Monsuno
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| Genre | Action/Adventure Science Fiction Anime |
| Format | Animated series |
| Created by | Jeremy Padawer Jared Wolfson |
| Developed by | Man of Action Jeremy Padawer Jared Wolfson Yukio Kusumoto Jon Hudson |
| Directed by | Yoshiaki Okumura |
| Voices of | Cam Clarke Keith Silverstein Christopher Corey Smith Karen Strassman Kirk Thornton |
| Opening theme | "Monsuno" by Far East Movement[1] "MONSUNO!" by Rey (Japanese) (1-26) "SPIN GO!" by Rey (Japanese) (27-TBD) |
| Ending theme | "Jounetsu Element" by SV TRIBE (1-26) "Onaji Sekai de" by Rey (27-TBD) |
| Composer(s) | Michael Tavera |
| Country of origin | United States, Japan[2] |
| Original language(s) | English, Japanese |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (List of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Stephen Berman Jeremy Padawer Yuma Sakata |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Jakks Pacific |
| Distributor | FremantleMedia North America |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Nicktoons (USA) Nicktoons, CITV (UK) Nickelodeon (France) Nickelodeon and K2 (Italy) YTV (Canada)[3] TV Tokyo (Japan) Nickelodeon (Latin America) Nickelodeon (Spain) Nickelodeon (Romania) Nickelodeon (Canada) Fox (Finland) Nickelodeon (Pakistan) Sonic-Nickelodeon (India) |
| Original run | February 23, 2012 – Present |
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| Website | |
Monsuno released as Juusen Battle Monsuno (獣旋バトルモンスーノ) in Japan, and otherwise known as Monsuno: World Master, is an American-Japanese animated series that premiered in the United States on February 23, 2012 on Nickelodeon's sister channel, Nicktoons[4][5] and began airing on TV Tokyo in Japan in October 2012,[6] with global launches staggered by country sometime in-between Summer 2012 and Spring 2013 through Nickelodeon.[7] The series is created by Jeremy Padawer and Jared Wolfson. It is distributed by FremantleMedia and is produced by Dentsu Entertainment USA, FremantleMedia, Jakks Pacific, and The Topps Company.[4]
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Synopsis [edit]
The series revolves around "re-awakened Monster DNA called Monsuno" that finds its way into the unsuspecting hands of adventure-seeking teenagers Chase, Jinja, and Bren. Accompanied by their Monsuno, Lock, Charger, and Quickforce, they are searching for Chase's father Jeredy Suno, the creator of the Monsuno.[8] They are soon joined by Beyal, a monk from the Himalayas along with his Monsuno Glowblade. Beyal often speaks of five people that with the help of their Monsuno, could change the world. It just so happens that they are that five, along with Dax, a teenager who along with his Monsuno Airswitch, opposes the team and is disliked among most people. The team has yet to befriend him and persuade him to join their cause. They are also on the run from a H.A.M.M.E.R.-type agency called "S.T.O.R.M." (Strategic Tactical Operatives for Recovery of Monsuno) whose plans are still in question and Dr. Emanuel Klipse, a malevolent scientist who has his own nefarious plans.[9]
Characters [edit]
The characters are accompanied by Monsunos (giant high-tech and/or armored hybrid monsters of one or more animal species), which are contained in cylinder regeneration chamber capsules known as "cores".
Core-Tech [edit]
- Chase Suno (チェイス・スーノ Cheisu Sūno) (voiced by KENN in the Japanese version, Cam Clarke in the English dub) - One of the main protagonists. He was born in Kungur.
- Lock (ロック Rokku) - One of Chase's monsters. It is a hybrid of a polar bear, a gorilla, and a tiger. It was later combined with Evo to form Lock 2.0.
- Evo (イーボ Ībo) - One of Chase's monsters. It is a hybrid of a condor and a swan. It was later combined with Lock to form Lock 2.0.
- Nightstone - One of Chase's monsters. It is a hybrid of a jackal and a panther. Nightstone was renamed Nightjackel (ナイトジャッカル Naitojakkaru) in the Japanese version.
