Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
| Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Parker Simmons |
| Directed by | Michael Moloney |
| Voices of |
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| Theme music composer | Mint Potion Studios |
| Opening theme | "I Love You Mao Mao" (performed by Kaho Kidoguchi) |
| Composer | Mint Potion Studios |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Laura Allen |
| Editor | Todd Raleigh |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production companies | Titmouse, Inc. Cartoon Network Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Cartoon Network |
| Release | July 1, 2019 – July 17, 2020 |
Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart is an American animated television series created by Parker Simmons for Cartoon Network. A co-production between Cartoon Network Studios and Titmouse, Inc. The show follows a title character, Mao Mao, along with Badgerclops and Adorabat. Going through adventures to protect the citizens of Pure Heart Valley from the forces of evil while finding a way to fix the Ruby Pure Heart to its original state, after accidentally been broken by Mao Mao and Badgerclops.
The show is based on the independent teaser short I Love You Mao Mao, which Simmons had initially produced for the annual Titmouse Inc. "5-Second Day" on February 21, 2014, and subsequently posted on Newgrounds and Youtube.
The show debuted on July 1, 2019, later it was broadcast worldwide in 2019 and 2020 on Cartoon Network. A second season was confirmed to be in production at the Cartoon Network Studios First Look Panel during the Comic-Con at Home event on July 23, 2020. First 30 episodes were released in September 1, with last 10 in January 1, 2021 on HBO Max.
In August 2022, the show was removed from HBO Max, as a result of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Along with all references of the show from Cartoon Network's official websites, YouTube channels, and Twitter feeds. Series creator, Parker Simmons has expressed doubts about the series future, adding that it was unclear to him whether the series was officially canceled or could receive a second season.