"Pucca" (2006) TV series

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Greg Sullivan

Seasons:

2 | unknown

Release Date:

2006 (UK)

Genre:

Animation

Plot:

The madcap antics of a feisty noodle shop delivery girl and her reluctant ninja master crush, Garu.

Plot Keywords:

Manhwa | Character Name In Title

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Tabitha St. Germain	...	Pucca / ... (78 episodes, 2006-2007)
Lee Tockar	...	Abyo / ... (75 episodes, 2006-2007)
Brian Drummond	...	Garu / ... (74 episodes, 2006-2007)
French Tickner	...	Santa (60 episodes, 2006-2007)
Chantal Strand	...	Ching (58 episodes, 2006-2007)
Dale Wilson	...	Linguini / ... (52 episodes, 2006-2007)
Brian Dobson	...	Uncle Dumpling (46 episodes, 2006-2007)
Michael Dobson	...	Ho / ... (44 episodes, 2006-2007)
Richard Newman	...	Master Soo / ... (32 episodes, 2006-2007)

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Series Directed by
Greg Sullivan		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
John Kearns		(18 episodes, 2006-2008)
Alain Matz		(15 episodes, 2006-2007)
Shane Simmons		(14 episodes, 2006-2008)
Michael Erskine-Kellie		(8 episodes, 2006-2008)
Jack Alvino		(8 episodes, 2006-2007)
Brian Hartigan		(8 episodes, 2006-2007)
Larry Raskin		(7 episodes, 2006-2007)
Colin Yardley		(7 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jack Monaco		(5 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jeff Wastila		(4 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jayson Thiessen		(3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Greg Sullivan		(2 episodes, 2006-2007)
Steven Sullivan		(2 episodes, 2006-2007)
Mark Leiren-Young		(2 episodes, 2007)
Doug Molitor		(2 episodes, 2007)

Series Produced by
Lori Lozinski	....	producer (39 episodes, 2008)
Chris Bartleman	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Michael Lekes	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Kirsten Newlands	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Blair Peters	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Hal Beckett		(78 episodes, 2006-2007)

Series Art Direction by
Joshua Pong		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Athena Cho	....	production manager (unknown episodes)
Charmaine Lazaro	....	post-production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dallas Parker	....	assistant director (38 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jayson Thiessen	....	assistant director (37 episodes, 2006-2007)

Series Art Department
Jocelan Hillton	....	storyboard artist (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tim Packford	....	storyboard artist (7 episodes, 2006-2007)
Dan Hughes	....	storyboard artist (5 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kenny Park	....	storyboard artist (3 episodes, 2006)
Meagan Mah	....	storyboard revisionist (unknown episodes)
Greg Stainton	....	storyboard revisionist (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Todd Araki	....	sound editor (39 episodes, 2008)
Marcel Duperreault	....	sound re-recording mixer (39 episodes, 2008)
Jason Frederickson	....	sound editor (39 episodes, 2008)
Kirk Furniss	....	sound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Roger Monk	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Tobias Anker	....	afx and camera (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
Charlie Lee	....	animator (40 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tony Cliff	....	animation supervisor (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Lindsay Hagkull	....	animation coordinator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Michael Hogue	....	animator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Seng Lau	....	animator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Paul Pratte	....	animation coordinator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Michael Rodriguez	....	animation supervisor (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Johnny Tesoro	....	animator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Waturu Uno	....	animator (39 episodes, 2006-2007)
Nicola Humphrey	....	animator (38 episodes, 2006-2007)
Benson Shum	....	animator (36 episodes, 2006-2007)
Caroline Alarie	....	animator (35 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tim Barton	....	animator (35 episodes, 2006-2007)
Stephen Wedel	....	animator (33 episodes, 2006-2007)
Aaron White	....	animator (33 episodes, 2006-2007)
Steve Wolfhard	....	animator (33 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kyle McQueen	....	animator (30 episodes, 2006-2007)
Peter Bromley	....	animator (25 episodes, 2006-2007)
Holly Saurez	....	animator (25 episodes, 2006-2007)
Ishi Rudell	....	animator (10 episodes, 2006-2007)
Peter Sawatzky	....	animator (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
Michael Vatcher	....	animator (2 episodes, 2006)
Colleen Holub	....	timing director (unknown episodes)
Geoffrey Manson	....	background color key (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Mark Kuehnel	....	on-line editor (39 episodes, 2008)
Tom Harris	....	on-line editor (unknown episodes)
Garry Wallace	....	off-line editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Vince Renaud	....	score mixer (39 episodes, 2006)
Daniel Ingram	....	composer: additional music / music editor (23 episodes, 2006)
Steffan Andrews	....	music editor (19 episodes, 2008)

Series Other crew
Zorion Terrell	....	network administrator (78 episodes, 2006-2008)
John Bolton	....	script revisionist (unknown episodes)
Rebecca Dart	....	location designer (unknown episodes)
Moira-Ann Handford	....	production accountant (unknown episodes)
Krista Johnston	....	clearance (unknown episodes)
Mike Luney	....	cleanup artist (unknown episodes)
Matthew Lyons	....	design coordinator (unknown episodes)
Mark Marren	....	background layout supervisor (unknown episodes)
Alain Matz	....	story editor (unknown episodes)
Samuel To	....	location designer (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Studio B Productions

Distributors

• Divisa Home Video (2008) (Spain) (DVD)
• Gativideo (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
• Jetix (2006) (non-USA) (TV)
• Polyband (2009) (Germany) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Vooz Character Systems  concept created by

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Studio B Productions

Irresistibly cute and creative

Pucca may have started life as a Sanrio-style merchandising project for character company Vooz, but her new television show proves there's plenty of possibility behind that round, rosy-cheeked face.

The premise is about as wacky as they come these days, and any fan of The Powerpuff Girls or SpongeBob will feel perfectly comfortable here. Little Pucca is a delivery girl for the Go-Rong Restaurant in the middle of Sooga, an Oriental village that looks decidedly medieval, and yet has modern accoutrements like electricity and plumbing. Pucca is madly in love with the young "pretty boy" Garu, a serious ninja who'd rather build his chi than chase girls. Pucca just can't take a hint, though, and almost every episode revolves around her unflappable determination to steal kisses from her crush.

Barring the way are naughty ninjas who seek to topple Garu in battle, including Tobe, the scar-faced warlord, and Chief, the pretty but petty leader of the Vagabond Clan. Where Garu's impressive swordplay falls short, Pucca's powers of love rise up to save the day (and her man).

There are plenty of colorful supporting characters, some of them clever (like Abyo the Bruce Lee wannabe), and some of them crazy (like the cheerful but clueless Santa Claus). These characters provide not only comic relief but necessary exposition, as neither Pucca or Garu actually speak. In a smart carry-over from the internet Flash animations in which they first appeared, Pucca and Garu express themselves through grunts and giggles only. Nevertheless, their personalities are incredibly rich, thanks to lively animation and musical cues.

Episodes are fast-paced and action-packed, with lots of dramatic close-ups and whizzing single-color backgrounds. Though puppy love is at the show's core, there's a whole lot of running, jumping, and kung fu-fighting going on in the crust. Thankfully, the animators never fail to keep it all stylized, humorous, and exciting - and no one really gets hurt. Whether Pucca has to fight a flesh-eating fern with a taste for ninjas, or stop a volcanic eruption by purchasing a magic crystal from Santa, you can always expect to find her doing what she does best - chasing and cuddling her beloved Garu - by the time the credits roll. Which is comforting, because it proves that the show's makers have effectively built upon the foundation laid by Vooz, and stayed true to the spirit of the characters in a most admirable way. Watch and smile.