History WesternAnimation / Wakfu

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third might be possible). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February of 2011, and a 3 part OVA will be released in 2014. Currently, it continues life as a French manga (what could have been animated as season three if technical difficulties had not stopped that).

* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes A-C}} Tropes A to C]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes D-F}} Tropes D to F]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes G-I}} Tropes G to I]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes J-L}} Tropes J to L]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes M-O}} Tropes M to O]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes P-R}} Tropes P to R]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes S-U}} Tropes S to U]]
* [[Wakfu/{{Tropes V-Z}} Tropes V to Z]]

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]] -- that raised over ''six times'' the required amount. As of January 19, 2015 the both seasons of the English dub are available on Netflix.

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]] -- that raised over ''six times'' the required amount. As of September 14, 2014 the first season of the English dub is available on Netflix.

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third might be possible). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February of 2011, and an animated movie is planned for 2014. Currently, it continues life as a French manga (what could have been animated as season three if technical difficulties had not stopped that).

'''''Wakfu''''' is a 2008 French cartoon by Ankama Animation set within the world of an MMORPG of the same name, which is set 1,000 years after the production company's other MMO, ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}''. The whole show is completely kid-friendly, since the target audience is [[AnimationAgeGhetto 8-10 years old]], but tons of jokes are aimed [[ParentalBonus directly at older audiences]] and [[PeripheryDemographic fans of the game]], is full of FanService, and the plot itself [[CerebusSyndrome matures]] [[WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids enormously]].

The first season follows a group of adventurers aiding TheHero, Yugo, in his search to [[DoorstopBaby find his true family]]. Together, [[SideQuest they battle their way]] [[WackyWaysideTribe through various dangers]], all the while being chased by [[BigBad Nox]], a [[TimeStandsStill time-manipulating]] [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity mad-man]] powered by the energy of all living creatures (the [[TitleDrop wakfu]]), which he harvests through swarms of parasitic, robotic bugs.

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]] - that raised over ''six times'' the required amount. As of September 14, 2014 the first season of the English dub is available on Netflix.

* ArtShift: And how. It was animated by a completely different team and directed by Creator/MasaakiYuasa, and as such the animation is quite reminiscent of ''{{Anime/Kaiba}}''.

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]] - that raised over ''six times'' the required amount.

'''''Wakfu''''' is a 2008 French cartoon by Ankama Animation set within the world of an MMORPG of the same name, which is set 1000 years after the production company's other MMO, ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}''. The whole show is completely kid-friendly, since the target audience is [[AnimationAgeGhetto 8-10 years old]], but tons of jokes are aimed [[ParentalBonus directly at older audiences]] and [[PeripheryDemographic fans of the game]], is full of FanService, and the plot itself [[CerebusSyndrome matures]] [[WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids enormously]].

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third might be possible). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February, 2011, and an animated movie is planned for 2014. Currently, It continues life as a French Manga (what could have been animated as Season three if technical difficulties hadn't stopped that).

From a technical point of view, ''Wakfu'' is drawn with vectors using the AdobeFlash program, and follows a lot of [[{{Animesque}} anime clichés]], though the final work is quite unique (and tends to be pretty awesome). It's also notable that the series is animated almost entirely in France, which is rare considering the costs of such a production. Ankama's sister company in Japan is responsible for the animation not done by Ankama proper, the bonus episode "Noximilien" was animated by Creator/{{Madhouse}}, and a 52-minute feature on Ogrest was made in collaboration with Creator/StudioGhibli[[note]]with assistance from Madhouse[[/note]].

* ArtShift: And how. It was animated by a completely different team and directed by Masaaki Yuasa, and as such the animation is quite reminiscent of ''{{Anime/Kaiba}}''.

From a technical point of view, ''Wakfu'' is drawn with vectors using the AdobeFlash program, and follows a lot of [[{{Animesque}} anime clichés]], though the final work is quite unique (and tends to be pretty awesome). It's also notable that the series is animated almost entirely in France, which is rare considering the costs of such a production. Ankama's sister company in Japan is responsible for the animation not done by Ankama proper, the bonus episode "Noximilien" was animated by Creator/{{Madhouse}}, and a 52-minute feature on Ogrest was made in collaboration with Creator/StudioGhibli.

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''VideoGame/{{Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]].

