List of The Powerpuff Girls characters facts for kids

The Powerpuff Girls is a popular American animated TV show. It's all about three super-powered little girls: Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. They live in the fictional city of Townsville.

These amazing girls star in the original TV series, an anime version, and the 2016 reboot series.

Their family includes Professor Utonium, who is their father and creator. Other important characters are The Mayor, who is kind but a bit silly and often calls the girls for help. Ms. Bellum is the Mayor's smart secretary, and Ms. Keane is the girls' sweet kindergarten teacher.

The main villains they fight are Mojo Jojo, a super-smart ape, and HIM, a mysterious demon. Other bad guys include Fuzzy Lumpkins, a Bigfoot-like hillbilly, and Princess Morbucks, a spoiled rich girl. There's also the Gangreen Gang, a group of green-skinned teens, and the Amoeba Boys, who are not very smart. Finally, the Rowdyruff Boys are evil boy versions of the Powerpuff Girls.

The show's creator, Craig McCracken, first thought of the characters in 1991. He made a short pilot called The Whoopass Girls. After some changes, a new pilot aired on Cartoon Network in 1995. Viewers loved it, so the full series started in 1998. The original show ran until 2005.

How the Powerpuff Girls Started

In June 1991, Craig McCracken was a student studying animation. He drew three girls on orange paper for his brother's birthday card. The next year, he used two of these girls in his short film, Whoopass Stew! A Sticky Situation!.

McCracken wanted to make a superhero film. He felt that the usual muscular male heroes were overused. After drawing the three little girls, he imagined them as superheroes.

Cartoon Network liked his idea in 1993. The name was changed from Whoopass to Powerpuff. The girls then appeared in two short cartoons called What a Cartoon! before getting their own TV series.

Meet The Powerpuff Girls

The Powerpuff Girls, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, were created by Professor Utonium. He wanted to make the "perfect little girl." He used a mix of "sugar, spice, and everything nice."

But then, he accidentally spilled a mystery substance called "Chemical X" into the mix. This created three super-powered girls instead! Each girl has one of the ingredients as her main personality trait.

They all have amazing powers. These include flight, superhuman strength, super speed, and being hard to hurt. They also have x-ray vision, super senses, heat vision, and can shoot energy.

The girls have big eyes, short arms and legs, and no noses or ears. They wear dresses that match their eye colors. They also wear white tights and black shoes.

Blossom

Blossom is the smart leader of the Powerpuff Girls. Her special ingredient is "everything nice." Her color is bright pink. She has long red-orange hair in a ponytail with a red bow.

She was named Blossom because she spoke so openly after being created. She is usually the most calm and intelligent of the group. Blossom is also a great planner and very determined. Her unique power is freezing things with her breath.

In the 2016 reboot, Blossom is still the leader. She loves being organized and hates messes. She is an overachiever and has perfect attendance at school. Sometimes she can be stubborn, but she always comes through. She still has ice breath and can create pink energy.

Bubbles

Bubbles is the "softest and sweetest" of the three girls. Her color is blue, and her ingredient is "sugar." She has blonde hair in pigtails.

Bubbles is kind and sweet, but she can also get very angry. She fights monsters just as well as her sisters. Her best friend is a stuffed octopus named "Octi." She also loves animals very much.

Bubbles can understand many languages, especially Spanish. She can also talk to animals. Her unique powers include powerful sonic screams and creating thunder with a single clap.

In the 2016 reboot, Bubbles still has blonde pigtails. She loves animals and tries to solve problems nicely. She can be a bit innocent but also gets mad easily. She is good with computers and creates popular video games. Her special abilities include talking to animals and making blue energy.

Buttercup

Buttercup is the "tough hotheaded tomboy" of the group. Her ingredient is "spice," and her color is green. She has short black hair.

Buttercup loves to get dirty, fight hard, and play rough. She doesn't plan much; she's all about action. Her unique power is curling her tongue. The creator, Craig McCracken, first wanted to name her "Bud." Buttercup didn't like her name at first.

