Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes Release New Trailer and Images

Disney Junior and Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, dropped a first-look trailer for the new kids TV series Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes, which will air on Disney Junior and Disney+ on March 22.

There are some new superheroes in town and they are bursting with inclusivity and culture. Created by Robert Vargas and developed from characters originally created by duo Marc Dey and Kelly Dillon, both South Africans, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes is a super bubbly and empowering action-filled animated series. The series introduces us to Kiya, aka Dance Ninja, a seven-year-old African girl, who lives to dance and perform martial arts with both becoming her superpowers.

On March 22, both Disney Junior and Disney+ will release four 11-minute episodes simultaneously that are filled with all types of life lessons for younger audiences. Kiya is joined by her two best friends, Jay, aka “Flying Rockstar” and Motsie who also goes by the name “Tech Racer.” The three friends help unite their community and have mystical Kimoja crystal headbands that when worn, transform them into superheroes with special powers like Kiya’s “pirouette POW.” Life isn’t all unicorns and rainbows as three Kimojans, known as “Flawed Friends,” reek havoc for them in the form of jealousy, competitiveness, and envy.

All three superhero characters are reflections of the natural beauty that is South Africa and they are modeled after themes of “community, empathy, and unity.” There’s action, dance, and music with vibrant animation that make this a series that fans around the globe are sure to love.

Esra Cafer, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Management at eOne Hasbro stated, “We have given a lot of thought and intention to developing fundamentally relatable characters that serve as great role models for young children. Kiya shows that you don’t have to choose between learning to dance or being a kick-butt hero – you can be both! She’s encouraging preschoolers to be whoever they want to be and shine.”

“Our belief is that Kiya will represent and empower young girls to be leaders who can use their smarts and skills to solve big problems”, shared Tshepo Moche, writer and creative consultant at Triggerfish a creative partner and the leading animation studio from Africa.

Moche continued, “There is still a tremendous opportunity for representation and there has never been a better moment for the landscape of children’s programming to reflect the diversity and size of the audience they serve.” This show is the newest representation of Hasbro and eOne’s commitments to illustrate the belief that rich, varied perspectives generate the best ideas and reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion across their brands and play experiences. Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes is their latest endeavor to stand up for children by creating a world where every child experiences hope, kindness, and joy.

Check out the new trailer for Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes below and tune in March 22 on Disney+ and Diseny Junior.