- Babbeon - One of Chase's monsters. It is a hybrid of a mandrill and a rat.
- Deep-six - one of Chase's new monsunos in season 2. This monsuno is a hybrid of a shark and a wolf.
- Jeredy Suno (ジェレディ・スーノ Jeredi Sūno) (voiced by Keiji Fujiwara in the Japanese version, Cam Clarke in the English dub) - Chase's father.
- Bren (ブレン Buren) (voiced by Chihiro Suzuki in the Japanese version, Christopher Corey Smith in the English dub) - One of the main protagonists.
- Quickforce (クイックフォース Kuikkufōsu) - One of Bren's monsters. It is a hybrid of an antelope and a raven that resembles a hippogriff. In the first episode of season 2 Quickforce was destroyed by the wild core bomb.
- Longfang (ロングファング Rongufangu) - One of Bren's monsters. It is a hybrid of a sabertooth tiger with mineral diamond.
- Shellshot - One of Bren's monsters.
- Neo-Quickforce - One of Bren's new monsters in season 2. It is a hybrid of an antelope and a raven that resembles a hippogriff.
- Jinja (ジンジャ)[10] (voiced by Asami Tano in the Japanese version, Karen Strassman in the English dub) - One of the main protagonists, renamed Vicky (ビッキー Bikkī) in the Japanese version.
- Charger (チャージャー Chājā) - One of Jinja's monsters. It is a hybrid of an armadillo, a bison, and a moose.
- Whipper (ホイッパー Hoippā) - One of Jinja's monsters. It resembles of a frilled lizard.
- Skyfall - One of Jinja's monsters
- Beyal (voiced by Sachi Kokuryu in the Japanese version, Kirk Thornton in the English dub) - A supporting protagonist. He was renamed Noah (ノア Noa) in the Japanese version.
- Glowblade (グローブレイド Gurōbureido) - One of Beyal's monsters. It is a hybrid of a three-headed snake and a spider.
- Arachnablade - One of Beyal's monsters. It is a hybrid of a spider and a scorpion. It was renamed Axeblade (アックスブレイド Akkusubureido) in the Japanese version.
- Mysticblade - One of Beyal's monsters
- Dax (voiced by Hiroshi Shimozaki in the Japanese version, Keith Silverstein in the English dub) - A cocky young drifter that joined Team Core-Tech in the episode R.S.P.V Dax has a mysterious past that might tie into Dr Klipse illegal Monsuno research. Renamed Ash (アッシュ Asshu) in the Japanese version.
- Airswitch (エアスイッチ Easuitchi) - One of Dax's monsters. It is a hybrid of a hawk, a vulture and a lizard.
- Boost - One of Dax's monsters. It is a hybrid of a wolf and a wildcat. It was renamed Boostsaber (ブーストサーベル Būsutosāberu) in the Japanese version.
- Bioblaze (バイオブレイズ Baiobureizu) - One of Dax's monsters. It is a hybrid of a centipede and a dragonfly.
- Clubber - One of Dax's monsters. It is a hybrid of a bull and an ankylosaurus.
- Dawnmaster (ドーンマスター Dōnmasutā) - A professional thief and an ally of Cor-Tech. Helped to change all the books in the library to master Ey.
- Master Ey (マスター・エイ Masutā Ei) - Beyal's spiritual mentor and head monk of Tebab.
- Digby Droog (ドルーグ Dorūgu) - A mysterious character who appears halfway through season one. His generous hospitality for Team Core-Tech is a welcome treat which Bren is more than happy to oblige.
S.T.O.R.M. [edit]
- Commandant Marshall Charlemagne (シャルルマーニュ Sharurumānyu) (voiced by Aki Kanada in the Japanese version, Karen Strassman in the English dub) - The stern head of S.T.O.R.M. agency.