In the 2016 reboot, Buttercup looks almost the same. She is still a tomboy who loves action and sports. She hangs out with boys and has fun. Like her original self, she is afraid of spiders. She has a temper that can get out of control. She is often against Manboy, who calls her "princess," which she hates. Buttercup can create green energy and turn it into weapons.

Other Important Characters

Professor Utonium

Professor Utonium is a scientist who lives in Townsville. He is the loving creator and father of the Powerpuff Girls. He usually wears a white lab coat and black pants.

Before the girls, the Professor had a chimpanzee named Jojo as a lab assistant. Jojo was clumsy and caused trouble. When the Professor was mixing his "perfect girl" formula, Jojo bumped him. This caused "Chemical X" to spill into the mix, creating the Powerpuff Girls.

The Professor is very smart in many science areas. He knows about physics, chemistry, and biology. He is also a skilled inventor. Besides being a scientist, he acts as a caring parent to the girls. He can be strict or easily tricked sometimes, but he always cares deeply for his daughters.

The Mayor of Townsville

The Mayor of Townsville is usually just called "Mayor." He is short and old, with white hair and a thick mustache. He wears a monocle and a small top hat.

The Mayor is often silly and a bit scared, but he truly cares about his city. He loves pickles and can be very childish. Sometimes he calls the girls for very small problems, like a traffic jam.

Ms. Bellum

Ms. Sara Bellum is the Mayor's smart secretary. Her face is always hidden. She often handles problems that her boss can't. Her name sounds like "cerebellum," which is a part of the brain, showing how smart she is.

She has even fought villains herself when the girls couldn't. Ms. Bellum only appears in one episode of the 2016 TV series. She takes a long vacation from all her hard work.

Ms. Keane

Ms. Keane is the kindergarten teacher at Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. She wears an orange shirt, a red vest, and brown pants. She has short black hair.

She is patient, wise, and protective of her students. This makes her a well-liked, motherly figure. She loves animals and has a cat named Valentino and a hamster named Twiggy. Ms. Keane doesn't allow fighting at school. She teaches the girls that there are other ways to solve problems.

Narrator

The Narrator is the excited but unseen voice of the show. He often talks about what's happening in the episode. He sometimes gives hints about the story. He also often talks directly to the audience. He is the main link between the viewers and the girls.

Talking Dog

The Talking Dog is a small white dog with black ears and a black spot. He wears a red collar. He is often shown as a bit proud and sometimes rude. However, he is also honest and direct.

Mitch Mitchelson

Mitch Mitchelson is a bully at Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. He has brownish hair and wears a black T-shirt that says "MITCH ROCKS." He sometimes bothers other kids. He is also a close friend of Buttercup.

Stanley Whitfield

Stanley Whitfield is a news anchorman in Townsville. He reports important news on TV. He always has one eye closed, which is a unique part of his look.

Villains

Mojo Jojo

Mojo Jojo is a super-smart chimpanzee and a mad scientist. He speaks with a very dramatic and repetitive Japanese accent. He is the main bad guy and the Powerpuff Girls' biggest enemy.

Before the girls were created, Mojo Jojo was Professor Utonium's pet chimpanzee, Jojo. The same accident that created the girls also gave Jojo his super-intelligence. Even though he's smart, his plans often have small mistakes. He rarely wins against the girls because their superpowers are too strong for his inventions.

However, he is very good at tricking people. He often fools the girls into thinking he has changed. Mojo lives in an observatory on top of a volcano in Townsville. In the 2016 TV series, Mojo has an evil mother.

Fuzzy Lumpkins

Fuzzy Lumpkins is a hillbilly monster who often plays his banjo, which he calls "Jo." He was the first villain shown in the series. He speaks with a southern accent and lives in the woods near Townsville.

Fuzzy is not very smart or ambitious. He usually just shoots anyone who comes onto his property. He can also get into destructive fits of rage. Fuzzy belongs to a group called "Lumpkins." He has many family members who look like him.

HIM

HIM is a scary, tricky, and feminine demon. His plans are usually about messing with the Powerpuff Girls' minds. He tries to make them go crazy or fight each other.

HIM has many supernatural powers. He can change his shape, control minds, change reality, and use different kinds of energy. The creator, Craig McCracken, said HIM was inspired by a character in the movie Yellow Submarine.

