Ghostforce

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Ghostforce
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Genre
Created byJeremy Zag
Developed by
  • Jeremy Zag
  • Pascal Boutboul
  • Sebastien Thibaudeau
  • Nathanael Bronn
Directed byKarim El Mokadddem
Voices of
  • Enzo Ratsito
  • Hervé Grull
  • Laure Filiu
Theme music composerJeremy Zag
Composers
Country of origin
  • France
  • South Korea
  • Italy
Original languageFrench
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes52 + 2 special
Production
Executive producerHermeline Vincent Nakache
ProducerJeremy Zag
Editors
  • Fanny Hermann
  • Vassin Namar
  • Romain Furzeau
  • Thomas Mouton
Running time11 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release21 August 2021 (2021-08-21) 
present

Ghostforce (also named Ghost Force) is an animated television series created by Jeremy Zag that premiered on TFOU in France on August 21, 2021. The show is licensed by Disney for international distribution; in the United States, it premiered on Disney XD on October 4, 2021, before premiering on its main home Disney Channel on November 8.

Contents

The first season of the series consists of 56 episodes, 52 11-minute episodes and 4 22-minute episodes. A live-action film adaptation is currently in development, and will be produced by 1492 Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

A second season is currently in production. [4]

Premise

In New York City, three middle school kids working as a team of superheroes known as the Ghost Force who must protect the city from the ghosts which are invisible to the human eye. These ghosts use fright as fuel to increase their power and ability to affect the world around them. The ghosts have a basic form and a booster form which can be obtained when they merge with specific items. When a ghost is defeated, the Ghostforce use Technoghost containers to contain them. Once the ghost is contained, the damages they did are undone.

Characters

The Ghostforce

Supporting characters

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 52August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)
2 522026 (2026)2027

Episodes

Season 1 (2021-2022)

