Kaput and Zösky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kaput and Zösky: The Ultimate Obliterators |
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| Genre | Animation, science fiction, comedy |
| Created by | Lewis Trondheim |
| Written by | Eric Rondeaux Lewis Trondheim |
| Directed by | Didier Loubat |
| Starring | Rick Jones Mark Camacho John Stocker Helen King Sonja Ball Tony Rosato Stacey DePass |
| Composer(s) | Philippe Vidor Lionel Dublanchet |
| Country of origin | Canada France |
| Original language(s) | English French |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (78 Segments) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Philippe Delarue Paul Cabieux |
| Editor(s) | Jean-Michel Laprise |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Futurikon ToonCan Productions, Inc. |
| Distributor | Film Roman |
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| Original network | France 3 (France) Teletoon (Canada) |
| Picture format | 480i 4:3 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 2, 2002 – December 15, 2003 |
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| Related shows | Fly Tales Watch My Chops |
Kaput and Zösky: The Ultimate Obliterators is a fun animated TV show from Canada and France. It aired between 2002 and 2003. The series is based on a comic book by Lewis Trondheim called Kaput et Zösky. There are 26 episodes in total, each with three short stories. You might have seen it on channels like Nicktoons Network or Teletoon.
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About Kaput and Zösky: The Ultimate Obliterators
What's the Show About?
The show follows two space villains, Kaput and Zösky. They travel across the universe in their small spaceship. Their main goal is to conquer every planet they land on. However, they are not very good at being evil rulers!
Kaput and Zösky often struggle to take over planets. They usually can't hold onto a planet for more than a few days. Sometimes, they can't even conquer it at all. In fact, they spend a lot of time running away from danger. Their adventures almost always end with them escaping quickly in their ship.
Meet the Main Characters
Kaput and Zösky are a funny pair with very different personalities.
Kaput: The Fiery Conqueror
Kaput is the shorter and rounder of the two. He is very hot-headed and likes to use force. His favorite method is to "crisperize" everything in sight. Kaput has bright red hair styled into a wild mohawk. He also has a noticeable underbite. His weapon and outfit buttons are red. Kaput can be quite clumsy and often gets into trouble. He is also allergic to moles, which makes him swell up! Rick Jones provides Kaput's voice.
Zösky: The Brainy Planner
Zösky is tall and thin, and he is the planner of the duo. He is usually calm and tries to think things through. Zösky prefers to use his mind to dominate planets, not just brute force. He has yellow antennae that look a bit like bunny ears and squinted eyes. His weapon and outfit buttons are yellow. Zösky is easily annoyed by Kaput's wild actions. He comes from a planet called Lamamma. Interestingly, Zösky hates carrots, even though some characters think he's a rabbit! Mark Camacho is the voice of Zösky.
Other Fun Characters You'll Meet
Kaput and Zösky meet many strange and funny characters on their journeys. Here are some of them:
Crazy Joe: The Persistent Hunter
Crazy Joe is a wild and messy mercenary. He is always trying to "cream" Kaput and Zösky. It's not clear why he dislikes them so much. Maybe Kaput owes him a lot of money! Crazy Joe is short and has tentacles instead of legs. His spaceship looks similar to Kaput and Zösky's. Sometimes, this crazy villain is forced to team up with the duo, like when they all ended up in a mental asylum.
Marvin the Enchanter: The Magical Helper
Marvin is a wise, bird-like wizard with a long white beard and glasses. He is famous for his amazing magic. Marvin once helped Kaput try to take a crown by magically sticking a sword, Exkaliput (a funny version of Excalibur), to his hand. Marvin's name is a playful nod to Merlin from the King Arthur stories. John Stocker voices Marvin.
Bobo Bibola: The Grumpy Genie
Bobo Bibola is a genie who lives in a lamp that rarely opens. He is not happy about granting wishes to Kaput and Zösky. Bobo is tired of doing favors without getting anything in return. John Stocker also voices Bobo Bibola.
Ghost King: The Invisible Ruler
The Ghost King is a mysterious character who is neither fully dead nor alive. He is invisible and can control objects because he doesn't have a body. He gets very angry at Kaput and Zösky for messing up his kingdom.
Mermaid Queen: Ruler of H2O
The Mermaid Queen is a large sea creature and the ruler of the water planet H2O. Kaput was once forced to marry her to gain a crown. She speaks with a strong New York accent. When she gets angry, she can squirt a large, blinding cloud of ink, just like an octopus!
Boudini: The Tricky Wizard
Boudini is a powerful magician and the ruler of the planet Hokus Pokus. He wears a pointed black outfit and carries a magic scepter for his spells. Boudini once tried to make Zösky disappear, thinking Zösky was a rabbit. Kaput saved Zösky by disguising himself as a woman, which caught Boudini's attention. When Kaput stole his scepter, Boudini turned into a huge, wild beast and has stayed that way ever since.
Heads and Tails: The Two-in-One Guide
Heads and Tails are unique characters who are conjoined twins and act as an instruction manual for the planet Gamma Blorg. They share one body but have two different personalities. Heads has red hair and a tiara, speaking with a British accent. Tails is a moose head with a Canadian accent. They argue all the time and have a cauldron for a body.
