SOS Fairy Manu facts for kids
SOS Fairy Manu (Spanish: SOS Hada Manu) is a fun Brazilian cartoon show. It was made by companies like TeamTO, Boutique Filmes, and Lightstar Studios. Big channels like Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney Channel also helped create it.
The show first aired on Gloob in Brazil on July 13, 2014. It had 26 episodes in its first season. Each episode was about 11 minutes long. A second season with 26 more episodes started on November 7, 2016. The series was even nominated for an Emmy Kids Award in 2016!
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Discover the Story of SOS Fairy Manu
The story of SOS Fairy Manu is all about a young fairy-in-training named Manu. She is 10 years old and learning to be a fairy godmother. Her wise grandmother, who is a retired fairy, guides her in the magical kingdom.
Manu's special magic wand is actually a colorful umbrella! With it, she learns magic and helps people by granting wishes. But it's not always easy. Manu often has to stop the witch Valquíria. Valquíria always tries to take over the kingdom with her wild plans. Manu gets help from her friends, Duque the frog and João, as they go on many exciting adventures.
The music for the show is special too. It was created by guitarist Alessandro Penezzi. The songs are based on a lively Brazilian music style called choro.
Meet the Characters of SOS Fairy Manu
The show has many interesting characters who make the stories fun and exciting.
Manu: The Apprentice Fairy Godmother
Manu is the newest fairy godmother in the Enchanted Kingdom. Her grandmother, a very strong and experienced fairy, is retiring. Manu is taking over the job with her unique magic umbrella.
Manu is brave and has a kind heart. She has lots of energy to help others. But sometimes, Manu thinks she knows everything already. She gets so excited that she acts too quickly. This can make things worse, and then she has to work extra hard to fix her mistakes!
João: The Worried Friend
João is a very cautious character. He is often afraid and worried. He thinks people are always trying to get him. But his worries might be right sometimes! He has been targeted by witches and giants many times before.
João knows a lot about the Enchanted Kingdom. Even though he often makes dangers seem bigger than they are, he is a great source of information for Manu. He helps her understand what's happening around them.
Duque: The Clever Frog
Duque is a very tricky frog in the kingdom! He made up his own name and title. He wants everyone to believe he is a prince who was turned into a frog by a spell.
Duque is charming and uses clever, smooth words to get what he wants. He hopes that when Manu officially becomes the kingdom's fairy godmother, she will turn him back into a handsome prince. He dreams of an easy life!
Valquíria: The Ambitious Witch
Valquíria is the main villain of the show. Like Manu, she inherited her position in the Enchanted Kingdom from her grandmother. But Valquíria's goal is very different. She wants to be the best witch ever, which means she wants to be the worst!
Her biggest joy is making the kingdom's residents scared. Valquíria's weakness is that she is extremely vain. She uses many creams and potions for her skin and hair.
Granny Olivia: Manu's Wise Guide
Granny Olivia is Manu's grandmother. She is a retired fairy who has a lot of experience and power. She often helps her granddaughter when Manu has problems with her spells or magic.
Alfredo: Manu's Cheerful Dad
Alfredo is Manu's father. He is a kind and a bit clumsy man. He is always in a good mood, no matter what. In every episode, Alfredo seems to have a new and different job!
Episodes of SOS Fairy Manu
The show has two main seasons, each with many exciting episodes for you to watch.
Seasons | Episodes | Title | |
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Monday the Seasons | Season 1 | ||
1 | 26 | December 1, 2005 | July 1, 2014 |
2 | 26 | January 12, 2006 | March 7, 2014 |
3 | 13 | November 1, 2011 | May 12, 2014 |