A new cartoon based on a Nintendo character is coming to Saturday mornings on Fox Kids…
Last October, 4Kids Entertainment announced it was extending its relationship with Nintendo of America. The deal provided 4Kids the rights to merchandising and television rights of Nintendo properties worldwide, excluding Japan. Now, in a recent Yahoo news article about Saturday morning cartoons, the first show resulting from NOA/4Kids partnership is about to reveal itself.
4Kids has plans to bring 3 shows to FOX Kids’ Saturday morning line-up, focusing on boys’ action shows. Two of the shows will be anime from Japan, including the popular cartoon Kinnikuman, about superhero wrestlers, and Ultraman Tiga, about futuristic monsters. The third, and yet unnamed, show will be based on a Nintendo character. Naturally, PGC will keep you updated as we get more details!
UPDATE: It turns out the cartoon in question is indeed the Kirby anime! 4Kids has picked up 52 episodes that will air on Fox Kids Saturday mornings in the Fall. The information was found in a ToonZone article from a couple months back. The ToonZone also reports that Ultraman Tiagra will be live action and not a cartoon (it’s Ultraman after all). Thanks to “WaddleDooDaa” for the tip!
