| Supa Strikas | |
|---|---|
| Publications and formats | |
| Global reach and markets | |
| Comic Names | Supa Strikas, Super Strikas (Latin America) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Malay, Norwegian |
| Countries | South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Reunion, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Egypt, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia |
| Print Publications |
1 page weekly comic, Monthly Extra Time magazine with sports news, trivia and games, 24 page full colour monthly comic |
| Animation | 26 x 22 minute animated episodes |
| Online Publications | Official Supa Strikas websites, Daily Twitter feeds, Facebook fanpage, Youtube webisodes, ExtraTime Mobile site |
Supa Strikas is a pan-African football (soccer)-themed comic[1] and animated television series about the world’s greatest football team. Despite their enormous talent, the players must adapt in a game where being the best is only the beginning, and where the opposition is always full of surprises. The Supa Strikas comic prints 1.4 million copies per month in 16 countries. The animated show is broadcast in the same countries and across South East Asia and Latin America, and receives over a million viewers for each episode in South Africa. Supa Strikas appeared on Caltex and Texaco as an ad.
The comic’s global headline sponsor is Chevron (the Caltex and Texaco brands appear on Supa Strikas’ match and training apparel), with other headline sponsors including VISA, GT Bank and Henkel. Partner sponsors feature in each Supa Strikas territory, including Metropolitan Life, Spur Steak Ranches, VISA, South African National Roads Agency, MTN, amongst others.
Sponsors exposure includes perimeter boards in game scenes, product placement / engagement (e.g.: the team often eats at Spur Steak Ranches in the South African edition) and full page advertisements.
Supa Strikas is produced by Strika Entertainment, a South African-based comics and animation production studio.
The animated series is broadcast in all Supa Strikas territories. In South Africa it is shown on SABC 1, across South east Asia on STAR Sports Asia, Disney Channel Asia and across Latin America on ESPN Latin America.
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These are the teams which represents each country from each continent in the Supa Strikas series. Teams which includes:
Supa Strikas: The main team which represents South Africa, although the team's player roster line-up is becoming more and more international. They are currently called the "Best Team in the World". Their lead striker is Shakes and their coach is Coach.
Invincible United: The main antagonist team which also represents South Africa. They are the meanest and the most dishonest team in the Super League. Their coach is Vince and their lead striker is Skarra.
Iron Tank FC: The team representing Germany. They are composed of Former Bundeswehr Operatives. They live in the high mountains. They are known for tall, aggressive and loyal players. Their coach is Admiral von Pushup and their lead striker is Johann Uber.
Club Palmentieri: The team representing Brazil. They are known for the former soccer player Edwin. There type of play is titled "The Palmantieri Way". This focuses on speed, agility and balance. Their lead striker is Don Aldo.
FC Barka: The team representing Spain. The team is based in Barcelona. Their lead striker is Riano.
FC Nakama: The team representing Japan. They play with such discipline. Twisting Tiger formerly played with this team. Their coach is Ura Giri and their lead striker is Miko Chen.
FC Technicali: The team representing the United States of America. This team mostly uses technology in everything (hence their name Technicali). Their coach is Toni Vern and their lead striker is Chuck T. Chipperson.
The Azul: The team representing Mexico. Their goalkeeper is De Lo Santos, who came from Qetzlqazl. Their coach is Honcho Gomez.
Sa Ming United: The team representing China. They rarely appear in any of the episodes.
Sultan: The team representing the United Arab Emirates. Their former lead striker's are the 'Amal 3'. Their coach is Sheikh Ali Zaman.
FC Colossus: The team representing Greece. Their coach is Nick Kickalopolous.
FC Orion: The team representing France. Their lead striker is Andrec Meda. The team's specialty is airborne play. Their coach, Professor Black, is crazy about space observation and exploration.
FC Hydra: The team which also represents France. Their stadium floats in the middle of the sea. Their coach is Coach Del Aqua. Their lead striker is Liquido.
FC Cosmos: The team which also represents the United States of America. Their coach is a cowboy hobo. Their lead players are Ninja and Bolo.
FC All Star: An all-star team consisting of all the lead players from the teams that the Supa Strikas has faced so far. Their team captain is Skarra. This team only appeared in the final episode of the series, Bringing Down the House.
The comic series was first published in South Africa in 2000. Afterwards publication spread to various sub-saharan African countries.[2] By 2002 was available in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda soon followed.[3]
Supa Strikas, an adaptation of the British comic Roy of the Rovers, receives sponsorship from several companies, including Nike, Caltex, and other South African businesses. The sponsoring firms have product names on various panels.[1][4]
The series was based on "Shakes" Mokena, a boy from Soweto area of Johannesburg.[3] With demand for the comic growing increasingly global, Supa Strikas’ core characters remained local but a more international cast grew around them, including characters of Asian, Latin American and European extraction.
Today, the comic is available across Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Reunion, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Egypt); in Latin America (Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala); in Europe (Norway, Sweden, Finland) and Asia (Malaysia and Philippines).[5]
Supa Strikas is also an animated series.[6] The 22 minute per episode show debuted in early 2009 in all Supa Strikas territories, and returns in 2010.
