3000 Whys of Blue Cat () is the first large-scale Chinese animated series in mainland China, with an emphasis on science. The series is produced by "Hunan Sunchime Happy Culture Company". It is most commonly referred to as "Lan Mao", or "Blue Cat".
History In 1992, Wang Hong first began creating Blue Cat from a small workshop on Xiangya Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province, after being inspired by the children's science book series, "One Hundred Thousand Whys". He established Oriental Cartoon Production Co., Ltd. in Changsha City the following year in 1993. In 1997, he and Sun Wenhua, the chairman of Hunan Sanchen Company, established the joint venture of Sanchen Film Library. The cartoon "New 100,000 Whys" was produced. In 1998, Sanchen Film Library began to adapt this cartoon into "Naughty Blue Cat 3000 Questions", marking when the concept of the Blue Cat was officially introduced.
In June 1999, Wang Hong gave "Naughty Blue Cat 3000 Questions" to Beijing TV Station to broadcast for free, in exchange for 45 seconds of advertising time per episode. "Blue Cat" garnered attention in mainland China, and subsequently in 2000, Hong Kong Asia Television purchased and promoted it widely. In August 2001, Sanchen Cartoon Group took part in the industrial development of "Blue Cat" cartoon image derivative products, beginning the commercialization of "Blue Cat". In December 2004, Sanchen Cartoon Group launched the "Blue Cat" game.
However, earlier in 2004, Wang Hong withdrew from Sanchen Cartoon Group and established Hongmeng Cartoon Group with He Mengfan. On January 18, 2005, Sanchen Cartoon sued Wang Hong and Hongmeng Company in the Hunan Provincial Higher People's Court on the grounds that the defendant cannot engage in the same or similar business as the plaintiff. The court ruled that henceforth, Hongmeng Company may not produce or issue more Howie & Landau cartoons, with the exception of the Howie & Landau Seven Chivalrous Biography series.湖南省高级人民法院 民事调解书(2005)湘高法民三初字第1号
In December 2006, Sanchen Cartoon Group signed an agreement with South Korea's Dongwoo Animation to translate and broadcast the cartoon to South Korea. A contract was also signed with Thailand Wisdom Education Group to translate and introduce the "Blue Cat" book series to local primary and secondary schools. On November 28, 2007, the mutual shareholding of Hunan Hongmeng Cartoon and Sanchen Cartoon was formally integrated, establishing the Hunan Blue Cat Animation Media Co., Ltd. In 2009, Hunan Blue Cat Animation Media Co., Ltd. launched the "Blue Cat Dragoon" series.
Story Blue Cat's blue color symbolizes dreams. The character is always curious and eager to explore different parts of the world. Blue Cat can visit any era of time through his vivid imagination.
Characters +NameDescriptionAppearancesBlue Cat ()The main character, Blue Cat, is a super-cat with unparalleled strength. He loves to exercise and help others. He is optimistic, cheerful, brave, and honest, but sometimes careless. In the Adventure in Space series, he is represented as passionate, loyal, and persistent, and dreams of becoming the greatest space adventurer. In Blue Cat Dragon Rider, he becomes the leader of the Dragon Rider Dragoon, using his dragon mount and spear to protect world peace.All seriesNaughty / Taoqi () (Hong Kong version: WhyWhy) Smart, curious, and energetic, Naughty is a green mouse who likes to tease others and has an adventurous spirit. In the Adventure in Space Series, he is the spaceship pilot, and dreams of becoming the greatest spaceship pilot.The Classical Blue Cat Series, Interactive Television Program Series, Blue Cat for Kindergarten Series, Blue Cat Dragon Rider Series, and Legend of the Stars SeriesFei-Fei () (Hong Kong version: Lemon, ) Fei-Fei is an orange fox. Others may describe him as sly, but he likes to describe himself as simply smarter than others. In the Adventure in Space series, he is a junior doctor, but he is not very skilled. He often makes a mess of things, but also often uses his intelligence to correct it. In Blue Cat Dragon Rider, he is somewhat conceited and timid.The Classical Blue Cat Series, Interactive Television Program Series, Blue Cat Dragon Rider Series, and Legend of the Stars SeriesFatty / Feizai () A bookworm, Fatty is a yellow mouse primarily responsible for preparing scientific knowledge and diagrams, and is