No.TitleWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date (France)U.S. air dateProd.
code [5]
1"Bananice"
Pascal Boutboul, Sébastien Thibaudeau & Jeremy ZagKarim El Mokaddem (head)
Maxime Maleo (co-director)
Nathanaël Bronn
November 6, 2021 (2021-11-06)October 4, 2021101
Andy unknowingly awakens the Level 6 ice-themed ghost Freezofear who merges with a Bananice popsicle turning it into a banana/gorilla-themed ghost called Bananice where it starts freezing everyone.
2"Pharaok"
Sébastien Thibaudeau & Pascal BoutboulKarim El Mokaddem (head)
Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre
August 28, 2021 (2021-08-28)October 4, 2021102
When the Mask of Pharases II falls off Mr. Vladovsky's desk, this causes the Level 7 pharaoh-themed ghost Pharaok to be freed where it starts to turn anyone into mummies that obey its every command and can even perform a heat wave attack.
3"Trashotic"
"Grordure"
Written by: Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet, Alexandre Manneville & Olivier Serrano
Idea by: Jeremy Zag & Pascal Boutboul
Karim El Mokaddem (head)
Maxime Maleo (co-director)
Karina Gazizova & Todd Dejong
September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)October 5, 2021103
When a seagull drops a sandwich onto a dumpster, it frees the Level 4 toxic-themed ghost Spong. It merges with a trash can to become trash-themed ghost Trashotic who unleashes a noxious odor on New York City.
4"Mikroo"
Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet & Olivier SerranoIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Celine Pottier & Jonathan Bocquet
August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)October 5, 2021104
When Professor Pascal hands Drake a decorative egg, the Level 2 spiky-themed ghost Mikroo is awoken where it starts shrinking anyone that it phases through.
5"Mizuo"
Pascal Boutboul, Jerome Cointre & Michael DelachenalIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Florian Guivarch & Gaultier Buiret
November 13, 2021 (2021-11-13)October 6, 2021105
Bobby unknowingly releases the water-themed ghost Droplet from a metal flask. It possesses a water tank to become the water tank-themed ghost Mizuo whose water attacks turn water tanks into clones of it.
6"Sharkoak"
"Requinox"
Pascal Boutboul & Pierre CordeIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Jonathan Bocquet & Anthony Ferre
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 6, 2021106
Mario's attempt to unlock Liv's locker with a shark tooth releases the Level 7 gluttonous ghost Sharkoak, a shark-themed whose foul smell is polluting the surrounding air.
7"Mastaar"Pascal Boutboul & Simon LecocqIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Arielle Gomez
September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)October 7, 2021107
When Drake Miller plays the ukelele under a tree, he awakens the Level 7 spiky-themed ghost Maastar who can create an electric guitar that hypnotizes anyone into loving its music.
8"Arakgum"Pascal Boutboul, Jeremy Zag & Alice GioroanJoan GouviacOctober 30, 2021 (2021-10-30)October 7, 2021108
When Mike crashes into a book tray, one of the books releases the Level 5 spider-themed ghost Arak. When it possesses some gum, it becomes gum/spider-themed Arakgum who produces a gummy substance that traps anyone.
9"Zipzap"
Philppe Clerc, Alexandre Manneville, Olivier Serrano & Sébastien ThibaudeauIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre
October 9, 2021 (2021-10-09)October 8, 2021109
A park cleaner bumps into a woman and accidentally drops an old television containing the Level 4 hypno-electric ghost Zipzap. In its electric eel-like form, Zipzap uses people's phone screens to hypnotize them.
10"Artiflame"
"Artiflamme"
Pascal Boutboul, Baptiste Renaro & Julien GalletXu ZhepingOctober 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)October 8, 2021110
After Andy sets off some fireworks that hit some coals, the Level 4 dragon-like ghost Flame is awakened. When it merges with a firecracker, it becomes the Chinese dragon-themed Artiflame who can create small-sized explosions.
11"Xhypno"Pascal Boutboul & Manuel MeyreJoan GouviacNovember 20, 2021 (2021-11-20)October 11, 2021111
When the assistant director trips on a crystal leaf ornament, it awakens the Level 9 crystal-themed ghost Xhypno whose butterfly-like form can hypnotize anyone.
12"Sporofungus"Pascal Boutboul, Serge De Poucques & Catherine OlayaYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova
September 25, 2021 (2021-09-25)October 11, 2021112
When a plumber tries too hard to fix a broken pipe, he awakens the Level 4 mushroom-themed ghost Sporofungus from the mushroom food can it was dormant in. Once awoken, Sporofungus starts spreading its foul smell around New York City.
13"Krik-Krok"
Pascal Boutboul & Anastasia HeinzlIsabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head)
Fabien Brandily & Aurelie Gomez
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 12, 2021114
When Andy and Liv accidentally break Professor Pascal's flower pot, they unleash the Level 4 plant-themed ghost Krik-Krok who can create thorny vines on its targets.
14"Burghorror"
"Burghorreur"
Catherine Olaya & Serges DepoucquesYoan Parent (head)
Aurelie Gomez
October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16)October 12, 2021115
When Andy accidentally drops a mustard bottle, a biker runs over it enough to awaken the Level 4 Spig. Upon merging with a hamburger, it becomes the hamburger-themed ghost Burghorror who can shoot melted goo, burger buns, lettuce, and condiments.
15"Raijin"Pascal Boutboul, Michael Delachenal & Sébastien ThibaudeauYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)October 13, 2021113
After Mark tries to use an old power generator to power the Baker family's camera, he awakens the Level 6 thundercloud-themed ghost Raijin who causes electrical objects to go haywire.
16"Chronoklok"Pascal Boutboul & Erwan WitschgerYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova & Alban Rodriguez
September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)October 13, 2021116
When a teenager drops a spray bottle on a Rubik's cube, it awakens the Level 5 golem-themed ghost Petrifear. Upon merging with a watch, it becomes the watch-themed Chronoklok who can freeze time for one minute.
17"Katastroph"Pascal Boutboul & Adrien LouisetYoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head)
Jonathan Bocquet & Piere Le Couviour
September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)October 14, 2021119
When a truck runs over a stone and causes a box of vases to fall and break, it awakens the Level 7 cat-themed ghosts Katastroph. They can merge to form a three-headed cat ghost.
18"Jellystery"Pascal Boutboul & Alec B. DonkitchYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
October 23, 2021 (2021-10-23)October 14, 2021117
Looking to imitate Miss Jones' earlier exploits, Liv faces Jellystery alone... But that only makes the situation even worse! Even superheroes have to learn their job first.
19"Vochaos"Fiona Leibgorin & Guillaume CochardYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)October 15, 2021118
20"Agia"Alice GiordanYoan Parent (head)
