Ghostforce

Ghostforce
Genre	Action Adventure Horror comedy Superhero
Created by	Jeremy Zag
Developed by	Jeremy Zag Pascal Boutboul Sebastien Thibaudeau Nathanael Bronn
Directed by	Karim El Mokadddem
Voices of	Enzo Ratsito Hervé Grull Laure Filiu
Theme music composer	Jeremy Zag
Composers	Jeremy Zag Noam Kaniel
Country of origin	France South Korea Italy
Original language	French
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	52 + 2 special
Production
Executive producer	Hermeline Vincent Nakache
Producer	Jeremy Zag
Editors	Fanny Hermann Vassin Namar Romain Furzeau Thomas Mouton
Running time	11 minutes
Production companies	SAMG Animation Zagtoon Kidsme S.R.L
Original release
Network	TFOU (France) EBS 1 (South Korea) Disney+ (Italy)
Release	21 August 2021 (2021-08-21) – present

Ghostforce (also named Ghost Force) is an animated television series created by Jeremy Zag that premiered on TFOU in France on August 21, 2021. The show is licensed by Disney for international distribution; in the United States, it premiered on Disney XD on October 4, 2021, before premiering on its main home Disney Channel on November 8.

The first season of the series consists of 56 episodes, 52 11-minute episodes and 4 22-minute episodes. A live-action film adaptation is currently in development, and will be produced by 1492 Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures.

A second season is currently in production.

Premise

In New York City, three middle school kids working as a team of superheroes known as the Ghost Force who must protect the city from the ghosts which are invisible to the human eye. These ghosts use fright as fuel to increase their power and ability to affect the world around them. The ghosts have a basic form and a booster form which can be obtained when they merge with specific items. When a ghost is defeated, the Ghostforce use Technoghost containers to contain them. Once the ghost is contained, the damages they did are undone.

Characters

The Ghostforce

• Andrew "Andy" Baker (voiced by Enzo Ratsito in the French version, Jordan Quisno in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, he made his first appearance in the episode "Bananice". He is a student in Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York, despite being the oldest of the trio, suggesting he was held back a year. Although he is an incredible and talented aspiring basketball player, he is often a lazy underachiever for study. Using the power of his Ectocap, Andy transforms into the superhero Fury the Leader, gaining slime-based powers to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
  • Dragoyle is a dragon/gargoyle-like ghost who resides in Fury's Boo Cap.
• Michael "Mike" Collins Jr. (voiced by Hervé Grull in the French version, Ogie Banks in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, he made his debut in the episode "Bananice". He is the youngest student of Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York, due to him skipping a grade. He has a large interest in science. Using the power of his Ectocap, Mike transforms into the superhero Krush the Defender, gaining the power of ice creation to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
  • Growmax is an ice cube-shaped ghost who resides in Krush's Boo Cap.
• Olivia "Liv" Baker (voiced by Laure Filiu in the French version, Cassandra Lee Morris in the English dub) is one of the main protagonists of Ghostforce, her first appearance is in the episode "Bananice". She is a student in Professor Pascal's class at NYC school in Manhattan, New York and the younger sister of Andy. She is too interested in the paranormal study and the ghosts. Using the power of her Ectocap, Liv transforms into the superheroine Myst the Tactician, gaining the power of portal creation to stop the paranormal ghosts that terrorize the city.
  • Octocat is an octopus/cat-like ghost who resides in Myst's Boo Cap.
• Glowboo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Cedric Williams in the English dub) is the android member of Ghostforce, he made his debut in the episode "Mastaar".
• Miss Jones (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version, Tara Sands in the English dub) is a science teacher at the unnamed NYC school, she is shown to make her first appearance in the episode "Bananice". She is the half-ghost mentor of the Ghostforce and the creator of Glowboo.
  • Glups is Miss Jones' pet ghost.

