Rainbow Rangers is an American computer-animated television series produced by Genius Brands which premiered on Nick Jr. on November 5, 2018. The series follows seven 9-year-old magical girls who reside in the kingdom of Kaleidoscopia. On April 8, 2019, it was announced that the series had been picked up for a second season, which premiered on October 6, 2019.
Plot
Rainbow Rangers takes place in the magical land of Kaleidoscopia and focuses on the adventures of seven 9-year-old girls—Rosie Redd, Bonnie Blueberry, Indigo Allfruit, Anna Banana, Mandarin Orange, Pepper Mintz, and Lavender Laviolette- who are all represented by the colors of the rainbow. Each use their own powers to help protect the citizens of their land, clean the planet, and make the world a better place. Each episode begins with a problem with nature seen on Earth. A rainbow is sent to Kaleidoscopia and Kalia calls all seven rangers and Floof to her. After they are shown the nature problem, Kalia chooses the three ideal rangers for the mission, Floof always joins the three on their scooters. When the mission is completed, the three rangers return to Kaleidoscopia on their scooters.
Characters
Main
Rosie Redd is the leader. She represents the color Red, and possesses Strength Power.
Mandarin "Mandy" Orange is the cheerleader of the group. She represents the color Orange, and possesses Music Power.
Anna Banana is naive and sweet who can talk to animals. She represents the color Yellow, and possesses Animal Power. She carries a yellow stuffed rabbit, Mr. Stuffie Wuffie, which is used for comforting animals.
Pepper Mintz is a shy, introverted bookworm who loves to read. She represents the color Green, and possesses Inviso Power.
Bonnie "B.B." Blueberry is analytical and smart. She always says that things are logical or illogical. She represents the color Blue, and possesses Vision Power.
Indigo "Indy" Allfruit has super speed, the prankster and the second-in command of the group. She represents the color Purple when happy and Indigo when sad, and possesses Speed Power.
Lavender LaViolette is a fashionista. She represents the color Pink, and possesses Micro Power.
Floof is the Rangers' pet Prismacorn. He accompanies them on their mission and helps out by using his magical horn. There is a running gag where Floof comes out of his door in a surprising or funny way.
Kalia is the leader of Kaleidoscopia and when she sees trouble in the world she calls the rangers to the rescue.
Villains
Preston Praxton is the Rangers' main antagonist. A greedy entrepreneur, he schemes with no regard for any environmental impact, causing the Rangers to try and stop him. He has a seemingly endless supply of booby traps to keep the Rangers from interfering with his business.
Patty Praxton is Preston's daughter, and while she does take after her money-loving father, she often serves as his voice of reason, and is on friendlier terms with the Rangers.
Production
In September 2016, Genius Brands announced that they were partnering with The Lion King and Flypaper director Rob Minkoff and Frozen writer Shane Morris on their new Rainbow Rangers series. Early designs had the Rangers looking much more stylized than their finalized versions, with minor variations in their powers and personalities, and the original villain was Acrimonia, Kalia's jealous younger sister, instead of Preston Praxton. Nickelodeon has gained broadcast rights in the United States and Caribbean Basin regions. On April 23, 2019, it was announced that Nickelodeon would also be bringing the show to Latin America.
