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|prodcompany=[[Nelvana]]<br>[[Medialab]] (season 1-2)<br> Hong Guang Animation (season 3) <br>Western International Communications | |prodcompany=[[Nelvana]]<br/>[[Medialab]] (season 1-2)<br/> Hong Guang Animation (season 3) <br/>Western International Communications | ||
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|lastair={{ | |lastair={{release|Japan|June 30, 2000|USA|July 7, 2000|Canada|July 7, 2000}} | ||
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{{ | {{quote2|It's the wildest, hairiest, most fur-ocious adventure yet, as the popular [[Nintendo]] [[Donkey Kong|character]] swings into his own 3-D animated full-length feature!|The first few lines of ''The Legend of the Crystal Coconut'' VHS description}} | ||
'''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a computer-animated musical television series based on the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|video game series of the same name]]. The program first debuted in France on September 4, 1996, on | '''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a computer-animated musical television series based on the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|video game series of the same name]]. The program first debuted in France on September 4, 1996, on France 2, and then premiered in Canada on Télétoon on September 8, 1997 as a launch program. The English version made its worldwide debut in Canada on Télétoon's English counterpart Teletoon on October 17, 1997, once again as a launch program. The show then began airing in the United States on the Fox Family Channel on August 15, 1998 (occasionally airing on Fox Kids), and the original run finished on July 7, 2000. In Japan, the series began airing with a Japanese dub on TV Tokyo on October 1, 1999, and finished its run on June 30, 2000.{{ref needed}} | ||
''Donkey Kong Country'' ran for three seasons with forty episodes in total. Like the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-based television series before it, the show generally followed an episodic format. During the run, however, there were some episodes aired out of order from the original airing, such as "[[Bad Hair Day]]" being aired as the third episode in its run in the United States despite airing first in France. | ''Donkey Kong Country'' ran for three seasons with forty episodes in total. Like the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-based television series before it, the show generally followed an episodic format. During the run, however, there were some episodes aired out of order from the original airing, such as "[[Bad Hair Day]]" being aired as the third episode in its run in the United States despite airing first in France. Additionally, while the first two seasons were produced by [[Medialab]], the third season was instead produced by Chinese company Hong Gaung and switched to a newer and sleeker style of computer animation, as well as dropping the use of title cards to introduce each episode. Also similar to the earlier ''Super Mario'' cartoons, each episode (excluding "[[Message in a Bottle Show]]") features one or two original songs based on events in the episode, performed by the cast. | ||
''Donkey Kong Country'' was one of the earliest television series to be entirely computer-animated, | ''Donkey Kong Country'' was one of the earliest television series to be entirely computer-animated, matching the artistic style of the video games. The computer animation style of the series was met with critical acclaim in France and Japan but with mixed reception elsewhere. Despite this, the series has managed to gain a cult following. | ||
Some elements of the series would go on to appear in later ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' video games such as ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which was released a year after the show had started airing on ABC Family (Fox Family). There was also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEtPo0_ccP0 a commercial] for the [[Game Boy Color]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' featuring [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Rambi]] fighting [[General Klump]] and [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] over a giant Game Boy Color, in which all of the characters are depicted with retooled versions of their designs from the