Kids
Cartoon Network to unveil Bakugan: Battle Brawlers from 15 September
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network will premiere new animated series ‘Bakugan: Battle Brawlers’ in India.
The globally popular action-adventure animated will make its debut on 15 September and will telecast from Monday to Friday at 5:30 pm.
Turner International India director programming Krishna Desai said, “As resident kids’ experts, we consistently look for opportunities to grow from strength to strength and bring home the world’s best animation. ‘Bakugan: Battle Brawlers’ is yet another offering from our diverse animation bouquet and is anticipated to create frenzy amongst kids as an exciting action-adventure property. A runaway success in global markets, we are confident it will be an instant hit with the kids in India too.”
The name ‘Bakugan’ is derived from the Japanese words ‘baku,’ meaning ‘to explode,’ and ‘gan,’ meaning ‘sphere.’ The story of ‘Bakugan: Battle Brawlers’ revolves around two parallel universes Earth and Vestoria and Bakugan’s quest to find Naga, who holds the destructive powers. The series follows the pursuits of Dan Kuso, a 12-year-old boy who is the leader of ‘Bakugan: Battle Brawlers’ and uses strategy and skill to unleash the Bakugan power and save the Earth from destruction.
The story begins with kids around the world discovering interesting and varied character cards falling from the sky. Unknowingly, the kids create a battle game with them only to realise later that the cards actually correspond to an alternate world called Vestroia, where Bakugan warriors have been waging war.
Bakugan are small, circular spheres from a far-off universe that morph into powerful warriors. When the war in Vestroia spirals out of control, the Bakugan spheres are sent to Earth trapped inside ‘field cards.’ Now, it is up to Dan and his friends to save both Vestroia and Earth from destruction, using their Battle Brawling skills.
Kids
Sony YAY! launches ‘House of Masti’ to celebrate 20 years of Shin chan
Comedian Kiku Sharda joins the fun with a special rap track as the mischievous icon returns to Indian TV.
MUMBAI: Shin chan is back and this time, he’s bringing the whole house of masti with him! Sony YAY!, India’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, has unveiled ‘House of Masti’, a specially curated programming block to mark 20 years of the iconic animated series Shin chan on Indian television. The campaign transforms the beloved character’s mischievous world into a fresh, high-energy viewing experience. It features new episodes, fan-favourite moments, and themed programming stunts, all designed to stand out from regular broadcasts.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, popular comedian Kiku Sharda has joined the campaign. He anchors the integration with a lively rap track titled ‘Shin chan ka YAY! Dhamaal’, infusing contemporary music and humour into the beloved series.
Sony YAY! business head of kids and animation Ambesh Tiwari said, “Over the past 20 years, Shin chan has built a strong and enduring connection with audiences in India. With ‘House of Masti’, we are celebrating this milestone through a differentiated, campaign-led experience. Kiku Sharda and the rap track add a fun, high-energy layer that will resonate with today’s kids and families.”
Starting 27 April, viewers can enjoy the World Television Premiere of Shin chan along with new episodes and an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies on Sony YAY!.
By blending nostalgia with fresh, engaging content, Sony YAY! is ensuring that the cheeky, laughter-filled adventures of Shin chan continue to entertain and connect with new generations across the country.
In a world full of serious cartoons, Shin chan remains delightfully naughty and with ‘House of Masti’, Sony YAY! is making sure his brand of chaos stays as fresh and fun as ever. Get ready for some serious masti!
