History Anime / Zoobles

What do we get when ''Anime/{{Bakugan}}'' is stripped off of it's manliness and totally made everything TastesLikeDiabetes? You get its not so loved sister series, Zoobles.

* NoExportForYou: The Anime itself never got released stateside.

'''''Zoobles''''' is a cutesy Japanese/Korean Anime adaptation of the [[{{Toys/Zoobles}} Toyline of the same name]] produced by DongWooAnimation in Korea with Japanese producer Mitsuko Oya in charge of the anime's production and both Kazuya Hayashi and Nam Jong-Sik in charge of the character designs. The series began airing on Korean broadcasting station SBS in May 18, 2011, with an official Japanese dub version will begin airing in Japan in TV Tokyo in February 5, 2012, replacing [[{{Anime/Bakugan}} Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders]] in it's initial timeslot.

Not to be confused with ''[[{{ZoobileeZoo}} Zoobilee Zoo]]''. No, seriously.

* [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff Japan/Korea loves Zoobles]]: Subverted in the anime where it didn't performed well in both countries, but however, it never got released in the United Stated after how Spin Master not to decide to air [[{{Bakugan}} Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge]] in Japan. TakeThat Spin Master!

'''''Zoobles''''' is a cutesy Japanese/Korean Anime adaptation of the [[{{Toys/Zoobles}} Toyline of the same name]] produced by Dong Woo Animation in Korea with Japanese producer Mitsuko Oya in charge of the anime's production and both Kazuya Hayashi and Nam Jong-Sik in charge of the character designs. The series began airing on Korean broadcasting station SBS in May 18, 2011, with an official Japanese dub version will begin airing in Japan in TV Tokyo in February 5, 2012, replacing [[{{Anime/Bakugan}} Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders]] in it's initial timeslot.

The series itself is set in the sweet and [[TasteLikeDiabetes Sugary]] world of Candy Land,

''Zoobles!'' (Japanese: ズーブルズ! Zūburuzu!)/(Korean: 쥬블스) is a cute toyline created by Spin Master in August 2010, considered as a SpinOff of the {{Anime/Bakugan}} toyline. They consist of a wide variety of sphere shaped characters that roll up into a ball to travel from place to place. Each Zoobles lives in a unique Happitat. Once a Zooble comes in contact with the ‘hot spot’ on its Happitat, it pops open transforming into a unique character. The Happitat acts as an activation point to make Zoobles "spring to life" and also houses them for when they sleep at night. Each Happitat is unique to the particular Zooble who occupies it, but functions universally for all Zoobles. Zoobles have multiple points of articulation for playability, and even blink their eyes while you pet them. Each one possesses a unique set of characteristics based on their individual personality and location within Zooble Isle. To distinguish each Zooble (aside from visual differences) they have all been individually named and numbered so children are able to keep an inventory of their collection.

The entire toyline is later released in Japan by [[{{Sega}} Sega Toys]] in March 17, 2011. The Japanese release has a bit of changes in the original version, while incorporating both candy and sweets themes into the characters and toys. In addition, Recipe Cards, special cards which had the same purpose as the Happitats were also included in each release. However, some of the playsets that were released in Japan weren't available in the American versions.

The toyline received a Japanese/Korean Anime adaptation produced by Dong Woo Animation in Korea with Japanese producer Mitsuko Oya in charge of the anime's production and both Kazuya Hayashi and Nam Jong-Sik in charge of the character designs. The series began airing on Korean broadcasting station SBS in May 18, 2011, with an official Japanese dub version will begin airing in Japan in TV Tokyo in February 5, 2012, replacing [[{{Anime/Bakugan}} Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders]] in it's initial timeslot.

* AdaptationDistillation: Well, this depends if you have either the Japanese Version or the Western Version of the toys. Your mileage will vary.
* AmazingTechnicolorWildlife: '''OH GOD'''!
* AnimatedAdaptation: As stated above, the only animated series based on the toys were done by both Koreans and Japanese. Dong Woo Animation released the series first in SBS before landing onto the toy's official Japanese Website and soon in TV Tokyo on February 2012.
* ArtEvolution: Compare both versions, then you'll see the major difference. Good Luck not getting EpilepticTrees though.
* ArtShift: Well this is present to both versions. Since the original art of the Western Version may not appeal to Japanese kids, Sega twist things a bit and made it cuter and more appealing. They get merits for once.

