Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is an animated action series created by O.K K.O Let's Be Heroes' Parker Simmons, that airs on Cartoon Network. It is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, and Titmouse Inc.
Overview
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart centers on its title character, Sheriff Mao Mao, a daring cat who has high intentions for action and adventure. During one of his adventures, he gets stuck in a cute and cuddly town called Pure Heart Valley with his sidekick Badgerclops, a cyborg-armed badger, and meets Adorabat, a cute little bat. Together, the three go on adventures to protect their citizens of Pure Heart Valley from the forces of evil.
Conception
In 2018, while the crew was working on OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Parker decided to work on a new series as a former writer. They worked at Titmouse Animation as he quit working on the show. Before the series started, He has some short videos about them, including the pilot.
Badgerclops was originally named "Bearclops", but was renamed in the show. In a anime styled fictional kingdom called "Pure Heart Valley" is a cuddly town full of critters, such as rabbits, dogs, and horses.
Development
The show was first introduced on May 20, 2019. After OK K.O. finished its production, Parker Simmons, in the meantime, was working on Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart with his crew at Titmouse Incorporated.
After the animated pilot, "I Love You Mao Mao" and the short "I Love You Mao Mao: Bao Bao's Revenge" were finished, it was until a few years later where it was adopted by Cartoon Network to become the series we know. The first 16 episodes aired at 6:10 AM and 6:20 AM on Mondays from July 1st, 2019, to August 19th, 2019. From September 7th, 2019, through October 12, 2019, episodes' 17-30 aired every Saturday at 10:00 AM. After a 9-month hiatus, episodes' 31-40 began airing every weekday at 12:30 P.M. which concluded the first season of the show. The show was renewed for a second season on July 23, 2020, at the San Diego Comic Con at Home.
Cast
Main cast
Main Supporting cast
- Randall Park as Eugene
- Ming-Na Wen as Tanya Keys
- Clancy Brown as Shin Mao
- ??? as Sonara
Supporting cast
- Chris McCulloch as Benny, Boss Hosstrich, Cluckins, Orangusnake, Vic
- Debra Wilson as Camille, Ketchup, Marion, Muffins, Ramaraffe, Scoops
- Griffith Kimmins as Chester, Kevin, Pinky
- Lika Leong as Penny
- Parker Simmons as Farmer Bun, King Snugglemagne, Ratarang, Slim Pigguns
- Tommy Blacha as Chubbum, Gary, Lucky, Ol' Blue, Steel Wing
Series Overview
Main article: Episode Guide
Trivia
- Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is the first Cartoon Network series where each of the main characters are amputees: Mao Mao lost his tail, Adorabat lost her right leg, and Badgerclops lost his left eye and right arm.
- Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is the third animated series from Cartoon Network that is heavily rooted in Japanese culture. The predecessors are Samurai Jack and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi.
- Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is the first Cartoon Network Show ever to be produced by Titmouse.
International release
| Country | Language | Channel | Premiere date | Title | Source |
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| Latin America | Spanish (Latin America) | Cartoon Network | August 10, 2019 (sneak preview) October 14, 2019 (Official) |
Mao Mao: Héroes de Puro Corazón (Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) |
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| Brazil | Portuguese (Brazilian) | August 10, 2019 (sneak preview) October 14, 2019 (Official) |
Mao Mao: Heróis de Coração Puro
(Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) |
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| Southeast Asia | English | December 9, 2019 (Sneak preview) December 14, 2019 (Official) |
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart | ||
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| France | French | December 27, 2019 (Sneak preview) January 4, 2020 (Official) |
Mao Mao : Héros au Cœur Pur (Mao Mao: Hero with a Pure Heart) |
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| Italy | Italian | January 2, 2020 (Sneak preview) January 6, 2020 (Official) |
Mao-Mao e gli eroi leggendari (Mao-Mao and the Legendary Heroes) |
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| Turkey | Turkish | January 17, 2020 (Sneak preview) February 3, 2020 (Official) |
Mao Mao: İyi Kalpli Kahramanlar (Mao Mao: Good Hearted Heroes) |
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| Netherlands | Dutch | March 2, 2020 (Official) | Mao Mao: Helden met een puur hart (Mao Mao: Heroes with a Pure Heart) |
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| Sweden | Swedish | March 2, 2020 (Official) | Mao-Mao: Godhjärtade Hjältar (Mao Mao: Good-Hearted Heroes) |
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| Denmark | Danish | March 2, 2020 (Official) | Mao Mao: De Renhjertede Helte (Mao Mao: The Pure-Hearted Heroes) |
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| Norway | Norwegian | March 2, 2020 (Official) | Mao Mao: De renhjertede heltene (Mao Mao: The Pure-Hearted Heroes) |
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| Poland | Polish | March 9, 2020 (Official) | Mao Mao i Bohaterowie Czystego Serca (Mao Mao and Pure Heart Heroes) |
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| Korea | Korean | March 10, 2020 (Official) | 마오 마오 순수한 마음의 영웅들 (Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) |
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| Russia | Russian | March 17, 2020 (Official) | Мао-Мао: Герои Чистого Сердца (Mao-Mao: Heroes of a Pure Heart) |
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| Bulgaria | Bulgarian | March 17, 2020 (Official) | Мао Мао: Герои на Чистото сърце (Mao Mao: Heroes of the Pure Heart) |
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| Japan | Japanese | April 5, 2020 (Official) | マオマオ ピュアハートのヒーロー (Mao Mao: Pure Heart Hero) |
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| Romania | Romanian | March 16, 2020 (Official) | Mao Mao: Eroii Inimii Curate (Mao Mao: Heroes of the Clean Heart) |
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| Hungary | Hungarian | TBA | Mao-Mao: Tiszta Szív hősei (Mao-Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) |
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| Germany | German | TBA | Mao Mao - Beschützer vom Rubintal (Mao Mao - Protector of the Ruby Valley) |
Gallery
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References
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