Supporting characters

• Jay Baker (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdoch in the English dub) is the father of Andy and Liv who is a film director and camera operator.
• Melissa Baker (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is the mother of Andy and Liv who is a film director.
• Michael Collins Sr. (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Ogie Banks in the English dub) is the father of Mike who is a wealthy basketball player. Although he loves his son, he often encourages him to become a basketball player like him and can often be neglectful because of his business opportunities.
• Professor Pascal (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdock in the English dub) is a teacher at the unnamed NYC school who works as a chemistry teacher, a history teacher, and a biology teacher.
  • Asta is Professor Pascal's dog.
• Mr. Boris Vladovsky (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version, Nick Hudson Murdock in the English dub) is the strict principal of the unnamed NYC school.
• Drake Miller (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Cedric Williams in the English dub) is a student at the unnamed NYC school and a professional basketball player who is Andy's rival.
  • Bobby (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is Drake's loyal acquaintance.
• Charlie (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is an Asian-American student at the unnamed NYC school who is a fangirl of the Ghostforce, Krush particularly. She is Mike's love interest.
• Jane and Stacy (both voiced by Laure Filiu in the French version) are students at the unnamed NYC school and are also cheerleaders. Although they act as antagonistic mean girls, Jane often hides her special interests from Stacy who can't accept that Jane likes different things.
• Marlo (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is an African-American student at the unnamed NYC school who acts cool. He is Liv's love interest.
• Carla (voiced by Marie Diot in the French version) is a free-spirited and curious student at the unnamed NYC school who is Andy's love interest, and she firstly appeared in the episode "Bananice" as a background character. Carla doesn't really love Andy much, but Carla is still a good friend of his.
• Rajat (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is an Indian-American student at the unnamed NYC school and the most intelligent member of Professor Pascal's class, whose smarts rival those of Mike's.
• Tim Callaghan (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version) is an overly dramatic and confident police lieutenant who often helps citizens in trouble even when ghosts attack.
• Serge Lightman / Solar-Man (voiced by Emmanuel Garijo in the French version) is a movie star currently filming the superhero movie the Bakers are producing.
• Nolan Kasenti (voiced by Fred Colas in the French version, Christopher Corey Smith in the English dub) is a powerful yet mysterious businessman hunting down Miss Jones.

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
1	52		August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)	November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)
2	TBA		2026 (2026)	TBA

Episodes

Season 1 (2021-2022)

