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. Against all odds, Kipo and the gang ended an old enemy's reign of terror. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir. They continue to explore the park in joyful camaraderie. 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. 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. (edited by . Kipo cures her mother Song, but must now figure out how to stop the humans from curing the Mutes. Wolf teaches this band of misfits how to become a true pack. They howl to make the dogs submit. Let's get the party started! Scarlemagne makes a whopping discovery. 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. When Kipo and Benson first meet, their relationship is pretty unanimously one-sided. Check out never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! It was thus not clear what name she used before that. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. . We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kipo! 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. Finally, they head for a Ferris wheel, riding it up to the top, looking out over a beautiful city of lights. She didn't like humans. Burrow Girl 24m Swept from her safe burrow, Kipo emerges in a wild surface world full of weird mutant animals. YOLO. We're Missionary Baptist, and our son is 5. He also seems to know a lot about theMega Monkey. Wolf is there for Kipo as she tries to create the HMUFA, Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance. [11] After quitting his job as an animator, Sechrist began posting the webcomic Kipo on Tumblr in 2015. 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. 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Gibson, Radford Sechrist, and Young Ki Yoon. [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. 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)! Wolf is approached by her former friend, Margot, who betrayed her! I mean, honestly the same can probably be said for media aimed at adult audiences, too. Game on. Throughout Season 2, Wolf is by Kipo's side, helping her to save her family and friends by battling whatever obstacle comes their way. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. She has details about everyone and everything inLas Vistas. After dealing with a Mega Bunny Mother and a Mod Frog, Jamack, Kipo and Wolf find the location of the burrow and begin their trip there. Good Billions and Bad Billions (voiced by. 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. 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. The best comparison I can find is The Last Airbender (the show, not the movie). A "cured" chum returns. Tongue Depressor (voiced by David Neher) A Fitness Raccoon. The gang has to deal with a few more obstacles, like getting kidnapped by Jamack, but eventually, they find their way to Kipo's burrows backup settlement. Wolf's irate because of yet another betrayal, but eventually, they escape, leaving Wolfgrateful she still has Kipo's alliance. And yes, I've written sports for them too! 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. Margot apologizes and tells Wolf that she needs his help to save her brother who is trapped. Kipo named her Wolf and while the two were complete opposites of each other, they bonded fairly quickly. Ruffles (voiced by Matt Lowe) A Timbercat. Currently, the name is used by a, One of her original concept design features in the. 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. This includes his close friendship with Dave. Wolf claims to have abandoned it an unknown point, although it is possible that she abandoned it recently after meeting Kipo. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts was created by Radford Sechrist, previously a storyboard artist for Dan Vs. and later director on the Voltron: Legendary Defender. Eventually, the gang finds Kipo's burrow, which has been destroyed. In further episodes, she has a pink flower hairpin that Kipo gave to her for their birthday. 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. According to the first Deviant Comics concept art, Benson was a tall adult man with a beard. When we discovered Kipo we binged the first two seasons in a week. When Kipo has the idea to create Prahm, a dance party uniting all mutes and humans, and invites Emilia - Wolf has her doubts. 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. #Kipo #Wolf #TheAgeofWonderbeastsShes a wild surface girl, a fearsome Death Stalker conqueror, and shes not quite 100% trustful of all mutes. There is some violence but nothing graphic just cool action scenes. Wolf and Margot lead the expedition to rescue the wolf's brother. Are second chances possible? Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. They join Wolf and Kipo and form a gang, with the goal of finding Kipo's home. It shows adventure and challenges while giving information about life on earth and the stars. After she completely gave up her hatred of Mutes, she stopped wearing her wolf-skin cape and replaced it with a dark cloak. Kipo finds herself on the surface world and meets Mandu and Wolf. The third season once again brings this to light, but unfortunately, it fails Wolf's relationship with her wolf "sister," Margot. Benson took on the role of the deejay during the racoon workout session. The show also has a very diverse, incredible cast and great, fun music with hip hop, country, rock and pop. They really need time to shine. Along the way, Wolf battles Dr. Emilia, who breaks Stalky, Wolf's scorpion stick. Season 1 was released on January 14,[5] season 2 on June 12,[6] and season 3 on October 12. 