In the 23rd century, Los Angeles has been reduced to a post-apocalyptic wasteland collectively known as "Las Vistas". https://bit.ly/2MUgI0iBecome a NerdWire YouTube Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vv4cRfzZ-46navm8rvelg/joinFollow @NerdWireHQ on Twitter https://bit.ly/2XagDfkLike us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2tkWhCdFind us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TJ0gnIWatch us on ROKU: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/233248/nerdwire When Dani Arnold broke Ueli Steck's speed record climbing the Eiger in 2011, it sparked a duel between them across the six great north faces of the Alps. It's not Margot's fault their parents wanted her hunting Wolf, so this is a wasted chance to make the hero a bit more profound. 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 ? During their adventures, Kipo discovers that she has the DNA of a mega jaguar, and can transform her body. 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"Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts" A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing (TV - IMDb From the pilot episode to the fifth episode titled "The Astronomers in Turtlenecks," Kipo is 12-years-old. Does K-pop hold the key? [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. Benson has been an interesting character so far. Kipo finds herself on the surface world and meets Mandu and Wolf. Emilia's kidnapping her way to a cure. RELATED:The 10 Best Animated Kids' Shows Of The Last 20 Years (According To IMDb). Still, the origin of that name isn't clear. In that episode, it is revealed that Kipo's birthday isMarch 26. She also discovers that Scarlemagne was originally an ordinary mandrill named Hugo whom Kipo's parents turned sentient and secretly raised as their son, but grew to hate them after they were forced to abandon him. 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. Every week well bring you new content featuring your favorite Netflix series -- from Alexa \u0026 Katie to Carmen Sandiego and everything in between. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) - S01E10 Beyond the Valley of the Dogs. Kipo makes an unexpected final move to try and create unity by throwing a "Prahm" for humans and Mutes. Benson took on the role of the deejay during the racoon workout session. He is a feared mute who plans to create a mute-only utopia with himself on top. 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. So holler. Too many animated children's shows will dance around character sexuality, showing characters in love but being afraid to explicitly use the word "gay." "[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. He also seems to know a lot about theMega Monkey. In closing, let me remind you that the geek shall inherit the Earth. Her optimism and refusal to give up even in tough situations are characteristics I love seeing modeled for my kids. Kipo's party reaches the burrow she was born in, where they learn the truth of her origins. Traversing Las Vistas, she befriends Wolf, a cold and hardened girl who has been surviving on her own after her adoptive wolf family turned on her, the upbeat Benson and his insect companion Dave, and the mute pig Mandu. Stress seems to give him more strength rather than put him down. 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. Wolf Business Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts - YouTube They get out and go back to safety. 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. Mullholand's work enabled Los Angeles to become the biggest city in California and one of the biggest cities in the world. Wolf's cloak | Fandom Here are things you might have missed about the main characters. But are they alone? The studio's 2016 reboot of Voltron and 2018 reboot of She-Ra both took initially simplistic premises designed mostly to sell toys and developed them out into emotionally engaging narratives that captured audiences with their characters' depth of motivations. The reason I believe this is because of two main reasons. [7], The show made its linear debut on Pop in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2022.[8]. Margot apologizes and tells Wolf that she needs his help to save her brother who is trapped. A road rage incident between two strangers a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses. Kipo and her pals must keep their cool as they stake out the doc's unexpected hideout. Wolf is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable about the Deathstalker scorpions. Previously, Wolf's real name was unknown. Starring: Karen Fukuhara, Sydney Mikayla, Deon Cole Creators: Radford Sechrist Watch all you want. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts - Plugged In But beneath h. 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. Kipo closes in on her burrow, but disaster is right behind her. When Kipo and Benson first meet, their relationship is pretty unanimously one-sided. However, in the eighth episode titled "Twin Beaks," Kipo briefly mentioned her name. The character was originally meant to be a bat-like vampire but the producers abandoned this idea since they felt that the idea of blood-sucking wasn't appropriate for a kids show. But will they all end up on the menu? Wolf often feels uncomfortable from stuff that are considered feminine. On the geek side of things, I write about comics, cartoons, video games, television, movies and basically, all things nerdy. Philip Etemesi is an author, journalist, screenwriter, and film critic based in Nairobi. Kipo and her friends try to blend in with the Newton Wolves and continue searching for the burrow people. 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. I'd love to hear all of your opinions on why or why not this theory is correct. As for his name, the inspiration came from the word "Scar" (due to the scars on his face) and "Charlemagne" (aFrench historical figure also known as Charles The Great who was known for his endless ambition). It shows adventure and challenges while giving information about life on earth and the stars. 