Slugterra

Slugterra

Slugterra Show Title Logo
Genre Action-Adventure
Sci-Fi
Created by Asaph Fipke
Developed by Asaph Fipke
Chuck Johnson
Written by Asaph Fipke
Todd Garfield
Ken Pontac
Rob Hoegee
Scott Sonneborn
Directed by Johnny Darrell
Sebastian Brodin
Blair Simmons
Daniel Ife
Clint Butler
Voices of Samuel Vincent
Andrew Francis
Lee Tockar
Shannon Chan-Kent
Mark Oliver
Brian Drummond
Composer(s) Brian Carson
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 39 (3 movies) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Asaph Fipke
Chuck Johnson
Ken Faier
Rob Hoegee
Producer(s) Asaph Fipke
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Nerd Corps Entertainment
Distributor Disney XD (Canada)
Family
Shout! Factory
Broadcast
Original channel Disney XD Canada (Canada)
Disney XD (USA)
Original run September 3, 2012 – present
External links
Official website

Slugterra is a Canadian animated television series created by Asaph Fipke. The series was produced by the Canadian animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment.

It premiered on Disney XD Canada on September 3, 2012 and began broadcasts in the United States the following month. Since the series' debut, 39 episodes have been broadcast in three seasons. It has been broadcast in over 150 countries internationally. Several products tied to the series have been released, including action figures and video games. Several specials and the films Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond (2014), Slugterra: Return of the Elementals (2014) and Slugterra: Slug Fu Showdown have also been created.

Synopsis

Eli Shane is a teenager determined to be the greatest slug-slinging hero of Slugterra after his dad. He can do this only by collecting, training, and dueling little creatures called slugs. Before he came to Slugterra, he had only one slug, a famous slug named Burpy. When first in Slugterra, he finds a friend with a Molenoid named Pronto. Next he finds Trixie, a girl who saves him from a rogue slug-slinger. Then he meets a Cave Troll named Kord. With the help of Pronto he enters a tournament in which he trains and receives more slugs. He gets ready and then tries to stop the nefarious Dr. Thaddius Blakk and his ghoul slugs.

Slugs

Slug is a common name for an apparently shell-less creature which lives in Slugterra. They have special powers according to their elements, which are: Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Energy. These are the basic elements. The secondary elements are Steel, Toxic, Ice and Psychic. There are 5 Elemental Slugs which were first of their kind. They are the progenitors of all other slugs, so if one were to be corrupted, all the slugs of its lineage would suffer the same effects. So in effect, if the Air Elemental were to be ghouled, all other air slugs will become ghouls, such as Hoverbugs, Tormato, Slyren, Flatulorhinkus.... When these slugs are fired with the help of Blasters, they reach a velocity of one hundred miles per hour and transform into a stronger form called Battle Form which can be highly destructive. Once they are fired, they can only be re-used if their Slingers are fast in picking them up and reloading. Otherwise, they will return to the slinger's hideout if they are friendly to them. All Slug-Slingers have to expand their arsenal so they may use certain techniques such as communicating and using special slug collecting devices. Slugs need be fed regularly so that they remain healthy, and baby slugs need extra special care to help them mature. If experienced enough, slugs can evolve into an even stronger form called a Mega Morph. To Mega Morph a slug needs to be shot at two hundred miles per hour. If a slug is not experienced enough, it will get thrown off by the speed and the Mega Morph will fail. By using an accelerator in the blaster, a slinger can help a slug Mega Morph more easily. Slugs are kept in special cylinder-shaped cases called slug containers. The list of slugs is as follows:

Dr. Blakk turns normal slugs into ghouls by using dark water. All of the ghouls are Dark Energy element. The following is a list of known ghouls:

Artificial

Blasters

Blasters are part of the Slugslinger's basic gear needed for slinging slugs. Blasters are used to shoot Slugs with enough force for them to reach velocity and transform. Blasters can be customized with accessories to enhance the blaster's or the slinger's performance, although most slingers stick with the basic components of their chosen model and let the Slugs do the work. Blasters can be temoparily disabled, permernently damaged or destroyed by slug attacks, misfire or improper blaster modifications. Even without a blaster, it is still possible for the slug to reach velocity using historical methods such as catapults or slingshots.

Fusion Shot

A fusion shot is when two slugs that has the same aura turns into an even more powerful slug

Combinations

HyperShade:"Sonic Boon"+"Negashade" – Creates a sonic beam fused with the "Light" & "Shadow" representing "Yin & Yang".

NovaBolt: "Infurnus"+"Tazerling" – Forms an ionized plasma blast engulfed in flames.

MagmaBlade: "Thresher"+"Forgesmelter" – Forms a superheated spinning sawblade that spews lava from its sides, able to melt solid metal like butter, and leave it in a liquid form.

BoulderStorm: "Rammstone"+"Tormato" – (Possible Defective Combo) Rammstone launches Tormato at multiple opponents as the Tormato creates a rampaging cyclone filled with boulders. It seemed to work, but it could backfire in close or medium range. Suitable to destroy multiple opponents from long range.

NitroBubble: "Infurnus"+"Bubbaleone" – Forms a flaming bubble that can be used for emergency transport. The attack functions like a high speed hot air balloon which can go in any direction.

InfernoSlam: "Infurnus"+"Rammstone" – Once launched, the Slugs will spin around each other, leading to a Rammstone with blazing horns. Strong enough to destroy what 5 powerful slugs couldn't.

