Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart |
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| Created by | Parker Simmons |
| Developed by | Keith Fay |
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| Directed by | Supervising Director: Michael Moloney Art Director: Khang Le |
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| Theme music composer | Mint Potion Studios |
| Opening theme | "I Love You Mao Mao", (performed by Kaho Kidoguchi) |
| Composer(s) | Mint Potion Studios |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Producer(s) | Laura Allen Supervising Producer: Ben Kalina |
| Editor(s) | Picture Editor: Todd Raleigh Assistant Editor: Jocelyn Barkenhagen Animatic Editors: Doug Vito Jocelyn Barkenhagen Assistant Animatic Editor: Haley Gansert |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Titmouse, Inc. Cartoon Network Studios |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Original release | July 1, 2019 – present |
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is an American animated TV show. It was created by Parker Simmons for Cartoon Network. The show first aired on July 1, 2019. It is made by Cartoon Network Studios and Titmouse, Inc.. The idea for the show came from a short video called I Love You Mao Mao. Parker Simmons made this video in 2014. The series was so popular that it was renewed for a second season on July 23, 2020.
Contents
Story of Mao Mao
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is about a brave cat named Mao Mao. He dreams of being a legendary hero. On one of his adventures, he and his friend Badgerclops get stuck. They land in a super cute town called Pure Heart Valley.
Badgerclops is a badger with a cool cyborg arm. In Pure Heart Valley, they meet a small, adorable bat named Adorabat. Together, these three friends become the protectors of the valley. They go on many adventures to keep the citizens safe from bad guys. They also try to fix the Ruby Pure Heart, which protects the valley.
Main Characters
The Hero Trio
- Mao Mao (voiced by Parker Simmons): He is a brave, sometimes strict, cat. He wants to be a great hero. He helps the people of Pure Heart Valley. A younger Mao Mao is voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard.
- Badgerclops (voiced by Griffith Kimmins): He is a sassy badger with a robotic arm and an eyepatch. He is Mao Mao's loyal partner and co-hero.
- Adorabat (voiced by Lika Leong): She is a cute, blue, five-year-old bat. She has a yellow heart symbol and a peg leg. She is very eager to join Mao Mao and Badgerclops on their adventures.
Pure Heart Valley Friends
- King Snugglemagne the 25th (voiced by Parker Simmons): He is the lion king of Pure Heart Valley. He can be a bit full of himself.
- Scoops (voiced by Debra Wilson): A small donkey who runs the news in Pure Heart Valley.
- Camille (voiced by Wilson): A chameleon who uses magic for the royal family.
- Honey: A flying squirrel and Camille's quiet helper.
- Chef Rhett (voiced by Tommy Blacha): The royal chef of Pure Heart Valley.
- Pinky (voiced by Griffith Kimmins): A small pink rhinoceros.
- Ketchup (voiced by Wilson): A fluffy gopher with unique interests.
- Kevin (voiced by Kimmins): A small blue porcupine who is afraid of many things.
- Chubbum (voiced by Blacha): A very friendly frog.
- Lucky (voiced by Blacha): A green hamster with glasses.
- Gary (voiced by Blacha): A crocodile who works as a cameraman.
- Cluckins (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A chicken who is 30 years old.
- Slim Pigguns (voiced by Simmons): A yellow pig who delivers pizza in a monster truck.
- Chester Nutz (voiced by Kimmins): A tall brown porcupine and Kevin's older brother.
- Mail Mole (voiced by Chris Prynoski): A mole who loves to deliver mail quickly.
- Ol' Blue (voiced by Blacha): A therapist in Pure Heart Valley.
- Marion (voiced by Wilson): A horse who loves to work out.
- Benny (voiced by McCulloch): A yellow dog and Penny's husband.
- Penny (voiced by Lika Leong): A pink dog and Benny's wife.
- Farmer Bun (voiced by Simmons): A pink rabbit with a big orange hat who works on a farm.
- Muffins (voiced by Wilson): A mouse who bakes muffins.
- Silly Billy (voiced by Blacha): A violet elephant who is a news anchor.
- Clark Lockjaw (voiced by Leong): A tiny blue seal who is a news reporter.
- Teacher (voiced by Andy Daly): Adorabat's school teacher.
Mao Mao's Family
- Shin Mao (voiced by Clancy Brown): Mao Mao's father. Their relationship is a bit difficult. He gave Mao Mao a golden sword, while his sisters got more impressive weapons.
