Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf
Chinese	喜羊羊与灰太狼
Mandarin	Xǐ Yángyáng Yǔ Huī Tàiláng
Genre	Animated Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure,
Created by	Huang Weiming
Directed by	Creative Power Entertaining Directors Group
Opening theme	Various
Ending theme	Various
Country of origin	China
Original language(s)	Standard Mandarin Cantonese
No. of seasons	34
No. of episodes	2,573 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	Various
Production company(s)	Creative Power Entertaining
Distributor	Creative Power Entertaining
Release
Original network	Hangzhou Television Children's Channel, CCTV, Hunan STV, Shaanxi STV, Zhejiang STV, China provinces' TV children's channel (Chongqing STV, Gansu STV, Guangdong STV, Hainan STV, Hebei STV, Heilongjiang STV, Jiangxi STV, Nei Mongol STV, Shandong STV, Shanxi STV, Yunnan STV), Fujian Education STV, Hubei STV Education Channel, Beijing TV Kaku Kids Channel, Guangdong Jia-jia Cartoon Channel, Hunan Aniworld Satellite TV, Jiangsu Youman Cartoon TV, Shanghai Toonmax Cartoon TV and some local television channels
First shown in	Hangzhou Culture Radio Television (Children's Channel)
Original release	August 3, 2005 (2005-08-03) – present
Chronology
Related shows	The Super Adventure Desert Trek: The Adventure of the Lost Totem Moon Castle: The Space Adventure Mission Incredible: Adventures on the Dragon's Trail The Mythical Ark: Adventures in Love & Happiness Meet the Pegasus Amazing Pleasant Goat 3D Movie (To be released in 2023)

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf (Chinese: 喜羊羊与灰太狼; literally "Pleasant Goat and Big Grey Wolf") is a super popular Chinese cartoon series! It was created by Huang Weiming and made by Creative Power Entertaining Co., Ltd.. The show is all about a group of goats who live happily on the Green Green Grassland. But there's a problem: a clumsy wolf named Wolffy always tries to catch and eat them!

This cartoon became a huge hit with Chinese kids after it first aired in 2005. Because it was so popular, the creators even made movies! The first movie in 2009 earned a lot of money. The show is shown on over 40 TV stations in China, and also in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, and South Korea. In 2010, Disney even got the rights to show it on their channels for a while.

Toon Express Group owns the rights to all the characters. Later, a Chinese company called Alpha Animation bought both Toon Express Group and Creative Power Entertaining.

The World of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf

The story of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf takes place in a fantasy world. Long ago, in the year 3010 of the Goat Calendar, the goat ancestor, Ruan Mianmian, came to Green Green Grassland to escape from wolves. The goats built a strong iron gate around their village, calling it 'Goat Village'.

Wolves kept trying to get in. One day, a wolf ancestor named Wu Dalang managed to squeeze through the bars after exercising a lot. But he accidentally ate a big rock covered in wool, thinking it was a sheep, and that was the end of him! After this, the wolves learned not to make the Green Green Grassland goats angry.

Life on Green Green Grassland

Many years later, in the year 3513, Wu Dalang's descendant, Wolffy, moved to the area. He came with his wife, Wolnie, hoping to catch the goats. Old tales said these goats were the best and tastiest!

The goats live happily in their village. The main goat characters are school-aged kids who learn from Slowy, the wise village elder.

Wolffy and Wolnie live in a castle far from the village. They are always trying to catch the goats for dinner. But these goats are very smart and use cool technology!

Every time Wolffy shows up, he has a new plan to trap the goats. But a clever young goat named Weslie always finds a way to stop him. Thanks to Weslie and his friends, Wolffy never catches any goats. At the end of each episode, Wolffy always shouts his famous line: "Darn goats! I will definitely come back again!"

Wolffy's Family Life

Wolffy never gives up, even though he always fails. While he tries to be mean to the goats, he is actually a kind and a bit shy husband to Wolnie. He is also a great dad to their son, Wilie.

Wolnie is often impatient and makes Wolffy do all the work. She rarely tries to catch the goats herself, and when she does, she also fails! She often yells at Wolffy and hits him with her frying pan when his plans don't work. Wolnie loves fashion and acts like a modern adult, though sometimes her ideas are a bit childish. Even with all the hitting, she truly loves her husband deep down.