series' third season (besides Rambi, who does not appear in the series). | |||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The show stars [[Donkey Kong]], | The show stars [[Donkey Kong]], an anthropomorphic ape living in the jungle who happens to stumble upon a magic orb called the [[Crystal Coconut]] in the temple of [[Inka Dinka Doo]]. After finding the artifact, Donkey Kong is named the future ruler of [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo Island]]. As he and his friends wait for the day when the Crystal Coconut will proclaim him the ruler of the island, they strive to keep it safe from the clutches of the villainous [[King K. Rool]] and his minions, who desire the coconut so that K. Rool may conquer the island using its power. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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[[File:Kaptain Skurvy DKCTV group.png|thumb|Kaptain Skurvy (center), one of the main antagonists of the show, with his crew mates [[Green Kroc]] (left) and [[Kutlass (character)|Kutlass]] (right)]] | [[File:Kaptain Skurvy DKCTV group.png|thumb|Kaptain Skurvy (center), one of the main antagonists of the show, with his crew mates [[Green Kroc]] (left) and [[Kutlass (character)|Kutlass]] (right)]] | ||
The series features almost all of the [[Kong]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', the exceptions being [[Swanky Kong]] and [[Wrinkly Kong]]. However, the show also features several original characters that do not appear in the games, such as [[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]], [[Kaptain Skurvy]] and his crew, and [[Bluster Kong]]. | The series features almost all of the [[Kong]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', the exceptions being [[Swanky Kong]] and [[Wrinkly Kong]]. However, the show also features several original characters that do not appear in the games, such as [[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]], [[Kaptain Skurvy]] and his crew, and [[Bluster Kong]]. | ||
===English voice actors=== | ===English voice actors=== | ||
*[[Richard Yearwood]] — [[Donkey Kong]] | *[[Richard Yearwood]] — [[Donkey Kong]] | ||
** | **{{wp|Sterling Jarvis}} — [[Donkey Kong]] (singing voice) | ||
*[[Andrew Sabiston]] — [[Diddy Kong]] | *[[Andrew Sabiston]] — [[Diddy Kong]] | ||
*[[Joy Tanner]] — [[Candy Kong]], [[Baby Kong]], [[Candy Clone]] | *[[Joy Tanner]] — [[Candy Kong]], [[Baby Kong]], [[Candy Clone]] | ||
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*[[Donald Burda]] — [[Bluster Kong]] | *[[Donald Burda]] — [[Bluster Kong]] | ||
*[[Ben Campbell]] — [[King K. Rool]] | *[[Ben Campbell]] — [[King K. Rool]] | ||
* | *Adrian Truss — [[General Klump]] | ||
* | *{{wp|Len Carlson}} — [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] | ||
* | *Lawrence Bayne — [[Inka Dinka Doo]] | ||
* | *{{wp|Rick Jones (voice actor)|Rick Jones}} — [[Polly Roger]] | ||
* | *{{wp|Ron Rubin (voice actor)|Ron Rubin}}<ref>https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/3fdfac_72b9d6c25c3940f8b3244bdea8528dd5.pdf</ref> — [[Kaptain Skurvy]], [[Jr. Klap Trap]] | ||
*[[John Stocker]] — [[Kutlass (character)|Kutlass]] | *[[John Stocker]] — [[Kutlass (character)|Kutlass]] | ||
* | *{{wp|Richard Newman (actor)|Richard Newman}} — [[Green Kroc]], [[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] | ||
===Japanese voice actors=== | ===Japanese voice actors=== | ||
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*Jūrōta Kosugi — [[King K. Rool]] | *Jūrōta Kosugi — [[King K. Rool]] | ||
*Keiichi Sonobe — [[General Klump]], [[Inka Dinka Doo]] | *Keiichi Sonobe — [[General Klump]], [[Inka Dinka Doo]] | ||
*Tomohisa Asô — [[Krusha]] | *Tomohisa Asô — [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] | ||
*Katsuhisa Hōki — [[Kaptain Skurvy]] | *Katsuhisa Hōki — [[Kaptain Skurvy]] | ||
*Kenyu Horiuchi — [[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] | *Kenyu Horiuchi — [[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
Two conflicting season numbering schemes exist for the show | Two conflicting season numbering schemes exist for the show: [[Nelvana]] considers the show to have three "cycles" (13x13x14),<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060328013320/http://www.nelvana.com/shows/episodes_template.asp?sid=16 "Episodes : Donkey Kong Country" on Nelvana's official website circa 2006]. Retrieved Sunday, June 26, 2021</ref> and this is the numbering used for the show's release on services such as {{wp|Pluto TV}} and {{wp|Tubi}}. The show's official DVDs and release on {{wp|iTunes}},<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/ca/tv-season/donkey-kong-country-vol-1/id760744886</ref> however, identify two seasons, the first being made up of the 26 [[Medialab]]-produced episodes and the second being made up of the 14 Hong Guang-produced episodes. The list below follows the former scheme. | ||
Note that the episodes are listed in production order,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Donkey-Kong-Country/dp/B00G4E0CBS/ Donkey Kong Country on Amazon Video]</ref> which differs from the order of the original North American air dates.<ref>http://epguides.com/DonkeyKongCountry/</ref> | Note that the episodes are listed in production order,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Donkey-Kong-Country/dp/B00G4E0CBS/ Donkey Kong Country on Amazon Video]</ref> which differs from the order of the original North American air dates.<ref>http://epguides.com/DonkeyKongCountry/</ref> | ||
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#"[[Double Date Trouble]]" | #"[[Double Date Trouble]]" | ||
#"[[The Curse of Kongo Bongo]]" | #"[[The Curse of Kongo Bongo]]" | ||
;Season 2: | ;Season 2: | ||
#"[[Speed (episode)|Speed]]" | #"[[Speed (episode)|Speed]]" | ||
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#"[[To the Moon Baboon]]" | #"[[To the Moon Baboon]]" | ||
#"[[A Thin Line Between Love & Ape]]" | #"[[A Thin Line Between Love & Ape]]" | ||
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#"[[Hooray for Holly-Kongo Bongo]]" | #"[[Hooray for Holly-Kongo Bongo]]" | ||
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#"[[Just Kidding]]" | #"[[Just Kidding]]" | ||
#"[[Message in a Bottle Show]]" | #"[[Message in a Bottle Show]]" | ||
==''Donkey Kong Planet''== | ==''Donkey Kong Planet''== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
{{ | {{quote2|What could be more hip than turning the most popular 3-D game into a computer-animated series? Not only did "Donkey Kong" have a ready-made audience, but the lovable chimp lived in a cool place we'd all like to escape to- the jungle.|Computer Animation: A Whole New World}} | ||
''Donkey Kong Country'' was the first full-length television series to be primarily animated using motion capture,<ref>Ron Fischer, [http://www.motioncapturesociety.com/resources/industry-history The History and Current State of motion capture]. ''Motion Capture Society''. Retrieved October 8, 2015</ref> using [[Medialab]]'s proprietary technology which allowed the animators to see the performance play out in real time.<ref>Legrand, Fabienne (November 11, 2011). ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rcNu8rrLXg L'aventure Donkey Kong chez Medialab]''. YouTube. Retrieved January 25, 2016</ref> Due to this attribute, the company prefered to use the term "Performance Animation" to refer to the animation style of the show.<ref>''Computer Animation: A Whole New World'' (1998, Rockport Publishers). "''Medialab'' Donkey Kong Country". p. 88</ref> This caused controversy when the show was rejected for an {{wp|Emmy Award}} nomination, the reasoning being that the TV academy did not consider the then-new motion capture technique to be a form of animation.<ref>Solomon, Charles (June 1, 1999). [http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jun/01/entertainment/ca-42903 An Emmy Awards Debate: What Makes 'Donkey Kong' Run?]. ''L.A. Times. Retrieved January 25, 2015</ref> | ''Donkey Kong Country'' was the first full-length television series to be primarily animated using motion capture,<ref>Ron Fischer, [http://www.motioncapturesociety.com/resources/industry-history The History and Current State of motion capture]. ''Motion Capture Society''. Retrieved October 8, 2015</ref> using [[Medialab]]'s proprietary technology which allowed the animators to see the performance play out in real time.<ref>Legrand, Fabienne (November 11, 2011). ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rcNu8rrLXg L'aventure Donkey Kong chez Medialab]''. YouTube. Retrieved January 25, 2016</ref> Due to this attribute, the company prefered to use the term "Performance Animation" to refer to the animation style of the show.<ref>''Computer Animation: A Whole New World'' (1998, Rockport Publishers). "''Medialab'' Donkey Kong Country". p. 88</ref> This caused controversy when the show was rejected for an {{wp|Emmy Award}} nomination, the reasoning being that the TV academy did not consider the then-new motion capture technique to be a form of animation.<ref>Solomon, Charles (June 1, 1999). [http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jun/01/entertainment/ca-42903 An Emmy Awards Debate: What Makes 'Donkey Kong' Run?]. ''L.A. Times. Retrieved January 25, 2015</ref> | ||
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According to a post on a fan page by [[Nelvana]] writer [[Erika Strobel]], Medialab had originally obtained the rights to create an animated series from [[Nintendo]]. After thirteen episodes were written, Medialab asked Nelvana for assistance after firing the original writers (who, according to Strobel, had produced scripts "with racist/sexist jokes and just sooo bad for a kiddie show").<ref name="Retrojunk">[http://web.archive.org/web/20081227060342/http://www.retrojunk.com/details_tvshows/430-donkey-kong-country/ Retrojunk page for Donkey Kong Country] (August 5, 2008). Erika Strobel's comment is under the username "canuckgirl1966" (Retrieved April 24, 2016)</ref> As storyboards had already been produced for ten of the original scripts, Nelvana decided to write new stories around these storyboards to save money.<ref name="Retrojunk"/> The songs, however, were included at the request of Medialab; all of the show's songs, as well as the title theme, were written by Pure West Music.<ref name="Retrojunk"/><ref>[http://purewestmusic.com/ Pure West Music's website] (information is under the "Credits" tab). Retrieved April 24, 2016.</ref> Nelvana purchased the rights to the show after Medialab's license lapsed.<ref name="Retrojunk"/> | According to a post on a fan page by [[Nelvana]] writer [[Erika Strobel]], Medialab had originally obtained the rights to create an animated series from [[Nintendo]]. After thirteen episodes were written, Medialab asked Nelvana for assistance after firing the original writers (who, according to Strobel, had produced scripts "with racist/sexist jokes and just sooo bad for a kiddie show").<ref name="Retrojunk">[http://web.archive.org/web/20081227060342/http://www.retrojunk.com/details_tvshows/430-donkey-kong-country/ Retrojunk page for Donkey Kong Country] (August 5, 2008). Erika Strobel's comment is under the username "canuckgirl1966" (Retrieved April 24, 2016)</ref> As storyboards had already been produced for ten of the original scripts, Nelvana decided to write new stories around these storyboards to save money.<ref name="Retrojunk"/> The songs, however, were included at the request of Medialab; all of the show's songs, as well as the title theme, were written by Pure West Music.<ref name="Retrojunk"/><ref>[http://purewestmusic.com/ Pure West Music's website] (information is under the "Credits" tab). Retrieved April 24, 2016.</ref> Nelvana purchased the rights to the show after Medialab's license lapsed.<ref name="Retrojunk"/> | ||
===Early ideas=== | ===Early ideas=== | ||
Early reference sketches for production depict multiple concepts that were considered but ultimately unused in the show proper, including the [[Animal Friends]] characters [[Rambi]], [[Expresso]], and [[Winky]], a more game-accurate appearance for Candy Kong and a desert-like area for Kongo Bongo Island. | Early reference sketches for production depict multiple concepts that were considered but ultimately unused in the show proper, including the [[Animal Friends]] characters [[Rambi]], [[Expresso]], and [[Winky]], a more game-accurate appearance for Candy Kong and a desert-like area for Kongo Bongo Island. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Dkc cartoon character lineup.png|Character size chart showing the Animal Friends and a different design for Candy Kong | Dkc cartoon character lineup.png|Character size chart showing the Animal Friends and a different design for Candy Kong | ||
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{{main|List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs}} | {{main|List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs}} | ||
In addition to the opening theme, most episodes in the series feature two unique songs each, performed by one or more characters to illustrate certain points in the story. | In addition to the opening theme, most episodes in the series feature two unique songs each, performed by one or more characters to illustrate certain points in the story. | ||
