Hero City Kids Force

Hero City Kids Force
GenreSuperhero
Animated
Written byNono Pardalis
Directed byPatrick Soriano
Voices ofRona Aguilar
Daryll Patco
Marick Dacanay
Theme music composerKen Aoki
Kim Lopez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersJojo Medalla
Chryssa Lipardo
Camille Regis
Running time4 minutes
Production companiesABS-CBN, Monaural Studio, Tres Puntos Studio
Original release
NetworkiWantTFC
ReleaseNovember 6, 2021 (2021-11-06) –
January 29, 2022 (2022-01-29)

Hero City Kids Force is a Philippine animated television series of shorts produced by ABS-CBN, Monaural Studio and Tres Puntos Studio. It aired on iWantTFC from November 6, 2021 to January 29, 2022.[1] The series was follows the adventures of the three superheroes: Darna, Captain Barbell, and Lastikman - as they band together with their playmates Maya, Andres, and Nono, also known as "The McCoolits".[2]

Premise

The superheroes and their friends go on missions to battle supervillain Dr. Sternberg, the evil genius responsible for creating monsters that wreak havoc in Hero City, and his sidekick Cyborgana.

Cast and characters

Main cast
Supporting cast
  • Jeff Utanes as Dr. Steinberg
  • Romi Jallorina as Tita Joyce
  • Jillian Ita-as Cyborgana
  • Jewel Yu as Maya
  • Santino Santiago as Andres
  • Michelle Cornejo as Nono

Release

Broadcast

From October 10, 2022 to June 3, 2023, the series had its Philippine TV premiere on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (with next-day morning replays at 9:00 am) from Monday to Sunday before TV Patrol.[3]

Merchandise

Hero City Kids Force released official licensed merchandise including t-shirts and various toys for children available on Toy Kingdom and other online shopping stores.[4][5]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Category Winner(s) Result Ref.
2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Children’s Programme (One Off/Series) Hero City Kids Force Won [6]
Anak TV Awards Anak TV Seal (Television and Online Category) Won [7]

References

  1. ^ "Darna, Lastikman, and Captain Barbell band together in "Hero City Kids Force" on iWantTFC | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "Darna, Captain Barbell, Lastikman sanib-puwersa sa Hero City Kids Force". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Darna, Captain Barbell, and Lastikman bring fun adventures daily on 'Hero City Kids Force'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Trailer: Darna, Lastikman, Captain Barbell in animated series 'Hero City Kids Force'". Filipino News. October 18, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "ABS-CBN Hero City Kids Force Darna Ring Shooter". Toy Kingdom. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  6. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment. "ABS-CBN emerges as most awarded PH media company with 10 nat'l wins at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Cerezo, Anna (December 8, 2023). "ABS-CBN programs, stars win big at Anak TV Awards". Retrieved December 16, 2023.