In their bid to raise the Super League trophy, the world’s greatest soccer team, Supa Strikas, must adventure through the world of soccer. Supa Strikas explore the roots of the game (from Mexico to China), meet its greatest players (past and present) and confront its most unscrupulous coaches and players!
The story centers around the team’s young striker, Shakes, whom many believe is the best striker in the world. But for Shakes and his teammates, being the best is only the beginning. The game’s global legacy and the players who dream of being crowned Super League champs mean Shakes must constantly challenge himself to remain in contention. As a result he often finds himself spearheading the team’s exploration of the unknown – be it a strange land, a strange opposition or a new soccer challenge.
Supa Strikas combines humor (often in the form of Shakes’ best mate, Spenza), action, technology and exploration in the context of a real soccer challenge. The stories are usually positive life messages that deal with self actualization, fair play, teamwork and respect.
These are the list of episodes from Season 1 of Supa Strikas.
Shakes
While Shakes’ skills are his greatest assets, he also works hard off the field. Shakes can’t resist a mystery, which means he acts first and asks questions later. Luckily he has his teammates and best friend Spenza ready to run backup in any situation.
Shakes is known as Shakes Mokena and Shakes Makena in the South African and Kenyan comics respectively, and as Segun "Shegs" Okoro in the Nigerian brand. He is also known as 'Shakes North' in the animated series. His Jersey Number is 10. He is known to be the main protagonist of the series.
El Matador
This fiery, passionate Latino player is well known for his striking abilities as he is for his volatile personality and showmanship on the field. El Matador loves the limelight a little too much, sometimes forgetting that soccer is a team sport. His dream is to have a statue at Strikaland. His Jersey Number is 20.
Dancing Rasta
Dancing Rasta is a Rastafarian who believes in peace both on and off the field. As Supa Strikas’ captain he leads his team by example, approaching every situation with physical and spiritual strength. His Jersey Number is 9.
Cool Joe
The smoothest player on the team, Cool Joe is identified by his funky afro and his love for groovy tunes. On the pitch, he supplies perfect crosses to the team's strikers, which have earned him the title of “The Crossing King”. His Jersey Number is 7.
Twisting Tiger
The most positive and enthusiastic player on the field, Twisting Tiger is like a tornado through the midfield. Formerly one of Asia's top soccer talents, he's the most expensive player ever bought by Supa Strikas. He is from Japan and was famous In Japan. He formerly played for FC Nakama. His Jersey number is 16.
The Blok
Hailing from the icy Prislovia, Strikas’ rock-solid defender doesn't say much, and when he speaks, most people can't understand him. He's a dependable and dedicated member of his team whose "Blok Tackle" has become infamous. Being twice the size of a normal man means that on the pitch, it often takes two men to take him down. His brother, Attak played for FC Technicali because he was jealous when The Blok entered the Super League before him. When he isn't on the pitch, Blok likes nothing more than heading for the mountains, where he loves rock-climbing, snowboarding and base-jumping. His Jersey number is 55.
North Shaw
A defender, he spends his weekends catching waves and chilling out at his beach shop, where he sells everything from shell necklaces to used guitars. While North lacks in size, he makes up for it in speed - always in the right place when it counts. His aerial skills are unmatched. His Jersey number is 8.
Big Bo
Supa Strikas' trusty goalkeeper; He is almost big enough to fill the entire goal mouth. He looks intimidating to strikers from the opposing team, but in reality is a family man with a heart of gold who wouldn't even hurt a fly. Big Bo is a great Goalkeeper who helps Supa Strikas win the Super League trophy. His Goalkeeper Jersey is 1 just like most Goalkeepers.
Coach
One of the founding members of Supa Strikas, Coach is always on hand to give his players what they need, whether it's inspirational words or a tough training regime. He's famous for his “unusual” training methods, his unique recipes for the team's success. Always one step ahead, Coach's skills have been honed from a lifetime as one of the world's best players - and now he works to pass his skills on to a new generation of soccer stars. His secret training manual is the stuff of legends, and even his own players don't know what goes on within its hallowed pages. His Old Jersey Number is 11 and he used to be one of the greatest and most creative player in the Super League.
Lankey
He is Supa Strikas' spare midfielder. He is a tall Englishman that doesn't play so well but if any midfielder is hurt, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is number 23.
Rizo
Supa Strikas' spare defender or normal defender who is sometimes seen on field or off the field. He is a rough and tough man. His Jersey Number is 5.
Klaus
He is Supa Strikas' spare Striker. He is a German. Sometimes, he is a defender and he is always nervous. He is the group's class clown. His Jersey Number Is 2.
Griz
He is Supa Strikas' spare defender; He likes to eat fattening things but he still keeps in shape. His Jersey number is 6.
Noah Murdoch
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Goalkeeper, but very well-skilled and adaptive. He is Seen in 2 episodes but ends up getting hurt. If Big Bo is injured, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is 3. (an unusual number for a goalkeeper)
Aldo
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Midfielder. He has green hair and is rarely seen. Not much is known about him. His Jersey Number is 19.
