Spirit Rangers
Educational computer-animated television series
Spirit Rangers Season 1 promotional poster; from left to right: Eddy, Kodi and Summer.
Developed by Karissa Valencia Directed by
Dominique Monféry
Dorothée Robert
Voices of Theme music composer
Raye Zaragoza
Ehren Kee Natay
Composer Jordan Kamalu Country of origin Original language English No. of seasons3 No. of episodes39 (58 segments) Executive producers Producers
PeeDee Shindell
Consulting producers: Kent Redeker Joey Clift
Line producer: Charles Seignolle
Animator Superprod Animation Running time 23 minutes (two 11-minute segments) Production companies Network Netflix Release October 10, 2022 (2022-10-10 ) – April 8, 2024 (2024-04-08 )
Spirit Rangers [2] is an animated preschool television series created by Karissa Valencia, a member of the Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash Nation.[3] [4] Co-produced by Netflix Animation , Laughing Wild and Superprod Studio, the series was released on Netflix on October 10, 2022, before Indigenous Peoples' Day .[5] On January 18, 2023, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 8.[6] On June 15 the same year, it was announced the series was renewed for a third and final season [7] which premiered on April 8, 2024.[8]
Premise
The show centers on Chumash and Cowlitz siblings Kodi, Summer and Eddy Skycedar,[4] who have the power to teleport into a magical spirit dimension in their Californian national park. In the spirit realm, Kodi transforms into a grizzly bear cub or stingray , Summer a red-tailed hawk or an octopus , and Eddy a turtle or orca .[4] Their Mom can transform into a bear and their Dad can transform into a tree .
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Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2022)
Season 2 (2023)
Season 3 (2024)
Production
The series was announced in October 2020[2] alongside Ridley Jones and Dino Daycare , with the latter's production being canceled in April 2022.[25]
Production of the series featured a writer's room that was staffed entirely by Indigenous Americans. Valencia also consulted Chumash and Cowlitz tribes around content.[4] Superprod Animation provided the animation services, alongside Netflix Animation and Laughing Wild.[23]
Release
Spirit Rangers premiered on October 10, 2022, globally on Netflix.[26] A trailer was released on September 23.[26] [27]
Accolades
References
^ "Red Monk Studios" .
^ a b "Chris Nee Unveils First Slate of Netflix Animated Preschool Series For Kids Around The World" . Netflix Media Center (Press release). October 15, 2020.
^ Chan, Goldie. "Discovering Thoughtful Native American Stories With Showrunner Karissa Valencia" . Forbes . Retrieved March 18, 2024 .
^ a b c d Calvario, Liz. " 'Spirit Rangers' creator made the show she longed for as a Native American child" . TODAY.com . Retrieved October 18, 2022 .
^ "First Native woman created, long-awaited 'Spirit Rangers' debut on Netflix on Indigenous People's Day | Boreal Community Media" . Boreal . Retrieved October 17, 2022 .
^ "Netflix Kids Dates Adam Sandler Movie 'Leo,' 'Magician's Elephant' & More for 2023" . January 18, 2023.
^ Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (April 8, 2024). "On Spirit Rangers third and final season. #SpiritRangers" (Tweet ). Retrieved April 8, 2024 – via Twitter .
^ "Spirit Rangers Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter" . The Hollywood Reporter . June 15, 2023.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (September 23, 2022). "In the Spirit Rangers writer's room, we called the team working on the show the Native Avengers and with a cast like this, we weren't kidding! #SpiritRangers" (Tweet ). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (May 3, 2023). "Spirit Rangers Season 2 comes out May 8th and we just announced a bunch of our voice cast!! It was so fun working with all of these Native and Indigenous superstars and I can't wait for ya'll to hear them in the new episodes! #SpiritRangers" (Tweet ). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (April 3, 2024). "Spirit Rangers Season 3 comes to Netflix in FIVE DAYS so we're announcing a few of the Native geniuses joining the series! It was amazing working with all of these folks, and it's not listed here, but we brought in my mom to voice a Cowlitz elder and she absolutely crushed it!" (Tweet ). Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via Twitter .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Spirit Rangers (2022 TV Show)" . Behind The Voice Actors . Retrieved January 17, 2024 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web }}
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^ "Film/Acting" . LITEFOOT . Retrieved September 15, 2023 .