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. 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 But are they alone? But, the longer she's there, the more mysteries there are. The cheese sees all. ", "Bill Wolkoff & Radford Sechrist Interview: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Season 2", "Kipo's Benson is leading the next wave of queer representation in youth animation", "Kipo creator Rad Sechrist and showrunner Bill Wolkoff on loss, redemption, and K-pop narwhals", "She-Ra's Karen Fukuhara responds to movie rumours and talks Kipo crossover", "Announcing the Winners of the Third Annual Autostraddle Gay Emmys! To reach Kipo's birth Burrow, Wolf teaches her the means to keep calm to avoid a pack of Deathstalkers near her old home. After Kipo was forced to step on the surface and save her people, she came across a little girl wearing a wolf pelt. #RepresentationMatters in Kids Programming! Cappuccino's knowledge is vast. They worked in two teams, each comprising a director and three board artists. [16] He also developed a crush on a male character, Troy, in the show's 10th episode. It's exciting but not actually very scary (my five-year-old has not been concerned about being attacked by a giant corgi). She tells Kipo that they can only detect people by hearing heartbeats. Discovering the location of Dr. Emilia and her human entourage, Kipo leads a stealth operation onto a cruise ship in order to talk sense into them and slow the mad doctor's Mute-reversal plans. But Kipo has an optimistic . 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! (8yr)-Really funny. Wolf is devastated but moves on because they are on a mission. [2][3][4], The show's three seasons, each ten episodes long, were released in 2020. Above, mysterious forces gather against a ruler. Club published an interview with Rad Sechrist and Bill Wolkoff of Kipo. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. Wolf is a serious and intelligent girl with major trust issues stemming from early childhood trauma. Thisleads to a strain in their relationship, as Wolf feels like Margot had a choice and could have rebelled. Tard Mulholland's name and connection to water actually have real-life inspirations behind them. It'll take teamwork to make Kipo's dream of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance work. Its a high-jumping, thirsty Mega Flea vs. the Mega Dogs as Kipo closes in on the burrow. 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. Scarlemagne and Wolf plot to interfere with Emilia, against Kipo's wishes. [30] She also noted that Benson was the first character to have an explicit coming out as gay in an all-ages animation series, and that the understated manner of the scene, in episode 6, made it all the more noteworthy. Hyun-soo (voiced by Raymond J. Lee) Lead singer of a. Boom-Boom (voiced by Alanna Ubach) A Humming Bomber. Emilia doesn't make peace and tries to cure all the mutes. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Sequels We Want, Wolf was originally named Mandu. Five years later, Kipo happily lives on the surface where humans and mutes finally co-exist in harmony. Wolf, Dave, and Benson are tied up in Emilia's lab but Kipo comes to the rescue to save them. Hoping to tap her inner strength, Kipo hitches a ride in search of the wise Chevre Sisters. [21] The first soundtrack album, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts: Season 1 Mixtape, was released in January 2020 by Back Lot Music. Toward the end of the first season, Benson bumps into a young boy, dropping his cassette player in the process. The characters are kid friendly and the art style is fantastic I recommend this to anyone that hasn't seen it. Old frenemies are on the comeback. This article contains SPOILERS for the Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts season 3 finale.. 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. 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. 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. 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. Kipo and her new friends are held captive by a clan of Timbercats. While on the run from dangerous enemies, an assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years before. Several months after defeating Scarlemagne, Kipo's gang tries to create a greater alliance of Mutes and humanity while dealing with several strange disappearances. Can the gang rely on Dr. Emilia and Kipo herself? Some violence. Kipo is an intelligent strong girl who knows everything about now, but has no idea about the surface. He is a feared mute who plans to create a mute-only utopia with himself on top. 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. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The two are adventurous, optimistic, hopeful, and share very similar senses of humor. 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. [14], The series has five writers in addition to showrunner Sechrist and executive producer Bill Wolkoff. Kipo's gravelly tough-girl voice in the dream really puts it over the top. key animation : Studio Mir/Production Reve / key animator: Studio Mir/Production Reve (6 episodes, 2020) Suh Sung Chun. 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. 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.