Favs: 1 - Published: Apr 9, 2021 - Kipo - Complete. Kipo searches for another clue among the Fitness Raccoons. Wolf's surface rules and lessons for Kipo: Lesson 1: Don't shout; it's "ringing the dinner bell". Kipo cures her mother Song, but must now figure out how to stop the humans from curing the Mutes. 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. Tongue Depressor (voiced by David Neher) A Fitness Raccoon. She stole a box of chocolate from the Mod Frogs and went into Deathstalker territory. Yumyan Hammerpaw Molly Yarnchopper Shoelace McCutty Ruffles, Scarlemagne Jamack Pierre Tad Mulholland My 7-year-old and 10-year- old both love it. Great and inventive story, beautiful animation, solid character development, spot-on music. 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. Dr. Emilia's determination runs deep and gets dark. Her names was"Wolfatha Christie The Fourth." I'd love to hear all of your opinions on why or why not this theory is correct. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir. Ben Li, Adam Lucas, and Bridget Underwood. They know that they must fight back. [26] At io9, Beth Elderkin described Kipo as a "must-watch", writing that it joined the likes of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Gravity Falls and Steven Universe as a series with a broad appeal to many age groups, and highlighting its music and art design. Sabotaged! Overall great show my sister loves it and says they always stick up for each other and their pets are funny and cool. I have only been watching the show 5 minutes but it seems really funny and cool. After Kipo was forced to step on the surface and save her people, she came across a little girl wearing a wolf pelt. Starring: Karen Fukuhara, Sydney Mikayla, Deon Cole Creators: Radford Sechrist Watch all you want. KEEP READING: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Bosses Talk Potential Movie Spinoffs, Sequels Subscribe to our newsletter Wolf, Benson, and Dave realize that they are Kipo's anchor after all. Wolf also hadn't been referred to by her real name in the wolf family that she was adopted to. The name Wolf had been given to her by Kipo. 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. Kipo's party reaches the burrow she was born in, where they learn the truth of her origins. It's Kipo's thirteenth birthday - and while she tries to crack her father's code, the wolves are reporting to Scarlemagne. Five years later, Kipo happily lives on the surface where humans and mutes finally co-exist in harmony. Getting to see a young person of color come out as gay in an animated show for kids is an all-too-rare occurrence. key animation : Studio Mir/Production Reve / key animator: Studio Mir/Production Reve (6 episodes, 2020) Suh Sung Chun. Kipo's gravelly tough-girl voice in the dream really puts it over the top. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. For your older kids though, Kipo is a great role model. It takes a mindset that is willing to grow and work to succeed however, the show is no where near being political. New Movie News, Movie Trailers & upcoming Movie Reviews, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Failed Wolf's Most Important Relationship, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: The Mega Monkey Has a Shocking Secret, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' Series Finale, Explained, Hubie Halloween: The Best Thing About The Adam Sandler Film Is His Mighty Thermos, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Bosses Talk Potential Movie Spinoffs, Sequels, REVIEW: Frank Miller Presents Ancient Enemies: The Djinni #1 Crafts a Compelling Origin Story, REVIEW: DC's Shazam! 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. Scarlemagne is the central antagonist of the 2020 Netflix original series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. When 13-year-old Kipo is literally swept out of her home "burrow" (most humans have taken to living underground) and finds herself on the surface of this future dystopian world, she's overwhelmed by its color and beauty and all-around cuteness. Wolf insists Margot should have told her instead of betraying her and Margot realizes the pain she caused Wolf, telling her she's happy Wolf has true friends now. While we don't have firm answers about why this is, we do know that humanity once lived above the surface, but some kind of event caused animals to mutate, gaining more humanoid forms and intelligence levels, and pushing humanity underground. Wolf, Kipo, and the crew hear that Dr. Emilia has turned most of Kipo's people over to her cause of reverting all mutes back into normal animals so human civilization can rise again. Wolf, Benson and Dave hatch a plan that could blow up in their faces. The reason I believe this is because of two main reasons. Wolf is the deuteragonist of the Netflix original, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Kipo and the gang act like a pack to cozy up to the nerdy Newton Wolves and use their telescope to find the burrow people. [7], The show made its linear debut on Pop in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2022.[8]. Kipo later rescues Mandu, much to Wolf's chagrin and Kipo then asks if Wolf can help her find her way back to her burrow. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! Wolf is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable about the Deathstalker scorpions. Fury of the Gods Special: Shazamily Matters, Two Rings of Power Characters Will Change Their Names in Season 2, The Flash's Speedster Villains Return for Final Season, 10 Best American Adaptations Of British TV Shows. Some of the themes were too complex for my 6 year old though. If you pay close attention to the tips of the ears on Jolene's/Wolf's wolf hide and the Mother Wolf, they're the same ? However, after the events of the episode "Twin Beaks," Dave appears to be in much more control of his buff appearance. 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. Emilia doesn't make peace and tries to cure all the mutes. RELATED:10 Animated Series That All Ages Can Appreciate. And in later episodes, he turns buff when needed and returns to his normal state when the danger has passed. Ruffles (voiced by Matt Lowe) A Timbercat. My little sister is 8 years old n really likes superhero type shows. Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. [33] A review of the season by Shamus Kelley pointed out the continued flirting between Troy and Benson, with Benson trying to impress him, and his dad, praising that their relationship has had "zero drama[and] zero subtext," treated as a "regular thing without any of the restrictions gay characters have had before.
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