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. Rule 93: Don't trust anyone who talks to cheese. Wolf's relationship with Margot is a complicated one. 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. They howl to make the dogs submit. It doesn't change anything about the relationship between them. But when Kipo protected her againstScarlemagne, she warmed up to humans and even began offering them free meals. From the pilot episode to the fifth episode titled "The Astronomers in Turtlenecks," Kipo is 12-years-old. Wolf's betrayal multiplies when even Margot who was like a sister to her rejects her for being human. Previously, Wolf's real name was unknown. Let's get the party started! In that episode, he is able to turn his hand at will. She was mainly distrustful of mutes, especially mute wolves. With Wolf, Benson and Dave in danger, Kipo must use her brain not her brawn to outsmart Dr. Emilia. Mutes rose up against the human race, forcing the majority of it to live in underground cities called burrows. Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts: 10 Hidden Details - ScreenRant Kipo and her pals must keep their cool as they stake out the doc's unexpected hideout. 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. Several months after defeating Scarlemagne, Kipo's gang tries to create a greater alliance of Mutes and humanity while dealing with several strange disappearances. I'd love to hear all of your opinions on why or why not this theory is correct. Common Sense Media. [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. It was thus not clear what name she used before that. And in later episodes, he turns buff when needed and returns to his normal state when the danger has passed. Wolf's surface rules and lessons for Kipo: Lesson 1: Don't shout; it's "ringing the dinner bell". Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts follows the story of the titular Kipo, a young girl who has lived her whole life in an underground human settlement. There, Wolf admits that this was her old home. Dr. Emilia smiles and schemes. 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. [9] Together, they set out to find the burrow Kipo's community fled to after their first one was destroyed. This is not the case. Some violence. I'm a former Chemical Engineer. Wolf is approached by her former friend, Margot, who betrayed her! But will they all end up on the menu? It'll take teamwork to make Kipo's dream of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance work. [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. Kipo is an intelligent strong girl who knows everything about now, but has no idea about the surface. Some viewers might not have noticed that the series tends to be shown from how Mandu is seeing things. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts makes coming out as gay simple and She didn't like humans. Troyson is the slash ship between Benson and Troy from the Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts fandom. Dr. Emilia | Villains Wiki | Fandom 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 The wolves break the news to Scarlemagne as Kipo tries to crack her fathers code. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Kipo! Kipo's gravelly tough-girl voice in the dream really puts it over the top. age 8+. 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Scarlemagne turns to Lio for help. But beneath her rough exterior, Wolf is a true friend, and her character growth throughout the series is inspiring as hell. Steve Barr, Florent Lagrange, and Perin McLean. All rights reserved. They link up again when Margot seeks Wolf out to help find their brother, Rupert. Unlike Kipo, Wolf didnt grow up feeling safe or comfortable while trying to survive on the surface, and she definitely needed some help re-learning to make friends. Yes she realizes that the character Benson is gay and is not influenced nor bother by the fact. 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. Leore Berris, Joanna Lewis & Kristine Songco, Ricardo Curtis, Florent Lagrange, Perin McLean, and Seema Virdi. [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 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 Kipo has an optimistic . She is a tough-as-nails surface traveler who worked alone until she met Kipo. Watch Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts | Netflix Official Site The same month, Fukuhara, who also voices Glimmer in She-Ra, said that it would be cool if She-Ra moved into "feature-length storytelling," with a movie focused on Bow and how he grew up with Glimmer. 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. Tard Mulholland's name and connection to water actually have real-life inspirations behind them. 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. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Join SYFY Insider to get access to exclusive videos and interviews, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more. Kipo Season 3 Clip Sees Wolf Squaring Off Against a Familiar Foe The music gets slow, Kipo keeps wistfully staring at Benson with lovey-dovey eyes. 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. This will probably be revealed in future seasons. 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! Kipo gets embarrassed that she misread his friendship as romantic, but makes it clear she's supportive of her friend. That said, I'm on Twitter @RenaldoMatadeen. According to Rad Sechrist, her parents are dead. Lio also manages to avoid triggering the Mutes while leaving several clues inLas Vistas. It happens to be the colours of the trans flag Wich I believe is a hint from dreamworks. Overall great show my sister loves it and says they always stick up for each other and their pets are funny and cool. Young Wolf lived in the house in the area, where she turned old playthings and other junk into weapons to fend off predator mutes (specifically Deathstalkers). Hyun-soo (voiced by Raymond J. Lee) Lead singer of a. Boom-Boom (voiced by Alanna Ubach) A Humming Bomber. The problem is when Wolf sees what happened to them, there's not much remorse. He also had yellow skin and carried his sword with him at all times. Perin McLean, Seema Virdi, and Steve Walker. Now's the time for real heroes. This childhood trauma shapes her in a way that gives her a disliking towards mutes and a burning hatred for wolves. