Oddbods facts for kids
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| Genre | Comedy Humour Satire |
| Created by | Richard Thomas |
| Directed by | Simon Pike Aidan McAteer Christian Cheshire Richard Thomas Ehud Landsberg Jose Guzman Gilad Bahr Ruth Ducker Samantha Suyi Lee |
| Creative director(s) | Richard Thomas |
| Starring | Nadia Ramlee Chio Su Ping Jeremy Linn Marlon Dance Hooi |
| Voices of | Nadia Ramlee Chio Su Ping Jeremy Linn Marlon Dance-Hooi |
| Narrated by | Nadia Ramlee Chio Su Ping Jeremy Linn Marlon Dance-Hooi |
| Theme music composer | Kristin Øhrn Dyrud |
| Opening theme | "Oddbods Theme" |
| Composer(s) | Kristin Øhrn Dyrud |
| Country of origin | Singapore Ireland |
| Original language(s) | None (No spoken dialogue) |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 148 (+4 specials) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Sashim Parmanand Michele Schofield |
| Producer(s) | John Mckenna Carlene Tan Steven Read |
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| Production company(s) | One Animation Pte Ltd Hot Drop Films |
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| Original network | Disney XD (United States) YouTube (Season 3 and Specials) |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Original release | January 21, 2013 – present |
Oddbods (also known as The Oddbods Show) is a funny CGI-animated TV series. It was made by One Animation, a studio based in Singapore. The show is also partly from Ireland.
The series is about seven unique characters. They are called Bubbles, Pogo, Newt, Jeff, Slick, Fuse, and Zee. Each character wears a furry suit of a different color. The Oddbods don't speak any words. They only make sounds. This makes the show easy for anyone to understand, no matter what language they speak!
Oddbods first started in 2013. The first season finished in 2015. Each season usually has 60 episodes. The second season came out in 2016. A third season is being made and released now. Each episode is quite short, usually lasting one, five, or seven minutes.
The show has won several awards since it began. These include the Asian Television Awards and the Apollo Awards. It was also nominated for an international Kids Emmy Award in 2017.
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About Oddbods
What's the Show About?
The series follows seven colorful, furry creatures called the Oddbods. These characters are Fuse, Pogo, Newt, Bubbles, Slick, Jeff, and Zee.
Each episode shows how these characters deal with everyday life. They often turn normal situations into funny and unexpected events. The show mostly uses physical comedy, like silly actions and pranks. The characters even eat pancakes for breakfast in every episode!
The creators wanted to make a comedy without talking. They say it shows the Oddbods' funny and charming adventures. The show celebrates being different in a humorous and warm way. The main message of the series is "Embrace Your Inner Odd, There's a Little Odd in Everyone!"
Meet the Oddbods Characters
Here are the main Oddbods characters you'll meet in the show:
Fuse
Fuse is the red Oddbod. He is the leader of the group. He can go from calm to super angry very quickly! His friends sometimes avoid him when he's mad. But they also know he has a "heart of gold." Fuse loves playing sports, but only if he wins.
Pogo
Pogo is the blue Oddbod. He is known as the "ultimate prankster." He loves playing practical jokes on his friends. His friends enjoy his jokes, as long as they aren't the target!
Slick
Slick is the orange Oddbod. He believes in YOLO (You Only Live Once). But he also suffers from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). He loves to dance and tries to be the coolest person in the group.
Bubbles
Bubbles is the yellow Oddbod. She is full of energy and loves doing experiments. She is obsessed with finding interesting things, from insects to UFOs. Her friends like her fun personality. However, they don't always like being left out of her experiments.
Jeff
Jeff is the purple Oddbod. He is very neat and organized. He can make order out of anything. His friends admire his attention to detail. He can even spot tiny dust particles! Jeff is also very good at art and remembering birthdays. He sometimes wishes he could be more relaxed.
Newt
Newt is the pink Oddbod. She loves candy! Her friends are inspired by how kind she is to everyone. But sometimes she can be a bit arrogant. She is curious and loves to hang out with her friends. She often takes selfies with them.
Zee
Zee is the green Oddbod. He loves to nap, even when he's eating! His relaxed attitude can be both a good thing and a bad thing for his friendships.
BG Oddbods
These are the gray Oddbods. They all look the same and act like regular citizens of Oddsville. Some of them have fun accessories, like mustaches.
Who Made Oddbods?
Oddbods was created by One Animation. This is a Singapore-based CGI animation studio. They were founded in 2008. One Animation has also made other shows like Rob the Robot and The Insectibles. Their shows are shown on big networks like Disney Channel and Cartoon Network in over 100 countries.
The company focuses on making TV shows and movies for families. They are known for making shows faster than other studios. They also use a smaller team to create their amazing CGI animation.
Music in the Show
The music for Oddbods is composed by Kristin Øhrn Dyrud. The theme song is called "Oddbods Theme."
Where to Watch Oddbods
Oddbods has been shown on many TV channels around the world. You can watch it on channels like Boomerang, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network. In the UK, it's been on ITV and ITVBe's LittleBe. In the US, it came to Disney XD in 2020.
You can also watch episodes online. The show is very popular on YouTube, where it has gained over a billion views! There are currently about 2 million subscribers to the Oddbods YouTube channel. You can also find it on iQIYI (in China) and ABC Me (in Australia).
Awards and Popularity
Oddbods is a very popular show. In 2015, it was one of the most-watched children's TV shows in the United Kingdom. It was also one of CiTV's top five shows in early 2016.
The show has won several awards:
- 2014: Best 3D animation at Television Asia Plus
- 2014: Asia Image Apollo Awards
- 2014: Apollo Awards: 3D Animation
- 2015: Sichuan TV Festival 'God Panda' Award: best animated character
- 2016: Web TV Asia Awards
It was also nominated for an International Emmy Kids Award in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Fun Beyond the Show
In January 2017, One Animation launched a new website just for Oddbods fans. On the website, you can play 7 different games and try to get to the top of the leaderboards. You can also watch videos and learn more about each character. There's even a section where you can see what toys and products are available.
The show has also partnered with companies to create toys and other cool stuff. These include clothes, gifts, and stationery. So you can find lots of Oddbods items to enjoy!
