Hero City Kids Force
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Hero City Kids Force is a Philippine animated television series of shorts produced by ABS-CBN, Monaural Studio and Tres Puntos Studio. It aired on iWantTFC from November 6, 2021 to January 29, 2022. The series follows the adventures of the three superheroes: Darna, Captain Barbell, and Lastikman - as they band together with their playmates Maya, Andres, and Nono, also known as "The McCoolits".
Premise
The superheroes and their friends go on missions to battle supervillain Dr. Sternberg, the evil genius responsible for creating monsters that wreak havoc in Hero City, and his sidekick Cyborgana.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Rona Aguilar as Darna
- Daryll Patco as Captain Barbell
- Marick Dacanay as Lastikman
Supporting cast
- Jefferson Utanes as Dr. Steinberg
- Romi Jallorina as Tita Joyce
- Jillian Ita-as Cyborgana
- Jewel Yu as Maya
- Santino Santiago as Andres
- Michelle Cornejo as Nono
Release
Broadcast
From October 10, 2022 to June 3, 2023, the series had its Philippine TV premiere on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (with next-day morning replays at 9:00 am) from Monday to Sunday before TV Patrol.
Merchandise
Hero City Kids Force released official licensed merchandise including t-shirts and various toys for children available on Toy Kingdom and other online shopping stores.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Category | Winner(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Children’s Programme (One Off/Series) | Hero City Kids Force | Won | |
| Anak TV Awards | Anak TV Seal (Television and Online Category) | Won |