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''{{VideoGame/Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''{{VideoGame/Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series. Ankama has recently released an English trailer and a [[http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1836563008/wakfu-the-animated-series?ref=live Kickstarter for a home video release (and English dub) in North America]].

* [[ShoutOut/{{Wakfu}} Shout Outs]]

''Wakfu'' is considered a [[SeriesFranchise "cross-media"]], consisting of the animation, the [=MMOG=], and a trading card game. However, the animation has generated four other [[SpinOff Spin-Offs]] by itself: a series of shorts called ''Mini-Wakfu'', which supplies some useful [[AllThereInTheManual background information]] on the two games (''{{VideoGame/Dofus}}'' and ''Wakfu''); a browser-based MMORPG, ''Wakfu: The Guardians'', which uses the same engine as ''{{VideoGame/Dofus}}'' and allows the player to "replay" the episodes of the series through small dungeons, with characters similar in appearance and powers to [[TheHero Yugo]]; a series of graphic novels titled ''Wakfu Heroes''; and a BeatEmUp called ''Island of Wakfu'' for the XboxLiveArcade that acts as a {{Prequel}} for the series.

* CollapsingLair: Taking the dofus from the boat start a mechanism that causes the whole treasure island to sink.

[[quoteright:195:~~SaturdayMorningCartoon {{Fantasy}}~~]]

''Wakfu'' is a 2008 French cartoon by Ankama Animation set within the world of an MMORPG of the same name, which is set 1000 years after the production company's other MMO, ''{{VideoGame/Dofus}}''. The whole show is completely kid-friendly, since the target audience is [[AnimationAgeGhetto 8-10 years old]], but tons of jokes are aimed [[ParentalBonus directly at older audiences]] and [[PeripheryDemographic fans of the game]], is full of FanService, and the plot itself [[CerebusSyndrome matures]] [[WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids enormously]].

This series and ''The Guardians'' have a [[{{Characters/Wakfu}} Character Sheet]].

!!''The Legend of Ogrest'' provides examples of:

!!The "Noximilien" bonus episode provides examples of:

!!''Goultard the Barbarian'' provides examples of:

!!''Wakfu: The Guardians'' provides examples of:

[[quoteright:300:~~SaturdayMorningCartoon {{Fantasy}}~~]]

From a technical point of view, ''Wakfu'' is drawn with vectors using the AdobeFlash program, and follows a lot of [[{{Animesque}} anime clichés]], though the final work is quite unique (and tends to be pretty awesome). It's also notable that the series is animated almost entirely in France, which is rare considering the costs of such a production. Ankama's sister company in Japan is responsible for the animation not done by Ankama proper, the bonus episode "Noximilien" was animated by Creator/{{Madhouse}}, and a 52-minute feature on Ogrest was animated by StudioGhibli.

* ArtShift: The animation of this special was done by StudioGhibli. It shows.

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third might be possible). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February, 2011, and an animated movie is planned for 2014. Currently, It continues life as a French Manga (what could have been animated as Season three if technically difficulties hadn't stopped that).

* PintsizedPowerhouse: Ogrest

* CrapsaccharineWorld: Everything is colorful and a bit of chibi-style, like the characters... until you get to know more of the background story. NightmareFuel ensues.

* BigEater: Ogrest. He has an ''extra-dimensional stomach''.

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third might be possible). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February, 2011, and an animated movie is planned for 2014.

The series is planned to have 52-episodes over the course of two seasons (although one of the creators said that a third [[AndTheFandomRejoiced might be possible]]). The first season ended on June 5th, 2010, and included a bonus 27th episode (not included in the slated 52) exploring Nox's past. Season two began airing February, 2011, and an animated movie is planned for 2014.

Not to be confused with [[Manga/AzumangaDaioh My]] [[GratuitousEnglish Wai]][[MemeticMutation fu]], WokFu or WaifFu.

From a technical point of view, ''Wakfu'' is drawn with vectors using the AdobeFlash program, and follows a lot of [[{{Animesque}} anime clichés]], though the final work is quite unique (and tends to be pretty awesome). It's also notable that the series is animated almost entirely in France, which is rare considering the costs of such a production. Ankama's sister company in Japan is responsible for the animation not done by Ankama proper, the bonus episode "Noximilien" was animated by [[MadHouse MADHOUSE]], and a 52-minute feature on Ogrest was animated by StudioGhibli.