- Driftblade - One of Charlemagne's monsters. It resembles an armored lion. It was renamed Kingblade (キングブレイド Kingubureido) in the Japanese version. Driftblade was later combined with Blackbullet to form Driftblade 2.0.
- Commander Trey (トレイ Torei) (voiced by Yoshihito Sasaki in the Japanese version, Keith Silverstein in the English dub) - S.T.O.R.M.'s second-in-command general.
- Riccoshot - One of Trey's monsters. It resembles an armored Hercules beetle. It was renamed Heavypanzer (ヘビーパンツァー Hebīpantsā) in the Japanese version.
- Venomeleon - One of Trey's monsters. It resembles an armored chameleon.
- Airchoper - one of Trey's monsters. it resembles a bird
- Jon Ace (ジョン・エース Jon Ēsu) (voiced by Daisuke Matsuoka in the Japanese version, Christopher Corey Smith in the English dub) - Jeredy's assistant. After he had been captured by Eklipse, he was turned into a Half-Monsuno creature called Toxic Ace.
- Blackbullet - One of Ace's monsters. It is a hybrid of a falcon and a crow. It was renamed Sonicbird (ソニックバード Sonikkubādo) in the Japanese version. Later used by Charlemagne who combined it with Driftblade to form Driftblade 2.0.
- Goldhorn (ゴールドホーン Gōrudohōn) - One of Ace's monsters. It is a hybrid of a wild boar and a rabbit. Later used by Trey.
- Captain - A high-ranking agent of S.T.O.R.M. After Captain's Monsuno were defeated by Bren's Longfang, Charlemagne demoted him to lieutenant.
- Hydro - One of Captain's monsters. It has the head of a hammerhead shark and the body of an unknown animal. Later used by the S.T.O.R.M. Elite.
- S.T.O.R.M. Soldiers - The foot soldiers of S.T.O.R.M.
- S.T.O.R.M. Elite - The elite agents of S.T.O.R.M. who are skilled in the use of monsuno
- Crossbolt - One of the S.T.O.R.M. Elite's monsters. It looks like an armored wildebeast with enormous tusks
- Skysite - One of the S.T.O.R.M. Elite's monsters. It is a four-headed serpentine monsuno with saw-like wings that spin in a circle. From below, it looks like a UFO.
Eklipse [edit]
- Dr. Emmanuel Klipse (エマニュエル・クリプス博士 Emanyueru Kuripusu Hakase) (voiced by Masami Iwasaki in the Japanese version, Cam Clarke in the English dub) - A former member of S.T.O.R.M. who is the primary antagonist of "Monsuno: World Masters." A brilliant but amoral scientist who was a former partner of Dr Jeredy Suno on Monsuno Essence. Dr. Klipse is determined to capture Chase and his Monsuno Lock whom he believes could be “the linchpin” in his master plans. Dr Klipse is also the creator of The Monsuno Fighting Underground and DarkSpin, a ruthless group of mercenaries.
- Backslash - One of Klipse's monsters. It is a hybrid of a Gray wolf and a grizzly bear that resembles a werewolf. It was renamed Hellbreaker (ヘルブレイカー Herubureikā) in the Japanese version. Blackslash was later combined with Shadowhornet to form Backslash 2.0.
- Hargrave (ハーグレイヴ Hāgureivu) (voiced by Kirk Thornton in the English dub) - Klipse's loyal butler.
- Shadowhornet (シャドーホーネット Shadōhōnetto) - One of Hargrave's monsters. It is a hybrid of a bat and a scorpion. Later combined with Backslash to form Backslash 2.0.
- Firewasp - One of Hargrave's monsters. It is a hybrid of a tarantula and a wasp. It was renamed Flamechopper (フレイムチョッパー Fureimuchoppā) in the Japanese version.
- The Bookman - The Bookman is the Bookkeeper for the monks at the Library of Tebab.
- Dom Pyro (voiced by Keith Ferguson in the English dub) - A mercenary and demented collector of rare antiques who possesses Monsuno visions and is hunting Chase Suno and his friends to add in his collection.