Skarra
The lead striker of Invincible United. He is short-tempered, impatient and was once Shakes' best friend. He wanted to be in Supa Strikas and became jealous of Shakes when he became a Supa Strika. He cheats a lot, doing everything possible to win especially against Supa Strikas, particularly against Shakes. He also have fear with Vince, Invincible United's coach.
Chuck T. Chipperson
Lead striker for FC Technicali. He dropped out of chef school to be a soccer player and he is usually the one to be tested Toni Vern's inventions.
Don Aldo
Club Palmentieri's lead striker. He is supposedly to be a very good dancer, even though he never had lessons. He is also the champion of beach soccer and trains in the Amazon Jungle.
Andrec Meda
The lead striker for Club Orion. He and his fellow Orion players was trained in a zero-gravity chamber in Soccersphere. He always dream of being an astronaut.
Miko Chen
The lead striker of FC Nakama. He was Twisting Tiger's best friend when Tiger was still with Nakama. They then became enemies because of some misunderstanding, but that was for a short while. They then became friends again in Between Friends. He had an injury on his left leg. (Possibly broken, not quite specified).
Johann Uber
He is the lead striker for Iron Tank. He lives in the Fortress, their homeground and frequently gets nightmares about his coach. He is amateurish, childish player and he would cheat to win. (as shown in one of the episodes where they were against Supa Strikas and he stole their GPS.)
Attak
Blok's older brother and lead striker for FC Technicali. He made his appearance only in the episode Blok/Attak.
Edwin
The former lead Striker of Club Palmantieri before Don Aldo. He was a famous lead striker, yet he was forgotten soon after. He only appeared in the episode The Lost Star.
Riano
The young lead striker of FC Barka. He helps Shakes to regain back his instincts in the episode Instinct Extinct.
Amal 3
The 3 lead strikers for FC Sultan. They are triplets, but their minds are hard-wired in a different way. They only made their appearance in Amal 3's A crowd.
Dingaan
A spare midfielder of Invincible United. He rarely appears in any episodes except in the Training Trap. He was the one who accidentally trapped Shakes and El Matador inside the Supa Strikas's 'secret training compound'. He's always nervous whenever he is in the presence of his coach, Vince.
De Los Santos
Goalkeeper for 'The Azuls'. He is the tallest and biggest player in the Super League, spanning almost the whole goal. He is a descendant of the Aztec's in Qetzlqazl, Mexico.
Ninja
The lead striker of FC Cosmos. He is one of the Super League's champion. He rarely appears in any episode of the Supa Strikas, except in Dancing Rasta On Ice, Bringing Down The House, and Big Bo, To Go.
Bolo
The second lead striker of FC Cosmos, after his counterpart striker, Ninja.
Sakarabe Takawaki
One of the Midfielder's from FC Nakama. He was the character that was caught in the "Eye of The Tiger Storm" move by his old team mate, Twisting Tiger, in the episode Between Friends.
Keisuke Honda Wanatabe
A Defender for FC Nakama. He made his appearance when he witnessed the "Eye Of The Tiger Storm" move by Twisting Tiger, his old team mate, in the episode Between Friends. His name resembles the famous Japanese football player called 'Keisuke Honda'.
Boss
The boss of Supa Strikas. He rarely makes an appearance, but only appeared in the episodes Led Steppin, Wolf In Coach's Clothing, and Dancing Rasta on Ice.
Spenza
Shakes' best friend who is often solving problems for the team.
Mac
He is an Argentinian host and a partner to Brenda. He appear in all episode in Season 1.
Brenda
A female host and a partner to Mac. She appears in every episode that is in Season 2.
Toni Vern
The coach of FC Technicali. He uses technology to cheat during matches, especially against Supa Strikas. He appeared in the episodes Ball Control, Communication Blok, Blok/Attak and Hypno-Test . He is also known as 'The Inventor' to Spenza, Shakes's best friend.
Nick Kickalopolous
The coach of FC Colossus. He was never featured in any of the episodes. He is very picky about buying players (he only buy players of a certain size).
Krazowski'
He works for Vince, to sabotage Supa Strikas playing method in order to make them play badly in the episode Wolf in Coach's Clothing.
Vince
The coach of Invincible United. Vince is probably the most meanest coach in the Super League, and he is very dishonest and yet a cheater whenever it comes to 'destroying' the Supa Strikas.
Ura Giri
The coach of FC Nakama. He is a friend to FC Nakama's opponent, FC Collousus, and doesn't share secrets to his team.
Admiral Van Pushup
The coach of FC Iron Tank. He is an SS coach. He is very emotional whenever it comes to their team losing to another. He is a bit selfish man and to pushing the FC members to hard to themselves.
Hack
He's the young boy who won a competition to go with the Supa Strikas for their next match in Tokyo, Japan, in the episode Beautiful Gaming. He was the one who helped Supa Strikas to win their match against FC Nakama.
Spare Players
They only have 8 players on the field and they rarely show the other players, except for Lankey & Klaus.