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|premiere= [[April 7]], [[1999]]
|premiere= [[April 7]], [[1999]]
|run_time= 22:05
|run_time= 22:00
|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Roger L. Jackson]]<br />[[Jennifer Martin]]<br />[[Rob Paulsen]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|writers= [[Michael Ryan]]
|writers= [[Michael Ryan]]
|storyboard= [[Paul Rudish]]<br />[[Clay Morrow|Clayton Morrow]]
|storyboard= [[Paul Rudish]]<br />[[Clay Morrow|Clayton Morrow]]
|directors= [[Genddy Tartakovsky]] (also voices)<br />[[Craig McCracken]]
|directors= [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] (also voices)<br />[[Craig McCracken]]
|animation_directors= [[Robert Alvarez]]<br />[[James T. Walker]]
|animation_directors= [[Robert Alvarez]]<br />[[James T. Walker]]
|previous= Mime for a Change
|previous= Mime for a Change
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'''"The Rowdyruff Boys"''' is the twelfth of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one. It aired on [[April 7]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Jason Butler Rote]] and [[Michael Ryan]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and creator, [[Craig McCracken]].
'''"The Rowdyruff Boys"''' is the twelfth episode of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one, and the twenty-third episode overall. It aired on [[April 7]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Jason Butler Rote]] and [[Michael Ryan]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]].


The Powerpuff Girls have finally met their match in the form of their evil boy counterparts, the Rowdyruff Boys.
The Powerpuff Girls have finally met their match in the form of their evil boy counterparts, the Rowdyruff Boys.
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Tom Kane]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff Girls characters|Talking Dog]]
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* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[United States]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Townsville]]
*** [[Pokey Oaks County]]
**** [[Pokey Oaks County]]
**** [[Townsville]]
***** [[Townsville Jail]]
***** [[Townsville Jail]]
***** [[Utonium residence]]
***** [[Utonium residence]]
***** [[Townsville Community College]] (mentioned)
***** [[Townsville Community College]] (mentioned)
***** [[Townsville Hall]]
***** [[Townsville Hall]]
***** [[Mojo Jojo's residence|Mojo's residence]]
***** [[Cooper's Market]]
***** [[Townsville Park]]
****** Townsville Central Park
******* [[Townsville Volcano Mountain]]
******** [[Mojo's residence]]
* [[Moon|The Moon]]
* [[Moon|The Moon]]
* [[Sun|The Sun]]
* [[Sun|The Sun]]
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==Music==
==Music==
The main title theme and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The end title song was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]].
The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end title song]] was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]].


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* When Bubbles mistakingly calls Mr. Cooper "Mr. Looper," this is a reference to a recurring joke in ''Sesame Street'' when Big Bird would mispronounce Mr. Looper's name.
* When Bubbles mistakingly calls Mr. Cooper "Mr. Looper," this is a reference to a recurring joke in ''Sesame Street'' when Big Bird would mispronounce Mr. Hooper's name.
* The citizens crying, "Look! Up in the sky! It's a missile! It's a bomb! It's a death ray! It's the girls!" is a paraphrase of "Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's [[Superman]]!" which was used in the opening to the [[1950s]] ''The Adventures of Superman'' TV series.
* The citizens crying, "Look! Up in the sky! It's a missile! It's a bomb! It's a death ray! It's the girls!" is a paraphrase of "Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's [[Superman]]!"; which was famously used in the opening to the [[1940s]] ''[[wikipedia:Superman (1940s animated film series)|Superman]]'' animated shorts, and the [[1950s]] ''[[wikipedia:Adventures of Superman (TV series)|Adventures of Superman]]'' TV series.
* The near death impact the girls make in the crater followed by the morning citizens mirrors the cause of death of Superman in his fight against Doomsday in [[DC Comics]]' ''Superman'' #75 in ''The Death of Superman'' crossover event.
* The near death impact the girls make in the crater followed by the morning citizens mirrors the cause of death of Superman in his fight against Doomsday in [[DC Comics]]' ''Superman'' #75 in ''The Death of Superman'' crossover event.
* Ms. Bellum's face is partially seen when she cries with her hands in her face.
* Ms. Bellum's face is partially seen when she cries with her hands in her face.
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==Everlasting influence==
==Everlasting influence==
* [[Him]] resurrects the Rowdyruff Boys a few years later in "[[The Boys Are Back in Town]]."
* [[Him]] resurrects the Rowdyruff Boys in "[[The Boys Are Back in Town]]."


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[April 3]], [[2001]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Boogie Frights]]'' on VHS.
** [[April 3]], [[2001]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Boogie Frights]]'' on VHS.
** April 3, 2001: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Mane Event]]'' on DVD.
** [[June 19]], [[2007]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[June 19]], [[2007]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
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** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[May 26]], [[2006]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Mane Event'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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For the team themselves, see Rowdyruff Boys.
The Rowdyruff Boys
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Premiere date April 7, 1999
Run time 22:00
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Charendoff
E.G. Daily
Tom Kenny
Roger L. Jackson
Jennifer Martin
Rob Paulsen
Music composed by Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
James L. Venable
Writer(s) Michael Ryan
Director(s) Genndy Tartakovsky (also voices)
Craig McCracken
Animation director(s) Robert Alvarez
James T. Walker
Episode navigation
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"The Rowdyruff Boys" is the twelfth episode of The Powerpuff Girls season one, and the twenty-third episode overall. It aired on April 7, 1999 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Jason Butler Rote and Michael Ryan, and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and series creator, Craig McCracken.

The Powerpuff Girls have finally met their match in the form of their evil boy counterparts, the Rowdyruff Boys.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Narrator: Oh, girls, you're growing up so fast. Haha haha. Oh! So, once again the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
Mojo Jojo Roger L. Jackson
The Mayor Tom Kenny
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Bubbles Utonium Tara Charendoff
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Professor Utonium Tom Kane
Talking Dog Tom Kenny
Brick Rob Paulsen
Boomer Rob Paulsen
Butch Roger L. Jackson
Monster Unavailable
Ms. Bellum Jennifer Martin
Mr. Cooper Tom Kenny


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • School bus
  • Plane
  • Ship

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 1998.

Music

The main title theme and music were composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker, and James L. Venable. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music was edited by Glenwood Editorial.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: April 7, 1999 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • When Bubbles mistakingly calls Mr. Cooper "Mr. Looper," this is a reference to a recurring joke in Sesame Street when Big Bird would mispronounce Mr. Hooper's name.
  • The citizens crying, "Look! Up in the sky! It's a missile! It's a bomb! It's a death ray! It's the girls!" is a paraphrase of "Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"; which was famously used in the opening to the 1940s Superman animated shorts, and the 1950s Adventures of Superman TV series.
  • The near death impact the girls make in the crater followed by the morning citizens mirrors the cause of death of Superman in his fight against Doomsday in DC Comics' Superman #75 in The Death of Superman crossover event.
  • Ms. Bellum's face is partially seen when she cries with her hands in her face.

Errors

  • When the citizens are crying, the Mayor's coat takes over his entire body making him appear taller than he really is.

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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