'The Powerpuff Girls' is among my favorite animated series, and my personal favorite Cartoon Network program. I am very drawn to the unique animation, the engaging stories, and of course the girls themselves, who are strong and brave, and have big personalities to boot.
Both segments, 'Stuck Up, Up, and Away' and 'Schoolhouse Rocked,' are terrifically written, and tackle the issue of bullying that is so commonly exhibited in schools. As someone who was a victim of bullying, I found it refreshing to see the Powerpuff Girls take on bullies and stand up for others and themselves. The antagonists here were malicious and caused harm where they went, but got what they deserved at the end. To me, the stories in 'The Powerpuff Girls' have always been interesting and full of substance, instead of being shallow and unoriginal, a trap that some animated series fall into. I've never found the series predictable either; I have been legitimately surprised by some of the outcomes, which is very impressive.
I have always enjoyed the girls themselves, who truly shine here, especially since each has her own unique personality. Bubbles is sweet and funny, Blossom is smart and levelheaded, and Buttercup is feisty and headstrong. All three of these characters are lovable in their own ways, thus it has never been easy for me to choose a favorite. Though they are justice-seeking and always ready to fight off villains, they are not without humor and heart.
As always, the animation is beautiful, reminiscent of styles from the 1950s (particularly the architecture and landscape scenes). I absolutely love all the colors, character designs, and the artistic layout of the series. The music is catchy as well, and all of the voice acting is terrific.
All in all, a wonderful episode of a fantastic series.
