Ekans - Snakes Awake
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| Also known as | Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake Ekans |
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| Directed by | Yogesh Kawale |
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| Opening theme | "Ekans" |
| Ending theme | "Ekans" |
| Country of origin | India |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
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| Executive producer | Meera Latkar Nemlekar |
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| Running time | 7-8 minutes |
| Production company | Hi-Tech Animation |
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| Network | Cartoon Network Pogo TV |
| Release | 27 June 2021 – present |
Ekans - Snakes Awake also known as Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake or simply Ekans is an Indian sci-fi superhero computer - animated series produced by Hi-Tech Animation for Cartoon Network (India).[1] The series centers around 13-year-old Ekans, whose back spelled name would be "S, N, A, K, E". He has the ability to control snakes in form of robots and can also tackle real ones as well.
It is the first Cartoon Network Indian original computer - animated series.[2]
Premise
The series revolves around a 13-year-old street-smart wunderkind, Ekans, who is chosen as the one and is gifted a nagamani by the world's most powerful snakes, thanks to his heart of gold and fearless attitude. With extraordinary snake-like powers, the otherwise conventional tech-savvy youngster obtains heightened sensory perceptions, ability to camouflage, flexibility, and strength to keep humanity safe from the evils of the world. That's not all; his trendy hi-tech superpower suit with mechanical snakes gives him additional abilities to cleverly outsmart villains.
The concept of snake-based powers in the series is derived from an old Indian legend revolving around snakes. In the legend, a community of snakes were granted sentience and powers such as metanmorphosis by a magical stone called the Nagamani (lit. Serpent Gem).
Characters
Main characters
- Ekans
- Chiku
- Kiara
- Diya
- Dr. Sanjay
- Chocho the Robot
- Naagrakshak
- Bunty
Villains
- Wire Z
- Time Warp
- Dr. I
- Darkstone
- Elastiko
- Worm King
- Froggie
- Gazero
- Sapera
- Chemical King
- Crazy Collector
- Mongoose & Kanjoose
- Chen & Liu
- Octagon
- Gatoroid
- Danger Driller
- Cemento & Mixer
- Hathoda
- Maharoach
- Lathi & Kathi (Sapera's Assistant)
Broadcast
The series debuted on Cartoon Network on 27 June 2021 with first season titled Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake.
The second season of the series was premiered on 22 November 2021 under the title Ekans - Snakes Awake! on Cartoon Network.[3]
The series also premiered on Cartoon Network Asia in April 25, 2022.[4]
Cartoon Network shifted the series to its sister channel Pogo TV on August 22, 2022.[5][6][7]
Specials
Ekans – Origin Story
On 25 December 2021 Cartoon Network aired a special episode of the series titled Ekans Special: Ekans: Origin Story in the celebration of Christmas. In this special episode, it was revealed how Ekans got his super powers and nagamani.[8][9] It was also premiered on Pogo with the title Ekans: Origin Story on September 04, 2022.[10]
Movies
Ekans – Hero Ek Villain Anek
A theatrical film titled Ekans – Hero Ek Villain Anek was released in PVR Cinemas on 19 August 2022 in three languages i.e. Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.[11] The film later premiered on Pogo TV in October 16, 2022.[12]
Ekans – The Mystery Of Three Gems
Pogo TV launched another feature film of the series titled Ekans – The Mystery Of Three Gems on October 09, 2022 at 12:30 PM IST.[13][14] It is also an original film of Pogo TV of Ekans series.
See also
References
- ^ "Cartoon Network bringing its first local sci-fi superhero CGI series, 'Ekans - Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". www.bestmediaifo.com.
- ^ "Cartoon Network India Launching 'Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". Animation World Network.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully. "Cartoon Network announces new episodes of homegrown superhero CGI series 'Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake'". www.adgully.com.
- ^ "Our newest hero has a heart of gold and serpent powers! Meet Ekans, chosen as "The One" by the most powerful snakes in the world | NEW SHOW! Ekans: Snakes Awake on #CartoonNetwork, Premieres April 25 at 1.30PM (SG/MY) | 12.30PM (TH/ID) | 4.45PM (PH) | 6PM (TW)". Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Ekans ki baat hi kuch aur hai! Stay tuned to see him on POGO TV very soon". Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Logon ke dilon mein baj rahi hai ghanti kyun ki Ekans maar raha hai entry. Aagaya hai naya rakshak ab POGO par.Catch Ekans, 22nd Aug onwards, Mon-Fri at 7pm only on POGO, retrieved 21 August 2022
- ^ Logon ke dilon mein baj rahi hai ghanti kyun ki Ekans maar raha hai entry. Aagaya hai naya rakshak ab POGO par. Catch Ekans, 22nd Aug onwards, Mon-Fri at 7pm only on POGO, retrieved 21 August 2022
- ^ Ekans Special | Christmas Special | Saturday 25th, December, 2021 at 10:30 AM | Only on Cartoon Network, retrieved 25 December 2021
- ^ Ekans Special | Christmas Special | Saturday 25th, December, 2021 at 10:30 AM | Cartoon Network, retrieved 25 December 2021
- ^ Ekans – Origin Story | POGO | Movie – 4th September – 12:30 PM, retrieved 2 September 2022
- ^ Team, AnimationXpress (17 August 2022). "POGO is bringing its superhero Ekans to PVR Cinemas with an exclusive 'Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek' movie premiere". AnimationXpress. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Ekans – Hero Ek Villain Anek | New Movie | POGO | 16th October - 12:30 PM, retrieved 12 October 2022
- ^ Ekans: The Mystery Of Three Gems | POGO | Movie – 9th October – 12:30 PM, retrieved 4 October 2022
- ^ "Warner Bros. Discovery's kids' entertainment channels—Discovery Kids, Cartoon Network, and POGO—are getting into the festive spirit with an action-packed and entertaining content line-up for kids and families to watch together". Retrieved 1 October 2022.