''Princess Power'' is an American animated television series based on the 2005 book of the same name by

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and Allison Oppenheim, which was created by

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. The series' first episode was released on

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on January 16, 2023 and it was initially called "Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses" but it was renamed to "Unstoppable Unpoppable Bubble" due to a misnaming on the Netflix Jr. YouTube channel. The series was released on

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on January 30, 2023. A second season was released on October 23, 2023. A third season was released on May 20, 2024.

Premise

In each episode of ''Princess Power'', the four princesses help the people in their lives as well as the "Frutizens" of their "Fruitdoms" with any problems they may have by using whimsical

problem solving Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g. how to turn on an appliance) to complex issues in business an ...

. While helping, they regularly sing songs about teamwork and being true to oneself.

Characters

Main

* Dana Heath as Kira Kiwi * Madison Calderon as Beatrice "Bea" Gertrude Ingeborg Blueberry * Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Rita Raspberry * Luna Bella Zamora as Penelope "Penny" Pineapple *

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as Miss Fussywiggles *

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as Mister Scrumbles

Recurring

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as Great Aunt Bussyboots *

as King Barton and King Bertram *

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as Queen Ryung * Ian Loh as Joon and Jun *

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as Sir Benedict * Micaiah Chen as Ara *

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as Seung *

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as Queen Katia *

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as Karina *

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as Felipe * Isabella Russo as Sena * Jermaine Fowler as Sir Kaue

Minor

* Isabella Russo as Delia Dragonfruit *

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as Alana Apple * Nevin Kar as Oliver * Lily Sanfelippo as Lila Lemon * Leela Ladnier as Omera and Oraida * Antonio Raul Garcia as Royal Attendant * Jack Stanton as Cyrus * Jordan Preston Carter as Kiwi Boy *

as Gabriella Goldenrod, Pineappleite Woman, Kiwi-ian 1, Kiwi-ian 3, Blueberrian, Gracie, Kiwi-ian Kids, Dignitary 2, Dignitary 4, Fruitizen 1, Kiwi Vendor *

as Sebastian, Jayden, Pineappleite Man, Dignitary 1, Dignitary 3, August, Fruitizens * Madison Calderon as Georgina, Lemonite Kid, Kiwi-ian 4, Camilla * Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Minji * Dana Heath as Ariana

Guest stars

as Susie Seedplanter *

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as Headmistress Miranda *

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as The Principal *

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as Hilda

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2023)

Season 2 (2023)

Season 3 (2024)

Development

Development of ''Princess Power'' began in 2018 after it was optioned by

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. It was important for the show to examine the aspects embodied by traditional animated princesses and look at how it might be possible to preserve the elements that draw so many people towards them, especially young children, but evolve that definition to prioritize being more active, empathetic, and to also just be yourself. The fundamental DNA of the show revolves around the understanding that "Princess is a verb, not a noun". This crystallization came from showrunner

after reading ''Princesses Wear Pants''. The core message of the show is that "it's not what you wear but what you do that makes all the difference". For executive producer

, It was important that, "You don't have to see a carbon copy of yourself. You just have to see an aspect that you can connect with and that tells you you're accepted". One example of this in the show is by Princess Beatrice having gay dads.

Soundtrack

On January 27, 2023, songs from the first season were released on multiple streaming services.

References

External links

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