- Brunhilde Mao: A large knight with a golden spear.
- A ninja with a golden scarf that lets them fly super fast.
- A monk with a golden hat that can hold endless items.
- A martial artist with golden bracelets for strong defense.
- A sorcerer with golden eye-contacts for amazing sight.
- Mao Mao's mother: She once told Mao Mao his father was visiting.
- Uncle Jim Jim (voiced by Parker Simmons): Mao Mao's uncle, who is a spirit but still active.
- Aunt Gloria: Mao Mao's aunt.
- Great-Great Paternal Grandfather Twig (voiced by Griffith Kimmins): Mao Mao's grandfather, who was a sumo warrior.
- Great-Great Aunt Blackbeard (voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard): Mao Mao's aunt, who was a pirate warrior.
Other Important Characters
- Bao Bao (voiced by Chris Prynoski): Mao Mao's first partner, a dog with a sword. Mao Mao thought Bao Bao betrayed him, but he just got distracted by a butterfly.
- Bobo Chan (voiced by Debra Wilson): A young monster that Badgerclops adopts. She grows very quickly and helps the heroes later.
- Tanya Keys (voiced by Ming-Na Wen): A tanuki bounty hunter and Mao Mao's former friend. She likes to tease him and wants him to be more carefree. She can change her shape.
- Meditatin' Melvin (voiced by Dana Snyder): A meditating monkey who can make his spirit leave his body.
- Eugene (voiced by Randall Park): Adorabat's father. He worries about Adorabat's safety because her mother died from a Cave Dragon attack.
- Sonara: Adorabat's mother, who passed away before the series began.
Villains
Sky Pirates
- Orangusnake (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): An orangutan-snake pirate captain. He wants to steal the Ruby Pure Heart. He is actually two criminals, Coby (the snake) and Tanner (the orangutan), who combined to become a supervillain.
- Ramaraffe (voiced by Debra Wilson): A female cybernetic giraffe pirate. She can stretch her neck and is good at making plans.
- Boss Hosstrich (voiced by McCulloch): A cybernetic ostrich pirate with a southern accent. He can shoot eggs from a cannon on his chest.
- Ratarang (voiced by Parker Simmons): A small rat pirate who can turn into a boomerang.
- Beef Master: A large water buffalo with a bone necklace.
- Thunder Fist: A gorilla who can create electricity.
- Steel Wing (voiced by Tommy Blacha): A wyvern with metal wings.
Thicket Thieves
- Tiny Toad (voiced by Mark Sheppard): The leader, a cyborg frog with a monocle and a British accent.
- Bullmozer (voiced by Parker Simmons): A mole with cybernetic arms and glasses.
- Ratracer (voiced by Lisa O'Hare): A female rat with a wheel instead of legs.
Other Villains
- Rufus (voiced by Julian Barratt): A sly fox who tricks the Sweetypies of Pure Heart Valley.
- Reggie (voiced by Rich Fulcher): A raccoon and Rufus's helper.
Episodes Overview
The show has one main season with 40 episodes. There were also two pilot episodes made before the series officially started.
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| Pilots | 2 | March 6, 2014 | February 19, 2016 | |
| 1 | 40 | July 1, 2019 | July 17, 2020 | |
Pilots (2014–16)
The show started with two pilot episodes. The first was called "I Love You Mao Mao" and was a short teaser. The second, "I Love You Mao Mao "BAO BAO's Revenge"", was a longer pilot that later inspired an episode in the first season.
Season 1 (2019–20)
Season 1 of Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart aired from July 1, 2019, to July 17, 2020. It has 40 episodes. Each episode is about 11 minutes long. The episodes show Mao Mao, Badgerclops, and Adorabat facing different challenges. They learn about friendship, bravery, and what it truly means to be a hero. They often fight the Sky Pirates and other villains who try to harm Pure Heart Valley.
Where to Watch
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart first aired on Cartoon Network in the United States on July 1, 2019. It also premiered on the same day in India on Cartoon Network HD+. The series came to Cartoon Network Canada on July 13, 2019, and later to Teletoon on September 6, 2019. It premiered in France on January 4, 2020, and in Italy on January 6, 2020. The show also debuted on Cartoon Network UK on March 2, 2020, and in Japan in April 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart para niños
