The Umbrella Girls

The Umbrella Girls is an American-Canadian animated series produced by John Slope. Produced by Nelvana and Universal Television, the series follows a group of teenage superhero girls who utilize their superpowers from a special kind Umbrella from another planet. the show originally started on Fox Kids on August 9, 1997, before moving to Gingo on November 25, 1998. The series was then put on a hiatus in 2004 and returned production in 2006 by Universal Animation Studios, who replaced Nelvana from the first 4 seasons. The series concluded in 2011 and a reboot has been announced for Peacock (with 9 Story being involved).

The Umbrella Girls originally started as a short by Nelvana in 1983, and later was remade into the show's pilot episode for "The Toon Hour" in 1995. Though originally Gingo rejected it for being "too girly" so Fox Kids picked up the rights for the show. Following its debut on Fox Kids, the show became an instant hit among the 12 to 16 range group as well as Adults.

On November 25, 1998, Universal Television announced that the show would begin transferring to Gingo. Following the transfer, the show became a hit to younger children as well. Leading to a nomination for several awards. The series has also received several Video Games as well as Manga produced by Bandai.

The series ended on December 11, 2011, with a total of 225 episodes and 12 seasons. Following the show's ending, the series went on as a Manga series aimed at a female audience. as well as a short-lived anime series known as "Umbrella X". Which only lasted for 13 episodes.

Premise
The series follows the adventures of seven teenage girls, all between the ages of 13 and 18 going on chaotic adventures after they've received an umbrella (known as Umbellas) from planet Rainbowful after the planet was taken over by intruders known as "Hydroses". The Hydroses are operated by a sinister white alien known as Master White, who wanted to destroy Earth due to her extreme hatred towards life. One of the girls in particular, Joyful Red, also has her animal friends to assist her. Grupy Kobra (a Cobra), Grandma Butterfly (Butterfly), lil' Tyke (a baby cat), and Crabby Crusteation (a Lobster). Master White also her human assistant (who hates life just as much as her) named Junior Master while dim-witted, he can provide just enough problems to the girls.

The series is also known to subject itself to pop culture references and even had a crossover with fellow Nelvana show "Stickin' Around". Such references they make include but not limited to Star Wars, The Simpsons, Sesame Street, Alien, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Tamagotchi, Batman, and Marvel. The show is also known to be satire at times and make fun of various things. Including Fox News, Disney, and Barney the Dinosaur.

Segment
At the end of each episode, a 3-minute bloopers roll featuring Joyful Red and her Animal friends. As they talk about the episode overview and combine funny reactions or jokes in it.