No.	Title	Written by	Storyboard by	Original air date (France)	U.S. air date	Prod. code
1	"Bananice"	Pascal Boutboul, Sébastien Thibaudeau & Jeremy Zag	Karim El Mokaddem (head) Maxime Maleo (co-director) Nathanaël Bronn	November 6, 2021 (2021-11-06)	October 4, 2021	101
Andy unknowingly awakens the Level 6 ice-themed ghost Freezofear who merges with a Bananice popsicle turning it into a banana/gorilla-themed ghost called Bananice where it starts freezing everyone.
2	"Pharaok"	Sébastien Thibaudeau & Pascal Boutboul	Karim El Mokaddem (head) Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre	August 28, 2021 (2021-08-28)	October 4, 2021	102
When the Mask of Pharases II falls off Mr. Vladovsky's desk, this causes the Level 7 pharaoh-themed ghost Pharaok to be freed where it starts to turn anyone into mummies that obey its every command and can even perform a heat wave attack.
3	"Trashotic" "Grordure"	Written by : Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet, Alexandre Manneville & Olivier Serrano Idea by : Jeremy Zag & Pascal Boutboul	Karim El Mokaddem (head) Maxime Maleo (co-director) Karina Gazizova & Todd Dejong	September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)	October 5, 2021	103
When a seagull drops a sandwich onto a dumpster, it frees the Level 4 toxic-themed ghost Spong. It merges with a trash can to become trash-themed ghost Trashotic who unleashes a noxious odor on New York City.
4	"Mikroo"	Philippe Clerc, Matthieu Choquet & Olivier Serrano	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Celine Pottier & Jonathan Bocquet	August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21)	October 5, 2021	104
When Professor Pascal hands Drake a decorative egg, the Level 2 spiky-themed ghost Mikroo is awoken where it starts shrinking anyone that it phases through.
5	"Mizuo"	Pascal Boutboul, Jerome Cointre & Michael Delachenal	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Florian Guivarch & Gaultier Buiret	November 13, 2021 (2021-11-13)	October 6, 2021	105
Bobby unknowingly releases the water-themed ghost Droplet from a metal flask. It possesses a water tank to become the water tank-themed ghost Mizuo whose water attacks turn water tanks into clones of it.
6	"Sharkoak" "Requinox"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Corde	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Jonathan Bocquet & Anthony Ferre	September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)	October 6, 2021	106
Mario's attempt to unlock Liv's locker with a shark tooth releases the Level 7 gluttonous ghost Sharkoak, a shark-themed whose foul smell is polluting the surrounding air.
7	"Mastaar"	Pascal Boutboul & Simon Lecocq	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Arielle Gomez	September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)	October 7, 2021	107
When Drake Miller plays the ukelele under a tree, he awakens the Level 7 spiky-themed ghost Maastar who can create an electric guitar that hypnotizes anyone into loving its music.
8	"Arakgum"	Pascal Boutboul, Jeremy Zag & Alice Gioroan	Joan Gouviac	October 30, 2021 (2021-10-30)	October 7, 2021	108
When Mike crashes into a book tray, one of the books releases the Level 5 spider-themed ghost Arak. When it possesses some gum, it becomes gum/spider-themed Arakgum who produces a gummy substance that traps anyone.
9	"Zipzap"	Philppe Clerc, Alexandre Manneville, Olivier Serrano & Sébastien Thibaudeau	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Arielle Gomez & Anthony Ferre	October 9, 2021 (2021-10-09)	October 8, 2021	109
A park cleaner bumps into a woman and accidentally drops an old television containing the Level 4 hypno-electric ghost Zipzap. In its electric eel-like form, Zipzap uses people's phone screens to hypnotize them.
10	"Artiflame" "Artiflamme"	Pascal Boutboul, Baptiste Renaro & Julien Gallet	Xu Zheping	October 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)	October 8, 2021	110
After Andy sets off some fireworks that hit some coals, the Level 4 dragon-like ghost Flame is awakened. When it merges with a firecracker, it becomes the Chinese dragon-themed Artiflame who can create small-sized explosions.
11	"Xhypno"	Pascal Boutboul & Manuel Meyre	Joan Gouviac	November 20, 2021 (2021-11-20)	October 11, 2021	111
When the assistant director trips on a crystal leaf ornament, it awakens the Level 9 crystal-themed ghost Xhypno whose butterfly-like form can hypnotize anyone.
12	"Sporofungus"	Pascal Boutboul, Serge De Poucques & Catherine Olaya	Yoan Parent (head) Iman Kaguirova	September 25, 2021 (2021-09-25)	October 11, 2021	112
When a plumber tries too hard to fix a broken pipe, he awakens the Level 4 mushroom-themed ghost Sporofungus from the mushroom food can it was dormant in. Once awoken, Sporofungus starts spreading its foul smell around New York City.
13	"Krik-Krok"	Pascal Boutboul & Anastasia Heinzl	Isabelle Lemaux Piedfert (head) Fabien Brandily & Aurelie Gomez	September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)	October 12, 2021	114
When Andy and Liv accidentally break Professor Pascal's flower pot, they unleash the Level 4 plant-themed ghost Krik-Krok who can create thorny vines on its targets.
14	"Burghorror" "Burghorreur"	Catherine Olaya & Serges Depoucques	Yoan Parent (head) Aurelie Gomez	October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16)	October 12, 2021	115
When Andy accidentally drops a mustard bottle, a biker runs over it enough to awaken the Level 4 Spig. Upon merging with a hamburger, it becomes the hamburger-themed ghost Burghorror who can shoot melted goo, burger buns, lettuce, and condiments.
15	"Raijin"	Pascal Boutboul, Michael Delachenal & Sébastien Thibaudeau	Yoan Parent (head) Alban Rodriguez	September 4, 2021 (2021-09-04)	October 13, 2021	113
After Mark tries to use an old power generator to power the Baker family's camera, he awakens the Level 6 thundercloud-themed ghost Raijin who causes electrical objects to go haywire.
16	"Chronoklok"	Pascal Boutboul & Erwan Witschger	Yoan Parent (head) Iman Kaguirova & Alban Rodriguez	September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11)	October 13, 2021	116
When a teenager drops a spray bottle on a Rubik's cube, it awakens the Level 5 golem-themed ghost Petrifear. Upon merging with a watch, it becomes the watch-themed Chronoklok who can freeze time for one minute.
17	"Katastroph"	Pascal Boutboul & Adrien Louiset	Yoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head) Jonathan Bocquet & Piere Le Couviour	September 18, 2021 (2021-09-18)	October 14, 2021	119
When a truck runs over a stone and causes a box of vases to fall and break, it awakens the Level 7 cat-themed ghosts Katastroph. They can merge to form a three-headed cat ghost.
