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Created by Monty Oum
Production company(s) Rooster Teeth
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RWBY (pronounced "Ruby") is an exciting American animated web series. It's like an anime show, but made in the USA! The story was created by Monty Oum. It's about four brave girls: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long. Together, they are known as Team RWBY.

These girls live in a special world called Remnant. In Remnant, there are amazing powers and scary monsters called Grimm. Team RWBY trains to fight these Grimm and protect everyone. The series has many seasons, called "volumes," which you can watch on Rooster Teeth. There's even a Japanese version of RWBY that airs in Japan!

What is RWBY About?

The world of Remnant is full of danger. Monsters known as Grimm attack people. To fight them, young people train to become Hunters and Huntresses. They learn to use special weapons and powers.

Team RWBY's Adventure

The story starts with Ruby Rose, a young girl with a giant scythe. She gets into Beacon Academy, a school for Hunters and Huntresses. There, she meets Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long. They become a team and learn to work together.

Fighting the Grimm

The Grimm are dark creatures that are drawn to negative feelings. They come in many shapes and sizes. Team RWBY uses their unique skills and weapons to defeat them. Each girl has a special power called a "Semblance." This power helps them in battles.

Aura and Dust

In Remnant, people have an invisible shield called Aura. It protects them from harm. They also use a magical substance called Dust. Dust can control elements like fire, ice, and lightning. It powers weapons and abilities.

The Characters of Team RWBY

Each member of Team RWBY is unique. They have different personalities and fighting styles.

Ruby Rose

Ruby is the leader of the team. She is cheerful and loves fairy tales. Her weapon is a powerful scythe that can also turn into a sniper rifle. Ruby's Semblance lets her move super fast.

Weiss Schnee

Weiss comes from a rich family. She is very skilled with her rapier, Myrtenaster. This sword uses Dust to create different attacks. Weiss's Semblance allows her to create glyphs. These glyphs can speed her up, create platforms, or even summon defeated enemies.

Blake Belladonna

Blake is quiet and mysterious. She used to be part of a group fighting for Faunus rights. Faunus are people with animal traits, like ears or tails. Blake's weapon is a sharp blade that can also be a pistol or a kusarigama. Her Semblance lets her create shadow clones.

Yang Xiao Long

Yang is Ruby's older sister. She is strong, confident, and loves to fight. Her weapons are powerful gauntlets that shoot shotgun blasts. Yang's Semblance makes her stronger when she takes damage. She can absorb hits and use that energy to power up her attacks.

How RWBY Was Created

RWBY was created by Monty Oum. He was a talented animator and director. He wanted to make a show that combined action, fantasy, and cool characters.

Rooster Teeth's Vision

The series was produced by Rooster Teeth, a company known for online videos. Monty Oum worked closely with the team to bring his ideas to life. Sadly, Monty Oum passed away in 2015. However, the team at Rooster Teeth continued his vision.

Music and Voice Acting

The music for RWBY is very popular. It's created by Jeff Williams. The songs often tell parts of the story. The characters are voiced by talented actors. Lindsay Jones voices Ruby, Kara Eberle voices Weiss, Arryn Zech voices Blake, and Barbara Dunkelman voices Yang.

Where to Watch RWBY

RWBY is mainly a web series. This means it's made to be watched online.

Online Platforms

The main place to watch RWBY is on the Rooster Teeth website. For a few years, it was also available on YouTube. In Japan, Warner Bros. helps distribute the show. It even airs on the TV channel Animax there.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: RWBY para niños

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