Aurelie Gomez
December 4, 2021 (2021-12-04)October 15, 2021120
21"Cyclopee"
Julien Gallet & Baptiste RenardYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
December 11, 2021 (2021-12-11)October 18, 2021121
22"Gmagicard"
"Cartomage"
Pascal Boutboul & Olivier SerranoYoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head)
Iman Kaguirova
December 18, 2021 (2021-12-18)October 18, 2021122
23"Bubble-Brush"
"Frouskimous"
Pierre CordeYoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)October 25, 2021123
24"Glouglux"
Written by: Pascal Boutboul, Max Maleo, Simon Raynaud & Alexandre Ulman
Adapted by: Pierre Doublier
Yoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)October 25, 2021124
25"Scream Scratch"
"Gratouille"
Pascal StervinouYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)November 1, 2021125
26"Creepop"
"Cripop"
Valérie ChappelletYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau
January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)November 1, 2021126
27"Somnibou"
Manuel MeyreYoan Parent (head)
Iman Kaguirova
January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)November 8, 2021127
28"Troublestretch"
"Filaffreux"
Valérie ChappelletYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour & Bérangère Jacquet
February 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)November 8, 2021128
29"Meta&Lix"
"Méta&Lix"
Sébastien Thibaudeau & Matthieu ChoquetYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau
March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)November 15, 2021129
30"Cookieflame"
"Cookieflamme"
Baptiste Renard & Julien GalletYoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
February 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)November 15, 2021130
31"Graffurious"
Catherine Olaya & Serge DepoucquesYoan Parent (head)
Majorya Sajous
August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)March 5, 2022131
32"Levisfer"
"Lévisfer"
Alice GiordanYoan Parent (head)
Alban Rodriguez
October 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)March 5, 2022132
33"Paniclick"
Pascal StervinouYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau & Alexis Wemaere
February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)March 12, 2022133
34"Sandyrok"
"Sablirok"
Valérie ChappelletYoan Parent (head)
Zoe Simpson
August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)March 12, 2022134
35"Hypnolion"
Fiona Leibgorin & Guillaume CochardYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)March 19, 2022135
36"Jinjoke"
"Gredingue"
Pascal Boutboul & Sébastien ThibaudeauYoan Parent (head)
Eddy Moreau
November 6, 2022 (2022-11-06)March 19, 2022136
37"Gumglue"Pascal StervinouYoan Parent & Jun Violet (head)
Majorva Sajous
September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)March 26, 2022137
When Andy and Liv face Gumglue, Mike has to hide their secret identities from their class.
38"Scorpod"Alexandre ColbertJun Violet (head)
Zoe Simpson
September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)March 26, 2022138
The Ghostforce struggles to capture Scorpod and reverse it's damage.
39"Turbokorn"Baptisite Renard & Julien GalletJun Violet (head)
Eddy Moreau
September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)April 2, 2022140
The Ghostforce urgently learn how to drive the Ghost Car to stop Turbokorn, a ghost that merged with a racecar.
40"Biballoon"Pascal Boutboul & Pierre DoublierYoan Parent (head)
Pierre Le Couviour
November 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)April 2, 2022139
When Mike and Andy get jealous of Liv, their teamwork against Biballoon is compromised.
41"Mascarade"Pascal Boutboul & Alice GiordanJun Violet (head)
Alexis Wemaere
September 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)April 9, 2022141
In facing Mascarade, Mike and Liv are thrown off when Andy tries to change his personality.
42"Batata"Pascal Boutboul & Alice GiordanJun Violet and Yoan Parent (head)
Alexis Wemaere
October 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)April 9, 2022142
Desperate to prove his bravery, Mike keeps taking risks to fight Batata in the darkness.
43"Prehistorrible"
"Préhistorrible"
Pascal Boutboul & Pierre DoublierJun Violet (head)
Eddy Moreau
October 24, 2022 (2022-10-24)October 3, 2022143
Andy takes on Prehistorrible alone, while Liv and Mike are stuck in the ice.
44"Chaorion"
Pascal Boutboul & Alice GiordanJun Violet (head)
Farah Togora
October 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)October 3, 2022144
Ghostforce takes on Chaorion, a spirit from outer space who wants to destroy Earth.
45"Piraniak"
Pascal Boutboul & Pierre DoublierEddy Moreau & Alban RodriguezOctober 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)October 4, 2022145
46"Dinozos"
Pascal Boutboul & Alice GiordanJun Violet (head)
Julia Boutboul (remerciements)
Alexis Wemaere
October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)October 4, 2022146
47"Dunky Boss"
Pascal Boutboul, Sébastien Thibaudeau & Pierre DoublierJun Violet (head)
Eddy Moreau
October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)October 5, 2022147
48"Scaregrow"
"Epouvanterre"
Sébastien ThibaudeauJun Violet (head)
Farah Togora
September 25, 2022 (2022-09-25)October 5, 2022148
49"Jellyjack"
"Gloupsijack"
Pascal Boutboul & Augustin MasJun Violet (head)
Alexis Wemaere
November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)October 6, 2022149
50"Kaboom"
"Kaboum"
Pascal Boutboul & Augustin MasJun Violet (head)
Alexis Wemaere
October 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)October 6, 2022150
51"Ninja Ki"
"Ninjaki"
Pascal Boutboul & Augustin MasAlexis Wemaere & Alban RodriguezNovember 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)October 7, 2022151
52"Criangle"
Pascal Boutboul & Augustin MasEddy Moreau & Alban RodriguezSeptember 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)October 7, 2022152

Specials (2022-TBA)

No.TitleWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date (France)U.S. air dateProd.
code
1"Grump King"
"Fichtrouille"
Pascal Boutboul & Pierre DoublierAnthony Ferre, Pierre Le Couviour, Iman Kiguirova & Aurelie GomezOctober 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)TBA153
Halloween has arrived in New York and everyone is preparing for the spookiest night of the year. Our Heroes and their classmates celebrate the occasion at the Bakers', but Halloween turns into a disaster.
2"Panikokado"
Pascal Boutboul & Pierre DoublierIman Kiguirova, Alexis Wemaere, Aurelie Gomez & Yoan ParentDecember 15, 2023 (2023-12-15)TBA154
When Andy, Liv and their parents leave for the mountains to spend the holidays, Mike is happy that he wins the competition at "KassKorp" and finally celebrates the new year with his father.
3"Origins"
TBDTBAQ4 2024TBA155

Home media

Shout! Factory Kids signed a deal with ZAG Heroez to secure the North American DVD rights to Ghostforce. Other media companies that will produce home media include Eagle Pictures in Italy, Edel in Germany, and Dazzler Media in the United Kingdom.[ citation needed ]

Production

Originally, the series was originally going to be a CGI/live-action hybrid. [6]

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