The Powerpuff Girls (also abbreviated as PPG) is an American comedy-action satirical adventure superhero children's animated television series.
It aired on Cartoon Network from 1998 to 2005.
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Genre | Comedy Superhero Action adventure |
Created by | Craig McCracken |
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Narrated by | Tom Kenny |
Theme music composer | James L. Venable |
Opening theme | "The Powerpuff Girls (Main Theme)" |
Ending theme | "The Powerpuff Girls (End Theme)", performed by Bis |
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Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 78 (whole) 136 (segments) (list of episodes) |
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Executive producer | Mike Lazzo |
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Running time | 11 minutes (short-length episodes) 22 minutes (specials) 44 minutes ("'Twas the Fight Before Christmas") |
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Network | Cartoon Network |
Release | October 18, 1998 March 25, 2005 | –
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Powerpuff Girls Z What a Cartoon! The Powerpuff Girls (2016) |
It is about three superheroes named Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup live in Townsville, USA. They are kindergarteners and have superpowers, who use their powers for good by saving the world from villains.
The show is based on a short made by the series creator from 1992 originally called Whoopass Stew. The original show was created by Craig McCracken, and the 2016 revival series was developed by Nick Jennings and Bob Boyle. It was created and produced by Hanna-Barbera and Cartoon Network Studios, who also developed a theatrical film adaption in 2002 titled The Powerpuff Girls Movie by Universal Studios.
A lonely scientist named Professor Utonium one day decided to create a "perfect daughter" using sugar, spice and everything nice. However, a special potion named Chemical X was accidentally added to the pot, creating the three Powerpuff Girls, who had superpowers and have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and evil in Townsville.
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are 3 kindergarten superheroes who live with their father, Professor Utonium, in the City of Townsville. It is their job to use their powers to reduce crime and defend the town from evil villains who want to take it over while also partaking in normal activities like chores and going to school.
The Powerpuff Girls Movie is an animated film which serves as a prequel to the series. It tells the full story of how the girls were created, revealing that Mojo Jojo (the series' main villain) was partly responsible. The main cast of the series returns. It was released in 2002.
Two video games were made featuring the main cast. They were:
In 2009, a ten-year anniversary special was released titled The Powerpuff Girls Rule. The story centres around the Key to the World being brought to Townsville. The Girls and every villain who appeared in the series search for the Key. Eventually, Mojo Jojo finds it and reveals that he will use it to create world peace.
In 2006, the Powerpuff Girls Z was released. Many major characters returned but personalities and appearances were altered. Instead of being superheroes from birth, the girls were teenagers who were struck by "Z Rays" which turned them into superheroes.
The Powerpuff Girls is a reboot of the original series. Although it follows the same backstory and has similar characters, many things are changed.
A live action sequel was in development. It was said to depict the Girls now as adults returning to their superhero duties. However, it was cancelled.
The show saw several VHS and DVD releases while it was on the air, and the entire series was released on DVD in 2009 to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.
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