Battle Kitty

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Battle Kitty
Created byMatt Layzell
Developed by
  • Matt Layzell
  • Paul Layzell
Directed byErik Fountain
Bert Youn [note 1]
Voices of
Theme music composerMax “Maxo” Corburn
Opening themeBreakout
Ending themeThe Champion, Credits Medley
ComposerMax “Maxo” Coburn [1]
Country of originUnited States
Australia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
Executive producers
  • Matt Layzell
  • Melissa Cobb
ProducersPaul Layzell [note 3]
Amanda McCann [note 4]
Running time22–54 minutes
Production companies
Animation services Plastic Wax [1]
Unreal Engine [1]
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)

Battle Kitty is a interactive animated streaming television series created by Matt Layzell. It was produced in 2022 by Netflix Animation for Netflix.

Contents

Synopsis

Set in a futuristic-medieval world, where warriors from around the world face off in a Battle Royale style competition, Battle Kitty follows the adventures of an adorable yet feisty kitten named Kitty, using magical bows instead of swords or axes, who along with their best friend Orc, embarks on a quest to become a great champion, by training to become a warrior, defeating all the monsters on Battle Island, and collecting their coveted keys. The duo face many obstacles and naysayers on their path to championhood, only to discover a surprise waiting in store for them at the Ancient Ruins. [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Warrior Beach"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
2"Warrior Park"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
3"Mount Spicy Ice"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
4"Cashino Woods"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, Cooper Villalon Nelson & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
5"Neon Cove"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, Cooper Villalon Nelson & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
6"Acidic Dunes"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, Cooper Villalon Nelson & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
7"Dark Web Woods"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley, Cooper Villalon Nelson & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
8"Sky Docks"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
9"Ancient Ruins"Matt Layzell, Bert Youn, & Erik FountainMatt Layzell, Shakira Pressley & Dave TennantApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)

Production

The series was announced by Netflix in March 2019.

Release

Battle Kitty was released worldwide on April 19, 2022, on Netflix.

Notes

  1. Credited as "Supervising Directors".
  2. Credited as "Grey Griffin".
  3. Credited as "Supervising Producer".
  4. Credited as "Line Producer".

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