18	"Jellystery"	Pascal Boutboul & Alec B. Donkitch	Yoan Parent (head) Alban Rodriguez	October 23, 2021 (2021-10-23)	October 14, 2021	117
Looking to imitate Miss Jones' earlier exploits, Liv faces Jellystery alone... But that only makes the situation even worse! Even superheroes have to learn their job first.
19	"Vochaos"	Fiona Leibgorin & Guillaume Cochard	Yoan Parent (head) Pierre Le Couviour	November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)	October 15, 2021	118
20	"Agia"	Alice Giordan	Yoan Parent (head) Aurelie Gomez	December 4, 2021 (2021-12-04)	October 15, 2021	120
21	"Cyclopee"	Julien Gallet & Baptiste Renard	Yoan Parent (head) Pierre Le Couviour	December 11, 2021 (2021-12-11)	October 18, 2021	121
22	"Gmagicard" "Cartomage"	Pascal Boutboul & Olivier Serrano	Yoan Parent & Alban Rodriguez (head) Iman Kaguirova	December 18, 2021 (2021-12-18)	October 18, 2021	122
23	"Bubble-Brush" "Frouskimous"	Pierre Corde	Yoan Parent (head) Zoe Simpson	January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)	October 25, 2021	123
24	"Glouglux"	Written by : Pascal Boutboul, Max Maleo, Simon Raynaud & Alexandre Ulman Adapted by : Pierre Doublier	Yoan Parent (head) Zoe Simpson	January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)	October 25, 2021	124
25	"Scream Scratch" "Gratouille"	Pascal Stervinou	Yoan Parent (head) Alban Rodriguez	February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)	November 1, 2021	125
26	"Creepop" "Cripop"	Valérie Chappellet	Yoan Parent (head) Eddy Moreau	January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)	November 1, 2021	126
27	"Somnibou"	Manuel Meyre	Yoan Parent (head) Iman Kaguirova	January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)	November 8, 2021	127
28	"Troublestretch" "Filaffreux"	Valérie Chappellet	Yoan Parent (head) Pierre Le Couviour & Bérangère Jacquet	February 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)	November 8, 2021	128
29	"Meta&Lix" "Méta&Lix"	Sébastien Thibaudeau & Matthieu Choquet	Yoan Parent (head) Eddy Moreau	March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)	November 15, 2021	129
30	"Cookieflame" "Cookieflamme"	Baptiste Renard & Julien Gallet	Yoan Parent (head) Zoe Simpson	February 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)	November 15, 2021	130
31	"Graffurious"	Catherine Olaya & Serge Depoucques	Yoan Parent (head) Majorya Sajous	August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)	March 5, 2022	131
32	"Levisfer" "Lévisfer"	Alice Giordan	Yoan Parent (head) Alban Rodriguez	October 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)	March 5, 2022	132
33	"Paniclick"	Pascal Stervinou	Yoan Parent (head) Eddy Moreau & Alexis Wemaere	February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)	March 12, 2022	133
34	"Sandyrok" "Sablirok"	Valérie Chappellet	Yoan Parent (head) Zoe Simpson	August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)	March 12, 2022	134
35	"Hypnolion"	Fiona Leibgorin & Guillaume Cochard	Yoan Parent (head) Pierre Le Couviour	September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)	March 19, 2022	135
36	"Jinjoke" "Gredingue"	Pascal Boutboul & Sébastien Thibaudeau	Yoan Parent (head) Eddy Moreau	November 6, 2022 (2022-11-06)	March 19, 2022	136
37	"Gumglue"	Pascal Stervinou	Yoan Parent & Jun Violet (head) Majorva Sajous	September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)	March 26, 2022	137
When Andy and Liv face Gumglue, Mike has to hide their secret identities from their class.
38	"Scorpod"	Alexandre Colbert	Jun Violet (head) Zoe Simpson	September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)	March 26, 2022	138
The Ghostforce struggles to capture Scorpod and reverse it's damage.
39	"Turbokorn"	Baptisite Renard & Julien Gallet	Jun Violet (head) Eddy Moreau	September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)	April 2, 2022	140
The Ghostforce urgently learn how to drive the Ghost Car to stop Turbokorn, a ghost that merged with a racecar.
40	"Biballoon"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Doublier	Yoan Parent (head) Pierre Le Couviour	November 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)	April 2, 2022	139
When Mike and Andy get jealous of Liv, their teamwork against Biballoon is compromised.
41	"Mascarade"	Pascal Boutboul & Alice Giordan	Jun Violet (head) Alexis Wemaere	September 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)	April 9, 2022	141
In facing Mascarade, Mike and Liv are thrown off when Andy tries to change his personality.
42	"Batata"	Pascal Boutboul & Alice Giordan	Jun Violet and Yoan Parent (head) Alexis Wemaere	October 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)	April 9, 2022	142
Desperate to prove his bravery, Mike keeps taking risks to fight Batata in the darkness.
43	"Prehistorrible" "Préhistorrible"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Doublier	Jun Violet (head) Eddy Moreau	October 24, 2022 (2022-10-24)	October 3, 2022	143
Andy takes on Prehistorrible alone, while Liv and Mike are stuck in the ice.
44	"Chaorion"	Pascal Boutboul & Alice Giordan	Jun Violet (head) Farah Togora	October 2, 2022 (2022-10-02)	October 3, 2022	144
Ghostforce takes on Chaorion, a spirit from outer space who wants to destroy Earth.
45	"Piraniak"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Doublier	Eddy Moreau & Alban Rodriguez	October 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)	October 4, 2022	145
46	"Dinozos"	Pascal Boutboul & Alice Giordan	Jun Violet (head) Julia Boutboul (remerciements) Alexis Wemaere	October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)	October 4, 2022	146
47	"Dunky Boss"	Pascal Boutboul, Sébastien Thibaudeau & Pierre Doublier	Jun Violet (head) Eddy Moreau	October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)	October 5, 2022	147
48	"Scaregrow" "Epouvanterre"	Sébastien Thibaudeau	Jun Violet (head) Farah Togora	September 25, 2022 (2022-09-25)	October 5, 2022	148
49	"Jellyjack" "Gloupsijack"	Pascal Boutboul & Augustin Mas	Jun Violet (head) Alexis Wemaere	November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)	October 6, 2022	149
50	"Kaboom" "Kaboum"	Pascal Boutboul & Augustin Mas	Jun Violet (head) Alexis Wemaere	October 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)	October 6, 2022	150
51	"Ninja Ki" "Ninjaki"	Pascal Boutboul & Augustin Mas	Alexis Wemaere & Alban Rodriguez	November 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)	October 7, 2022	151
52	"Criangle"	Pascal Boutboul & Augustin Mas	Eddy Moreau & Alban Rodriguez	September 11, 2022 (2022-09-11)	October 7, 2022	152

