Ape Escape (American TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Animated |
| Voices of | Annie Mumolo Greg Ellis Eric Bauza |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 38 |
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| Running time | 2 min. |
| Production company(s) | Frederator Studios Hawaii Film Partners Project 51 Productions Showcase Entertainment |
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| Original network | Nicktoons |
Ape Escape is a fun animated series that first aired on Nicktoons in 2009. It's based on the exciting Ape Escape video game series by Sony Computer Entertainment. The show uses characters and designs mostly from the Ape Escape 2 game. The main story follows Specter, a super-smart monkey, and his funny attempts to take over the world with his army of Pipo Monkeys!
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About the Show
This animated series was created by several companies working together. These include Frederator Studios, Hawaii Film Partners, Project 51 Productions, and Showcase Entertainment. Each episode of Ape Escape is quite short, usually lasting about two minutes. Despite their short length, these episodes pack in a lot of action and humor. The series had a total of 38 episodes.
Meet the Characters
The show features a small but memorable cast of characters. These characters are well-known to fans of the video games.
Main Heroes
- Jimmy (also known as Hikaru in the games) is one of the main human heroes. He often tries to stop Specter's plans.
- Spike (also known as Kakeru) is another brave hero. He works alongside Jimmy to catch the mischievous monkeys.
- Natalie (also known as Natsumi) is a smart and helpful character. She often provides support to Jimmy and Spike.
The Villains
- Specter is the main villain of the series. He is a super-intelligent monkey who dreams of ruling the world. He often comes up with silly plans to achieve his goal.
- The Pipo Monkeys are Specter's loyal (and sometimes clumsy) army. They wear special helmets and follow Specter's commands, often leading to funny situations.
The Professor
- The Professor (also known as Dr. Ozel) is a brilliant scientist. He helps the heroes by inventing gadgets and giving advice. He is key to understanding the monkeys' behavior.
Voice Actors
The voices for the characters are provided by talented actors:
- Annie Mumolo voices Jimmy, Spike, and Natalie.
- Greg Ellis voices the villainous Specter.
- Eric Bauza voices both the Professor and the many Pipo Monkeys.
See Also
- List of Ape Escape characters
