CRiTORA (animated series)

This article is about the animated web series. For the upcoming novel series. see CRiTORA (novel series). For the species, see CRiTORA (species).CRiTORA is an American animated web series created by animator Derek Spangler under the username of Daydreaming Birdie. The series premiered its zeroth season on July 29, 2020, with the first season premiering on August 6, 2021.
==Synopsis==
"In a digital island city known as CRiTOPiA, small virtual creatures called CRiTORA go on all sorts of zany misadventures. Each CRiTORA has a unique appearance and personality and reside in the different Districts in the city. The only threat to the CRiTORA are the pesky ViRUSES, led by Queen Creatophage, who want to infect all CRiTORA and rule CRiTOPiA!"
==Characters==
===CRiTORA===
The CRiTORA are the main protagonists of CRiTORA. Each one inhabits CRiTOPiA, doing whatever they can with their lives and friends, while staying save from threats like ViRUSES. 
====Base Seven====
* Spottie Leonard (voiced by Athena Sherman) - The cyan Snow Leopardess CRiTORA with a wild imagination and easygoing nature.
*Coneboy Golliday (voiced by Anthony LoGatto) - The goofy yet tough Traffic Cone CRiTORA who likes doodling.
*Avery Darling (voiced by Evelyn Case (2018-2019), Tamii/KawaiiSakura (2020-2021); Elyse Hales (2021 onwards)) - The steampunk-loving Canary CRiTORA who loves inventing things.
*Bunsen Bitz (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie) - A hyperactive but nervous Rabbit CRiTORA and Nuzzie's twin brother.
*Nuzzie Bitz (voiced by Olivia Anne (2020-2021); IMShadow007 (2021 onwards)) - A gentle yet fierce Rabbit CRiTORA and Bunsen's twin sister.
*Big G Miner (voiced by ttsmp3.com (2020-2023); DatOneGamer (2024 onwards) - The large but peaceful Emerald CRiTORA, who is laid back and quiet. Often hangs out with Nuzzie and Bunsen.
*Eggy (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie) - A small artistic Egg CRiTORA who can only speak in cute squeaks. He can get very angry though.
====CRiTORA Squad ====
*Robert Bubbiduc (voiced by IMShadow007) - The neat freak Rubber Duck CRiTORA and the leader of the team.
*Kimi Canicani (voiced by Nina Nikolic) - The energetic cheerleader Toucan CRiTORA.
*Chap Adams (voiced by iahearteevee) - The brainy but self-absorbed Guinea Pig CRiTORA.
* Bebe Byrd (voiced by Vivian Reed) - The responsible and tough Ladybug CRiTORA.	
*Howie Mizo (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie) - The quiet yet tricky Kappa CRiTORA and Nicky's rival.
*Nicky Theodore (voiced by Anthony LoGatto) - The agile Rat CRiTORA who loves showing off. He is Howie's rival.
*Iggy Digahol (voiced by Sam A. Webster) - The timid gardener Mole CRiTORA.
* Mackie Digiboy (voiced by Andre Grandpierre) - The Computer CRiTORA who serves as the team's caretaker and high command.
====Other Recurring Characters====
*Wackiebuggies 
**Petunia Sparklefly (voiced by LycheeVA) - The bossy Fairy CRiTORA and de facto leader of the group who constantly has to deal with Slurpy’s silly nature and Burnie’s explosive temper.
**Slurpy Eatamore (voiced by Jewel Collins) - The hungry Anteater CRiTORA. He has a feud with Burnie.
**Burnie Sizzcan (voiced by Andre Grandpierre) - The hotheaded Fire Ant CRiTORA. He has a feud with Slurpy.
*Ming-Ming Light (voiced by IMShadow007) - The cute ElectroPet CRiTORA who has remarkably high intelligence. She is best friends with Goldie Midas, who loves to take her on fun rides and discover new friends.
* Goldie Midas (voiced by Christina Costello) - The cheerful Balloon CRiTORA that’s light as air but hard as a diamond. She is best friends with Ming-Ming Light, who she frequently travels around with and gives rides to.
*Celeste Solaluna (voiced by Nina Nikolic) - The outgoing Eclipse CRiTORA who enjoys meeting new CRiTORA, especially those from other Districts.
===ViRUSES===
The ViRUSES are the main antagonists of CRiTORA. They have one goal: To take over CRiTOPiA.
