Bodhi and Friends facts for kids
Bodhi and Friends is a popular children's multimedia series created by CIT, a company started by Poman Lo. It's best known for its award-winning 3D animated TV show, Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad, which has been shown across China and Hong Kong since 2014. CIT also created BodhiWorld, a safe and fun online place for kids and parents to explore.
About Bodhi and Friends
Bodhi and Friends first began in 2006 as a special project to help others. Its main goal is to "Empower Creative Minds."
In 2012, it became a full commercial brand when CIT was formed. The first season of the Bodhi and Friends cartoon was a huge hit in 2014. It aired on CCTV Children Channel during prime time and on over 100 other local channels. More than 226 million people watched it on TV! It also got over 100 million views on online video sites.
The Chinese government agency, State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SARPRFT), even named Bodhi and Friends one of the top 10 local animation brands. In 2015, the second season became the most popular children's show on CCTV Children Channel and Hunan Television. These are two of China's biggest kids' TV channels.
Bodhi and Friends has also partnered with big companies. Scholastic, the world's largest children's book publisher, creates books based on the series. They also worked with Skoolbo, an education technology company, to make fun learning programs.
In 2016, something really special happened. Mattel, a huge toy company, decided to make Bodhi and Friends toys for kids all over the world. This was a first for Mattel, as it was the first time in 70 years they licensed a Chinese cartoon!
Two new seasons, Bodhi and Friends -Dream Alliance and Bodhi and Friends -Dream Hero, came out in 2017. That summer, Bodhi and Friends -Dream Hero was the most-watched children's cartoon online in China. It even ranked 3rd overall!
Meet the Bodhi and Friends Characters
The world of Bodhi and Friends is filled with amazing characters. Each one brings something special to the group!
- Bodhi – He is the brave and inspiring leader of the group. Legend says he was born among the stars!
- Darling – She is kind and generous, always carrying her favorite ice cream. Darling is also a great cook.
- Freddy – A fun and playful friend who loves to hug. His clever tricks often help them outsmart the bad guys.
- Honey – She is the stylish one of the group. Honey loves beauty and can charm her way out of any tricky situation.
- Elvis – He might seem quiet, but Elvis is known for his passion and artistic talent. His friends really admire him.
- Goody – A calm and wise kung fu master. Goody is Bodhi's most reliable friend.
- Chloe – She is the group's cheerleader! Chloe always makes her friends smile and feel happy.
- Aimee – A very smart child prodigy. Aimee's quick thinking and sharp mind always impress everyone. Bodhi often asks her for help when things get tough.
- Bobot – This friendly robot came from outer space! Bodhi and his friends found him during one of their adventures. Now, Bobot is part of the gang and Bodhi's trusty sidekick.
Bodhi and Friends TV Animation Series
Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad is a cool 3D animated TV series. The first season had 52 episodes. It first aired in China on CCTV during the Lunar New Year holiday in 2014. After that, it was shown on 70 local channels and online in China. It also aired on Now TV in Hong Kong. The second season, also with 52 episodes, came out in 2015. A third season is currently being made!
Bodhi and Friends: Space Squad has won several awards:
- Gold Award at the Shenzhen Animation Festival (2014)
- Gold Lotus Award for Best TV Animation at the Macau International Film Festival (2014)
- Golden Dragon Award (China)
- Golden Lotus Award for Most Popular 3D Animation (2014)
The show has been very popular online, too. It has over 60 million views on video platforms. Plus, it has more than 4.6 million followers on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media site. The opening and closing songs for the show are sung by the famous Hong Kong singer, Kelly Chen.
