Adventure Time
Animated epic of a boy and his dog
About Adventure Time
Released: 2010
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
Run time: 11m
Cast
Jeremy Shada, John DiMaggio, Hynden Walch, Tom Kenny, Olivia Olson
About Adventure Time
Adventure Time is an American animated television series created by Pendleton Ward for Cartoon Network. The fantastical series follows Finn, a human boy, and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake, a dog with magical powers to change shape and size at will. They have various adventures in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo, interplaying with other protagonists such as Princess Bubblegum, the Ice King, and Marceline the Vampire Queen.
Making / Production
Adventure Time was first produced as part of Nicktoons' Random! Cartoons, before Cartoon Network picked it up as a full-fledged series. It's known for its unique narrative style, staking a space between episodic and arc-based storytelling.
Actors
- Jeremy Shada as Finn: Shada provides the youthful, adventurous spirit that characterizes Finn the human.
- John DiMaggio as Jake: DiMaggio is the voice behind Jake, bringing a relaxed, easygoing vibe to the character.
- Hynden Walch as Princess Bubblegum: Walch captures the intelligent, sometimes cold, demeanor of Princess Bubblegum.
- Tom Kenny as Ice King: Kenny skillfully portrays the complex, misunderstood Ice King.
- Olivia Olson as Marceline the Vampire Queen: Olson's voice lends a cool, badass attitude to Marceline.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show originally started as a seven-minute short created by Pendleton Ward, produced for Nicktoons' Random! Cartoons.
- Pendleton Ward, the creator of the show, often improvises the songs in the episodes.
- The series draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons, among other fantasy role-playing games.
Awards
Adventure Time was a critical darling and won several awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-format Animated Program in 2015, three Annie Awards, and a Peabody Award.
Quotes
- "It's Adventure Time!" - Finn
- "Dude, sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something." - Jake
- "I'm not mean, I'm a thousand years old, and I just lost track of my moral code." - Marceline
- "Adventure Time Theme Song" - Main opening theme for all seasons except the miniseries "Stakes."
- "Evicted Song" - Sung by Marceline in "Evicted!"
- "Bacon Pancakes" - Sung by Jake in the episode "Burning Low."
About Adventure Time
Adventure Time is a whimsical animated show that follows the unique exploits of a boy and his magical dog in a fantastical land.