The animated television series "The Magical World of 12 Zodiac Family Portrait," produced by Shanghai Kaiyuan Information Development Co., Ltd., is helmed by chief planner Dr. Chen Fu, who leads a team of renowned cartoon artists. Featuring the twelve zodiac cartoon stars—Curious Mouse, Mighty Ox, Powerful Tiger, Clever Rabbit, Great Flying Dragon, Lucky Snake, Energetic Horse, Well-behaved Goat, Mischievous Monkey, Ancient Rooster, Loving Dog, and Happy Pig—the series unfolds a series of humorous, lighthearted, exciting, and entertaining stories. The plot is tightly woven and intricately connected, making it utterly captivating.
The main characters in this series are either clever and imaginative, mischievous and humorous, fierce and strong-willed, stubborn and untamed, or simple and adorable... Each character is richly developed, with distinct personalities, vivid portrayals, and precise characterizations.
The series consists of 13 episodes, each 13 minutes long, with a pre-production planning period of 12 months. Over 80 key creative personnel were involved in the production, with the design of the twelve zodiac cartoon characters alone taking up to 7 months. A total of 2,860 shots, over 2,000 background scenes, and 150,000 cartoon frames were produced. The series boasts grand scenes, lifelike settings, and exquisite craftsmanship, exuding a rich sense of childlike charm.
In December 1999, at an international film festival held in Singapore, this series was the only Chinese cartoon featured, receiving enthusiastic responses and widespread acclaim.
Each of the Kaiyuan Twelve Zodiac cartoon stars has a delightful name: (1) Curious Mouse, (2) Mighty Ox, (3) Powerful Tiger, (4) Clever Rabbit, (5) Great Flying Dragon, (6) Lucky Snake, (7) Energetic Horse, (8) Well-behaved Goat, (9) Mischievous Monkey, (10) Ancient Rooster, (11) Loving Dog, and (12) Happy Pig.
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