- Potatoes and Dragons
"Potatoes and Dragons" is a 2D
animation . It is shown on ABC inAustralia &CiTV in the UK. "Potatoes and Dragons" is produced by the independent French animation studioAlphanim .Characters
The main characters are as follows:
King Hugo IIIKing Hugo III is the king of the land of the potatoes. He is easily upset and hates the local
dragon or anyone standing in his way or stopping things from going his way. He has been known to do almost anything to rid his kingdom of dragons.HarryHarry is King Hugo's toturer and also his right hand henchman. He tends to be absent-minded and is often does most of his employeer's dirty work.
Knights In every episode a new
knight (or lady knight for females) that ranged from a warrior to a scientist, appears and swears to kill or capture the dragon or make it tame in some way, generally, in return for the hand of Melodine the Princess or other forms of reward. They usually end up fighting against Hugo or being chased out of the kingdom.MelodineMelodine, the
princess , loves the dragon, and if anything happens to it her love with Riri will end, so she thwarts plans to kill the dragon. Almost all knights offer to marry her, at which she either falls into a trance of joy or acts disgusted. The princess wears a pink outfit and a crown that is smoother than the kings.RiriRiri is the court
jester , who loves Melodine and thwarts plans to kill the dragon. He is the hero of the show.JujuJuju is a child living in the castle who helps Riri, but is easily upset and moody.
DragonThe dragon lives peacefully in the kingdom, but because he has a hatred of crowns finds himself uncontrollably willing to flame breathe Hugo into a pile of living ashes every time they meet.
MerlinMerlin is the kings loyal practitioner of magic. This wizards spells and potions usually don't work and they end up exploding in Hugo's face. Merlin frequently helps the princess, Riri and Juju to help save the dragon.
Plot
The show generally begins with a new knight coming in to defeat the dragon, and after an amusing "battle" leaves either scared, running or happy.
External links
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* http://www.alphanim.com
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