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Want to reminisce by recalling the characters in the Kungfu Panda movie? Read this SurgaTekno article to the end.
Watching animated movies on television is one of the activities often done when we need entertainment.
There are many animated movies that have been broadcasted by private television stations operating in Indonesia, one of which is Kungfu Panda.
Kungfu Panda
Kungfu Panda is an animated film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
This comedy-genre animated cartoon tells the story of a Panda named Po who is very fond of Kung Fu martial arts.
Po embarks on an exciting adventure, making many new friends and facing opponents as formidable as he is.
The film, released on May 15, 2008, features many animal characters that can talk like humans.
Characters in Kungfu Panda
This time, SurgaTekno will take you on a nostalgic journey by discussing the characters in Kungfu Panda. Please read carefully.
1. Po
Po is a panda and the main character in Kungfu Panda. You must be familiar with this always cheerful Panda.
Po is the biological son of Li Shan and was adopted by Mr. Ping. He is known as one of Master Shifu’s students at the Jade Palace.
Initially, Po was just an ordinary noodle seller. He was chosen as the Dragon Warrior, as foretold by legend.
Then, he received rigorous training from Master Shifu until he finally became a strong and great warrior.
This character has a chubby appearance, but he has extraordinary agility. He can master the techniques taught by his teacher easily and quickly.
2. Tai Lung
The second character is a tiger who plays the main antagonist. He is Tai Lung, also trained by Master Shifu.
Tai Lung was trained hard by Master Shifu as he was considered a candidate for the Dragon Warrior. Unfortunately, he was not chosen by Master Oogway.
Disappointed, Tai Lung turned dark and caused much destruction until he was imprisoned for 20 years.
After being released from prison, Tai Lung was determined to seize the title of Dragon Warrior. He would use all his abilities to obtain this title.
Tai Lung is known as a very tough warrior. He can fight fiercely and perform unpredictable attack moves.
3. Master Shifu
Master Shifu is also known as one of the characters with deadly fighting skills. He is a senior master at the Jade Palace.
Master Shifu was trained by Master Oogway. It can be said that Master Shifu has fighting skills comparable to his teacher.
Master Shifu is known for his very fast movements. He can also immobilize his opponents by attacking nerve points.
Master Shifu is a master who has produced many great fighters like Po and Tai Lung.
Besides the two great fighters mentioned, Master Shifu also trained the Furious Five and many other formidable warriors.
4. Tigress
The fourth Kungfu Panda character is Tigress. She is a tiger who is part of the Furious Five, trained by Master Shifu at the Jade Palace.
Initially, Tigress lived in the Bao Gu Orphanage. There, she received help from Master Shifu to control her strength and anger. After that, Tigress was officially appointed as Shifu’s student.
Tigress has strong tiger-style fighting skills. She is known for her fast fighting speed and impressive reflexes.
Tigress often trains to enhance her fighting skills. Because of this, many other warriors fear her.
5. Lord Shen
Lord Shen is Po's main enemy in Kungfu Panda 2. This character, obsessed with making weapons from firework powder, is the child of the royal Peacock family and ruler of Gongmen City.
Shen has a Cannon weapon with high destructive power. He doesn’t just rely on weapons; Shen also has high fighting skills.
Shen can also fight well using other weapons like spears and swords, which he usually hides under his robe.
Shen is very strong in close combat, as he does not need to exert much energy to defeat his enemies.
6. Master Oogway
Master Oogway is a senior turtle master at the Jade Palace. He is the creator of Kung Fu and the trainer of many great warriors, including Master Shifu.
Master Oogway is considered one of the best Kung Fu masters in history. He has many excellent Kung Fu techniques.
Tai Lung, Fenghuang, and Kai are some of the great fighters defeated by Master Oogway.
In addition to being known as a Kung Fu expert, Master Oogway is also known as a sage with extensive knowledge, wisdom, and experience.
7. Kai
Kai is the main antagonist in Kungfu Panda 3. Previously, Kai and Oogway were brothers-in-arms, part of the warrior force led by Oogway.
Initially, Kai and Oogway were good friends, but everything changed after Kai learned a technique to steal chi from others. Kai was defeated by Oogway and then banished to the Spirit Realm.
500 years later, Kai returned and was determined to steal all the Kung Fu masters' chi to fulfill his desire to destroy all of Oogway's legacy. However, Kai was defeated by Po and his friends.
Kai is known as a very strong warrior, even acknowledged as one of the strongest in China. In the past, young Kai was known as a war god who could match Oogway.
8. Monkey
He is a member of the Furious Five along with Po and Tigress. Monkey was also trained by Master Oogway at the Jade Palace.
Initially, Monkey was known as a thief and prankster. But his behavior changed when he met Master Oogway.
After meeting Master Oogway, Monkey vowed to use his strength for good.
Monkey has agile movements that are very predictable by his opponents. He often attacks his opponents with comical moves.
9. Viper
Besides Po, Tigress, and Monkey, Viper is also a member of the Furious Five. Viper is also a student of Master Shifu at the Jade Palace.
Viper is known for her flexible, elastic, and explosive fighting style. She has agile and flexible movements, making it difficult for her opponents to attack her.
Besides being known for her agility, Viper also has excellent reflexes to avoid enemy attacks and counterattack.
Viper's signature move is wrapping her body around her opponent and using their energy to deliver a deadly strike.
10. Crane
Crane is also known as a member of the Furious Five trained by Master Shifu. He has a natural fighting style.
Crane relies on his wings when fighting. By flapping his wings, he can create strong winds that can blow away ships.
In addition to attacking, Crane's wings can also be used for flying to dodge enemy attacks.
Crane trains his skills regularly and independently while working as a janitor at the Lee Da Kung Fu Academy.
11. Master Storming Ox
Master Storming Ox is also a Kung Fu master. He used his Kung Fu skills for the wrong purposes, but eventually, he returned to the right path.
Master Storming Ox believes he is better at fighting for others than himself. He has horns that are his signature weapon.
Master Storming Ox is known as a strategist. He observes his opponents' weaknesses and finds ways to defeat them.
12. Mantis
Mantis is one of Master Shifu’s students. This praying mantis has a fast fighting style with high calculation and precision.
Despite his small body, Mantis uses it to his advantage for quick movements, making his enemies unaware of his presence.
Isn't Mantis’ strength cool? That's why he is one of the strong warriors who is hard to beat.
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So, those are some characters in the Kungfu Panda animated film featured this time. Who is your favorite character? Answer this question in the comments column.
