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Unicorn Academy is a Canadian animated television series co-produced by Spin Master Entertainment and Mainframe Studios. It premiered on Netflix on November 2, 2023.[1][2] It was renewed for a second season, which was released on June 27, 2024.[3]
| Unicorn Academy | |
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| Genre | Adventure Action Fantasy Comedy |
| Created by | Michelle Lamoreaux Robert Lamoreaux |
| Directed by | Cassi Simonds |
| Creative director | Alexandra Kavalova |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Laura Sreebny |
| Producers | Mike G. Moore Sarah Williams |
| Running time | 23 minutes (S1 first episode: 72 min) (S2 first episode: 45 min) |
| Production company | Spin Master Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | November 2, 2023 – present |
The series is based on the children's book series of the same name written by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman.[4][5]
Premise
editWhen a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
Voice cast
editMain
edit- Sara García as Sophia Mendoza
- Sadie Laflamme-Snow as Ava Banji
- Gabriella Kosmidis as Isabel Armstrong
- Kari Wong as Valentina “Val” Furi
- Kamaia Fairburn as Layla Fletcher
- Kolton Stewart as Rory Carmichael
Unicorns
edit- Wildstar
- Leaf
- Glacier
- River
- Cinder
- Storm
- Ethera
- Rhapsody
- Rush
- Ghost
- Leviora
Baby Unicorns
edit- Starjoy
- Justin
Villains
edit- Jennifer Hale as Ravenzella
- Ian Ronningen as Ash, Ravenzella's evil ogre henchman
- Ana Sani as Crimsette, Ravenzella's evil dark sprite henchman
- Paul Van Dyck as:
- Fernakus, a dwarf spy who has betrayed Unicorn Academy and works for Ravenzella and now was turned into a duck as his punishment
- Lazul, Ravenzella's former humanoid crystal henchman
Minor
edit- Monica Rodriguez Knox as Marta Mendoza, Sophia's mother
- Carlos Diaz as Miles Mendoza, Sophia's missing father and former unicorn rider student
- Roman Pesino as Marco Mendoza, Sophia's younger brother
- Sophia Walker as Whispering Voices (voice sound effects)
- Roman Pesino as Danny
- Sophia Walker as Mona Furi
- Carlos Diaz as Samuel “Sam” Crawford
Supporting
edit- Rosemary Dunsmore as Ms. Evelyn Primrose
- Mayko Nguyen as Ms. Furi
- Katherine Stewart as Fate Fairies
- Sophia Walker as Ms. Wildwood
- Dakota Ray Hebert as Ms. Rosemary
- Derek McGrath as Mr. Tansy
- Déjah Dixon-Green as Jacinta
- Addison Holley as Delia
- Aiden Dawn as Jamie
Episodes
editSeries overview
editChapter 1 (2023)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [6] | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Unicorn Academy" | Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Cassandra Mackay | Adam Wilson, Melanie Wilson LaBracio, and Julie Sykes | November 2, 2023 | |
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At Unicorn Academy, regular teen Sophia has a lot to learn about fantastical creatures, but a dark force threatens to return and destroy unicorn magic. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Hidden Temple" | Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Craig George | Lila Scott, Julie Sykes, and Michelle Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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While riding the Skyberry Trail, Wildstar gets spooked by grim magic, sending the group racing to a long-forgotten temple full of mysteries and danger. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Race" | Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Craig George | Han-Yee Ling, Julie Sykes, and Michelle Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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Miss Primrose accelerates the students' training by sending them to an advanced obstacle course; however, competition may get in the way. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Book of Grim" | Unknown | Kelsey Calaitges and Robert Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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To learn more about grim magic, Sophia, Ava and Layla sneak into the library after hours to borrow a restricted book that proves to be too powerful. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Under Starglow Lake" | Unknown | Robert Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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When grim magic contaminates the academy's water supply, the unicorns risk losing their power unless Sophia can save Starglow Lake with an unlikely ally. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Vision Pool" | Unknown | Robert Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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Eager to decode the message from the Whispering Willows, Sophia skips party planning to visit the Vision Pool - right after promising Ava she wouldn't. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Broken Gem" | Unknown | Robert Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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The Sapphires try everything to get Sophia and Ava to stop fighting, but they've got bigger problems, as two dastardly henchmen are after the grimstone. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Ravenzella's Revenge" | Unknown | Kelsey Calaitges and Robert Lamoreaux | November 2, 2023 | |
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As the academy teachers gear up to battle a powerful foe, they forbid their students from leaving the dorms. But one rider doesn't follow the rules. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Mended Hearts" | Unknown | Robert Lamoreaux and Lila Scott | November 2, 2023 | |
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Without the help of their teachers, the students must work together to take on the evil Ravenzella all by themselves. Unicorn Academy depends on it! | ||||||
Chapter 2 (2024)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 10 | 1 | "Under The Fairy Moon" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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While gathering starburst flowers for the Fairy Moon ball, an accident breaks Isabel's trust in River, allowing a mysterious stranger to step in. | ||||||
| 11 | 2 | "Year of the Unicorn" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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On a Sapphire camping trip, a constellation that only appears every five years sends a special surprise down to Earth. But something troubles Wildstar... | ||||||
| 12 | 3 | "Star Showers" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Ava throws a party for a foal that's been causing chaos around campus while Sophia investigates her father's connection to the Unicorn Constellation. | ||||||
| 13 | 4 | "Wildstar's Dream" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Using a sleepover at the stables as their cover, the Sapphires sneak out in search of the crown stars. But they're not the only ones looking. | ||||||
| 14 | 5 | "Legacies" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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A legendary unicorn rider visits campus, stirring tensions between Sophia and Valentina. Layla gets jealous when Glacier reunites with an old friend. | ||||||
| 15 | 6 | "Mounting Pressure" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Ms. Wildwood tasks the Sapphires with keeping wild unicorns safe from a volcano, which Sophia uses as an opportunity to search for another crown star. | ||||||
| 16 | 7 | "The Wrong Crowd" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Sophia races to Starglow Lake to battle the Star Snatcher for the last crown star. Back at the dorms, Rory tries out for a secret society of pranksters. | ||||||
| 17 | 8 | "The Final Test — Part 1" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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For their final test, the students must infiltrate ogre-guarded ruins and rescue a hostage before the last bell rings... or risk immediate expulsion. | ||||||
| 18 | 9 | "The Final Test — Part 2" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Working together unlocks a new bond for the Sapphire riders — and with it, new abilities. Then, Valentina comes clean to Sophia about the crown stars. | ||||||
| 19 | 10 | "Grimoria's Return" | Unknown | Unknown | June 27, 2024 | |
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Sophia's good intentions lead to catastrophic events. Now the fate of Unicorn Island depends on the Sapphires — and the one test they dare not fail. | ||||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mercedes Milligan (March 2, 2023). "Spin Master Unveils Fantasy-Adventure 'Unicorn Academy'". animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Parent's guide to Unicorn Academy". commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2024-05-21). "'Unicorn Academy' Gets Second Season at Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Abbey White (June 6, 2023). "Spin Master's president of Entertainment Jen Dodge talks taking Julie Sykes' popular series from book to screen". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Post by Mainframe Studios". twitter.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - unicorn academy on netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2024-01-17.