Princess Morbucks

Princess Morbucks is a spoiled, rich, and bratty little girl. Her father, "Daddy" Morbucks, is very wealthy. He lets her pay for many evil plans to destroy the Powerpuff Girls.

She hates the girls because they wouldn't let her join their team. Her father's face is always hidden, but he spoils her a lot. It seems his patience has limits, and Princess fears making him truly angry. Thanks to him, she has endless money. In the 2016 TV series, Princess Morbucks wants to kill and replace the Powerpuff Girls, not just join them.

The Gangreen Gang

The Gangreen Gang is a group of green-skinned teenage punks. They don't have superpowers, so they are usually not a big threat to the girls. But they can be very dangerous when they are motivated. They enjoy bothering people weaker than them, especially children and the elderly. The Gangreen Gang lives in an old shack in Townsville's junkyard.

• Ace: He is the mean and tricky leader of the Gang. He has slicked-back hair, a vest, shades, and fangs. He starts most of their bad activities. He can also sweet-talk people, like Ms. Keane or even Buttercup. He speaks with an Italian/New Yorker accent.
• Snake: He is a slippery character with a forked tongue and a hissing voice. He is the Gang's second-in-command. He often just agrees with Ace. His real name is Sanford D. Ingleberry.
• Lil' Arturo: He is a small, evil boy who enjoys the Gang's activities. He carries a comb that looks like a switchblade, which he calls "Maria." His full name is Arturo de la Guerra. His small size lets him sneak into tight spaces.
• Grubber: He is a disfigured hunchback with messy hair and bulging eyes. He usually doesn't speak, but makes raspberry sounds. Sometimes, he shows surprising talents, like playing the violin or speaking clearly.
• Big Billy: He is a huge, not-so-smart strongman for the Gang. Sometimes he acts like a child. He mostly does what his friends tell him. His real name is William W. Williams, and he has one eye hidden under his hair. He is very loyal to his friends.

The Amoeba Boys

The Amoeba Boys are a group of three mutant amoebas. They act like mobsters. These criminals want to be seen as serious villains. They want to fight the Powerpuff Girls and even go to jail.

But their brains are too simple to plan big crimes. They usually only do small things like littering. They thought stealing an orange was their biggest crime ever. They are Townsville's least harmful villains. They even have a kind of friendship with the girls. Their actions have sometimes accidentally put the girls and the town in danger.

• Bossman: He is the leader and main speaker of the Amoeba Boys. He wears a gray fedora.
• Junior: He is the smallest Amoeba Boy. He wears a black cap and often repeats what Bossman says.
• Slim: He is the tallest Amoeba Boy. He wears a brown fedora and is even slower and less capable than the others.

The Rowdyruff Boys

The Rowdyruff Boys are the evil boy versions of the Powerpuff Girls. Mojo Jojo created them using "snips, snails, a puppy dog tail," and radioactive toilet water. They are violent bullies with the same powers as the Powerpuff Girls.

The girls first defeated them by kissing them. But later, HIM brought them back to life.

• Brick: He is Blossom's male copy. He is the short-tempered leader of the Rowdyruff Boys. He is often rough and causes fights with his brothers. His color is red, and he wears a red baseball cap backward.
• Boomer: He is Bubbles' male copy. He is loud and not very smart, unlike Bubbles' sweet nature. He likes disgusting things. After being brought back, Boomer is the least intelligent of the boys. His hair is spiky on each side.
• Butch: He is Buttercup's male copy. After being brought back, Butch becomes very hyper and excited. His hair is spiked upwards. He also shares Buttercup's small triangular hair part.

The Powerpuff Girls 2016-Only Characters

Allies

Blisstina "Bliss"

Blisstina "Bliss" is the original Powerpuff Girl in the 2016 series. She is called the fourth Powerpuff Girl because she is the fourth one shown in the reboot. She first appeared in a special called "The Power of Four." Her hair is electric blue, and she wears a pastel blue hairband with a pink heart.

