The Powerpuff Girls is an American comedy-action satirical adventure superhero children's animated television series. It aired on Cartoon Network from 1998 to 2005.
It is about three superheroes named Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup live in Townsville, USA. They are kindergarteners and have superpowers, who use their powers for good by saving the world from villains.
The show is based on a short made by the series creator from 1992 originally called Whoopass Stew. The original show was created by Craig McCracken, and the 2016 revival series was developed by Nick Jennings and Bob Boyle. It was created and produced by Hanna-Barbera and Cartoon Network Studios, who also developed a theatrical film adaption in 2002 titled The Powerpuff Girls Movie by Warner Bros. Pictures.
A lonely scientist named Professor Utonium one day decided to create a "perfect daughter" using sugar, spice and everything nice. However, a special potion named Chemical X was accidentally added to the pot, creating the three Powerpuff Girls, who had superpowers and have dedicated their lives to fighting crime and evil in Townsville.
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are 3 kindergarten superheroes who live with their father, Professor Utonium, in the City of Townsville. It is their job to use their powers to reduce crime and defend the town from evil villains who want to take it over while also partaking in normal activities like chores and going to school.
The Powerpuff Girls
Blossom - the pink Powerpuff girl and the leader with a pink dress with a black belt, long white tights and black shoes.
Bubbles - the blue Powerpuff girl and the cutest with a blue dress with a black belt in the middle, long white tights and black shoes.
Buttercup - the green Powerpuff girl and the strongest with a green dress with a black belt down the middle, long white tights and black Mary Jane shoes.
Villains
Mojo Jojo - a monkey with a high white helmet with purple stripes that protects his brain which has overgrown during the explosion of the X during the birth of the Powerpuff Girls on the outside of his skull, a white and blue headpiece, a white, blue and purple outfit and white gloves.
HIM - a demon so evil that people do not say his true name. He is the most powerful villain in the show and is often said to be the most frightening
Fuzzy Lumpkins - a strange beetle with pink fur who wishes to be left alone.
Princess Morbucks - a rich girl who wants to become a Powerpuff Girl, but became a villain after being rejected.
Gangreen Gang - a group of green-skinned teenagers
The Powerpuff Girls Movie is an animated film which serves as a prequel to the series. It tells the full story of how the girls were created, revealing that Mojo Jojo (the series' main villain) was partly responsible. The main cast of the series returns. It was released in 2002.
Video games
Two video games were made featuring the main cast. They were:
In 2009, a ten-year anniversary special was released titled The Powerpuff Girls Rule. The story centres around the Key to the World being brought to Townsville. The Girls and every villain who appeared in the series search for the Key. Eventually, Mojo Jojo finds it and reveals that he will use it to create world peace.
In 2006, the Powerpuff Girls Z was released. Many major characters returned but personalities and appearances were altered. Instead of being superheroes from birth, the girls were teenagers who were struck by "Z Rays" which turned them into superheroes.
The Powerpuff Girls is a reboot of the original series. Although it follows the same backstory and has similar characters, many things are changed.
Live action sequel
A live action sequel was in development. It was said to depict the Girls now as adults returning to their superhero duties. However, it was cancelled.
Home media
The show saw several VHS and DVD releases while it was on the air, and the entire series was released on DVD in 2009 to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.
Similar television series
Dexter's Laboratory, which shared similar production staff and voice actors as Powerpuff Girls also features a child with uncanny abilities fighting against his neighbor named Mandark.
