Lamput

Lamput is an Indian animated television series of shorts created by Vaibhav Kumaresh and produced by Vaibhav Studios for Cartoon Network Asia, consisting of 15 seconds micro shorts that were extended to 2 minutes for the second season. It is the second CN Indian original show after Roll No 21, which airs on Cartoon Network (India).^[1][2] Season 3 consists of episodes ranging from 3 to 5 minutes, with a few 7-minute specials, airing on Cartoon Network in APAC, EMEA and LATAM. Lamput has also started airing on Boomerang.

On April 20, 2021, a crossover between Lamput and Chinese internet character Tuzki was announced, along with a fourth season in the works.^[3]

Synopsis[]

Lamput is an orange gooey creature that escaped from the laboratory of Specs and Skinny. They try to catch Lamput but never succeed because of Lamput's ability to shape shift.^[4]

Characters[]

Main[]

• Lamput: Lamput is the title character of the show. He's an orange gooey creature that escaped from the Docs' laboratory.
• Specs: Specs, also known as Fat Doc, is the fat scientist who tries to catch Lamput.
• Skinny: Skinny, also known as Slim Doc, is the slim scientist who also tries to catch Lamput.

Supporting[]

• Mr. Mustache: He's a fit, healthy and powerful man, often a police officer, who sometimes arrests the docs or beats them up.
• Doctor: He's a pink colored doctor who sometimes checks Lamput and the docs.
• White Lady: She is Skinny’s crush.
• Pink Lady: She is Specs’ crush.
• The Boss: He is the docs' boss.

Reception[]

Critical response[]

Lamput earned the distinction of being the first Indian show sold from a pitch bible that has gone to air globally.^[1]

Accolades[]

The show won two BAF awards, one in the category Case Study of the Year and another in the category Best Animated Episode (Indian). Lamput Season 2 is nominated for 2019 International Emmy Awards under the category of Kids Animation.

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