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. "[34], TV Guide called Kipo a "wildly imaginative story" with diverse characters. As a child, he preferred watching movies like Goodfellas and North By Northwest instead of Home Alone. When Kipo and Benson first meet, their relationship is pretty unanimously one-sided. Her optimism and refusal to give up even in tough situations are characteristics I love seeing modeled for my kids. Gerard (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) An, Loretta and Wheels (voiced by Grey Griffin and, Ida, Florabel, and Bev (voiced by Kay Bess, Chris Anthony Lansdowne, and. 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. (8yr)-Really funny. 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! Wolf's wolf skin they wear all the time. She was able to remember that Dave ate at her restaurant ten years earlier and left without paying. Stress seems to give him more strength rather than put him down. It draws on an eclectic mix of musical styles, from folk to classical music and hip-hop, with Wu-Tang Clan founding member and Bad Billions' voice actor GZA being given co-writing credit for the 'Newton Wolves Rap'. Wolf backs up Kipo in the fight and Emilia loses. 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. After Kipo was forced to step on the surface and save her people, she came across a little girl wearing a wolf pelt. Tongue Depressor (voiced by David Neher) A Fitness Raccoon. 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. #Kipo #Wolf #TheAgeofWonderbeastsShes a wild surface girl, a fearsome Death Stalker conqueror, and shes not quite 100% trustful of all mutes. The Mega Jaguar rages out of control, but Benson has a knack for handling rowdy Mutes. 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. In 2020, animals mutated into anthropomorphic creatures called "mutes". Wolf is a short, female human with brown skin, light brown eyes, and curly dark-brown hair. [11] After quitting his job as an animator, Sechrist began posting the webcomic Kipo on Tumblr in 2015. [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. RELATED:10 Animated Series That All Ages Can Appreciate. 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. Everyone must work together to stop Dr. Emilia as an epic Mega Mute battle shuts down a successful bash. 11 . Benson is a character that shows Kipo not everyone and thing is bad, and that you can find greatness in the terrible parts of life. Kenya. Eventually, the gang finds Kipo's burrow, which has been destroyed. "[39] GLAAD praised the series as being "LGBTQ-inclusive" and said that Benson's story "reflected the full diversity of the community. 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. [22] The second soundtrack album, titled Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: Season 2 Mixtape, was released in late May 2020 by Back Lot Music. 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. 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. Even though his appearance is different in the series, much of the details about him in the original web-comic remain pretty much the same. But has she also brought home disaster? Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. Kipo's story introduces kids to great messages about determination, kindness and a prejudice-free mindset. [16] He also developed a crush on a male character, Troy, in the show's 10th episode. Oh, FYI, I'd love to write the Gargoyles movie for Disney. After all, Benson got his romantic arc with Troy, and Zack and Greta got big stories as they defected from Emilia's army. [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. [21] The first soundtrack album, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: Season 1 Mixtape, was released in January 2020 by Back Lot Music. In the 23rd century, Los Angeles has been reduced to a post-apocalyptic wasteland collectively known as "Las Vistas". 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. Wolf lives happily amongst mutes. RELATED:Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: The Mega Monkey Has a Shocking Secret. Wolf claims to have abandoned it an unknown point, although it is possible that she abandoned it recently after meeting Kipo. A final fight between Dr. Emilia and Kipo determines the fate of humans and Mutes alike. Get first access to never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! Im Whitney Van Laningham, and today, were breaking down Wolfs symbolism and character. Premiering earlier this year, all three seasons of Kipo debuted in 2020 on Netflix. It has characters that look like us, messages about perseverance, learning about the world around you, and how to treat your neighbors. What could Margot possibly want with Wolf? [28] Forbes said that Kipo, like the "fellow empath Steven Universe," attempts to talk antagonists about their feelings. Kipo closes in on her burrow, but disaster is right behind her. [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. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. Inthe series, Benson's appearance has been greatly altered. