Robotboy S1E01: Dog-Ra & War and Pieces

Okay, if anyone remembers me saying that I'd never review episodes of this show, then get lucky! I've reconsidered and decided to review these episodes after all! For those of you who don't know what Robotboy was, Robotboy was a French animated cartoon that aired on Cartoon Network for 4 seasons. It ran in the UK from November 2005 to September 2008. So, how does this show live up? Well, I'm going to find out by reviewing every single episode!

1. Dog-Ra.

Written by: Robert Mittenthal.

Aired: UK: 1 November 2005. US: 28 December 2005.

Tommy and Gus rescues a lost puppy and Tommy becomes it's keeper. Meanwhile, when Tommy and his family leave Robotboy alone in the house, the dog transforms into a half beast-half machine, with his sights set on Robotboy.

Gee, Clothor/Sparky doesn't like Gus!

Wait! Robotboy doesn't like Sparky?!

No dog likes Gus for that matter.

Aww, best friend hug!

Well, I must say, this episode sure was an interesting start to the series. Sure, it did have the typical toilet humour of dogs taking a whizz on Gus, but it's a great example of how unpopular the goose is. Also, this series premiere marks the first appearance of, apart from Tommy, Gus, Robotboy, Doctor Kamikazi and Constantine, Tommy's parents, his older brother Donnie, and Gus' parents, yet only Gus' dad talks in this one. A somewhat funny start to the series!

My rating: 8.5/10.

2. War & Pieces.

Written by: Robert Mittenthal.

Aired: UK: 1 November 2005. US: 28 December 2005.



While repairing Robotboy, Tommy accidentally loses a device that allows Robotboy to fight. Now Tommy must get along with his friend back to Professor Moshimo in order to fix Robotboy before someone attacks.

Oh boy! Now I can see why some people would have preferred this show if they got rid of Gus! That's why I killed him off in my fan fictions.

Yes, the first mention of the Human Fist. 

 

LMAO!

Professor Moshimo sure has a beautiful laboratory

 

Yes, the first appearance of Robotboy's creator, Professor Moshimo, and his fiancée, Miu-Miu.

 

Oh boy! Constantine playing the drums to the background music!

 

Yep, the episode that proves that Lola has a crush on Tommy.

"What does this button do?" Dexter's Laboratory, anyone?

Now there's a hilarious moment! Tommy biting Doctor Kamikazi on the arm!



That's right. This is the first episode to star Lola, and I must say, she looks like an African-American version of Ami from Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi.

And as for Professor Moshimo, he sounds just like Hiro from Thomas the Tank Engine. And when he shouts to Gus "NOOOOOOO!!!!" he sounds just like Mario!

I must say, this segment was even better than  the first one! We get Lola, Moshimo, and Miu-Miu for the first time in the series! And might I say, it's even funnier! Especially when Doctor Kamikazi tells Constantine off, and when Gus tries to fit the Human Fist finger into his nose! And it was cute of Lola to swim up to Thomas' shoulder. Very grand episode this!

My rating: 9.5/10.

Final thoughts:

Well, this sure was a very interesting start to a series! We get an epic evil robot dog, and we get to see Professor Moshimo's lab for the first time! A very interesting start to a grand European Co-Produced Cartoon Network show!

Episode rating: 9/10.

Season 1 scorecard:

1. Dog-Ra: 8.5/10.

2. War and Pieces: 9.5/10.

Season 1 so far: 9/10.