^ "BIO" . Jayland . Retrieved September 15, 2023 .
^ a b c Monique Candelaria [@moca369] (December 6, 2022). "I had the beautiful experience of being able to perform the voice of the Mom Thunderbird in the fantasy adventure preschool series called Spirit Rangers on Netflix! 🥰😁" . Retrieved September 16, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ Ben Gonzales [@nativeben] (November 15, 2022). "I'm thrilled to be in this show as it will be my final performance EVER as I am retiring from the entertainment industry. Many thanks to Cozi Orlen & the @packtheater for the opportunity to bow out gracefully.🙏🏽❤️" . Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ Boutsalis, Kelly (October 12, 2022). "Why I'm excited my kids can finally see playful Indigenous representation in Netflix's Spirit Rangers" . CBC.ca . Retrieved September 15, 2023 .
^ Q'orianka Kilcher [@qorianka] (October 10, 2022). "🫶🏽🦋🙏🏽 So honored to be part of #spiritrangers now streaming on @netflix 🥹 what a beautiful way to celebrate #indigenouspeoplesday" . Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ Burgandi Trejo Phoenix [@BurgandiPhoenix] (October 11, 2022). "Yesterday #SpiritRangers premiered on @netflix on #indigenouspeoplesday & it's at #9!✊🏽🪶I'm honored & overwhelmed with joy that I got to be part of this beautiful show-thank you for choosing me to be your Squash Sister Karissa!😭" (Tweet ). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Javier Prusky [@JavierPrusky] (October 17, 2022). "SPIRIT RANGERS is officially out on @netflix ! Thrilled to be a part of this momentous show playing Woodpecker, and I'm so grateful to creator extraordinaire Karissa Valencia, Chris Nee, and @joeytainment " (Tweet ). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Ty Defoe [@tydefoe] (January 14, 2021). "🌸🌸 Spirit Rangers 🌸🌸 Super excited to record some VO🎙 by the wonderful-always-cracking' me up niij, @joeycliiiiiift episode he wrote. 💝 youuuuuu Joey. Flower Spirit 🌸 is getting turnt in the sound booth!" . Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ Krizia Bajos [@kritzer] (October 10, 2022). "Whoaaa… meet Brad, Chad, and Shad (that's me). Shad thinks condor feathers are a cool costume… don't be like Shad. Legit never thought a voice I used as a joke with friends would turn into a job. And not just any job… a role on a sweet and inspiring series created by Chumash Native @karissavalencia__ and comprised of a myriad of talented Native cast and crew. Oh, and along animation royalty @chrisnee4660 - I mean COME ON" . Retrieved September 16, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ a b White, Abbey (June 15, 2023). "How Netflix's 'Spirit Rangers' Is Rewriting Animation's Native and Indigenous Representation" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 31, 2023 .
^ Cornerstone Theater [@cornerstonetheater] (May 21, 2023). "Check it out! Cornerstone's Kenny Ramos voices Takak in Netflix's "Spirit Rangers"!" . Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Instagram .
^ Porter, Rick (April 30, 2022). "Netflix Shuts Down 2 Animated Kids' Series" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 30, 2022 .
^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (September 23, 2022). " 'Spirit Rangers' Trailer Ushers in Netflix's October Toons & Halloween Highlights" . Animation Magazine . Retrieved September 23, 2022 .
^ Netflix Jr. (September 23, 2022). Spirit Rangers | Official Trailer | Netflix Jr . YouTube. Retrieved September 23, 2022 .
^ Coates, Tyler (November 2, 2023). "Children's & Family Emmy Awards: Disney Dominates Nominations" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 7, 2023 .
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