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. The city of Las Vistas, where Mullholland lives is based on Los Angeles. He also seems to know a lot about theMega Monkey. Kipo and Lio work together to try to change Scarlemagne in order to stop his ambitions once and for all. He serves as the main antagonist of the first two seasons and an anti-hero in the third and final season. "[34], TV Guide called Kipo a "wildly imaginative story" with diverse characters. 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. Kipo's father leaves her a letter, addressed to her with her birth sign- Aries. Lesson 2: Don't tell anyone information that would indicate you're from a burrow. [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. 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. The series has been critically acclaimed for its design, characterization, music, world-building, voice acting, and diversity. My little sister is 8 years old n really likes superhero type shows. "[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. They know that they must fight back. With a little help from friends, Kipo breaks the chains of mind control as chaos comes to the coronation. [13] Sechrist compared the series to The Wizard of Oz, "but instead of ruby slippers [Kipo] has Converse on". [16] He also developed a crush on a male character, Troy, in the show's 10th episode. Watch Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts | Netflix Official Site The best comparison I can find is The Last Airbender (the show, not the movie). Joe Giampapa, Perin McLean, Seema Virdi, and Steve Walker. 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. [17] Due to these elements, some noted the show's "casual queerness. But let's get real: It comes at a price. See if they're able to work together in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, coming to Netflix Janu. Kipo flies off to find Scarlemagne and save her father. She has details about everyone and everything inLas Vistas. Game on. Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,371 - Favs: 1 - Published: Apr 9, 2021 - Kipo - Complete. Wolf meets Kipo's father and friends and all seems well, until Scarlemagne and the flamingos attack and Kipo's father is captured. Kipo and the gang embark on a risky mission to Cappuccinos Mute brunch spot and reconnect with an old frenemy. Wolf often feels uncomfortable from stuff that are considered feminine. My 7-year-old and 10-year- old both love it. He even knows how to use DJ equipment. Can the Brunch Bunch flip the odds with flapjacks? Here are things you might have missed about the main characters. In the third season, Kipo creates the "Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance" (HMUFA) to fight Emilia, but struggles to make humans and mutes work together. She is now even willing to trust and befriend Mutes thanks to Kipo's Influence. 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 was able to remember that Dave ate at her restaurant ten years earlier and left without paying. Despite her surly, lone wolf persona, Wolf is not immune to Kipo's unrelenting attempts at friendship. 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. 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. Kipo frees Song from her mind control and defeats Scarlemagne, while Emilia plots to revert mutes back into normal animals. As the pair adventure together, their relationship grows gradually, becoming less a matter of convenience and more one built out of enjoyment of each other's company. Benson and Wolf help Troy, while . Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. Parent reviews for Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Every week well bring you new content featuring your favorite Netflix series -- from Alexa \u0026 Katie to Carmen Sandiego and everything in between. 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. Can she talk it out with a Mega Mute? Kipo makes an unexpected final move to try and create unity by throwing a "Prahm" for humans and Mutes. Kipo cures her mother Song, but must now figure out how to stop the humans from curing the Mutes. Kipo And the Age of Wonderbeasts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About - CBR 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. 1.2s . 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. The fates of humans and Mutes hang in the balance as Scarlemagne's coronation ceremony takes an unexpected turn. Kipo leads an army of new allies to Umlaut Snke turf. The show should have focused on her feeling bad, as Margot made it clear she regretted her actions. Its great fun for the whole family seems kida kid like but the story is so much more im 19 at the time of making this review and I can say I LOVE the show my 10 year old sister older sister and older brother along with my mom and my dad thought it was good to watch. Throughout Season 2, Wolf is by Kipo's side, helping her to save her family and friends by battling whatever obstacle comes their way. She very quickly thanks Benson for being himself, gives him a big hug, and tells him that she's really glad they have the amazing friendship that they have. The two are adventurous, optimistic, hopeful, and share very similar senses of humor. She was born at 2:00 am. There is some violence but nothing graphic just cool action scenes. Wolf is the deuteragonist of the Netflix original, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. She was born at 2:00 am. In 2020, animals mutated into anthropomorphic creatures called "mutes". [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. 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. #RepresentationMatters in Kids Programming! Wolf's irate because of yet another betrayal, but eventually, they escape, leaving Wolfgrateful she still has Kipo's alliance. From Hugo to Scarlemagne, from victim to villain, a tyrant tells his tale. Now, as much as Kipo is Wolf's other half, Margot influenced her in the early years. 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 The Wanderer, a Bourne series + Kipo and the Age of He is a feared mute who plans to create a mute-only utopia with himself on top. A "cured" chum returns. "[18], The series was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming. She doesn't get complex arcs or layered adventures this season, meaning this moment really could have added a new dimension. 