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'''Tlalyaohuitl''' is a Zacapine animated TV series produced by [[Mazapan Animation Studio Association|Mazapan Animation Studio Association (MASA)]] in [[Mazapan]], [[Zacapican]]. The series was the first ever MASA project, as the organization was created for the express purpose of producing the franchise at the behest of the numerous toy-producing [[Calpolli system|Calpolli]] operating in the city of Mazapan. The widespread success of the series was a boon for the MASA studios and they would go on to produce many animated movies and TV series for the Zacapine and [[Ajax|international]] audience. The series is set in 1444 during the height of the Tlanepantla period in Zacapican following the adventures of a peasant boy named Ezhua who is drawn into an war (the titular "Tlalyaohuitl") taking place in a vast subterranean realm between the Empire of Zacapican and various antagonistic forces including the Coatli, often titled "Snake Organization" in international dubs. The original cartoon was produced in {{wp|nahuatl language|Nahuatl}} and aired its original run in Zacapican between 1984 and 1987. It was later released in {{wp|Japanese|Tsurushimese}}, {{wp|Balinese|Za'gree}}, | '''Tlalyaohuitl''' is a Zacapine animated TV series produced by [[Mazapan Animation Studio Association|Mazapan Animation Studio Association (MASA)]] in [[Mazapan]], [[Zacapican]]. The series was the first ever MASA project, as the organization was created for the express purpose of producing the franchise at the behest of the numerous toy-producing [[Calpolli system|Calpolli]] operating in the city of Mazapan. The widespread success of the series was a boon for the MASA studios and they would go on to produce many animated movies and TV series for the Zacapine and [[Ajax|international]] audience. The series is set in 1444 during the height of the Tlanepantla period in Zacapican following the adventures of a peasant boy named Ezhua who is drawn into an war (the titular "Tlalyaohuitl") taking place in a vast subterranean realm between the Empire of Zacapican and various antagonistic forces including the Coatli, often titled "Snake Organization" in international dubs. The original cartoon was produced in {{wp|nahuatl language|Nahuatl}} and aired its original run in Zacapican between 1984 and 1987. It was later released in {{wp|Japanese|Tsurushimese}}, {{wp|Balinese|Za'gree}}, [[Standard Latin language|Latin]] and others. | ||
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Revision as of 21:38, 19 November 2021
| Tlalyaohuitl | |
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| Genre | Historical, fantasy, adventure |
| Created by | Coaloc Xiomara |
| Voices of |
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| Composer(s) | Toloche Xochinya |
| Country of origin | Zacapican |
| Original language(s) | Nahuatl |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 105 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Yaoyana Niloti Coaloc Xiomara |
| Animator(s) | Mazapan Animation Studio Association |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Distributor | Mazapan Animation Studio Association |
| Release | |
| Original network | CNMHA |
| Original release | September 12, 1983 – May 1987 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Tlalyaohuitl is a Zacapine animated TV series produced by Mazapan Animation Studio Association (MASA) in Mazapan, Zacapican. The series was the first ever MASA project, as the organization was created for the express purpose of producing the franchise at the behest of the numerous toy-producing Calpolli operating in the city of Mazapan. The widespread success of the series was a boon for the MASA studios and they would go on to produce many animated movies and TV series for the Zacapine and international audience. The series is set in 1444 during the height of the Tlanepantla period in Zacapican following the adventures of a peasant boy named Ezhua who is drawn into an war (the titular "Tlalyaohuitl") taking place in a vast subterranean realm between the Empire of Zacapican and various antagonistic forces including the Coatli, often titled "Snake Organization" in international dubs. The original cartoon was produced in Nahuatl and aired its original run in Zacapican between 1984 and 1987. It was later released in Tsurushimese, Za'gree, Latin and others.
Background
Series Overview
In the first 50 episodes with Yaoyana Niloti as producer, the series had a episodic structure with very little overarching plot structure. Most episodes including the pilot episode began with a cold open set on the surface in 15th century Zacapican showing a scene in a rural community or temple that would culminate in a Coatli attack or intervention before the title sequence would play. The middle portion of the episode would take place in the subterranean world and revolve around confronting the villain of the week, after which Ezhua would return to the surface by the end of the episode. Each episode would often introduce both new Coatli villains and monsters as well as new members of the Imperial forces with unique designs in an effort to increase the variety of merchandise that could be produced. Often, both the villains and heroes of the episode would be voiced by well known Zacapitec radio and TV personalities.
After series creator and lead voice actor Coaloc Xiomara gained control of the series by ousting producer Yaoyana Niloti, the structure immediately changed to that of a serial TV show. The 51st episode served as an informal reboot of the series as many recurring characters were reintroduced in a different characterization. Writers were hired for the first time to work on the overarching plot and the scripts for each episode. The style of the animation changed as well and gained a surreal quality, as Coaloc assumed full control over what she considered to be her passion project. The series became darker in tone after this change, introducing adult themes such as war, imperialism, genocide and the concept of free will.
Reception
Tlalyaohuitl is one of the most iconic TV shows and the top rated children's TV show in all of Zacapican. At first averaging roughly 1.5 million viewers per episode, after the restructuring of the series viewership would double to 3 million viewers for each episode. The series is widely viewed as a classic that is still aired on CNMHA time slot for children's programming in the present day. Many, particularly those who were in the show's target demographic of 7-13 during its original run (now aged roughly 44-50), view the show nostalgically, driving sales of merchandise and spinoff series such as the 2013 soft reboot Tlalyaohuitl: Battle for Kaloomte set in the modern day. Tlalyaohuitl is regularly praised for its implementation of adult themes, a hallmark of Coaloc Xiomara's style as an artist for children's media. This has also been the cause of some derision however, as several parent's groups issued complaints due to the show's "terrifying imagery", a complaint especially prevalent in response to the international releases. As a result, some regionalizations of the show are partially censored to avoid bad publicity and declining sales of the accompanying merchandise. Tlalyaohuitl has also received criticism for outdated representation of Mutulese culture, as the villains of the series are stylized with caricatures of Mutulese culture especially in the early episodes. Coaloc Xiomara has previously stated one of the motivating factors for her seizing control of the series away from Yaoyana Niloti was her irritation at the inaccurate representations of both Mutulese and medieval Zacapine culture.