The New Adventures of Nanoboy facts for kids

The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an exciting animated TV show. It was made by companies in Singapore, Canada, and Hong Kong. The story follows a 9-year-old boy named Oscar. When Oscar faces problems in his life, he magically shrinks down. He becomes a tiny superhero called Nanoboy! His mission is to protect the Microcosmos from evil microbe villains.

Meet the Heroes and Villains

The Nanosquad: Who Are They?

The Nanosquad is a team of tiny heroes who fight for good.

• Oscar/Nanoboy is the main hero and the leader of the Nanosquad. He can fly super fast. Nanoboy also has amazing super strength attacks.
• Issac Neuron is the smart scientist of the Nanosquad. He helps the team with his knowledge.
• Corona Jane (CJ) used to be a flu virus, but she changed her ways. She wears a special suit that lets her change shape into almost anything!

Allies: Who Helps Nanoboy?

Nanoboy and the Nanosquad get help from many friends.

• Tim is Oscar's best friend. He is easygoing and always there for Oscar.
• Prof. David Stein is a professor who studies the Microcosmos. He is also Oscar's dad.
• Dora is Oscar's mom.
• Vicky is a bossy girl from Oscar's school. She often tries to show she's better than Oscar.
• Chuck is Oscar's cousin. He likes to cause trouble sometimes. Even when Oscar is busy, they still find time to play.
• Commander Flag gives the Nanosquad their important missions.
• Diva Farangitis is a famous singer in the Microcosmos.
• Colonel Skeeter (also known as Colonel Perry) helps the Nanosquad. He even helped them rescue Commander Flag once!

Villains: Who Are the Bad Guys?

The Microcosmos has many villains Nanoboy must stop.

• Czar Zar is a major villain in the Microcosmos.
• Careena Payne is Czar Zar's evil helper. She is also Corona Jane's mean sister.
• Ferro is a villain who looks like an ancient pharaoh. He is known as the Magnetic Microbe Menace.
• Mito is a crazy scientist from the Microcosmos. She really wants her voice to sound like Diva Farangitis.
• Count Bacula is a vampire from a place called Ransylvania.
• Lacto is another villain who causes trouble in the Microcosmos.
• Billy the Spit is an old-west germ. He rides into town with his super-fast saliva shots.
• Tony Verrero is an evil "Groovester" from the "Groovy Attraction."

Episodes: What Happens?

The series has 1 season with 26 exciting episodes. Each episode is usually split into two shorter stories. Nanoboy and his team face new challenges and villains in every adventure.

Where Was Nanoboy Shown?

The New Adventures of Nanoboy was shown in different countries.

• In the United States, it aired on Starz Kids & Family from 2008 to 2010. It also appeared on Vortexx in 2013.
• In Israel, kids could watch it on Arutz HaYeladim.
• In the United Kingdom, the show was on POP between 2008 and 2011.
• In the Asia-Pacific region, the series aired on Cartoon Network in 2011.