Une civilisation souterraine nommée Arkadia lance une expédition pour explorer le monde à la surface afin d'y restaurer son soleil.Une civilisation souterraine nommée Arkadia lance une expédition pour explorer le monde à la surface afin d'y restaurer son soleil.Une civilisation souterraine nommée Arkadia lance une expédition pour explorer le monde à la surface afin d'y restaurer son soleil.
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Geez, I love this show. It was actually a family show that was not afraid to tell a story many people these days would find "odd" or "out there".
It is about a civization called Arkadia, a lost world that is alot like Atlantis, Mu, Lemoria or Reh. Long ago, Arkadia got hit with a wave with disasters, sending them into the sub-terranean ocean, thus, their world and our world has came to an end. However, the people of Arkadia, despite their being a museum in their world, have lost memory of where they came from and the Earth around them. But two children talk an ancient machine and two prehistoric beings named "Bik" and "Bak" into going into the museum. The children find out the Planet Earth still has civilization flouishing. It was not destroyed, but however, the su-terranean sun, "Shagma" (core of earth) is failing and the Earth is having problems too. So the Arkadian children create a cloned replica of their ancestors, naming her Arkana.
That is the basic plot, but there is alot more too. Arkana joins two children and a mysterious warrior named Spartakus, whom is looking for his self-identity. There are also neo-pirates who have strange hair styles and wear leotards. Lizardmen who ride giant dinosaur-like creatures, mouse people and ever creatures of ancient mythology and folklore make their appearance too.
Too bad they took this show off. Probably people whined about it having "dark plot moments" or some crap like that; thus, resorting to the dreaded era of "political correctness".
At least in Europe and French speaking have it out on DVD. Mabye I can get my hands on it someday ^_~
It is about a civization called Arkadia, a lost world that is alot like Atlantis, Mu, Lemoria or Reh. Long ago, Arkadia got hit with a wave with disasters, sending them into the sub-terranean ocean, thus, their world and our world has came to an end. However, the people of Arkadia, despite their being a museum in their world, have lost memory of where they came from and the Earth around them. But two children talk an ancient machine and two prehistoric beings named "Bik" and "Bak" into going into the museum. The children find out the Planet Earth still has civilization flouishing. It was not destroyed, but however, the su-terranean sun, "Shagma" (core of earth) is failing and the Earth is having problems too. So the Arkadian children create a cloned replica of their ancestors, naming her Arkana.
That is the basic plot, but there is alot more too. Arkana joins two children and a mysterious warrior named Spartakus, whom is looking for his self-identity. There are also neo-pirates who have strange hair styles and wear leotards. Lizardmen who ride giant dinosaur-like creatures, mouse people and ever creatures of ancient mythology and folklore make their appearance too.
Too bad they took this show off. Probably people whined about it having "dark plot moments" or some crap like that; thus, resorting to the dreaded era of "political correctness".
At least in Europe and French speaking have it out on DVD. Mabye I can get my hands on it someday ^_~
French speakers will be pleased to watch the original version of these two seasons again, because cartoon series are not what they used to be ! The language used in the dialogue is brilliant, literary yet not pompous; so, parents who want their children to learn correct French should make them watch such series instead of today's superficial material.
And despite the very basic effects (it does look old, with faded colors and glitches), the atmosphere here is just lovely ! Every tableau, every place these guys visit aboard Shashag is eerie and beautifully made.
And to avoid taking itself too seriously (the main synopsis isn't exactly a walk on the beach), there are comic relief characters, like Bik and Bak, and those pirates with 80's rockers haircuts ! So cool !
The main theme is haunting and the other songs, even though they're repeated in almost every episode, are always fun to watch.
And despite the very basic effects (it does look old, with faded colors and glitches), the atmosphere here is just lovely ! Every tableau, every place these guys visit aboard Shashag is eerie and beautifully made.
And to avoid taking itself too seriously (the main synopsis isn't exactly a walk on the beach), there are comic relief characters, like Bik and Bak, and those pirates with 80's rockers haircuts ! So cool !
The main theme is haunting and the other songs, even though they're repeated in almost every episode, are always fun to watch.
The world building is so very good. The story could only be described as "A Journey to The Center of the World" and "The Odyssey".
And this series was very much ahead of its time, what it explores in the 80s what we explored then and today. (War, power, philosophy, slavery, inequality, oppression and society)
It had a lot of influences too. In the show we see Stanley Kubrick's Monolith.
The show explores ideas of industrialism, natural disasters, isolationism, classism, science gone too far, religion gone too far, and so on. It pretty much did everything.
Having re-watched season 2, I can say that the series took a left turn after season 1. Season 2 seems much too long and the writers knee it too. We get the pirate dance to eat up a couple of minutes, now we have the Arcadia dance which eats up even more time.
It honestly feels like season 2 was too long. It could have ended in 36 episodes not 52.
That being said: I still think that the idea is very good and someone could easily make a remake of the original but with a mainline story. 40 episodes would be enough.
And this series was very much ahead of its time, what it explores in the 80s what we explored then and today. (War, power, philosophy, slavery, inequality, oppression and society)
It had a lot of influences too. In the show we see Stanley Kubrick's Monolith.
The show explores ideas of industrialism, natural disasters, isolationism, classism, science gone too far, religion gone too far, and so on. It pretty much did everything.
Having re-watched season 2, I can say that the series took a left turn after season 1. Season 2 seems much too long and the writers knee it too. We get the pirate dance to eat up a couple of minutes, now we have the Arcadia dance which eats up even more time.
It honestly feels like season 2 was too long. It could have ended in 36 episodes not 52.
That being said: I still think that the idea is very good and someone could easily make a remake of the original but with a mainline story. 40 episodes would be enough.
I watched this show as much as I did the Mysterious Cities of Gold...apparantly MCOG was much more popular...you can buy VCD's from ebay (I have a set myself and they are wonderful quality) but I have yet to find ANY episodes of this series anywhere... I would love to find them again! If you have any idea where I might look, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!
Thanks!
I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. When I think about it, I only remember it vaguely. If you ask me, it was a good show. The opening sequence and theme song are two things I only remember vaguely, too. In addition to that, everyone was ideally cast. Also, the writing was very strong. The performances were top-grade, too. I hope some network brings it back so I can see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, if some network ever brings it back, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.
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- AnecdotesThe series is still highly popular in countries such as Chile or Hungary due to its repeated showings in the '80s and '90s and its reruns even in more recent times. It is one of the best known and most fondly remembered '80s cartoon shows there.
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[repeated line]
Bic and Bac: Aaaah, c'est shagmique!
- Crédits fousThe ending credits of the French language version has Shag-Shag coming out of a dark portal, followed by some conceptual art of every character(s) by Nina Wolmark. In various international prints, it just shows some footage of the six main characters from various episodes. Also the show's theme song plays during the credits.
- Versions alternativesThe original French version was broadcast on NRK in Norway, starting in September 1986. The same version was released on Norwegian DVD in 2008.
- ConnexionsReferenced in Récré A2: Épisode datant du 20 novembre 1985 (1985)
- Bandes originalesLes Mondes Engloutis
(Opening song & Ending song Season 1)
Music by Vladimir Cosma
Lyrics by Nina Wolmark
Performed by Les Mini-Star
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