Wolfoo
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| Wolfoo | |
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| Genre | Pre-school |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
| Original languages | Vietnamese, English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese... |
| No. of episodes | 3,700 |
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| Running time | 2-3 minutes |
| Production company | Sconnect |
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| Network | YouTube |
| Release | August 23, 2018 – present |
Wolfoo is an animated series produced by Sconnect, a Vietnamese company. Launched in 2018, the Wolfoo brand quickly resonated and attracted the attention of tens of millions of children worldwide. With over 4,000 episodes broadcast on the YouTube platform, Wolfoo has become a prominent name in children's animation.
Overview[edit]
Wolfoo[1] is designed to integrate entertainment and education through a diverse ecosystem of products. Each episode portrays humorous situations in the daily life of Wolfoo, an anthropomorphic 5-year-old wolf who lives on a hill in a small American-styled village[2] with his parents and sisters, Lucy and Jenny, along with his two best friends Pando and Kat.
Ecosystem and Products[edit]
The Wolfoo brand includes a wide array of products and services:
- Wolfoo Short (2018): A series of 2D animated shorts.
- Wolfoo Series (2020): The 2D animated series.
- Wolfoo Family Song (2021): A 3D animated musical.
- Wolfoo Game (2021)[3]: An educational mobile game.
- Wolfoo Movie (2023): Theatrical releases, "Wolfoo and the Mysterious Island" becoming the first Vietnamese animated film to be shown in theaters for commercial purposes.
- Wolfoo Song (2023): A 2D animated musical film.
- Wolfoo Show (2023): A live-action film with 2D animation.
- Wolfoo Licensing (2023)[4]: Licensing Wolfoo on products and services.
- New Wolfoo Series (2024): Upcoming series.
Achievements and Awards[edit]
Wolfoo has received numerous certifications and awards, including:
- "Wolfoo and the Mysterious Island" (2023): Ranked in the top 3 box office revenue after one week.
- Excellent public relations & communication campaign at the Vietnam PR Awards 2023.
- Top 10 in Vietnam Competitive Brands 2023 at the Program of Famous Trademarks 2023.
- Vietnam Record 2023: Recognized for the most episodes of a Vietnamese animation released in multiple languages on YouTube.
Impact and Reception[edit]
Wolfoo has been praised for its ability to convey meaningful lessons about kindness, courage, humility, independence, and teamwork through relatable and humorous stories. The character Wolfoo, known for his intelligence, bravery, and kindness, helps children navigate real-life situations with a positive and optimistic attitude[5].
The series has garnered a significant following, earning three Diamond Play Buttons on YouTube and consistently ranking in the top 50 most-viewed channels.
References[edit]
- ^ "Website Wolfoo".
- ^ "Wolfoo Official Channel". YouTube. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "Wolfoo Game".
- ^ "WOA Universal".
- ^ "Lý do hoạt hình Wolfoo của Việt Nam cực nổi tiếng tại nước ngoài?".