ElectroSpear: "Tazerling"+"Dirt Urchin" – Once the Slug starts spinning, electrified needles are then shot out. Able to defeat the first Lightwell guardian

SparkRain: "Infurnus"+"Phosphoro" – The Slug spin, while the Phosphoro starts lighting up, the Infurnus boosts the light.Able to defeat the High Plains Monster.

MagmaStrike: "Infurnus"+"Armashelt" – The Slugs launch a flaming boulder, capable of temporary stopping Dr.Blakk's Titan tanks.

RockArmour: "Rammstone"+"Hop Rock" – The Rammstone will increase in size, and get plated in Hop Rock armour.

SawBolo: "Polero"+"Thresher" – Become two threshers joined together and begins to turn.

Defective Combination

InfernoSplash: "Infurnus"+"AquaBeek" – Creates a splashing-like pulse that tires all protoform slugs

Mecha Beasts

Mecha-Beasts are robotic creatures used as a common form of transportation. They are powered by Slug-energy. Mecha-Beasts come in all shapes and sizes, but the most commonly seen beasts resemble bulls, horses, moles, and elephants. Some unique beasts were custom-made to look like snakes and the HooliGang had their mechas made to resemble hyenas. It has been seen that mechas can be modified to deploy a large amount of weaponry.

Construction

Most, but not all, Mecha-Beasts are made at the Mecha-Beast Forge. They are powered by special hearts. These hearts are infused with Slug-energy via molecular transfusion. The abilities and qualities of a mecha-beast vary from mecha to mecha. They can be upgraded with mods just like blasters in order to fit various situations.

Ghouling

Mecha Beasts are infused with Slug-energy, which unfortunately means that they can by ghouled by applying Dark Water to their cores. A ghouled mecha will start to behave erratically and its eyes will glow red. It will eventually stop obeying orders, turn on its rider, and then explode. It can be cured by healing Slugs.

Characters

Main characters

Villains

  • Maurice (voiced by Brian Drummond): He is one of Dr. Blakk's henchmen. He reports directly to Blakk and is rarely seen sent out into the field to fight or recon information.
  • El Diablos Nacho (voiced by Brian Drummond): Blakk's right-hand man. Some have seen strange signs that may say there is more to him, maybe even that he is some kind of human or troll ghouling. In the episode What Lies Beneath it is revealed that he is one of the Darkbains who works with Dr. Blakk on behalf of his leader who has an arrangement with Blakk.
  • Twist (voiced by David A. Kaye): a Slugslinger who befriended the "Shane Gang" who was in fact working for Dr. Blakk. He carries a deep hatred towards the Shanes due to his father falling to his doom when Will Shane caught him stealing a large amount of slugs, causing him panic and run. Twist becomes Blakk's apprentice after he fires El Diablos Nacho. He has a ghoul slug named "Loki", with powers that mimic the powers of the deity of the same name. Unknown what happen to him he's presumably still at large.
  • Sedo (voiced by Sam Vincent): A molenoid who works for Dr. Blakk and Pronto's lifelong nemesis. He appears to not be aware of this.
  • Locke and Lode (voiced by Mark Oliver and Lee Tockar): Two twin Slugslingers who work for Dr. Blakk. Both brothers are large built men with large backpacks and heavy armor. Locke wears yellow and Lode wears red.
  • C.C. (voiced by Lee Tockar):
  • Billy (voiced by Brian Drummond): The leader of the HooliGang. He spends a large amount of his time illegally perfecting his Mecha-beast, stealing anything good to add to his.
  • Shorty: A member of the HooliGang. She has a sawed-off slinger.
  • Glasses: A member of the HooliGang. He is short, as well as has been known to create, albeit very bad, graffiti for fun.
  • Scrap Force: A gang in Scrapheap Cavern who worked for Boss Ember until he fired them.
  • Straggus (voiced by Ian James Corlett): Straggus is the leader of the Scrap Force. He is a teal skinned reptile with crooked teeth. He also wears an orange helmet with green tubes on it.
  • Mongo (voiced by Andrew Francis): is a member of Scrap Force as he came up with the name
  • Two unnamed members
  • Brimstone (voiced by Michael Kopsa): Leader of the Darkbain and El Diablos Nacho's true master. He's the series' secondary antagonist. Desires to conquer both SlugTerra and the Surface. Bears some resemblance to the Devil.

Recurring characters

  • Shadow Clan Leader (voiced by Andrew Francis & Brian Drummond):
  • Dana Por (voiced by Maryke Hendrikse): Tom Por's daughter. She wanted revenge because Eli's father had a "treasure", and according to her, half was for Tom. Her costume and weapons are similar to that of Marvel character "Black Widow".
  • Marcus (brother)
  • Gabe (brother)
  • Fav (sister)

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired (Canadian dates)
First air date Last air date
1 13 September 3, 2012 November 1, 2012
2 12 February 2, 2013 March 28, 2013
3 14 June 15, 2013 October 19, 2013
4 TBA TBA
Movie February 10, 2015

Home media

Shout! Factory announced they would be releasing Slugterra: Return Of The Shane Gang, the first DVD collection of the show, on February 12, 2013.[1] The second collection, Slugterra: Slugs Unleashed, was released on June 18, 2013, with Slugterra: Slug Power! following on September 17.[2] In the UK Primal Screen released episodes on DVD.

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