Princess Power is an American animated television series based on the 2005 book of the same name by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, which was created by Elise Allen. The series' first episode was released on YouTube on January 16, 2023 and it was initially called "Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses" but it was renamed to "Unstoppable Unpoppable Bubble" due to a misnaming on the Netflix Jr. YouTube channel. The series was released on Netflix on January 30, 2023. A second season was released on October 23, 2023. A third season was released on May 20, 2024.
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Premise
In each episode of Princess Power, the four princesses help the people in their lives as well as the "Frutizens" of their "Fruitdoms" with any problems they may have by using whimsical problem solving. While helping, they regularly sing songs about teamwork and being true to oneself.
Characters
Main
Dana Heath as Kira Kiwi
Madison Calderon as Beatrice "Bea" Gertrude Ingeborg Blueberry
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Rita Raspberry
Luna Bella Zamora as Penelope "Penny" Pineapple
Alanna Ubach as Miss Fussywiggles
Recurring
Rita Moreno as Great Aunt Bussyboots
Andrew Rannells as King Barton
Jenna Ushkowitz as Queen Ryung
Ian Loh as Joon and Jun
Tan France as Sir Benedict
Micaiah Chen as Ara
Eric Bauza as Seung
Ciera Payton as Queen Katia
Anairis Quiñones as Karina
Antonio Raul Corbo as Felipe
Isabella Russo as Sena
Jermaine Fowler as Sir Kaue
Minor
Isabella Russo as Delia Dragonfruit
Kimberly Brooks as Alana Apple
Nevin Kar as Oliver
Lily Sanfelippo as Lila Lemon
Leela Ladnier as Omera and Oraida
Antonio Raul Garcia as Royal Attendant
Jack Stanton as Cyrus
Jordan Preston Carter as Kiwi Boy
Alanna Ubach as Gabriella Goldenrod, Pineappleite Woman, Kiwi-ian 1, Kiwi-ian 3, Blueberrian, Gracie, Kiwi-ian Kids, Dignitary 2, Dignitary 4, Fruitizen 1, Kiwi Vendor
Eric Bauza as Sebastian, Jayden, Pineappleite Man, Dignitary 1, Dignitary 3, August, Fruitizens
Madison Calderon as Georgina, Lemonite Kid, Kiwi-ian 4, Camilla
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Minji
Dana Heath as Ariana
Guest stars
Savannah Guthrie as Susie Seedplanter
Drew Barrymore as Headmistress Miranda
Jenifer Lewis as Hilda
Episodes
Development
Development of Princess Power began in 2018 after it was optioned by Atomic Cartoons.
The show runners examined the aspects embodied by traditional animated princesses and look at how it might be possible to preserve the elements that draw so many people towards them, especially young children, but evolve that definition to prioritize being more active, empathetic, and to also just be yourself.
The fundamental DNA of the show revolves around the understanding that "Princess is a verb, not a noun". This crystallization came from showrunner Elise Allen after reading Princesses Wear Pants. The core message of the show is that "it's not what you wear but what you do that makes all the difference".
For executive producer Savannah Guthrie, It was important that, "You don't have to see a carbon copy of yourself. You just have to see an aspect that you can connect with and that tells you you're accepted". One example of this in the show is by Princess Beatrice having gay dads.
Soundtrack
On January 27, 2023, songs from the first season were released on multiple streaming services.
