Kagagi
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]
| Kagagi | |
|---|---|
 Promotional image. | |
| Genre | Action-adventure Science fantasy Superhero |
| Based on | Kagagi: The Raven, by Jay Odjick |
| Written by | Jay Odjick |
| Directed by | Sean Patrick O'Reilly |
| Voices of | Algonquin
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| Opening theme | "Electric PowWow Drum" by A Tribe Called Red |
| Ending theme | "Electric PowWow Drum" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Lance Cote A Tribe Called Red Kevin Macleod |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | Algonquin English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Jay Odjick Sean Patrick O'Reilly |
| Producer(s) | Michele O'Reilly |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Arcana Studio Animation Engine |
| Distributor | Lighthouse Pictures |
| Release | |
| Original network | APTN |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Original release | October 5 – December 28, 2014 |
Characters
The ending credits the Alconquin Cast first, then the English Cast.
- Matthew Carver (voiced by River Tanasco and Eric Wilson) is the teen boy who transforms into Kagagi
- Tommy Wetzel (voiced by Jay Odjick and Jean Francois Lovenge) is Matt's friend
- Cassie Shannon (voiced by Stephanie Tenasco and Gracie Dove) is Matt's love interest
- Wisakedjak (voiced by Crazy Horse Commonda and Ron Dean Harris) is Matt's mentor, the former Kagagi
- Nigig (voiced by Fred McGregor and Dustin Elkin) is a pigmy helper of Jak
- Eric Kavanaugh (voiced by Joel Odjick and Jack Anderson) is the school bully
- Janet Carver (voiced by Annette Smith and Linsey Willier) is Matt's mom
- Brute (voiced by Jay Odjick and Nathan Wales) is 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) is the main villain
- Cashier (voiced by David Burke in English, not credited in Algonquin)
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Origins Part One" | 5 October 2014 |
| 2 | "Origins Part Two" | 12 October 2014 |
| 3 | "Bleeding Hearts" | 19 October 2014 |
| 4 | "Rite of Passage" | 26 October 2014 |
| 5 | "The Intrinsic" | 2 November 2014 |
| 6 | "Omega Stone" | 9 November 2014 |
| 7 | "Changes" | 16 November 2014 |
| 8 | "Appolyon" | 23 November 2014 |
| 9 | "The Return" | 30 November 2014 |
| 10 | "Night Terrors" | 7 December 2014 |
| 11 | "Taking Risks" | 14 December 2014 |
| 12 | "The Calm" | 21 December 2014 |
| 13 | "The Storm" | 28 December 2014 |
International broadcast
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]
References
- "Jay Odjick's Kagagi takes flight on TV". CBC.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. October 1, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- "New kids FNX series premiering next month: Kagagi". First Nations Experience. Facebook. October 22, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- "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. Retrieved May 18, 2019.