- Dragonburn - Dragonburn is one of Dom's monsters. It is a hybrid of a dragon and a Velociraptor.
Darkspin Gang [edit]
The Darkspin Gang are a group of mercenaries who have worked for Eklipse and S.T.O.R.M. Among its members are:
- Medea (メディーア Medīa) (voiced by Karen Strassman in the English dub) - The beautiful yet wicked leader of the Darkspin Gang and one of Klipse's spies sent to hunt down Chase Suno. Medea is undeniably cunning yet dangerously unstable, and command absolute loyalty from her subordinates. Medea is obsessed with Chase and forcing him to engage her in the perfect Monsuno battle.
- Poisonwing - One of Medea's monsters. It is a hybrid of a dragonfly and a spitting cobra. It was renamed Wingviper (ウィングバイパー Wingubaipā) in the Japanese version.
- Toxicclaw - One of Medea's monsters. It resembles a hybrid of a mantis and a beetle.
- Argius/Arg - Arg is the oversized member of the Darkspin Gang. He was renamed Ghoul (グール Gūru) in the Japanese version.
- Latinus/Lat - Latinus is a member of the Darkspin Gang. He was renamed Fox (フォックス Fokkusu) in the Japanese version.
- Telegonus/Tel - Telegonus is a member of the Darkspin Gang with street fighter tendencies. He was renamed Alan (アラン Aran) in the Japanese version.
Underground Employees [edit]
These characters run an arena called the Underground:
- Grandma Future (フューチャー婆さん Fyūchā Bāsan) (voiced by Karen Strassman in the English dub) - Mr. Black's mother and the self-proclaimed fortune teller of Axistown who also controls the Underground Monsuno games.
- Mr. Black (ミスター・ブラック Misutā Burakku) - The manager of the "Underground" and the son of Grandma Future.
- Righty (ライティ Raiti) - Righty is one of Mr. Black's bodyguards and the twin brother of Lefty.
- Snapclaw - One of Righty's monsters. It resembles an insect with claws. renamed Hunterclaw (ハンタークロー Hantākurō) in the Japanese version.
- Lefty (レフティ Refuti) - Lefty is one of Mr. Black's bodyguards and twin brother of Righty.
Desert Wolves [edit]
The Desert Wolves are a group of people who go around preaching the freedom of Monsuno. Among its members are:
- One-Eyed Jack (voiced by Kirk Thornton in the English dub) - The leader of the Desert Wolves. He was once a S.T.O.R.M. Elite because he had the power to communicate with Monsunos. Charlemagne put him with a Monsuno who broke his right leg, hand, and eye. After that, he wanted to free all the Monsunos. Renamed Joker (ジョーカー Jōkā) in the Japanese version.
- Freedomstriker - One of One-Eyed Jack's monsters. It resembles a red panther. Renamed Meteorstriker (メテオストライカー Meteosutoraikā) in the Japanese version. A former Eklipse monster who is now Jack's sole monster.
- Brother Pozo - The hammer-wielding member of the Desert Wolves.
- Mute Woman - Member of the Desert Wolves. Mute Woman is the unofficial name of this female operative.
- Sizzler - One of Mute Woman's monsters. It resembles a three-horned rhinoceros with claw-tipped arms coming out of its shoulders.
Forge [edit]
Forge (フォージ) is a team of orange core users introduced in the second season. Its motto is "Destruction be our calling card, mayhem be our hands."
- Professor Tallis - The leader of Forge. He once worked for S.T.O.R.M. before leaving for unknown reasons. He has a cybernetic eye and a metal plate covering his mouth. He stutters when he speaks. After Chase thwarts his plan to destroy Westward City, he swears revenge against him.
- Drezz - The leader of the Punk Monks.
- X-100 - One of Drezz's Monsuno. It resembles a cyborg tiger with antelope-like antlers.
- Afterburn - One of Drezz's Monsuno. It looks like a cyborg hydra with three heads.
- Vicegrip - Used by the Punk Monks. It is a cross between a snail, a lobster, and and octopus.
