Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts 2020

MY THOUGHTS ON KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS:

-WARNING: Spoilers Below-

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts was a beautiful cartoon that shows you it's okay to be who you are and to be proud of who you are. There's so many different topics mentioned in this show and it's all done beautifully without any form of negative impact. I'll always look back on this and smile because the journey was so beautiful.

The characters are all lovely with the duo of Dave and Benson being my favourite. Dave is possibly one of the funniest characters in the show, it's always hilarious when he grows into his super stage and then poof instantly turns old again. No characters are poorly written and they're all fleshed out and beautiful to watch, the characters are all a treat.

The show is good for both young viewers and older viewers alike with many topics and scenes that people from all ages can enjoy. The story isn't complicated at all to follow so you can play a game or do something else whilst watching the show and you'll still understand what's happening. The only downfall I'd say is at times it gets quite slow and boring and a few episodes ended up being a bit disappointing.

I wasn't too much of a fan of the final season, I felt like it was a little too rushed in comparison to the first season, the second season was good but it wasn't near as memorable as the first though. I love that Kipo and the rest of the squad all slowly matured throughout the show and if you compare the characters in season 3 to themselves in season 1 it almost feels like they're different people. I love it when cartoons manage to pull something like that off.

Overall I enjoyed this, at times I lost a lot of focus on it but it never ruined the experience for me. I wish the final season was a little bit better but it wasn't bad to the point where it ruined the show.

Overall rating: 7/10

It's hard to believe that Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts released all three of its seasons in just this one year, and that's definitely a feat. With that, while falling off a bit in a few areas, this is one of the most entertaining shows I've seen in quite a while.

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is a unique story about mutes (short for "mutant animals") and humans trying to co-exist in a post-apocalyptic future. Our main character, Kipo, awakens from her home and onto the surface world, where she tags along with another group of survivors to track down her family and her true purpose. I think what's so great about this story is not only the originality of this futuristic world, but its way of pacing! Like I said, this series came out in its ENTIRETY within a year, and its with that release scheduling of 30 episodes in total that makes this a story worth tuning into. And while I personally thought the story's message was conveying a bit too much towards its final episodes, and that some of the plot holes remained unanswered in the end, the overall plot will keep many entertained and satisfied...no filler in sight!

What I think this show's actual strength however, compared to several other cartoons I've seen, is its overall style. The animation quality, while not unique, is very action-heavy and presented in exilerating motion. And to top it all off, a pretty incredible soundtrack that helps blend the on-screen action smoothly with a mix of hip-hop, rock, and even EDM tracks. Everything complements each other, and it just works so damn well!

I found myself really entertained with Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, with its stylish presentation and perfected story pacing. There's really nothing else like it right now within our modern-day generation of animated television. Rest assured, this is gonna be one of those special cartoons that I'm gonna really miss over the course of time, and that deserves credit on its own.

8.75/10