Meet the Characters

The show has many fun characters, both goats and wolves!

The Goats

The goat kids are playful and each has a special personality. Their teacher, Slowy, is the village chief and a scientist. He invents machines to protect their school.

Weslie the Smart Goat

Happy or Weslie (Chinese: 喜羊羊; pinyin: Xǐ Yángyáng; literally "Happy Sheep")

Voiced by: Zu Qing a.k.a. Zu Liqing [zh]

Weslie is the main hero of the show. He wears a blue ribbon with a bell, a gift from his parents. Weslie is always positive, super smart, and helps his friends. He is a leader in his class and Slowy's helper. Weslie is good at noticing danger and figuring out Wolffy's tricks. He is also calm and forgiving. He even becomes friends with Wolffy in a later season called "Mighty Little Defenders".

Slowy the Wise Elder

Slowy (Chinese: 慢羊羊; pinyin: Màn Yángyáng; literally "Slow Sheep")

Voiced by: Gao Quansheng

Slowy is the adult goat who leads the village. His name means "slow and steady," showing he is wise even if he moves slowly. He is the schoolmaster and teaches the young goats important life lessons. He often sends them on fun assignments. Slowy also loves to invent wacky machines and do funny experiments. When he thinks too hard, leaves grow from his head! His look is a bit like Albert Einstein, with wild hair and glasses.

Paddi the Lazy but Clever Goat

Lazy, Lance or Paddi (Chinese: 懒羊羊; pinyin: Lǎn Yángyáng; literally "Lazy Sheep")

Voiced by: Liang Ying

Paddi is a small goat who loves to eat and sleep. He wears a yellow bib. Because he's so lazy, Wolffy often catches him first. But Paddi is actually one of the smartest goats, even if his laziness hides it. He sometimes falls asleep even when Wolffy kidnaps him! Paddi can be a little selfish, but he has many hidden talents, like diving. Wolffy's son, Wilie, really likes him and calls him "Brother Paddi." Paddi is one of the most popular characters in the show.

Tibbie the Fashionable Goat

Mae, Beauty or Tibbie (Chinese: 美羊羊; pinyin: Měi Yángyáng; literally "Beautiful Sheep")

Voiced by: Deng Yuting

Tibbie is a female goat who always wears pink bows, shoes, and a scarf. She loves makeup and cooking. All the goats in the village like her. She has a crush on Weslie, and Sparky has a crush on her. Tibbie is very emotional and sometimes cries, needing her friends to calm her down. She doesn't like bugs but loves making flower wreaths. Tibbie is usually gentle and kind, but she can be serious when angry. Her best friend is Jonie, and they enjoy dressing up together.

Sparky the Strong Goat

Fray, Fitty or Sparky (Chinese: 沸羊羊; pinyin: Fèi Yángyáng; literally "Boiling Sheep")

Voiced by: Liu Hongyun, Yan Yanzi [zh]

Sparky is the only dark-skinned goat. He loves sports and showing off his strength. He is the strongest of his friends. Sparky can be quick-tempered and often rushes into dangerous situations. He likes Tibbie and tries to impress her. He sometimes teases Paddi but is still his friend. Sparky's best friend is Weslie, and he helps Weslie fight Wolffy. Even though he's strong, Wolffy is still stronger than him.

Jonie the Kind Class President

Rany, Gentty or Jonie (Chinese: 暖羊羊; pinyin: Nuǎn Yángyáng; literally "Warm Sheep")

Voiced by: Deng Yuting

Jonie is a gentle and kind female goat. She is the class president for Weslie's class. In a special Olympics episode, it was shown that she has mountain goat genes, making her the strongest goat in the village, even stronger than Sparky! She is very sensible but can sometimes talk a lot. She is friends with Jay the wolf and best friends with Tibbie. Jonie often scolds the boy goats (Weslie, Sparky, and Paddi) but still cares for them. She carries a small pink heart-shaped bag and has a pet purple owl named 'nuan-nuan'.

