Monsuno facts for kids
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| Genre | Science fiction Adventure/Action |
| Created by | Jeremy Padawer Jared Wolfson |
| Developed by | Man of Action |
| Directed by | Yoshiaki Okumura |
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| Opening theme | American version: "Monsuno" by Far East Movement (1–26) "Combat Chaos" by SoulJa (27–65) Japanese version: "MONSUNO!" by Rey (1–26) "SPIN GO!" by Rey (27–52) |
| Ending theme | American version: "Monsuno" by Far East Movement (1–65) Japanese version: "Jounetsu Element" by SV TRIBE (1–26) "Onaji Sekai de" by Rey (27–52) |
| Composer(s) | Michael Tavera |
| Country of origin | United States Japan |
| Original language(s) | English Japanese |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jeremy Padawer Stephen Berman Marc Harrington Hiroaki Muto Yuma Sakata |
| Producer(s) | Jared Wolfson Chapman Maddox Jon Hudson Yukio Kusumoto |
| Animator(s) | Larx Entertainment |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Dentsu Entertainment USA Jakks Pacific The Topps Company |
| Distributor | FremantleMedia (Worldwide) Dentsu Entertainment (Japan) |
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| Original network | Nicktoons (USA, 1–52) Hulu (USA, 53–65) TV Tokyo (Japan) |
| Original release | February 23, 2012 – July 1, 2014 |
Monsuno, known as Jūsen Battle Monsuno (Japanese: 獣旋バトルモンスーノ, Hepburn: Jūsen Batoru Monsūno) in Japan, is an animated TV show. It was made in both Japan and the United States. The show first aired in the U.S. on February 23, 2012, on Nicktoons. It later started in Japan on TV Tokyo in October 2012.
The series was created by Jeremy Padawer and Jared Wolfson. It was brought to audiences by FremantleMedia. The show was produced by Dentsu Entertainment USA, Jakks Pacific, and The Topps Company. The animation was done by the Japanese studio Larx Entertainment.
Contents
Story of Monsuno
The show is about special "Monster DNA" called Monsuno. This DNA can bring powerful creatures to life.
Season 1: World Master
The first season follows a group of teenagers: Chase, Jinja, and Bren. They find themselves with these amazing Monsuno creatures. Their Monsunos are named Lock, Charger, and Quickforce. The team is looking for Chase's father, Jeredy Suno. He is the person who created the Monsunos.
Later, Beyal joins them. He is a monk from the Himalayas with his Monsuno, Glowblade. Beyal believes that five special people with their Monsunos can change the world. It turns out Chase's team, along with Dax, are those five. Dax has his Monsuno, Airswitch. He is not always friendly, but the team hopes to get him to join their side.
The group is also trying to avoid two main enemies. One is an agency called "S.T.O.R.M." (Strategic Tactical Operatives for Recovery of Monsuno). Their goals are not clear. The other is Dr. Emanuel Klipse, a bad scientist with his own evil plans.
Season 2: Combat Chaos
In the second season, the five teenagers are back in action. Chase's father, Jeredy Suno, has returned. But new enemies appear alongside the old ones.
These new groups include:
- The Forge Resistance: A group that wants to destroy the world using special "Wild Core Bombs."
- The S.T.O.R.M. Strike Squad: A team chosen by Charlemagne, who are like an opposite version of Team Core-Tech.
- The Hand of Destiny: An ancient group that has been hidden underground for a long time.
- Six: A teenage clone created by Dr. Klipse.
Team Core-Tech faces tougher battles. They must learn to connect with their Monsunos more than ever before.
Season 3: Final Chapter
The story continues after the events of Combat Chaos. In this season, Team Core-Tech and S.T.O.R.M. join forces. Dr. Klipse and the Forge Resistance create new "Dino Monsuno." The Hand of Destiny also returns with new alien Monsunos that do not change shape.
Three members of the Hand, Petros, Terz, and Dasha, have become children again. They now work with Digby Droog. Some characters from Season 1, like the Bookman and Grandma Future, also return. With their new "Hyper Monsuno," Team Core-Tech tries to defeat their enemies.
Characters and Their Monsunos
The characters in the show fight alongside Monsunos. These are giant, powerful creatures that are a mix of different animals. They are kept in special cylinder capsules called "cores."
- Chase Suno (チェイス・スーノ, Cheisu Sūno) (voiced by Cam Clarke) - Chase is the main hero and leader of Team Core-Tech. He is brave and loves adventure. In Season 1, he searches for his father, Jeredy Suno. His father disappeared while working with Monsuno Essence. Chase often has visions of his mother, Sophia, who was thought to be gone.
- Jinja (ジンジャ) (voiced by Karen Strassman) - Jinja is a strong and outspoken member of Team Core-Tech. She is often the first to jump into a fight. Jinja is a big supporter of Chase and sometimes teases Bren in a friendly way.
- Bren (ブレン, Buren) (voiced by Christopher Corey Smith) - Bren is a smart but shy boy. He is very good with computers and hacking. He is one of Chase's best friends. Bren often helps Team Core-Tech by figuring out technology. He and Jinja have a playful rivalry.
- Beyal (voiced by Kirk Thornton) - Beyal is a calm and thoughtful young man. He is a monk who has a special ability called "The Monsuno Sight." This lets him see into the future. Beyal joined Team Core-Tech after helping Chase and his friends escape. He is good friends with Dax.
- Dax (voiced by Keith Silverstein) - Dax is a confident young person who joins Team Core-Tech. He has a mysterious past that might be linked to Dr. Klipse's research. Dax enjoys making fun of Bren. He can be impulsive and clever because of his past experiences.
Episodes
List of Monsuno episodes
The show started on February 23, 2012. The first two episodes, "Clash" and "Courage," aired together as a special.
Home Videos
Shout! Factory started releasing Monsuno episodes on DVD. Monsuno: Destiny came out on January 8, 2013. Monsuno: Power was released on May 21, 2013.
Other Monsuno Stuff
Toy Line
Jakks Pacific has the rights to make all Monsuno toys around the world.
Trading Card Game
A trading card game (TCG) based on the series was released on March 5, 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Monsuno para niños
