Unicorn Academy Explained

Genre:	Adventure Action Fantasy
Creator:	Michelle Lamoreaux Robert Lamoreaux
Language:	English
Producer:	Mike G. Moore Sarah Williams
Executive Producer:	Laura Sreebny
Director:	Cassi Simonds
Creative Director:	Alexandra Kavalova
Company:	Spin Master Entertainment Mainframe Studios
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	19
Runtime:	23 minutes (S1 first episode: 72 min) (S2 first episode: 45 min)
Network:	Netflix

Unicorn Academy is a Canadian animated television series co-produced by Spin Master Entertainment and Mainframe Studios. It premiered on Netflix on November 2, 2023.^{[1] [2]} It was renewed for a second season, which was released on June 27, 2024.^[3]

The series is based on the children's book series of the same name written by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman.^{[4] [5]}

Premise

When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.

Voice cast

Main

• Sara García as Sophia Mendoza
• Sadie Laflamme-Snow as Ava Banji
• Gabriella Kosmidis as Isabel Armstrong
• Kari Wong as Valentina “Val” Furi
• Kamaia Fairburn as Layla Fletcher
• Kolton Stewart as Rory Carmichael

Unicorns

• Wildstar
• Leaf
• Glacier
• River
• Cinder
• Storm
• Ethera
• Rhapsody
• Rush
• Ghost
• Leviora

Baby Unicorns

• Starjoy
• Justin

Villains

• Jennifer Hale as Ravenzella
• Paul Van Dyck as Fernakus, a dwarf spy who has betrayed Unicorn Academy and works for Ravenzella and now was turned into a duck as his punishment
• Ian Ronningen as Ash, Ravenzella's evil ogre henchman
• Ana Sani as Crimsette, Ravenzella's evil dark sprite henchman
• Paul Van Dyck as Lazul, Ravenzella's former humanoid crystal henchman

Minor

• Monica Rodriguez Knox as Marta Mendoza, Sophia's mother
• Carlos Diaz as Miles Mendoza, Sophia's missing father and former unicorn rider student
• Roman Pesino as Marco Mendoza, Sophia's younger brother
• Sophia Walker as Whispering Voices (voice sound effects)
• Roman Pesino as Danny
• Sophia Walker as Mona Furi
• Carlos Diaz as Samuel “Sam” Crawford

Supporting

• Rosemary Dunsmore as Ms. Evelyn Primrose
• Mayko Nguyen as Ms. Furi
• Katherine Stewart as Fate Fairies
• Sophia Walker as Ms. Wildwood
• Dakota Ray Hebert as Ms. Rosemary
• Derek McGrath as Mr. Tansy
• Déjah Dixon-Green as Jacinta
• Addison Holley as Delia
• Aiden Dawn as Jamie

Episodes

Chapter 2 (2024)

See also

• Spin Master
• List of Netflix original programming

Notes and References

1. Web site: Spin Master Unveils Fantasy-Adventure 'Unicorn Academy' . animationmagazine.net . Mercedes Milligan. March 2, 2023 . 2024-01-17.
2. Web site: Parent's guide to Unicorn Academy . commonsensemedia.org . 2024-01-14.
3. Web site: Nordyke. Kimberly. 'Unicorn Academy' Gets Second Season at Netflix (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. 2024-05-22. 2024-05-21.
4. Web site: Spin Master's president of Entertainment Jen Dodge talks taking Julie Sykes' popular series from book to screen . hollywoodreporter.com . Abbey White . June 6, 2023 . 2024-01-17.
5. Web site: Post by Mainframe Studios. twitter.com . 2024-01-16.