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir . Margot admits that she is part of Emilia's current plan to trap Wolf, but she urges them to escape and says she'll find another way to free her brother, but Emilia and her people surround them with weapons. 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 . 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. It'll take teamwork to make Kipo's dream of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance work. She did kill one of the parents, It was the Mother. Wolf leads her group to Deathstalker territory and instructs them to remain calm. The reason I believe this is because of two main reasons. Kipo and Benson take a boat ride together down a quiet river, laughing at jokes and looking at each other for prolonged amounts of time while music plays between them. Kipo and the gang embark on a risky mission to Cappuccinos Mute brunch spot and reconnect with an old frenemy. Can the gang rely on Dr. Emilia and Kipo herself? Can the Brunch Bunch flip the odds with flapjacks? [19], In August 2021, Sechrist told Insider that he and Wolkoff realized that there weren't "iconic Superman or Spider-Man archetypes very often as a gay person in media" saying that gay people would be villains or comic relief, with their pitch for Benson as part of the show, making history, becoming the first Black gay protagonist and "second-known animated kids character" apart from a character in 6teen to "identify themselves as gay in dialogue. Kipo goes on a mission to control her powers leading her to a trio of goat prophets. But when Kipo protected her againstScarlemagne, she warmed up to humans and even began offering them free meals. Club said that it better to think of the series akin to a "lengthy film split into three hearty acts. Fun Gus is among us. They worked in two teams, each comprising a director and three board artists. Amy and Brad (voiced by Avrielle Corti and Ace Gibson) A pair of rats who manage an amusement park called Ratland. 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. In the second season, Kipo learns she was experimented with mute DNA by her parents before her birth, turning her into a half-human, half-jaguar hybrid, and that her mother Song, previously thought to be deceased, is actually the mega monkey who destroyed her burrow, mutated as a side effect from her pregnancy and mind-controlled with Scarlemagne's pheromones by Dr. Emilia, her parents' former employer who now leads a resistance group against mutes. The music gets slow, Kipo keeps wistfully staring at Benson with lovey-dovey eyes. As Kipo's "Prahm" finally begins, several caught in the middle must come to terms with their circumstances behind their hatred of the other. 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. Western Animation / Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts 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. Fun Gus (voiced by Jack Stanton) A sentient. Watching Kipo got us to have conversations about astronomy, why and how insects regenerate limbs, you name it! Mutes rose up against the human race, forcing the majority of it to live in underground cities called burrows. Wolf is first seen as a shadow when she captures Mandu and Kipo follows them both to Wolf's camp. Jacob V. Eaton, James P. Gibson, and Ben Li. She is a tough-as-nails surface traveler who worked alone until she met Kipo. 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 . The Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts season 3 finale ends the war between Kipo and Dr. Emilia, deciding the future for both humans and mutes. 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 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. Here are things you might have missed about the main characters. 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. Kipo and her friends go to save the burrow residents from Scarlemagne while Kipo struggles to control her mute abilities. They know that they must fight back. RELATED:The 10 Best Animated Kids' Shows Of The Last 20 Years (According To IMDb). But first, shell have to go through an old friend. Not bad for someone from the Caribbean, eh? Benson is also fond of music. 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. "[43] He also noted how he fought for gay representation in the show, Once Upon A Time, saying they treated it "like a coming-of-age story," and said he is glad that the Season 1 episode "Ratland" meant a lot to young gay people, especially young Black people. "[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. She tells Kipo that they can only detect people by hearing heartbeats. Her memory is also superior to that of other characters on the show. Through unknown means, Wolf manages to kill the mother wolf and escapes afterwards, beginning to wear her skin as a cape. After a near-death experience at Brunchington Beach, Kipo, Wolf, Benson, and Dave head to the land of the Deathstalkers to find the entrance to the burrow. The wolves break the news to Scarlemagne as Kipo tries to crack her fathers code. Wolf struggles with some new information while the group has to escape from Mod Frogs again. It's Kipo's thirteenth birthday - and while she tries to crack her father's code, the wolves are reporting to Scarlemagne. "[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. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is now streaming only on Netflix.SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2ZflIECAbout Netflix After School:Welcome to the official Netflix After School channel! Rated: Fiction M - English - Horror/Suspense - OC, Kipo, Wolf, Benson - Words: 3,447 - Published: 52m - id: 14205579 + - Full 3/4 1/2 Expand Tighten A/N Hey guys, I hope you're excited because I sure am with this crossover since I wondered how an elite nearly superhuman assassin would be able to adapt in the world of Kipo and the Age of . Yes she realizes that the character Benson is gay and is not influenced nor bother by the fact. Kipo and her friends try to blend in with the Newton Wolves and continue searching for the burrow people. 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. This is why 26 is Lio's favorite number. A "cured" chum returns. 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. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Failed Wolf's Most Important - CBR Then Benson gives the burrow girl a 13th birthday surprise or two. Easy (voiced by Matt Lowe) Leader of the Humming Bombers. [42] Miller further noted how ND Stevenson and Rebecca Sugar "faced immense challenges while dealing with merely the visual component of queerness.". 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. "[37] Beth Elderkin of Gizmodo called the relationship between Benson and Troy "perfect. Florent Lagrange, Perin McLean, and Seema Virdi. Wolf is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable about the Deathstalker scorpions. They are sisters, but when Margot was scared, she abandoned Wolf. The hunt is on. Lesson 2: Don't tell anyone information that would indicate you're from a burrow. When Kipo fights Scarlemagne and eventually turns into a jaguar to save the day, Wolf and the gang are afraid Kipo won't be able to return to her human form because her photo anchor is lost. He gets limited screen-time and we screen all movies, shows, and even the few educational games he is allowed to play. I have only been watching the show 5 minutes but it seems really funny and cool. The friends stumble upon tardigrade dream-maker Tad Mulholland, who allows the gang to realize their bliss. The two are adventurous, optimistic, hopeful, and share very similar senses of humor. I'd love to hear all of your opinions on why or why not this theory is correct. Kipo & The Age Of Wonderbeasts Season 3 Ending Explained 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. Kipo frees Song from her mind control and defeats Scarlemagne, while Emilia plots to revert mutes back into normal animals. She values self-sufficiency, freedom, and strength more than anything, and has contempt for "soft" people who live easy life and spend all their time with all sort of entertainment she calls torture. And in later episodes, he turns buff when needed and returns to his normal state when the danger has passed. Recently, DreamWorks released the first season of a brand-new animated show called Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts on Netflix that feels very much aimed at appealing to that same sort of audience. Kipo gets embarrassed that she misread his friendship as romantic, but makes it clear she's supportive of her friend. The serieswhich was created by Radford Sechriswas adapted from a web comic of the same name. Kipo and The Wanderer, a Bourne series + Kipo and the Age of Business-wise, I make big cheddar (not really) as a copywriter and digital strategist working with some of the top brands in the Latin America region. Meanwhile, Kipo must resist the urge to pet Mega Bunny babies before escaping from sticky Mod Frog Jamack. A road rage incident between two strangers a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses. Burrow inhabitants would never have gotten this kind of knowledge since their environment is blocked from the open skies. 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. (edited by . But will they all end up on the menu? It was boring so I decided to write about things I love. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Scarlemagne's powers are said to have been influenced by the Marvel villain Mandrillwho has the ability to produce mind-controlling pheromones. [2][3][4], The show's three seasons, each ten episodes long, were released in 2020. So does Scarlemagne. The series has been critically acclaimed for its design, characterization, music, world-building, voice acting, and diversity. Advertisement: Twin Beaks . Throughout Season 2, Wolf is by Kipo's side, helping her to save her family and friends by battling whatever obstacle comes their way. Margot a big part of why Wolf became this warrior, which is why it was hard for her to turn on her. They really need time to shine. She discovered a way to become undetectable to the Deathstalker by lowing her heart rate enough to not get detected.