Specials (2022-TBA)

No.	Title	Written by	Storyboard by	Original air date (France)	U.S. air date	Prod. code
1	"Grump King" "Fichtrouille"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Doublier	Anthony Ferre, Pierre Le Couviour, Iman Kiguirova & Aurelie Gomez	October 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)	TBA	153
Halloween has arrived in New York and everyone is preparing for the spookiest night of the year. Our Heroes and their classmates celebrate the occasion at the Bakers', but Halloween turns into a disaster.
2	"Panikokado"	Pascal Boutboul & Pierre Doublier	Iman Kiguirova, Alexis Wemaere, Aurelie Gomez & Yoan Parent	December 15, 2023 (2023-12-15)	TBA	154
When Andy, Liv and their parents leave for the mountains to spend the holidays, Mike is happy that he wins the competition at "KassKorp" and finally celebrates the new year with his father.
3	"Origins"	TBD	TBA	Q4 2024	TBA	155

Home media

Shout! Factory Kids signed a deal with ZAG Heroez to secure the North American DVD rights to Ghostforce. Other media companies that will produce home media include Eagle Pictures in Italy, Edel in Germany, and Dazzler Media in the United Kingdom.

Production

Originally, the series was originally going to be a CGI/live-action hybrid.

External links

• Ghost Force at TF1 (in French)
• Ghost Force at IMDb