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For the comic book series, see Teen Titans Go!

Teen Titans Go!
File:Logo of Teen Titans Go! (TV Series).jpg
GenreComedy
Adventure
Slapstick
Developed byMichael Jelenic
Aaron Horvath
Voices ofScott Menville
Hynden Walch
Greg Cipes
Tara Strong
Khary Payton
Opening theme"Teen Titans Go!" by Puffy AmiYumi
Remixed by Mix Master Mike
ComposerAndy Sturmer
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (11 aired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerSam Register
ProducersAaron Horvath
Michael Jelenic
EditorJhoanne Reyes Joel Mcdonald
Production companiesDC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseApril 23, 2013 (2013-04-23)[1] –
present

Teen Titans Go! is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics fictional superhero team, the Teen Titans. The series was announced following the popularity of DC Nation's New Teen Titans shorts,[2][3] both of which are based on the 2003 Teen Titans TV series. Teen Titans Go! is a more comedic take on the DC Comics franchise, dealing with situations that happen outside of saving the world.[3]

Sporting a new animation style, Teen Titans Go! serves as a comedic spin-off with little continuity to the previous series, and only certain elements are retained. Many DC characters make cameo appearances and are referenced in the background, and the show also consists of much darker humor than its predecessor. The original principal voice cast returns to reprise their respective roles.

The series airs every Tuesday, and then rebroadcast as part of the DC Nation block on Saturday. Beware the Batman has joined Teen Titans Go! on the DC Nation block in July 2013.[4]

Plot

Teen Titans Go! focuses on the "funny business" that happens between the Teen Titans when not saving the world and when living together as teenagers without adult supervision.[3] The Teen Titans must deal with situations such as teenage pranks reaching a whole new level, or having to retake a driver's test after wrecking the Batmobile.

Characters

Main Characters

  • Robin (voiced by Scott Menville) - Robin is the slightly power-mad, perfectionist leader of the Teen Titans whose main complaint is that the other Titans just won't do what he says.
  • Cyborg (voiced by Khary Payton) - Cyborg is a laid-back, half-teen, half-robot who's more interested than pizza and video games than in fighting crime.
  • Beast Boy (voiced by Greg Cipes) - Beast Boy is Cyborg's best bud. He is a slightly dim but loveable loafer who transforms into all sorts of animals when he's not eating burritos and watching TV.
  • Starfire (voiced by Hynden Walch) - Starfire is a Tamaranian girl struggling to fit in and learn the ways of Earth while driving Robin insane with unrequited puppy love. She is angry with glowing green eyes and she is hot tempered.
  • Raven (voiced by Tara Strong) - Raven is the sarcastic, deadpan demon girl who'd rather be left alone. She is the daughter of Trigon.

Recurring Characters

  • Silkie - Starfire's pet grub and mascot of the Teen Titans.
  • Batman - Robin's former boss and protector of Gotham City that frequently makes cameo appearances.
  • Jinx (voiced by Lauren Tom) - Member of the H.I.V.E. F.I.V.E. who has the ability to cause bad luck.
  • Gizmo (voiced by Lauren Tom) - Member of the H.I.V.E. F.I.V.E. who is a mechanical genius.
  • Mammoth - Member of the H.I.V.E. F.I.V.E. that is unusually strong.

Other Characters

  • Vixen - A superhero that has the ability to mimic nearby animals who tried to join the Teen Titans in "You're Fired"
  • B'wana Beast - A superhero that has the ability to combine two animals together that tried to join the Teen Titans in "You're Fired."

Episodes

Main article: List of Teen Titans Go! episodes
Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates)
Season premiere Season finale
1 TBA April 23, 2013 (2013-04-23) TBA
2 TBA TBA TBA

Principal voice actors

Additional voices

Crew

Reception

Teen Titans Go! has been met with mixed reviews from critics, with praise toward the return of the original principal voice cast and divided criticism aimed toward the new direction of the show.

Common Sense Media gave the show 4 out of 5 stars and called it "Superheroes' new look, comical feel invites younger kids".[6] IGN gave the show a 7.8 out of 10, a "Good" score on the review scale, stating that "DC Nation revamps the beloved Teen Titans series for a new generation -- with pretty fun results".[7]

In his review for The Examiner, Anthony Castaneda gave the show 2 stars out of 5, recognizing fan backlash toward the show's new emphasis on comedy, as well as fan expectations that the show would be more akin to the original series when it was first announced. He still encouraged viewers to give it a chance and decide for themselves: "Overall, Teen Titans Go! is a very different kind of show compared to what we have seen in the past that will appeal to certain viewers and put off others."[8] Writing for Slant Magazine, Lee Wang gave the show 2 stars out of 4, criticizing the lack of emotional depth compared to its predecessor, the Flash-based animation style commonly found on the network, and generic humor: "If not for the actors, whose talents can't save this lackluster material, Teen Titans Go would offer little to even the most ardent Titans nostalgists and completists."[9]

The pilot episode brought in 2 million viewers. On June 11, 2013, Cartoon Network renewed Teen Titans Go! for a second season, citing successful ratings.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Cartoon Network Gets In Front of the Upfront" (Press release). January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Goldman, Eric (June 8, 2012). "Teen Titans Returning With New Full Length Episodes". IGN. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Harvey, Jim (June 8, 2012). "Cartoon Network Reveals New "Teen Titans Go!" Animated Series Slated For 2013". World's Finest Online. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  4. ^ OFFICAL PRESS RELEASE (March 13, 2013). "Teen Titans Reimagined for Cartoon Network this Spring in 'Teen Titans Go!'". DC Comics. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  5. ^ By Comic Book Resources (July 24, 2012). "CCI: Producers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic On Teen Titans Go!". Comicbookresources.com. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  6. ^ www.commonsensemedia.org (4-23-13). "Common Sense Media - Cartoon Network - Teen Titans Go!". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2013-05-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ By IGN (April 22, 2013). "Teen Titans Go series premiere review". www.ign.com. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  8. ^ Castaneda, Anthony (April 23, 2013). ""Teen Titans Go!" review". Examiner.com. Clarity Digital Group LLC. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  9. ^ Wang, Lee (April 23, 2013). "Teen Titans Go!: Season One". Slant Magazine. Slant Magazine. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  10. ^ Seat42f. "Teen Titans Go! Renewed". Retrieved June 11, 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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