Stacy the Beautiful Goat

Stacy (Chinese: 花羊羊; pinyin: Huā Yángyáng; literally "Flower Goat")

Voiced by: Yan Yanzi

Stacy was Slowy's crush when they were young. In one episode, the goats brought her to Goat Village using Slowy's time machine. She has pink horns decorated with pretty pink flowers. She wears a purple purse, pink shoes, and a pink choker. Tibbie felt a little jealous because Stacy was so beautiful. Stacy is gentle and sweet, with a soft voice. Slowy also mentions her in the sixth movie.

The Wolves

Wolffy the Main Antagonist

Wolffy (Chinese: 灰太狼; pinyin: Huī Tàiláng; literally "Grey Wolf")

Voiced by: Zhang Lin

Wolffy is the main bad guy of the show. His name means "Grey Wolf." He is the great-great-great-grandson of Wu Dalang, the wolf ancestor. Wolffy is a middle-aged husband who is often bossed around by his wife. He wears an orange cap and has a scar under his eye. Wolffy is smart but a bit too proud. He's a good cook and makes tasty food for his family. He claims to be the best inventor on Green Green Grassland. He lives with his demanding wife, Wolnie, in a castle. Wolffy is usually motivated by fear of his wife, who wants him to bring home goats for food.

Wolffy always creates complex plans and traps to catch the goats, but he rarely succeeds. The goats, especially Weslie, always outsmart him. When he fails, his wife scolds him and hits him with her frying pan. Even so, he truly loves Wolnie. Because he can't catch goats, his "wolf identity" (like a social security card for wolves) has been taken away many times!

Wolffy didn't really want to catch the goats at first. He only did it to make his wife happy. He would even stop hunting if something else came up that would impress her more. His famous line is "Darn goat! I'll definitely come back again!" He often ends up eating frogs or salad because he can't catch any goats. He and Weslie become friends in the "Mighty Little Defenders" series. In China, many older people respect Wolffy because he is so loyal to his wife, even though he fears her, and he never gives up on his goals.

Wolnie the Demanding Wife

Wolnie (Chinese: 红太狼; pinyin: Hóng Tàiláng; literally "Red Wolf")

Voiced by: Zhao Na

Wolnie is Wolffy's wife. She wears a red robe. She is very demanding and often hits her husband with her frying pan when his plans fail. However, she truly loves him. She is actually very smart, and her simple ideas are often more successful than Wolffy's complicated inventions.

Wilie the Cute Cub

Howie or Wilie (Chinese: 小灰灰; pinyin: Xiǎo Huīhuī; literally "Little Grey")

Voiced by: Liang Ying

Wilie is the son of Wolffy and Wolnie. He is a cute cub with big eyes, around 2-6 years old in human terms. He cries a lot but is very innocent. He likes to go hunting with his dad but often gets lost. He plays a big part in many of the movies. Wilie has a special friendship with Paddi, often calling him "Brother Paddi." He also likes the other goats, calling Weslie "Brother Weslie" and Tibbie "Sister Tibbie." After being kicked out of wolf school, his dad enrolls him in goat school, where he becomes friends with all the goats and sometimes helps them against Wolffy.

Other Wolves

• Huang Tailang (Chinese: 黄太狼; pinyin: Huáng Tàiláng; literally "Yellow Wolf"): Wolffy's Grandfather. His wife often throws things at his head, just like Wolnie does to Wolffy.
• Hei Tailang (Chinese: 黑太狼; pinyin: Hēi Tàiláng; literally "Black Wolf"): Wolffy's Father. He was the main villain of Goat Village before the goats tricked him with an invention, causing him to fall into a fire.
• Jay (Chinese: 蕉太狼; pinyin: Jiāo Tàiláng; literally "Banana Wolf"): Voiced by: Liu Hongyun. He is a big, gentle wolf who only eats bananas. He becomes friends with Jonie, who gives him bananas. He is Wolffy's nephew.
• Xiang Tailang (Chinese: 香太狼; pinyin: Xiāng Tàiláng; literally "Fragrant Wolf"): Voiced by: Deng Yuting. She is Wolnie's cousin, a young female wolf with rainbow earrings and a pink dress. She is very cruel, like Wolnie.

