Supa Strikas (TV series)

Supa Strikas is an animated television series about the super league's 'greatest' football team based on the pan-African football (soccer) themed comic of the same name, which is produced in Malaysia by Animasia Studio, and Strika Entertainment originally in South Africa.

Supa Strikas
GenreSports
Created byAlex Kramer
Based onSupa Strikas
Written byBruce Legg
Greig Cameron
Lucy Heavens
Directed byBruce Legg (2010-currently)
Creative directorAlex Kramer
StarringNolan Balzer
Kevin Aichele
Wayne Buss
Brian Cook
Geoff Hughes
Davide Montebruno
Corny Rempel
Sambath San
Robyn Slade
Daniel Thau-Eleff
Theme music composerOlaf Pyttlik
Nolan Balzer
Opening theme"Supa Strikas" performed by Kevin Aichele
Country of originMalaysia
United Kingdom
South Africa
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes91 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerRichard Morgan-Grenville
EditorGregan Tarlton
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesStrika Entertainment
Animasia Studio (animation)
daCapo Productions (voices, sound effects)
DistributorMoonbug Entertainment
Release
Original networkDisney Channel
Cartoon Network
Nickelodeon
Cartoon Network Africa
Picture format16:9|1080
Original release6 December 2008 (2008-12-06) –
2015 (2015)
External links
Official website

The animated show is broadcast in the same countries and across South East Asia and Latin America, with a broadcasting reach of over a million viewers per episode in South Africa.

The series was produced by Strika Entertainment, a South African-based comics and animation production studio until 2019, when the entire franchise was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment.

It is broadcast in all Supa Strikas territories. In South Africa season one was previously broadcast on SABC 1 and SABC 2 until the rights were taken over by e.tv which is yet to broadcast the latest season which is currently on Disney XD and Cartoon Network (Africa), across South east Asia on STAR Sports Asia and Disney Channel Asia, in Zambia on ZNBC, in Panama on TVMax and across Latin America on ESPN Latin America. Meanwhile, in India and Pakistan, Supa Strikas can also be seen on Sonic-Nickelodeon and Nick HD+. in Canada on Citytv, in Chile on Canal 13, in Morocco on 2M TV, in France on Orange and Canal+, in Qatar on JeemTV, in Malaysia on Disney XD Asia and TV2 (previously on TV3 and TV9), in Hungary on TV2, in the Philippines on Studio 23 (now ABS-CBN Sports+Action) and in Poland on ZigZap , Teletoon+ , TVP ABC and Disney XD in Turkey and the United Kingdom on Pluto TV, in Portugal on SIC K and in Singapore on Mediacorp Suria. And soon to be telecasted again on Hungama TV from 21 December 2020 7:30 pm.

Plot

In their bid to raise the Super League trophy (equivalent to UEFA Champions League), the world's greatest soccer team, Supa Strikas, must adventure through the pee of soccer. Supa Strikas explore the roots of the game (from Mexico to China and other countries), meet its greatest players (past and present) and confront its most unscrupulous coaches and players! Shakes has a rival "Skarra" who him and his Coach try everything to sabotage the Strikas on their upcoming game.

The story centers around the team's youngest 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.

Characters

There are 11 main players in the team:

  • Shakes (Striker, Main Character)
  • El Matador (Main Striker)
  • Dancing Rasta (Midfielder, Captain)
  • Coach (Coach)
  • Big Bo (Goal Keeper, Vice Captain)
  • North Shaw (Main Defender)
  • Blok (Defender)
  • Cool Joe (Midfielder, Left Winger)
  • Twisting Tiger (Midfielder, Right Winger)
  • Klaus (Substitute Striker)
  • Eagle Eye (Substitute Defender)

Origins

It's of Kenyan origin based on the Harambee Stars team which is the national team. "Coach " is based on a reputable Kenyan coach called Ghost Mulee. Odongo and makena are famous Kenyan footballers.

However, it is also dependent on which version of the comic you got. It is also based in South Africa, evidenced by the player Chippa Sirengo.

Release

The series started airing in the United Kingdom on Disney XD on 6 June 2016 and then it started airing on Cartoon Network which brought new episodes and seasons.


Spin-Off

On November 23rd 2021, Supa strikas official channel released a trailer of their brand new series titled "Rookie season." The trailer announced the series release date to be- 3rd December 2021. It was said to be a Youtube Original series. It focuses on How Shakes joined Supa Strikas. "Rookie Season kicks back to where it all started for Supa Strikas’ youngest star. Join Shakes on a series of misadventures, as he gets betrayed by his best friend, searches for his dad and mystifies his sister, risking everything for one shot at joining the world’s most epic soccer team and raising a little thing called the Super League!" On December 3rd 2021, Supa Strikas official channel released 6 episodes of "Rookie season." It is said that episode 7 to 12 are coming soon. An official date for them has not been announced.[1] [2][3]

Reception and Achievements

The series gets 7.1/10 points, rated by IMDB.

References
  1. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Another Man's Boots | Supa Strikas. YouTube.
  2. Supa Strikas | Rookie Season Official Trailer | YouTube Originals. YouTube. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021.
  3. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtojT_ZwTRlZThoBSMVhoQ
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