===Theme song lyrics=== | ===Theme song lyrics=== | ||
<blockquote><i>Hoo! Hah!<br>Hoo, hah!<br>Donkey Kong!<br> | <blockquote><i>Hoo! Hah!<br>Hoo, hah!<br>Donkey Kong!<br> | ||
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{{rewrite-expand|section=y|include which songs each track plays in}} | {{rewrite-expand|section=y|include which songs each track plays in}} | ||
The background music used for the songs in the show was taken from a variety of albums. | The background music used for the songs in the show was taken from a variety of albums. | ||
{|class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Tracks | ! Tracks | ||
!Composer(s) | ! Composer(s) | ||
!Albums | ! Albums | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Guava Nectar | |Guava Nectar | ||
|rowspan="18"|Paul Koffman<br>Timothy Foy | | rowspan="18" |Paul Koffman<br>Timothy Foy | ||
|''NLV 115 - Sunny Day Sounds Vol. 2'' | |''NLV 115 - Sunny Day Sounds Vol. 2'' | ||
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|Madcap Monday | |Madcap Monday | ||
|rowspan="2"|''NLV 126 - Music for Silly Moments'' | | rowspan="2" |''NLV 126 - Music for Silly Moments'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Edsel | |Edsel | ||
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|Quick Con | |Quick Con | ||
|rowspan="6"|''NLV 169 - Spy vs Spy'' | | rowspan="6" |''NLV 169 - Spy vs Spy'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Hover Car | |Hover Car | ||
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The series had a large line of merchandise in Japan, including a [[Gallery:Donkey Kong Country (television series) trading cards|collectible card game]] by [[Nintendo]] and [[Ahomaro Games]]. A subsequent release of the card game featured characters and gimmicks based on ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. The television series took over the TV Tokyo Friday 6:30 PM timeslot from ''{{wp|Gokudo}}'', and was later replaced by ''{{wp|Hamtaro}}''. As with most programs in Japan, the series has received home releases through rental tapes. | The series had a large line of merchandise in Japan, including a [[Gallery:Donkey Kong Country (television series) trading cards|collectible card game]] by [[Nintendo]] and [[Ahomaro Games]]. A subsequent release of the card game featured characters and gimmicks based on ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. The television series took over the TV Tokyo Friday 6:30 PM timeslot from ''{{wp|Gokudo}}'', and was later replaced by ''{{wp|Hamtaro}}''. As with most programs in Japan, the series has received home releases through rental tapes. | ||
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DKTV Rental Volume2.jpg|Japanese Rental Volume 2 | DKTV Rental Volume2.jpg|Japanese Rental Volume 2 | ||
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DKTV Rental Vol10.jpg|Japanese Rental Volume 10 | DKTV Rental Vol10.jpg|Japanese Rental Volume 10 | ||
DKCcartoon Japanese rental vol13.jpeg|Japanese Rental Volume 13 | DKCcartoon Japanese rental vol13.jpeg|Japanese Rental Volume 13 | ||
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The television series also received a dedicated two-part manga. The two editions were seen in the Japanese [[CoroCoro Comics]], published by {{wp|Shogakukan}} in 2000 and 2001 respectively. | |||
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DKC GCI - CoroCoro Manga 1.jpg|Cover of part #1 | |||
DKC CGI - CoroCoro Manga 1 Art.jpg|Artwork used for the back cover of part #1 | |||
DKC GCI - CoroCoro Manga 2.jpg|Cover of part #2 | |||
DKC CGI - CoroCoro Manga 2 Art.jpg|Artwork used for the back cover of part #2 | |||
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DKC He Came, He Saw, He Kong-quered DVD.jpg | DKC He Came, He Saw, He Kong-quered DVD.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References in later media== | ==References in later media== | ||
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*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'': Cranky Kong's chemistry hobby is retained in this game. Crystal Coconuts are used to power the [[Kong Barrel]] powers and the Klump in the intro is stated by the manual to be General Klump. | *''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'': Cranky Kong's chemistry hobby is retained in this game. Crystal Coconuts are used to power the [[Kong Barrel]] powers and the Klump in the intro is stated by the manual to be General Klump. | ||