* CanonDiscontinuity: In the Western Version, the Zoobles live in a tropical island called Zooble Isle, while in the Japanese Version, the Zoobles live in Candy Land. [[LampshadeHanging I sense a lot of confusion here]].

* GottaCatchEmAll: There are more than 400 Zoobles (Counting the Japanese Exclusive ones) to buy and collect....and they're still growing in numbers!
* [[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff Japan/Korea loves Zoobles]]: Thought the series performed well in the states, it's very veeeery popular in Japan and Korea.
** Subverted in the anime where it didn't performed well in both countries, but however, it never got released in the United Stated after how Spin Master not to decide to air [[{{Bakugan}} Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge]] in Japan. TakeThat Spin Master!

* {{Mon}}
* NoExportForYou: Some of the Playsets in the Japanese version were not released in America. Same goes to some American Zooble playsets not released in Japan since it will have conflicts with the toy canon.
** The Anime itself gets the same treatment on not being released stateside. Same reason as above.
* NotSoDifferent: Usually, both this and {{Anime/Bakugan}} were created by the same company. It's the Japanese version that adds a bit of Bakugan touch (The Recipe Cards were somehow similar to the Gate Cards of Bakugan). [[{{Sega}} I bet they have a lot of explaining]].
* ShoutOut: The whole toyline itself is a cutesy, cute-critter version of {{Anime/Bakugan}}. The Japanese version just blatantly makes everything sense.

* SugarBowl: The Anime and the Japanese toys speaks for itself.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: The Japanese version of the toys.

* XMeetsY: Its {{Anime/Bakugan}} meets {{Anime/Jewelpet}} meets Happy Happy Clover. Only themed with sweets.

* [[GermansLoveDavidHasselholf Japan/Korea loves Zoobles]]: Thought the series performed well in the states, it's very veeeery popular in Japan and Korea.

* GottaCatchEmAll: There are 70 Zoobles to buy and collect....and they're still growing in numbers!

** The Anime itself gets the same treatment on not being released stateside. Same reason as above I guess.

[[caption-width-right:350:The Characters from the Japanese/Korean Animated Series. [[TasteLikeDiabetes It's Sweeter than it sounds]].]]

* BeTheBall: The Zoobles themselves can actually curl up into their ball forms whenever if they travel in long distances, expressing their emotions or anything else in between.

''Zoobles!'' (Japanese: ズーブルズ! Zūburuzu!)/(Korean: 쥬블스) is a cute toyline created by Spin Master in August 2010. They consist of a wide variety of sphere shaped characters that roll up into a ball to travel from place to place. Each Zoobles lives in a unique Happitat. Once a Zooble comes in contact with the ‘hot spot’ on its Happitat, it pops open transforming into a unique character. The Happitat acts as an activation point to make Zoobles "spring to life" and also houses them for when they sleep at night. Each Happitat is unique to the particular Zooble who occupies it, but functions universally for all Zoobles. Zoobles have multiple points of articulation for playability, and even blink their eyes while you pet them. Each one possesses a unique set of characteristics based on their individual personality and location within Zooble Isle. To distinguish each Zooble (aside from visual differences) they have all been individually named and numbered so children are able to keep an inventory of their collection.

* HeyItsThatVoice: If you never notice, a lot of voice actors in the Japanese dub were in famous anime series, but only in most minor in roles.
** Chevy's voice actor plays one of [[{{Manga/KON}} Mugi's Classmates]].
** Coron is a cute bunny reincarnation of [[KissXSis Riko]] herself.
** Panky is a member of an [[Anime/TheIdolmaster poor man's Idol Group]].
** Blacky is a [[{{Anime/Jewelpet}} Jewelpet]] in disguise.
** Mikey shakes his personality with a [[{{Manga/AirGear}} Jet-Grinding Roller-Skater.]]
** Cooper voiced one minor character on [[{{Manga/ChisSweetHome}} Chi's Sweet Home]].

* TheUnlucky: Coope

* TheJynxed: Coope

* BigDamnHeroes: Somehow the Black Candies got this trope during Episode 15.

