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 . She didn't like humans. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. They know that they must fight back. I also write about music in terms of punk, indie, hardcore and emo because well, they rock! Kipo and the gang embark on a risky mission to Cappuccinos Mute brunch spot and reconnect with an old frenemy. Wolf confronts Margot about abandoning her, but Margot explains that she was just scared of her parents. Wolf agrees and goes to find Margot's brother, while keeping an eye on Margot knowing that she can't trust her. A main character, no less, not some background character thrown into a single episode or background shot. Kipo makes an unexpected final move to try and create unity by throwing a "Prahm" for humans and Mutes. He didn't ask about Benson being gay, but did ask why he "didn't like the pretty girl back". We learn how Wolf got her scorpion stick and became the warrior that she is today. Haunted by an unsolved murder, brilliant but disgraced London police detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer. . At first, Wolf hides the letter from Kipo, realizing that she really values Kipo's presence in her life and doesn't want to be left behind. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kipo! "[40], In June 2020, Bill Wolkoff, co-screenwriter of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, said that they were lucky and glad the studio empowered this, wanting to have a "young, 16-ish year old kid" who was gay and was not ashamed of it. Troy picks it up and Benson is struck with a new crush as they immediately connect over the music. 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. ", "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! Again, this shouldn't be a shocker, but you'd be amazed how rare it is to see a gay character in animated children's media get to actually fall for people along their journey. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Sequels We Want, Wolf was originally named Mandu. 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. But let's get real: It comes at a price. This is why 26 is Lio's favorite number. 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 ? The group gets trapped in an ideal dream world. 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 . The show should have focused on her feeling bad, as Margot made it clear she regretted her actions. My little sister is 8 years old n really likes superhero type shows. Benson is startled and trips back, his cassette player falls and starts playing. The first film would focus on a fifteen year old Wolf, which would set the film several years after the events of the series. 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. 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. Lio also manages to avoid triggering the Mutes while leaving several clues inLas Vistas. 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. Ultimately, Kipo succeeds in making peace between mutes and humans, reforming Scarlemagne in the process. He serves as the main antagonist of the first two seasons and an anti-hero in the third and final season. 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. 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. They continue their quest to find her people and to find the Mega Mute, who destroyed the burrow in the first place. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. I have only been watching the show 5 minutes but it seems really funny and cool. Scarlemagne's Nobles Scooter Skunks Humming Bombers Chevre Sisters Unicorns of the Seas. Unavailable on an ad-supported plan due to licensing restrictions. Wolf's wolf skin they wear all the time. KEEP READING:Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Bosses Talk Potential Movie Spinoffs, Sequels. Troyson is the slash ship between Benson and Troy from the Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts fandom. In the last episode of season 2, Stalky gets destroyed by Emilia. She wears cuffed grey jeans, a black T-shirt, a mute wolf-skin cape, and two pieces of black fabric tied around her wrists. Adam Lucas, Bridget Underwood, and Kalen Whitfield. Also, Kipo's parents show a great example of caring parents that work together in a loving relationship. Wolf is devastated but moves on because they are on a mission. Dr. Emilia's determination runs deep and gets dark. All rights reserved. Kipo flies off to find Scarlemagne and save her father. The group encounters groups of snakes, cats, wolves as they go on their adventure. The city of Las Vistas, where Mullholland lives is based on Los Angeles. It has characters that look like us, messages about perseverance, learning about the world around you, and how to treat your neighbors. The second we finished the last episode, my kid said "Daddy, can you put on season 2?" 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. From the sixth episode titled "Ratland," Kipo is 13-years old. Currently, the name is used by a, One of her original concept design features in the. (edited by . Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. 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. 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. This is not the case. New insights from various parties come to light that raise questions about Jens Sring's conviction of the 1985 murders of his then-girlfriend's parents. I dont believe putting gay characters on tv is pushing an agenda I grown up watching straight people kiss on tv as a kid on shows like Drake and Josh which was a kids show and l was never influenced to go make out with boys. Netflix's Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts fails Wolf's most important relationship when Emilia brings her sinister war into Kipo's new alliance. Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. 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. In 2020, animals mutated into anthropomorphic creatures called "mutes". Unfortunately, the duo encounters the Mod Frogs again and gets trapped in a house with a baby mute grub. When Kipo and Benson first meet, their relationship is pretty unanimously one-sided. Jamack (voiced by Jake Green) A Mod Frog and enemy of Kipo after she caused him to be banished from his pack, but later becomes an ally. 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 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. Every week well bring you new content featuring your favorite Netflix series -- from Alexa \u0026 Katie to Carmen Sandiego and everything in between. "[20], The soundtrack to the series, including several original songs, was composed by Daniel Rojas. Does K-pop hold the key? Benson encourages Kipo to celebrate her birthday and in return, Kipo offers to always celebrate her birthday with Wolf since Wolf has no idea when she was born. 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. Kipo gets embarrassed that she misread his friendship as romantic, but makes it clear she's supportive of her friend. 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. Wolf is the deuteragonist of the Netflix original, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. We're Missionary Baptist, and our son is 5. 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. Here are things you might have missed about the main characters. Wolf backs up Kipo in the fight and Emilia loses. As everyone regroups, Kipo blames herself for the damage done and springs into action. [29], Writing for Polygon, Petrana Radulovic appreciated that beneath a standard fantasy exploration quest, the series is a "vibrant mosaic, with a unique world, multidimensional character relationships, and a deeper underlying plot" about the tensions between mutes and humans. Kipo just won't give up hope when it comes to finding the good beneath the savagery. They howl to make the dogs submit. [14], The series has five writers in addition to showrunner Sechrist and executive producer Bill Wolkoff. Eventually, though, she hands it over. 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. Scarlemagne turns to Lio for help. We only know a handful of gay families, and want our son to know how to interact with all peoples: With respect and love. Some of the themes were too complex for my 6 year old though. Yes she realizes that the character Benson is gay and is not influenced nor bother by the fact. [12] The animated series based on the webcomic was first announced at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in June 2019. 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. Thirteen-year-old Kipo gets sent to Las Vistas Academy, a boarding school for children with difficult backgrounds. God allows all people in His world, and it's our job to teach our babies how to love all, even those who are different from us. They get out and go back to safety. His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV, but he just keeps returning. It was thus not clear what name she used before that. 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. The reason I believe this is because of two main reasons. Inthe series, Benson's appearance has been greatly altered. Can she talk it out with a Mega Mute? The letter includes a map that will lead her to the newly formed burrow. 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Gibson, Radford Sechrist, and Young Ki Yoon. KEEP READING: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Bosses Talk Potential Movie Spinoffs, Sequels Subscribe to our newsletter She tells Kipo that they can only detect people by hearing heartbeats. Meanwhile, Kipo must resist the urge to pet Mega Bunny babies before escaping from sticky Mod Frog Jamack. Karen Fukuhara ("She-Ra and the Princesses of Power") leads a voice cast including Sterling K. Brown and Dan Stevens. 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. With her plans foiled and unwilling to accept change, Emilia turns herself into a mega mute to kill Kipo and her friends, but she is defeated with Scarlemagne's help, who sacrifices himself to save Kipo. It shows adventure and challenges while giving information about life on earth and the stars. "[36] Shannon Miller of The A.V. Annecy International Animated Film Festival, "It's the only show I made lol. 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. Join SYFY Insider to get access to exclusive videos and interviews, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more. in-between : Studio Mir/Production Reve / inbetween artist: Studio Mir/Production Reve (6 episodes, 2020) Lim Jong Chul. Kipo leads an army of new allies to Umlaut Snke turf. Tongue Depressor (voiced by David Neher) A Fitness Raccoon. Club published an interview with Rad Sechrist and Bill Wolkoff of 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. RELATED:Hubie Halloween: The Best Thing About The Adam Sandler Film Is His Mighty Thermos. RELATED:The 10 Best Animated Kids' Shows Of The Last 20 Years (According To IMDb). Thisleads to a strain in their relationship, as Wolf feels like Margot had a choice and could have rebelled. So does Scarlemagne. 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. With a little help from friends, Kipo breaks the chains of mind control as chaos comes to the coronation. Wolf claims to have abandoned it an unknown point, although it is possible that she abandoned it recently after meeting Kipo. Fun Gus is among us. Kipo frees Song from her mind control and defeats Scarlemagne, while Emilia plots to revert mutes back into normal animals. 