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! 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. 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. Wolf grew up on the surface and learned she had to be alert at all times. There are no inappropriate scenes in the show. Dave and Benson hop on the dog too. Fun Gus is among us. Mr. Filburn (voiced by Jake Green) A member of Kipo's underground community. Everyone must work together to stop Dr. Emilia as an epic Mega Mute battle shuts down a successful bash. Happy that the show has diverse characters. Season 1 was released on January 14,[5] season 2 on June 12,[6] and season 3 on October 12. 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 . 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. She did kill one of the parents, It was the Mother. This includes his close friendship with Dave. "[20], The soundtrack to the series, including several original songs, was composed by Daniel Rojas. The series is particularly notable for its representation of LGBT and characters of color. But has she also brought home disaster? His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV, but he just keeps returning. Time to learn Timbercat survival skills. 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. [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. ", "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! Ben Li, Adam Lucas, and Bridget Underwood. He wants Kipo to lead him to her burrow so he can trap her friends and family. Benson took on the role of the deejay during the racoon workout session. 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. In further episodes, she has a pink flower hairpin that Kipo gave to her for their birthday. We learn how Wolf got her scorpion stick and became the warrior that she is today. During their adventures, Kipo discovers that she has the DNA of a mega jaguar, and can transform her body. 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. Get first access to never-before-seen videos, exclusive interviews, and much more! Finally, they head for a Ferris wheel, riding it up to the top, looking out over a beautiful city of lights. A big secrets out, and Wolf cant deal. [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 searches for another clue among the Fitness Raccoons. Still, the origin of that name isn't clear. When Kipo and Benson first meet, their relationship is pretty unanimously one-sided. This show gives a child a chance to understand the normal surroundings in life. 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. However, Emilia would end up using her cure on the wolf siblings, turning them from mutes back to wild creatures so they could sniff and track Wolf back to Kipo's lair. The third season once again brings this to light, but unfortunately, it fails Wolf's relationship with her wolf "sister," Margot. It's clever, it's cute, the language is clean. 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. Making her way through a world of mutant animals, a sheltered yet scrappy girl learns how to survive and get home with help from her ragtag crew. Kipo reaches out to alliance stopper Scarlemagne, and Margot asks Wolf for a favor. She befriend Mandu, a mutant pig, Wolf a wolf-raised orphan girl, Benson, a pop music loving hobo and his mutant insect companion Dave to find her people underground. In October 2020, The A.V. As the pair adventure together, their . 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. First, he has plenty of knowledge aboutastronomy. 337 . Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Sequels We Want, Wolf was originally named Mandu. Wolf, Dave, and Benson are tied up in Emilia's lab but Kipo comes to the rescue to save them. 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. In that episode, it is revealed that Kipo's birthday isMarch 26. 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 . While on the run from dangerous enemies, an assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years before. [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. Wolf helps Kipo an the others convince other mutes to join HMUFA, like the Dupstep Bees. In the interview, Wolkoff said that they did not face roadblocks in presenting Benson and Troy, crediting creators like ND Stevenson, Rebecca Sugar, and others for fighting "difficult battles before Kipo came along. He didn't ask about Benson being gay, but did ask why he "didn't like the pretty girl back". While the season could totally have ended Benson's coming out there, quickly and plainly stated and supported, the show also doesn't shy away from displaying Benson as getting to have romantic feelings on screen, something made all the more powerful by the fact his orientation has been made properly clear. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 09:34. Inthe series, Benson's appearance has been greatly altered. Hoping to tap her inner strength, Kipo hitches a ride in search of the wise Chevre Sisters. I ha e a few in development, but all YA like Kipo so no place to take them", "Netflix's Newest Animation Pickup Has A Black And Gay Cast, But Isn't A "Black" Or "Gay" Cartoon", "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts treats coming out like just another part of life", "How Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Codes Blackness", "New Trailer for 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' Is Absolutely Insane", "Exclusive: Netflix's Excellent Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Will Return for Season 2", "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts to Air on POP", "Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Is the Latest Animated Marvel You Absolutely Should Watch", "It's the End of the World and She's Just Fine! Against all odds, Kipo and the gang ended an old enemy's reign of terror. Emilia creates an anti-mute cure with Kipo's DNA, and it is with this cure that Kipo turns her mother human again. The series is produced by American company DreamWorks Animation Television and animated by South Korean studio Mir. Not bad for someone from the Caribbean, eh? Wolf is a serious and intelligent girl with major trust issues stemming from early childhood trauma. The chums frolic with the pushy player till a slippery helper arrives.