*Queen Creatophage (voiced by Kelly Greenshield (Season 0); Alison Prophet (Season 1)) - Leader of the ViRUS swarm with the goal of taking over CRiTOPiA. Initially good natured but became bad thanks to VS.
*ViRAL Pup (voiced by Elizabeth Ryan) - Queen Creatophage's right hand ViRUS who is always with her side, acting as a messenger pet.
*ViRUSES (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie/Various) - Queen Creatophage's tiny yet numerous minions that are created to attack and infect CRiTORA.
====CRiViRUS Gang====
The CRiViRUS Gang are a group of CRiTORA heavily affected by the Infestation Invasion who sided with the ViRUSES. They command ViRUSES to attack and assist their leader, Queen Creatophage, and her plans to take over CRiTOPIA. They act as secondary antagonists. 
*Dundun Qwerty (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie) - The boisterous Error CRiTORA and the leader of the CRiViRUS Gang.
*Pluto Georgia (voiced by Andre Grandpierre) - The intelligent but clumsy Springtail CRiTORA.
*Me Him - The gluttonous Hippopotamus CRiTORA.
*Autumn Calingereux - The egotistical, artistic Jerboa CRiTORA.	
*Bankston Stolygon - The greedy yet quiet Polygon Safe CRiTORA.
*Juuzo Lynzerald- The cold, stealthy Lynx CRITORA.
*S.S. Quincy - The enigmatic Warship CRiTORA and the gang's form of transportation.
===Other Characters===
*OS (voiced by Daydreaming Birdie) - The AVATAR of Creation and the kind progenitor of the CRiTORA species.
*VS - The AVATAR of Destruction and the cruel would-be architect of the CRiTORA species' extinction. She is OS’ twin sister.
==List of episodes==
===Season 0/Pilot Season===
Ep	Title 	Release Date
1 	Greetings from CRiTOPiA!	July 29, 2020*
2 	The Trash Can 	August 25, 2020*
3 	Save! Delete! Copy! 	October 29, 2020
4 	Lag Race 	December 17th, 2020
5 	Beware the ViRUSES! 	February 17, 2021
6 	Snow Fight 	April 13, 2021
* Reuploaded on September 2, 2020 to include the CRiTORA intro of the time.
===Season 1===
Ep	Title 	Release Date
1 	Dawn of the Nameless 	August 6, 2021
2 	Error 404 	October 15, 2021
3 	Sky-Flying Frenzy 	November 15, 2021
4 	BONUS Bonanza 	February 10, 2022
5 	Superstore Sweep 	November 14, 2022
6 	Meetup Mayhem (Part 1)	April 12, 2023
===Season 2===
On May 10, 2023, alongside cancelling the second part of Meetup Mayhem, Derek Spangler announced that the series will be getting a soft reboot, featuring slightly tweaked designs and slight personality changes for the main characters. It is also going to be lighter than season 1 while retaining the lore and continuity.
On September 20th, 2023, Imagination Skiing, the first episode of Season 2, was released. It was also stated CRiTORA would not be soft rebooted and would continue as is.
==Side series==
In addition to the main series, a few side series are being made. 
===CRiTORA: abnormal===
Main article: CRiTORA: abnormal
Set before the events of the main series, CRiTORA: abnormal follows a trio of unique CRiTORA who mysteriously end up in a clandestine fifteenth district following the Infestation Invasion, dubbed the Abnormal District. Determined to escape, the trio navigates through each sector of the district, rallying fellow survivors and facing perilous threats along the way. 
===The User and...===
Main article: The User and...
To be added.
==Trivia==
* CRiTORA takes inspiration from other shows and franchises including Mixels, Pokémon, Digimon, Tamagotchi, Animaniacs, Tiny Toon Adventures, Wonder Pets! and Animator vs. Animation.
*The CRiTORA Theme Song was initially composed by a former artist of the CRiTORA series during its last developmental phase back in the start of 2020. It was later reused in the first three episodes of Season 0. Starting with Lag Race however, due to conflictions with the artist, the theme (along with its Season 0 intro) was completely remade. The current theme, composed by LastyGhost, is a short, but fast-paced melody in A Major with electronic instruments that give the impression of a video game track.
**The credits variation features a different set of video game instruments, goes at a slower pace and uses a progressive drumset. It was first heard in Beware the ViRUSES!
==External links==
*TV Tropes (Trivia, Recap)
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