Series synopsis
Haunted Tales for Wicked Kids, also known as Historietas Assombradas (Para Crianças Malcriadas) is a action & adventure animation comedy television series that premiered on Cartoon Network Latin America on March 4, 2013. It ended on April 25, 2016. It was created by Victor-Hugo Borges. It stars Charles Emmanuel, Nadia Carvalho, Oberdan Júnior and Iara Riça.
The series revolves around the adventures of Pepe, a wicked boy who lives in a dark mansion with his grandmother, a witch who works selling artifacts and magic potions in the internet. She always send her grandson to deliver them. Each episode Pepe and his friends (Marilu, Roberto, Guto and Gastón) undergo supernatural adventures facing the various monsters in the city.
Premise
The series revolves around the adventures of Pepe, a wicked boy who lives in a dark mansion with his grandmother, a witch who works selling artifacts and magic potions in the internet. She always send her grandson to deliver them. Each episode Pepe and his friends (Marilu, Roberto, Guto and Gastón) undergo supernatural adventures facing the various monsters in the city.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charles Emmanuel as Pepe (voice)
- Nadia Carvalho as Vó (voice)
- Oberdan Júnior as Guto (voice)
- Iara Riça as Marilu
Guest cast
- Guilherme Briggs as Gênio
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 13, 2010 | January 13, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 14 | March 4, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 26 | June 2, 2015 | April 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot - Alphonsinho, The Inventor The arrival of an old lady who is over a hundred years old transforms the daily life of a pragmatic 11-year-old boy into a universe with no limits for the imagination. |
January 13, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Blondie from the Bathroom / Bloody Mary The Dark Ages Diner is holding a beauty contest – the winner will get TWO “all-you-can-eat” feasts. Pepe really wants to gorge himself on barbecued meat, so he convinces MaryLou to enter. He grabs some of Grandma’s beauty potion to make MaryLou astonishingly beautiful, but overuses it. Now Pepe and MaryLou must summon the ‘Bathroom Beauty’ to help MaryLou become pretty again – but it comes with a very heavy price! |
March 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Death's Globe.. of the Death! Lady Darkness rolls into town on a mission to finally take G’s soul, by challenging her to a motorcycle duel in The Globe of Doom. When Pepe accidentally injures G, she ups the ante by doubling down and offering both of their souls as the prize. Forced to sub in, Pepe is terrified that he’s going to lose, as he hasn’t quite yet mastered (or even learned) how to ride a bike. |
March 4, 2013 |
| 3 |
Princesses Unicorns Pepe secretly loves Unicorn Princesses, the girliest TV show in the world! Pepe is worried his friend’s will kick him out of their “Macho Men” club if they find out, so, when Pepe wins a Unicorn Princesses contest, he dresses up as a girl named “Pepina” to collect the prize. However, when he steals one of his Grandma’s wigs for his outfit, it comes to life and “Pepina” attacks all of Pepe’s friends! |
April 11, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Enemymic Pepe is shocked to discover that a mysterious mime has, unbeknownst to him, been following him since kindergarten and mimicking his every move. With the help of his pals he discovers that the creepy copycat is actually under a spell… |
June 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
Pepe and Marilu in the Monsters Convention When Pepe learns that Marylou has landed a gig as a translator at a monster convention, he turns into the Were-Pigeon so he can tag along. While there, they stumble onto a plot by Mad Scientist Dr. Franklin Stein to create a new food from a frightening source. |
June 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Tyranny of Tchitchero When the Mayor’s spoiled son, Cicero transfers to the gang’s school, Marylou finds herself the target of his unwanted attention. Unable to understand why she spurns his advances, Cicero invokes a series of decrees designed to bully the other students and force Marylou to like him. |
June 15, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cartoon Network Latin America |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 4, 2013 |
| Last aired | April 25, 2016 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |