I remember seeing this cartoon way back in the 90s when there was still an uproar of action pack cartoons straight from America.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers, is all about the world being so polluted and hazardous, that the spirit of the earth, Gaia couldn't stand it any more. And summoned 5 chosen teens, each of different backgrounds to help the world from global warming and other dangers.
All 5 of them are given special rings that include the powers of Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. When they're all summon, Captain Planet appears. He's a super being who helps clean up the environment and preventing any national disasters that occur.
With this group of environmentalists, Earth has a chance in having a cleaner future. Throughout the whole series they battle the forces of evil. And not to mention that all the villains are a threat to the environment and try to trash it in any possible way. At the end of each episode, the character give you a lesson on how to help save energy or how to clean up.
It's quite a cartoon in my opinion. It may not be a recommended study for schools. But it does encourage the younger viewers on treating nature with more respect. I know, cause it change the way I viewed nature too. This and many other Action cartoons were very recognize able back in it's day. This one was done by DiC, the same dude who made "Carmen San Diego" and "Inspector Gadget" possible. It also continued with a few more season special thanks to Hanna-Barbara (back when they were still in business).
Today it co-exists in the world of animation, and very unknown to the newer generation. Those who grew up watching it would know that it deserves to be a cult-cartoon of it's time. If it ever gets it's own DVD release, I'll buy it and cherish it's moments.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers, is all about the world being so polluted and hazardous, that the spirit of the earth, Gaia couldn't stand it any more. And summoned 5 chosen teens, each of different backgrounds to help the world from global warming and other dangers.
All 5 of them are given special rings that include the powers of Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. When they're all summon, Captain Planet appears. He's a super being who helps clean up the environment and preventing any national disasters that occur.
With this group of environmentalists, Earth has a chance in having a cleaner future. Throughout the whole series they battle the forces of evil. And not to mention that all the villains are a threat to the environment and try to trash it in any possible way. At the end of each episode, the character give you a lesson on how to help save energy or how to clean up.
It's quite a cartoon in my opinion. It may not be a recommended study for schools. But it does encourage the younger viewers on treating nature with more respect. I know, cause it change the way I viewed nature too. This and many other Action cartoons were very recognize able back in it's day. This one was done by DiC, the same dude who made "Carmen San Diego" and "Inspector Gadget" possible. It also continued with a few more season special thanks to Hanna-Barbara (back when they were still in business).
Today it co-exists in the world of animation, and very unknown to the newer generation. Those who grew up watching it would know that it deserves to be a cult-cartoon of it's time. If it ever gets it's own DVD release, I'll buy it and cherish it's moments.