Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
A magical cat celebrates individuality and self-confidence.
Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, officially shortened to RBUK, is an animated television series co-developed by Rich Magallanes and Melissa Reale, based on a concept by Reale. The series follows Felicity, a magical cat who is part rainbow, part butterfly, part unicorn and 100% kitty, as she goes on adventures in the mashup city of Mythlandia. Produced by Bardel Entertainment and broadcast on Nicktoons in the United States, the series explores themes of female empowerment, individuality, and non-conformity.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy
- Developer
- Rich Magallanes / Mark Palmer (co-developer)
- Voices
- Allegra Clark / Arturo Sandoval / Katie Leigh / Laila Berzins
- Theme Music Composer
- Noam Kaniel
- Open Theme
- "Main Title Theme Song" · Noam Kaniel
- Country
- United States / Canada
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 26 (51 segments)
- Executive Producer
- King Cheng / Randy Shoemaker / Shirley Price / Rich Magallanes
- Producer
- Aaron Simpson / Kris Marvin Hughes
- Runtime
- 11 minutes / 22 minutes ("Merry Mythmas" only)
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Lore & Background
The show's main character, Felicity (voiced by Allegra Clark), possesses transformative powers that allow her to choose between Rainbow Power, Butterfly Power, Unicorn Power, and Kitty Power. Her best friends include Miguel, a down-to-earth Anubis chihuahua; Athena, a book-smart owl; and Yana, a ditzy yeti. Recurring characters include The Sun (played by Michael Sorich), a sentient sun with a live-action human face; Rudy, a snarky rat; and Moona, a cow who owns the restaurant Mythic Malts. The series was produced by Bardel Entertainment, with Funrise as a toy licensee.
Reader's Guide
Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty is significant as a children's animated series that explicitly promotes female empowerment and non-conformity through its protagonist's magical transformations. The show's visual style incorporates photo-real elements, and its toy line by Funrise Toys includes figurines, playsets, bobble heads, plush, and dress-up items, previewed at the New York Toy Fair in February 2019 and released at Walmart on July 1, 2019. The series received a mixed critical reception, with Common Sense Media's Emily Ashby giving it 2 out of 5 stars, noting that Felicity's unique nature offers a decent example of embracing uniqueness, but the frantic pace and distracting visuals overshadow this positive quality. The series was added to Paramount+ on September 22, 2021, and international distribution rights were acquired by Jetpack Distribution for Canada, Latin America, Europe (excluding Italy and Russia), Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Did You Know?
- The final episode is a two-part holiday special.
- The Sun character is portrayed with a live-action human face.
- The toy line was released at Walmart on July 1, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main character of Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty?
The show follows Felicity, a magical cat whose nature is a blend of rainbow, butterfly, and unicorn while she remains fully feline at her core. She is the self-assured protagonist who champions her own identity throughout her adventures.
What city does Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty live in?
Felicity's adventures unfold in Mythlandia, a mashup city that serves as the series' primary setting. The blended environment mirrors the show's celebration of diverse identities coexisting.
Who created Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty?
The animated series was co-developed by Rich Magallanes and Melissa Reale, with Reale originating the core concept. Bardel Entertainment handled production for the show.
What themes does Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty focus on?
The series centers on female empowerment, individuality, and non-conformity, using Felicity's experiences to model self-confidence. It encourages young viewers to embrace their unique qualities rather than conforming to a single expectation.
Where did Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty air in the United States?
The series was broadcast on Nicktoons in the U.S. It was produced by Bardel Entertainment specifically for that network's lineup.
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