- Staticjolt - Used by the Punk monks. A cyborg cross between a wolf and a deer.
- Turbine - Used by the Punk Monks. A cyborg cross between a frilled lizard and a salamander.
Episodes [edit]
The series premiered on February 23, 2012 with the first two episodes "Clash" and "Courage" as a back-to-back one hour special.
Production [edit]
Japanese Version [edit]
Although the series had been aired in North America, and across the world, the Japanese version of the series was delayed. Earlier, it was reported that Monsuno was being produced for TV Tokyo on Fremantle Media Kids' website, though was later changed to reflect that the show had began airing across the world, including in the US. Later on June 14, 2012, it was announced that Japan would get the series, starting in October 2012 at the Bandai booth for the Tokyo Toy Show. Here, it was announced the show would air under the name, Juusen Battle Monsuno and that the toyline would hit Japan in September 2012. Later that same month, it was announced through the launch of TV Tokyo's website and various other outlets, that Monsuno would indeed air on the TV Tokyo Network in October, on an unspecified date. Here the cast and staff were announced, as well as the renaming of certain characters and that the Japanese version would retain the same soundtrack as the English version.
Chase Suno, retaining his name in the Japanese version, would be voiced by KENN, a well known actor and singer in Japan who had previously done the voice of Judai from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and Jil from The Tower of Druaga. Bren and most of the S.T.O.R.M. and Eklipse characters, would retain their original names, however, most of the Core-Tech cast would be renamed. Jinja was renamed Vicky, Beyal to Noah, and Dax to Ash. In a tweet response to when someone asked about the name changes, co-creator Jared Wolfson responded on Twitter, saying "Names were slightly altered in order to better suit the Japanese market". [5]
Home Media [edit]
Shout! Factory began releasing Monsuno episodes on DVD in January 2013. Monsuno: Destiny was released January 8, 2013, and Monsuno: Power is scheduled for May 21, 2013.[11][12]
Other media [edit]
Toy line [edit]
Jakks Pacific owns exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture Monsuno's toy products.[13] Jakks Pacific is distributing directly in the United States and Canada. Bandai will be the distribution partner in Japan; Giochi Preziosi will distribute in Europe. In Australia and New Zealand, Banter Toys & Collectibles will be the distribution partner.
Trading card game [edit]
A trading card game (TCG) adaptation based on the series was released on March 5, 2012.[14]
International release [edit]
The series aired on USA on February 23, 2012. Then, it aired on Italy on April 23, 2012 and on Latin America on May 5, 2012. It also aired on September 10, 2012 on Greece. It is distributed worldwide by FremantleMedia Enterprises since it was distributed in the United States by FremantleMedia North America.
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References [edit]
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ Monsuno premieres this Saturday on YTV
- ^ a b U.S. Nicktoons to Air Monsuno, Jakks Pacific to Sell Toys
- ^ Monsuno To Hit Nicktoons
- ^ http://animeanime.jp/article/2012/06/14/10498.html
- ^ [3]
- ^ Monsuno - Anime - Animekon
- ^ "Clash". www.bcdb.com February 6, 2010
- ^ Jinja / Medea Production Art - It should be noted that Jinja was originally used as her name in the production art, later getting changed to Vicky for the Japanese release. As a result, there are two different renderings of her name.
- ^ http://graphicpolicy.com/2012/11/28/shout-factory-and-fremantlemedia-enterprises-roll-out-monsuno-on-dvd/
- ^ http://www.licensemag.com/license-global/shout-plans-new-monsuno-dvd
- ^ Jakks, Dentsu Develop Japanese-Animated Monsuno for TV
- ^ [4]
http://www.oyuntc.com/monsuno.html
External links [edit]
- Official website
- (Japanese) Official Japanese Site at Bandai
- (Japanese) TV Tokyo's Monsuno Website
- Monsuno at the Internet Movie Database
- Monsuno at the Big Cartoon DataBase
- Monsuno Wiki, an external wiki
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