Rainbow Rangers facts for kids
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| Genre | Science fiction Adventure Comedy Action |
| Created by | Rob Minkoff Shane Morris Tim Mansfield Elise Allen |
| Voices of | Aileen Mythen Juliette Crosbie Philipa Alexander Zehra Naqvi Penelope Rawlins Dan Russell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 58 (segments) 29 (whole) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Andy Heyward Rob Minkoff Shane Morris Tim Mansfield Elise Allen Paul Cummins |
| Producer(s) | Andrew Heyward |
| Running time | 11 minutes (segments) 22 minutes (whole) |
| Production company(s) | Genius Brands Telegael |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
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| Original network | Nick Jr. |
| Original release | November 5, 2018 – present |
Rainbow Rangers is an exciting American computer-animated TV show. It was made by Genius Brands and first shown on Nick Jr. on November 5, 2018. The series is all about seven 9-year-old girls. They live in a magical place called Kaleidoscopia.
The show was so popular that a second season was announced on April 8, 2019. This new season started on October 6, 2019. A third season was also planned and confirmed on April 12, 2021.
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Discover the World of Rainbow Rangers
Rainbow Rangers takes place in the amazing land of Kaleidoscopia. The story follows seven special 9-year-old girls. Each girl represents a color of the rainbow. Their names are Rosie Redd, Mandarin Orange, Anna Banana, Pepper Mintz, Bonnie Blueberry, Indigo Allfruit, and Lavender LaViolette.
These girls use their unique powers to help others. They work to protect the people of Kaleidoscopia. They also help clean up the Earth and make the world a better place for everyone.
How Do the Rangers Help the Planet?
Every episode starts with a problem happening in nature on Earth. A special rainbow appears and travels to Kaleidoscopia. Kalia, the leader of Kaleidoscopia, calls all seven rangers and their pet, Floof.
Kalia shows them the problem they need to solve. Then, she picks three rangers who are best for the mission. Floof always joins these three on their super cool scooters. Once the mission is finished, the three rangers ride their scooters back to Kaleidoscopia.
Meet the Amazing Rainbow Rangers Characters
The show features a team of brave girls and their friends. They also face off against some tricky villains.
Main Characters and Their Powers
- Rosie Redd (voiced by Aileen Mythen) is the leader of the group. She is linked to the color Red. Rosie has super Strength Power.
- Mandarin "Mandy" Orange (voiced by Aileen Mythen) is the group's cheerleader. She represents the color Orange. Mandy has awesome Music Power.
- Anna Banana (voiced by Juliette Crosbie) is a kind and sweet ranger. She can talk to animals! Anna is the Yellow ranger and has Animal Power. She carries a yellow stuffed rabbit named Mr. Stuffie Wuffie to comfort animals.
- Pepper Mintz (voiced by Phillipa Alexander) is a bit shy and loves to read books. She is the Green ranger. Pepper has Inviso Power, which means she can become invisible.
- Bonnie "B.B." Blueberry (voiced by Zehra Jane Naqvi) is very smart and thinks logically. She is the Blue ranger. B.B. has Vision Power, helping her see things clearly.
- Indigo "Indy" Allfruit (voiced by Penelope Rawlins) is super fast and loves to play pranks. She is the second-in-command. Indy is the Indigo ranger and has incredible Speed Power.
- Lavender LaViolette (voiced by Penelope Rawlins) loves fashion and style. She is the Violet ranger. Lavender has Micro Power, allowing her to shrink down to a tiny size.
- Floof (voiced by Phillipa Alexander) is the Rangers' special pet. He is a magical Prismacorn. Floof goes with the rangers on their missions. He helps them using his magical horn. Floof often comes out of his door in funny ways!
- Kalia (voiced by Phillipa Alexander) is the wise leader of Kaleidoscopia. When she sees trouble on Earth, she calls the Rainbow Rangers to save the day.
Who Are the Villains?
- Preston Praxton (voiced by Dan Russell) is the main bad guy. He is a greedy businessman who doesn't care about nature. He often causes problems that the Rangers have to fix. He uses many traps to try and stop the Rangers.
- Patty Praxton (voiced by Zehra Jane Naqvi) is Preston's daughter. She also likes money, but she is often more reasonable than her dad. Patty is sometimes friendly with the Rangers.
- Priscilla Praxton (voiced by Dan Russell) joins in season 2. She is Preston's sister. Priscilla often tries to outdo Preston to get Patty's attention. Her plans are usually more focused on beauty products or making things like glass from sand.
Behind the Scenes: Making Rainbow Rangers
The idea for Rainbow Rangers came to life in September 2016. Genius Brands teamed up with famous director Rob Minkoff, who directed The Lion King. They also worked with Shane Morris, a writer for Frozen.
The show first aired on Nick Jr. on November 5, 2018. It quickly became a favorite for many young viewers.
How the Show Changed Over Time
Early ideas for the Rangers looked a bit different. Their powers and personalities also had small changes. Originally, the main villain was Kalia's jealous younger sister, Acrimonia. But later, Preston Praxton became the main bad guy.
Nickelodeon has the rights to show Rainbow Rangers in the United States and the Caribbean Basin. On April 23, 2019, it was announced that Nickelodeon would also bring the show to Latin America.
A Special Episode During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, a special episode was made. It was called "Bunny-20" and came out online on December 18, 2020. Famous actor Pierce Brosnan was a guest voice in this episode. The goal was to teach kids how to stay safe during the pandemic in a way they could easily understand.
Rainbow Rangers Adventures: Episode Guide
The Rainbow Rangers have had many exciting adventures. They always work together to solve problems and help nature.
Series Overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 26 | November 5, 2018 | September 29, 2019 | |
| 2 | 26 | October 6, 2019 | January 10, 2021 | |
The Rainbow Rangers go on missions to help animals and the environment. They save polar bears, help butterflies migrate, and rescue turtles from fishing nets. They also stop pollution and help animals affected by natural disasters like floods and wildfires. The Rangers even help animals find new homes and protect them from tricky villains like Preston Praxton.
In later seasons, they continue their efforts to protect the planet. They save ocean environments, help birds, and reunite animal families. They also deal with problems caused by construction and pollution. No matter the challenge, the Rainbow Rangers are always ready to make the world a better place!