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. Wolf meets Kipo's father and friends and all seems well, until Scarlemagne and the flamingos attack and Kipo's father is captured. Along the way, Wolf battles Dr. Emilia, who breaks Stalky, Wolf's scorpion stick. As Kipo's "Prahm" finally begins, several caught in the middle must come to terms with their circumstances behind their hatred of the other. 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. But can Kipo fight an unstoppable force like destiny? Finally, they head for a Ferris wheel, riding it up to the top, looking out over a beautiful city of lights. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! The city of Las Vistas, where Mullholland lives is based on Los Angeles. But has she also brought home disaster? Will she sacrifice it all to save everyone? Wolf supports Kipo and the others as they try to hunt down Dr. Emilia and the rest of the humans, knowing that they are trying to create a cure for the mutes. 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. But, the longer she's there, the more mysteries there are. The first film would focus on a fifteen year old Wolf, which would set the film several years after the events of the series. 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. Jacob V. Eaton, James P. Gibson, and Yasmin Khudari. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Kipo & The Age Of Wonderbeasts Season 3 Ending Explained [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. Wolf also hadn't been referred to by her real name in the wolf family that she was adopted to. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. We also got to have a very short conversation about how, when people he isn't attracted to try to cross boundaries, he has the right to have his boundaries respected, and vice versa. From being part of the LGBTQ+ community to diversity among others. She was able to remember that Dave ate at her restaurant ten years earlier and left without paying. Burrow inhabitants would never have gotten this kind of knowledge since their environment is blocked from the open skies. Kipo Creator Wants To Make "100 Films" In The Kipo Universe Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. Ultimately, Kipo succeeds in making peace between mutes and humans, reforming Scarlemagne in the process. TheBrunchington Beach restaurant owner is conveniently called Cappuccino. Yumyan Hammerpaw Molly Yarnchopper Shoelace McCutty Ruffles, Scarlemagne Jamack Pierre Tad Mulholland They clearly grow to really care about each other's presence in their lives, and they start to spend more and more time together, away from other members of the team. She didn't like humans. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. Living in the year 2020, it really shouldn't be a surprise when a show for children has a character who explicitly and simply tells people they are gay, but that is the reality of the world we live in right now. Amy and Brad (voiced by Avrielle Corti and Ace Gibson) A pair of rats who manage an amusement park called Ratland. My little sister is 8 years old n really likes superhero type shows. It's exciting but not actually very scary (my five-year-old has not been concerned about being attacked by a giant corgi). Sechrist added that when they sold the show to DreamWorks, Peter Gal, then the head of development, stated that the character has to say "I'm gay" in an explicit way. 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. 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. . She's the remorseless and delusional human scientist, obsessed with destroying the entire Mute race for humanity to become dominant species again, as well as . It is very appropriate for children and even great for teens and adults to enjoy. I'm a former Chemical Engineer. Representation Matters Collection The hunt is on. 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. She is now even willing to trust and befriend Mutes thanks to Kipo's Influence. Game on. 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. Wolf leads her group to Deathstalker territory and instructs them to remain calm. wolf - YARN search A key character in this journey is Kipo's bestie, Wolf, a young girl trained by wolves years ago to be in their pack. 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. He wants Kipo to lead him to her burrow so he can trap her friends and family. There are no inappropriate scenes in the show. They worked in two teams, each comprising a director and three board artists. This is not the case. Perin McLean, Seema Virdi, and Steve Walker. The character's behavior was influenced by Mozart in the 1984 film Amadeus and DC's Joker. 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. key animation : Studio Mir/Production Reve / key animator: Studio Mir/Production Reve (6 episodes, 2020) Suh Sung Chun. I would say 7 is probably a good age to begin watching the show. Hyun-soo (voiced by Raymond J. Lee) Lead singer of a. Boom-Boom (voiced by Alanna Ubach) A Humming Bomber. [9] Together, they set out to find the burrow Kipo's community fled to after their first one was destroyed. The moment is perfect, and Kipo blurts out that she has romantic feelings for Benson. As Dr. Emilia's forces siege Timbercat village, Kipo and her allies must stop them and bring a peaceful end to the conflict. Dr. Emilia smiles and schemes. Wolf saw how hate was destroying Kipo and with Scarlemagne also being forgiven for his crimes, it would have felt organic for herto learn to let go as they try to win the war. Scarlemagne's origins are revealed while Kipo remains captured by him. 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. Her budding friendship with Kipo continues to challenge Wolf's hard-won lessons regarding survival, mutes, friendship, and trust. There, Wolf admits that this was her old home. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. This childhood trauma shapes her in a way that gives her a disliking towards mutes and a burning hatred for wolves. Then Benson gives the burrow girl a 13th birthday surprise or two. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts FanFiction Archive | FanFiction [28] Forbes said that Kipo, like the "fellow empath Steven Universe," attempts to talk antagonists about their feelings. Wolf's surface rules and lessons for Kipo: Lesson 1: Don't shout; it's "ringing the dinner bell".