Season 1 • Episode 29
LatestCaptain Biceps is a French animated series based on the comic books by Frederic Thebault and Philippe "Zep" Chappuis, available in 78 episodes of 8 minutes each. The series is about a fighting superhero, very muscular but unintelligent, called Captain Biceps, assisted by his faithful companion, Genius, facing the villains to save Capitaleville from disaster. The series first aired on November 8, 2010 on France 3 in France. It also airs on Starz Kids & Family in the United States, weekdays at 8:00am ET/PT.
Writing
Zep's signature absurdist humor crammed into bite-sized chaos.
Practical Effects
Gloriously ugly 2D animation that leans into its own jank.
Creators
Zep, Pascal David
Xavier Fagnon
Captain Biceps (voice)
Emmanuel Garijo
Genius (voice)
Véronique Augereau
Raymonde (voice)
Philippe Peythieu
Dr. Nuisible (voice)
Brigitte Lecordier
Various villains (voice)
Christophe Lemoine
Various villains (voice)
Patrice Dozier
Various villains (voice)
Patrick Guillemin
Various villains (voice)
Jean-Claude Donda
Various villains (voice)
Michel Elias
Various villains (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Zep was already famous for 'Titeuf,' France's biggest comic phenomenon—this was his weirder flex.
The 78-episode order was unusually massive for French TV animation, suggesting either confidence or contractual hostage situation.
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