General Information | |
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| Original Network: | Cartoon Network |
| Original Run: | November 18, 1998 - March 25, 2005 |
| Episode Length: | 22 minutes |
| Description: | Powerpuff Girls revolves around the adventures of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, three toddlers with super powers. The plot of a typical episode is some humorous variation of standard superhero and/or tokusatsu fare, with the girls using their powers to defend their town from various villains, such as bank robbers, mad scientists, aliens, or giant monsters. In addition, the girls also have to deal with normal issues young kids face, such as bed wetting or dependence on a security blanket. The series is one in a long line of cartoons that derives a great deal of humor from pop culture references and parody. There is often a particular emphasis on cultural phenomenons and art styles from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. For instance, the characters' dialogue often contain allusions to various classic rock and pop songs from these eras; there was even an entire episode whose dialogue consisted almost solely of lyrics from Beatles songs, while the episode's plot was a loose retelling of the Beatles career (featuring the show's villains in roles alluding to the original band members). The show even once or twice, made references to Star Wars (especially in the episodes "Boogie Frights" and "Beat Your Greens") |
| Main Characters: | |
| Similar Series: | Dexter's Laboratory, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Johnny Bravo, Samurai Jack |
| Availability: | DVD |
Content Information | |
| Rating: | Ages 8+ |
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| Violence: | The show has been hailed for showing young girls as active and capable heroines. However, it has also come under criticism for its rather excessive violence (including images of characters gushing blood from their mouths when hit), and for what have been perceived as morally questionable actions on part of the main characters, such as sometimes using more brutal force than necessary. |
| Language: | No 'adult' language |
| Sexual Themes and Nudity: | None |
| Drugs and Alcohol: | None |
| Crude Humor or Comic Mischief: | None |