nicknamed the Little Doctor. He is straightforward, reliable, knowledgeable, polite, and acts like a gentleman. In the Adventure in Space series, he analyzes the internal mechanisms of unknown spaceships, masters spaceship technology, and dreams of building his ideal spaceship.The Humor Stage Series, Star Wars Series, Dinosaur Times Series, and Ocean World SeriesGali () (Hong Kong version: Hide-and-seek, )Innocent, lively, and kind, Gali is a pink mouse who can also be stubborn and vain. In the Humor Stage series, she resents Aunt Hen's meanness towards her. In the Adventure in Space series, she has no designated job, and constantly causes minor problems. In Blue Cat Dragon Rider, she is a doctor and is afraid of bugs. After becoming a Dragon Rider, she overcomes her effeminate personality.The Classical Blue Cat Series, Interactive Television Program Series, Blue Cat Dragon Rider Series, and Legend of the Stars SeriesSweet Sister / Tianniu () (Hong Kong version: )With a big heart and a big body, Tianniu is a red pig who is honest, sincere, and comes from the countryside.The Humor Stage Series, Star Wars Series, and Ocean World SeriesAunt Hen / Ji Dashen () (Hong Kong version: Ms. Blabber, )Named "Sesame Chicken" but referred to as Aunt Hen by the children, Aunt Hen is in her thirties and serves as the children's teacher and guardian. She can be conservative and old-fashioned.The Humor Stage Series, Star Wars Series, and Dinosaur Times SeriesDr. Yang ()Beautiful, kind, intelligent, and capable. In the Dinosaur Times series, Dr. Yang is a researcher sent by the headquarters to aid in the investigation.The Dinosaur Times Series, and Ocean World SeriesBadou ()Although clumsy, simple-minded, and stubborn, Badou is also a strong bear who is kind at heart, and wants to help others. In the Adventure in Space series, he is the crew's nutritionist and a foodie. In Blue Cat Dragon Rider, he is unusually brave in times of emergency.The Sports Competition Series, Knowledge Olympics Series, Adventure in Space Series, and Blue Cat Dragon Rider SeriesGreen Monkey ()The Sports Competition Series, and Knowledge Olympics SeriesRed Dog ()The Sports Competition Series, and Knowledge Olympics SeriesBlack Whistle (Raven) ()The Sports Competition Series, and Knowledge Olympics SeriesLala ()Lala is an alien girl and Princess of Ozma. Introduced in the 6th season, she serves a key role in connecting the main series with the Blue Cat Dragon Rider series. When she returns in Blue Cat Dragon Rider, she is a scientist on Ozma, and the inventor of the Dragon Rider's bracelets. She often risks her own life for the safety of Earth.The Adventures in Space Series, Mysteries of the Human Body Series, Blue Cat Dragon Rider Series, and Legend of the Stars SeriesBuji ()The Adventures in Space Series, and Legend of the Stars SeriesXiaoxiao ()The Team 119 SeriesGuli ()The Mysteries of the Human Body SeriesTuantuan ()The Mysteries of the Human Body SeriesMante ()The Mysteries of the Human Body SeriesDongchen ()The Mysteries of the Human Body SeriesBosi ()The Mysteries of the Human Body SeriesDr. Waiwai ()Born on the same day as Hitler, Dr. Waiwai is the antagonist in the Blue Cat Dragon Rider series, plotting to control the Earth, and then the entire universe.The Blue Cat Dragon Rider SeriesAardwolf ()One of Dr. Waiwai's minions, Aardwolf often messes up his missions, and hates it when other people hit him in the nose.The Blue Cat Dragon Rider SeriesOne-eyed Eagle ()One of Dr. Waiwai's minions, One-eyed Eagle is calm, composed, and strategic. He is highly intelligent and heartless, and absolutely loyal to Dr. Waiwai.The Blue Cat Dragon Rider SeriesNine-tailed Fox ()Originally one of Dr. Waiwai's minions, Nine-tailed Fox is sly, quick-witted, and daring. After realizing she had been tricked by Dr. Waiwai, she switches sides.The Blue Cat Dragon Rider SeriesDiandian ()The Blue Cat's Journey to the West Series
Series 3000 Whys of Blue Cat The "3000 Whys of Blue Cat" series has about 3,000 episodes, each about 15 minutes long, and had 150 million yuan invested into it. The theme song is called "It's a Big World" (). The animation centers around the adventures of Blue Cat, Naughty, and other characters. Each episode explains a piece of knowledge. This series is the story of the beginning of the characters' adventures in the world. 365 eps for Incredible Adventures of Blue Cat