Other Characters

• Crazy Brother (Chinese: 潇洒哥; pinyin: Xiāosǎ Gē; literally "Cool Bro"): Voiced by: Zu Liqing. He is an egg with a face. He is carefree but not always smart. He likes magic and jokes, and his catchphrase is "I'll put a curse on you!" He can even shoot laser beams! He and his brother can combine into a super powerful egg.
• Black Commander (Chinese: 黑大帅; pinyin: Hēi Dàshuài): Voiced by: Gao Quansheng. Crazy Brother's black-egg younger brother. He has lightning powers and was evil for a while, teaming up with Wolffy.
• Big Humphrey (Chinese: 包包大人; pinyin: Bāobāo Dàrén): Voiced by: Gao Quansheng. An elephant who is the mayor and judge of Green Green Grassland. He is known for being fair, like a famous Chinese judge named Bao Zheng.
• Tai Ge (Chinese: 泰哥; pinyin: Tài Gē; literally "Ti Bro"): Voiced by: Gao Quansheng. A strong, muscular tiger who loves to show off. His name sounds like "Tiger" and also like the boxer Mike Tyson.
• Flat-beak Allen (Chinese: 扁嘴伦; pinyin: Biǎn Zuǐlún; literally "Flat-mouth Lun"): A duck who is a superstar singer. Wolffy is a big fan of his. His name is a funny reference to a famous singer, Jay Chou.

Pets

• 喜喜 (Xǐxǐ, "Happy"): Weslie's pet, a small bouncing horse.
• 美美 (Měiměi, "Fuzzy"): Tibbie's pet, a mix of a tank and a dog.
• 蛋蛋 (Dàndan, "Egg"): Paddi's pet, a flat hard-boiled egg that can fit into small spaces.
• 打打 (Dǎdǎ, "Hittie"): Sparky's pet, a pair of blue boxing gloves.
• 暖暖 (Nuǎnnuǎn, "Warmy"): Jonie's pet, a bird that can create strong winds by flapping her wings.

Media and Broadcast

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf has been a huge success, leading to many animated series, movies, and even stage shows!

Animated Series

The show has many seasons, with over 2,500 episodes! Each season brings new adventures for the goats and wolves. Some seasons focus on sports, inventions, or even time travel.

Movies

There have been eight animated movies and two live-action movies based on the series. These movies often feature bigger adventures and new characters.

• The Super Adventure (2009)
• Desert Trek: The Adventure of the Lost Totem (2010)
• Moon Castle: The Space Adventure (2011)
• Mission Incredible: Adventures on the Dragon's Trail (2012)
• The Mythical Ark: Adventures in Love & Happiness (2013)
• Meet the Pegasus (2014)
• Amazing Pleasant Goat (2015)
• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf 3D Movie (coming in 2023)
• I Love Wolffy (live-action, 2012)
• I Love Wolffy 2 (live-action, 2013)

Stage Shows

The characters have also appeared in live stage shows, bringing their adventures to theaters.

• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Memory Thief (2009)
• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Three Wishes (2010)
• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Wilie's Wish (2012)
• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: A Wonderful Musical Journey (2013)
• Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Dance Your Dream (2016)

Where to Watch

As of 2011, over 75 TV stations in Mainland China broadcast Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. It has also been shown in other countries like India, where it was called "Kya Bakra Hai" (What a Goat).

Awards and Recognition

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf has won many awards for its animation and popularity.

• In 2019, it was named one of the Top Ten Animation properties for its commercial value.
• Several seasons and movies have won awards for being excellent Chinese television animation.
• In 2013, the movie Mission Incredible: Adventures on the Dragon's Trail won a Golden Cup award.
• The show has received awards for being the "Best Animation Brand" and "Best Chinese Animation."
• In 2009, The Super Adventure movie won an Excellent Animation Award.
• The show's main character, "Pleasant Goat," was voted the "Most Popular Cartoon Award" in 2005.

Images for kids

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  The Wong Ieng Kuan Children's Library in Macau has a Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf theme!

See also

In Spanish: Xiyangyang yu Huitailang para niños