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. But the optimism of Kipo and the lessons learned here about inclusivity are perfect. This will probably be revealed in future seasons. It'll take teamwork to make Kipo's dream of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance work. RELATED:10 Best Raunchy Animated Series (According To IMDb). [17] Due to these elements, some noted the show's "casual queerness. 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'. The boy recognizes the artist he's got in his cassette player, the two hit it off, and leave the scene excitedly talking music. [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. While topside, Kipo journeys alongside surface dwellers Wolf, a cautious and vicious hunter who has largely survived alone; Benson, a charmingly optimistic human survivor; his best friend Dave, a mutated fly that ages in cycles at an accelerated rate; and Mandu, a cute mutant pig. Getting to see a young person of color come out as gay in an animated show for kids is an all-too-rare occurrence. [2][3][4], The show's three seasons, each ten episodes long, were released in 2020. 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. Margot (voiced by Faith Graham and Victoria Grace) Wolf's adoptive wolf sister. She doesn't get complex arcs or layered adventures this season, meaning this moment really could have added a new dimension. Scarlemagne and Wolf set out to end her, and Song reveals a secret. He also had yellow skin and carried his sword with him at all times. Though Wolf initially refuses, she changes her mind after becoming annoyed with Kipo's inexperience on the surface. [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. Now they're on a mission to fight a fierce anti-Mute evildoer: Dr. Emilia. (8yr)-Really funny. In that episode, he is able to turn his hand at will. Doag (voiced by Rebecca Husain) Hoag's dance-obsessed daughter. 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. Not because there's anything wrong with her, but because he's gay. "[37] Beth Elderkin of Gizmodo called the relationship between Benson and Troy "perfect. Too many animated children's shows will dance around character sexuality, showing characters in love but being afraid to explicitly use the word "gay." This implies that he knew the land very well. 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. 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. [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. But we certainly hope they get the green light, because season 1 was great fun. The characters are kid friendly and the art style is fantastic I recommend this to anyone that hasn't seen it. Point blank. After Wolf escapes, she was left to hunt and gather for food, but survives thanks to her cleverness and the skills and toughness she had gained with the wolves. Time to throw Kipo an anchor as the Mega Monkey moves on. Scarlemagne's powers are said to have been influenced by the Marvel villain Mandrillwho has the ability to produce mind-controlling pheromones. The race for a vaccine begins after a feverish frolic with the Dubstep Bees. 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 . This childhood trauma shapes her in a way that gives her a disliking towards mutes and a burning hatred for wolves. In that episode, it is revealed that Kipo's birthday is March 26. The hunt is on for Dr. Emilia, and friends start to vanish. The chums frolic with the pushy player till a slippery helper arrives. Enter Dave with a tale about fanatics and one awesome fan. 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. Lily and Earl Berdacs (voiced by Kay Bess and Carlos Alazraqui) Asher and Dahlia's parents. Kipo is an intelligent strong girl who knows everything about now, but has no idea about the surface. #Kipo #Wolf #TheAgeofWonderbeastsShe's a wild surface girl, a fearsome Death Stalker conqueror, and she's not quite 100% trustful of all mutes. In the first season, viewers noted howDave kept turning buff only after the danger already passed and kept turning old during the worst possible moments. She is a tough-as-nails surface traveler who worked alone until she met Kipo. Wolf meets Kipo's father and friends and all seems well, until Scarlemagne and the flamingos attack and Kipo's father is captured. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 09:34. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? 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. In further episodes, she has a pink flower hairpin that Kipo gave to her for their birthday. Wolf helps Kipo get into the burrow to get her anchor so that they can go fight Scarlemagne and save all of the humans. 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. Wolf is a short, female human with brown skin, light brown eyes, and curly dark-brown hair. Wolf lives happily amongst mutes. Cappuccino's knowledge is vast. Oh, FYI, I'd love to write the Gargoyles movie for Disney. 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! Held captive by the brawling Timbercats, Kipo and pals must find the tough kitties leader, Yumyan Hammerpaw, if they want to avoid becoming cat food. Great and inventive story, beautiful animation, solid character development, spot-on music. However, in the eighth episode titled "Twin Beaks," Kipo briefly mentioned her name. Wolf starts to fight with Margot over a problem from 5 years ago, when Margot and the wolf pack pretend to befriend Wolf but only wanted her for food. There, Wolf admits that this was her old home. (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 . Wolf is there for Kipo as she tries to create the HMUFA, Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance. Kipo and her new friends are held captive by a clan of Timbercats. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [11] After quitting his job as an animator, Sechrist began posting the webcomic Kipo on Tumblr in 2015. Wolf is a serious and intelligent girl with major trust issues stemming from early childhood trauma.
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