2005 · 2 seasons · Animation

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Animation Kids Family

Krypto, the Superdog, chronicles the comedic canine adventures of Metropolis' day-saving superdog from Planet Krypton. Krypto jettisons to Earth after traveling across the galaxies as a test-pilot puppy aboard a malfunctioning rocket ship built by Superman's father. Landing astray on unfamiliar terrain, the fully-grown Krypto swiftly seeks out companionship on Earth and flips over Kevin Whitney, a young boy who too longs for friendship. With an amazing array of super hero powers, ranging from heat vision to super strength to flying, Krypto partners with best pal Kevin to fight evil forces that threaten the safety and well-being of the people and animals of Metropolis.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2005

Created by: Alan Burnett, Paul Dini
Channel: Cartoon Network
Studio: DC · Warner Bros. Animation

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The show premiered on Cartoon Network on March 25, 2005, exactly 50 years after Krypto's original comic book debut.

Origins

The series was developed by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, who had previously produced the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series.

Origins

Rather than continuing the darker animated style of Burnett and Dini's earlier DC shows, Krypto the Superdog was deliberately made in a style reminiscent of Hanna-Barbera cartoons from the 1960s to 1980s, down to the sound effects and animation style.

Casting

Veteran Hanna-Barbera designer Iwao Takamoto served as a creative consultant on the series, reinforcing its retro visual style.

References

A tie-in comic book series based on the show was published by DC Comics under its Johnny DC imprint, running for 6 issues between 2006 and 2007.

References

The show's antagonist Mechanikat, a cyborg feline, is based on the Superman villain Metallo.

References

The character Isis, Catwoman's Siamese cat who flirts with Batman's dog Ace, mirrors how Catwoman herself often flirts with Batman in other media.

Reception

Warner Home Video only released two partial DVD volumes covering season one episodes in 2006, and it wasn't until September 2022 that the complete series finally received a full DVD release.

Themes

superhero dog cartoon dog

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