*''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]'': The Japanese opening and ending themes of the series are featured as songs that can be played. | *''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]'': The Japanese opening and ending themes of the series are featured as songs that can be played. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'': For the game's marketing campaign, Nintendo UK's {{wp|Facebook}} page posted {{ | *''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'': For the game's marketing campaign, Nintendo UK's {{wp|Facebook}} page posted {{media link|DKC Returns 3D DKC cartoon reference.jpeg|an image}} titled "What is your Donkey Kong name?". Two of the names listed are "Bluster" and "Eddie", referencing Bluster Kong and Eddie the Mean Old Yeti. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': In the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of the game, [[Tawks]] will sometimes tell [[Funky Kong]] to "give 'em the old banana slamma, dude" | *''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'': In the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of the game, [[Tawks]] will sometimes tell [[Funky Kong]] to "give 'em the old banana slamma, dude,"<ref>Nintendo Life (April 25, 2018). [https://youtu.be/K_yaJjLiS_8 Weird Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Switch TV Show Easter Egg]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> which is a reference to Donkey Kong's catchphrase in the series. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the Japanese dub, the voice actors for Donkey Kong and Candy Kong, Kōichi Yamadera and Mika Kanai, were married to each other during the series' | *In the Japanese dub, the voice actors for Donkey Kong and Candy Kong, Kōichi Yamadera and Mika Kanai, were married to each other during the series' run. | ||
*The villains in the show are never referred to as [[Kremling]]s, only as "lizards", "gators" | *A running gag throughout the series involves Donkey Kong (sometimes with Diddy Kong) constantly crashing into trees. | ||
*All non-Kremling enemies from the first game ([[Zinger]]s, [[Gnawty|Gnawties]], [[Manky Kong]]s, etc.) are omitted and the Kremlings' military force is mostly simplified to Kritters and Klaptraps (the latter of which is considered ammunition for weapons instead of troops). | *The villains in the show are never referred to as [[Kremling]]s, only as "lizards", "gators" and similar terms. However, enemies like [[Kritter]]s and [[Klaptrap]]s are still referred to by their names from the games. | ||
*In multiple episodes, Donkey Kong admits to being a fan of | *All non-Kremling enemies from the first game ([[Zinger]]s, [[Gnawty|Gnawties]], [[Manky Kong]]s, etc.) are omitted and the Kremlings' military force is mostly simplified to Kritters and Klaptraps (the latter of which is considered ammunition for weapons instead of troops). [[Rock Kroc]]s additionally do not appear, nor do any of the [[Animal Friends]] (though three of them were planned to appear). The only character to neither be a Kong nor a Kremling to have a model in the series is [[Polly Roger]], while [[Inka Dinka Doo]] is part of the scenery. | ||
* | *In multiple episodes, Donkey Kong admits to being a fan of {{wp|King Kong}}; this is ironic considering that {{wp|Universal Studios}} [[List of controversies#Universal Studios|attempted to sue Nintendo]] for a copyright dispute based on the similarities between ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and King Kong. | ||
*''Donkey Kong Country'' is the most recent television series derived from the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, not counting ''[[Donkey Kong Planet]]''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZNlAa1UKF6GYKmHuyuMktX3nVwuw_aE All full episodes of the show in English] officially uploaded on YouTube, courtesy of [[Nelvana]]'s [https://nelvana.fandom.com/wiki/Retro_Rerun Retro Rerun] channel | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBZNlAa1UKF6GYKmHuyuMktX3nVwuw_aE All full episodes of the show in English] officially uploaded on YouTube, courtesy of [[Nelvana]]'s [https://nelvana.fandom.com/wiki/Retro_Rerun Retro Rerun] channel | ||
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