Kagagi Explained
| Genre: | Action-adventure
Science fantasy
Superhero |
| Based On: | Kagagi: The Raven, |
| Director: | Sean Patrick O'Reilly |
| Voices: | Algonquin
English |
| Opentheme: | "Electric PowWow Drum" by A Tribe Called Red |
| Endtheme: | "Electric PowWow Drum" (instrumental) |
| Composer: | Lance Cote
A Tribe Called Red
Kevin Macleod |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | Algonquin
English |
| Executive Producer: | Jay Odjick
Sean Patrick O'Reilly |
| Producer: | Michele O'Reilly |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 13 |
| Runtime: | 22 minutes |
| Network: | APTN |
| Company: | Arcana Studio
Animation Engine |
Kagagi (stylized KAGAGI, also called Kagagi: The Raven) is a Canadian CG-animated television series produced by Arcana Studio. Inspired by Jay Odjick's comic book series of the same name, Kagagi premiered on APTN Kids on October 5, 2014.[1]
Characters and cast
During the end credits, images of the characters appear on the left spinning in place with their names underneath them, making it easy to discern who they are.
The following are the characters of Kagagi along with their voice actors (Algonquin-language, then English-language).
- Matthew Carver (voiced by Eric Wilson) — the teen boy who transforms into Kagagi
- Tommy Wetzel (voiced by Jay Odjick and Jean Francois Lovenge) — Matt's friend
- Cassie Shannon (voiced by Stephanie Tenasco and Gracie Dove) — Matt's love interest
- Wisakedjak (voiced by Crazy Horse Commonda and Ron Dean Harris) — Matt's mentor, the former Kagagi
- Nigig (voiced by Fred McGregor and Dustin Elkin) — a pygmy helper of Jak
- Eric Kavanaugh (voiced by Joel Odjick and Jack Anderson) — the school bully
- Janet Carver (voiced by Annette Smith and Linsey Willier) — Matt's mom
- Brute (voiced by Jay Odjick and Nathan Wales) — a muscular villain
- Appolyon (voiced by Jay Odjick and Dan Zachary)
- Mr. Keeper (voiced by Charlie Morin and Kelvin Redvers)
- Philosopher Rex (voiced by Jay Odjick and Cole Vigue)
- Jas (voiced by Craig Commonda and Dan Zachary)
- Claw (voiced by Cezin Nottaway and Kaylynn Taylor)
- Kade (voiced by Jay Odjick and Cole Vigue)
- Tori Isaacs (voiced by Misty Whiteduck and Willa-Lee Reid) — helps Matt.
- Kore (voiced by Craig Commonda and Dan Zachary)
- Candace Crow (voiced by Wanda Thusky and Willa-Lee Reid)
- Warrior Spirit (voiced by Wesley Tenasco and Gino Odjick)
- Captive Spirit (voiced by Cezin Nottaway and Kaylynn Taylor)
- Minion (voiced by Fred McGregor and Jack Anderson)
- Pagwoudj Inini (voiced by Wesley Tenasco and Michael Billy)
- Windigo (voiced by Jay Odjick and Tyler Nicol) — the main villain
- Cashier (voiced by David Burke in English; not credited in Algonquin)
Music
The opening theme is "Electric PowWow Drum", native warrior music by A Tribe Called Red. Other various tracks from the group are used throughout the series. Other library music came from Kevin Macleod. Original music for the show was composed by Lance Cote.
Episodes
| Series # | Title | Original airdate | |
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Release
Kagagi premiered on APTN Kids on October 5, 2014. On November 1, 2015, the series began airing in the United States on First Nations Experience.[2] In Australia, the show debuted on NITV in June 2016.[3]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Jay Odjick's Kagagi takes flight on TV. CBC.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. October 1, 2014. May 18, 2019.
- Web site: New kids FNX series premiering next month: Kagagi. First Nations Experience. Facebook. October 22, 2015. May 18, 2019.
- Web site: Kagagi is now airing in Australia on NITV (National Indigenous Television) and online in Australia, episodes are available via SBS On Demand!. Kagagi. Facebook. June 17, 2016. May 18, 2019.