In flashbacks, Professor Utonium tried to create the perfect girl ten years earlier. He used sugar, spice, and everything nice. But he accidentally added "Chemical W," creating Bliss. Mojo Jojo was Bliss's childhood friend when he was the Professor's lab assistant.

Bliss has super strength, flight, super hearing, laser vision, and is hard to hurt. But unlike Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, Bliss also has mind powers. Her powers are hard to control when she's emotional. Once, her powers destroyed the Professor's house when she had a tantrum.

Bliss then flew to Bird Poop Island to keep everyone safe from her powers. There, she met her pet elephant, Mee. After years away, Bliss returned to Townsville. She saved the girls from a villain and started training to control her powers.

The Professor told her not to use her powers again, saying she wasn't ready. But Mee convinced Bliss to prove him wrong. The girls invited her to defeat a villain. Her anger got the best of her, and she almost hurt the girls. Mee then revealed he was actually HIM in disguise!

HIM tricked Bliss into joining with him, causing chaos in Townsville. But Bliss broke free from HIM with Mojo Jojo's help. Bliss, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup then combined their powers to defeat HIM.

Bliss later left Earth to move the planet Saturn back to its correct place in the Solar System. She promised to return to see the Professor and the Powerpuff Girls again.

The Derbytantes

The Derbytantes are a group of tough roller skaters. Buttercup often likes to hang out with them. They were introduced in the 2016 series. They are always on their skates and enjoy playing "Deathball," a sport like dodgeball and roller derby. Key members include Maylyn (the leader), Jaylyn, Haylyn, and Bobby Susan Ray-Lyn.

Donny

Donny is a young unicorn who is best friends with Bubbles. He was introduced in the 2016 series. Donny didn't know he was a unicorn at first. He wanted Professor Utonium to turn him into one.

Villains

Packrat

Packrat is a sneaky, giant rat from the sewers. He was introduced in the 2016 series. He loves stealing "shiny things" from stores and people in Townsville. He sees these as gifts for his dolls, which he thinks are his girlfriends. He once broke Bubbles' arm and stole Octi from Buttercup.

Allegro

Allegro is a happy, party-loving, panda-like creature. He can make people fall into a state of pure happiness. He was introduced in the 2016 series. His true form is a smaller blue bear. He is actually half of a being called the Cosmic Bear.

Manboy

Manboy is a short man with super strength and a magical beard. He also uses a tall wooden figure in battles. He was introduced in the 2016 series. He is an enemy of the Powerpuff Girls, especially Buttercup. He is very sexist and always says men are better than women. It turns out he is actually a child who got an adult body when he got his powers.

The Fashionistas

Bianca and Barbarus Bikini are a stylish pair, one human and one gorilla. Bianca was chosen to be the Mayor's new assistant but was found out to be a villain. They have a secret hideout offshore. Bianca takes the place of Sedusa as a main female villain in the reboot.

Jemmica/Jemoir

Jemmica is a thief who pretends to be a treasure hunter. But she actually stole old artifacts from dig sites. It was later revealed that she is an ancient evil queen called Jemoire, Queen of the Storms. She was stopped when she was frozen by a freeze ray.

Silico

The mysterious villain Silico first appears in the episode "Viral Spiral." He offered the Amoeba Boys a way to destroy the internet. In another episode, he used a fake news website to post untrue stories about the Powerpuff Girls.

The girls found him in his secret hideout. He told them he was a lonely kid who built toy robots. But a monster the Powerpuff Girls defeated accidentally fell on his house, destroying his robots. He blamed the girls and wanted revenge.

The Powerpuff Girls defeated him when he called Blossom "unorganized." But it turned out to be a hologram. Later, he stole a power suit to fight them but was defeated by the Professor. In another episode, he hacked a robot clone of Bubbles to destroy the girls. But Robo-Bubbles sacrificed herself to stop him.

He survived an explosion and pretended to be the Professor. In the episode "Lights Out!", he disguised himself as Bliss. He gave everyone in Townsville a special candy that made them sick. He then shut down the power and mind-controlled everyone to attack the Powerpuff Girls and Bliss. Bubbles stopped him by giving him a special candy. He was later sent to jail for his crimes.