* DynamicEntry: Kumanpa's entry after Chevy, Coron and Panky summoned him using a special dance. The Black Candies gang also has a much better dynamic entry in some episodes.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Kumanpa's guilty of this.

* FriendlyRival: Blacky himself.

* [[OneOfTheBoys One of the Girls]]: Panky, since he's the only male member of the group who hangs out with Chevy and Coron.

* TheRival: Again, Blacky. He seriously despise Chevy a lot even thought she's a girl.

*** TheSmartGuy: Blacky

*** TagalongKid: Cooper

{{Characters/Zoobles}} - The character page.

* AccessoryWearingCartoonAnimal: Coron, usually wearing her pink candy-like bag
* ActionGirl: Chevy applies this trope.

* ButtMonkey: Panky, Mikey and Cooper.

* GenkiGirl: Chevy.

* IdiotHero: Chevy

** Also Chevy can be a bit of a jerk sometime so she counts on this trope.

* RollingAttack: The way Chevy attacks the Black Candies...ALL THE TIME they argue.

* {{Tomboy}}: Chevy. '''AGAIN'''. However, she also display a bit of her feminine side.

!!The Cast for the animated series includes:

'''Chevy''' (チェビー Chebī): One of the three main protagonists of the series, a Cat Zooble with an Orange Flavor. Chevy is the best friend of both Coron and Panky, who live in Candy Land. She has a Tomboy personality, is slightly impudent, also rowdy and awkward but sometimes doesn't like to be treated like a child. She is also a very cheerful girl who loves conversation and is very good on climbing trees. She is voiced by Mai Hirano.

'''Coron''' (コロン Koron): The second of the three main protagonists of the series, a Rabbit Zooble with a Strawberry Milk Flavor. Coron is the sweet loving friend of Chevy and is very polite, romantic and also talks in a very polite tone. She always carry milk in her candy-like bag. She is voiced by Yuiko Tatsumi.

'''Panky''' (パンキー Pankī): The third of the three main protagonists of the series, a Panda Zooble with a Blueberry Yogurt Flavor. Unlike the two, Panky is cunning, despite that he's also very timid. He is voiced by Manami Numakura.

'''Kumanpa''' (クマンパ Kumanpa): Kumanpa is a wise old bear Zobble, on which Chevy, Coron and Panky summon by a special dance for them to get some advice. He is very knowledgeable, and also supportive to the three protagonists. He is voiced by Keita Koga.

'''Blacky''' (ブラッキー Burakkī): The leader of the Black Candies, a Fox Zooble with a Vanilla Caramel Flavor. The series's main antagonist, Blacky has a strong sense of responsibility and love to surprise other Zoobles. He is sometimes harsh and rough, but deep underneath, he is a good guy. He is shown to be competitive in front of Chevy. He is voiced by Hiromi Igarashi.

'''Mikey''' (マイキー Maikī): One of the members of the Black Candies, a Fox Zobble with a Chocolate Mint Flavor. As one of Blacky's lackeys, Mikey is a big music lover and is also clever. He is voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi.

'''Cooper''' (クーパー Kūpā): One of the members of the Black Candies, a Giraffe Zobble with a Chocolate Banana Flavor. As one of Blacky's lackeys, he is a calm but honest and also likes to dance. He is voiced by Mari Kiyohara.

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* TastesLikeDiabetes: The whole aspect of the toys and the animated series.

** Mikey shakes his personality with a [[{{Anime/AirGear}} Jet-Grinding Roller-Skater.]]

* JerkAss / JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Blacky, and also SunSan in Episode 6.

* NervousBreakdown: PuPu in episode 16. Also Pom applies this trope.

** The Main Protagonists: Chevy (The Tomboy), Coron (The Kind-Hearted) and Panky (The Timid).
** Also, the Black Candies Gang applies this trope as well.

'''Cooper''' (クーパー Kūpā): One of the members of the Black Candies, a Giraffe Zobble with a Chocolate Banana Flavor. As one of Blacky's lackeys, she is a calm but honest and also likes to dance. She is voiced by Mari Kiyohara.

** On the Reverse side, Cooper is the only female member of the Black Candies and hangs out with Blacky and Mikey.