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By Emily Ashby
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Spirited feline's so-so adventures celebrate uniqueness.
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Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
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Based on 4 parent reviews
Based on 22 kid reviews
Kids say the show has a polarizing reputation among viewers, with many asserting it is a blatant ripoff of another animated series, criticizing its character designs and storyline while others praise its originality, storytelling, and positivity. The mixed reviews highlight a divide between those who find it entertaining and cute and those who deem it poorly crafted and derivative.
- originality debate
- character design issues
- mixed reviews
- opinion divided
- positive messages
Summarized with AI
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What's the Story?
RAINBOW BUTTERFLY UNICORN KITTY follows the adventures of a hybrid cat named Felicity (voiced by Allegra Clark) who uses her unique and magical abilities to explore her fairy tale home of Mythlandia with her friends. When the place you call home is a land of mythical creatures and magical folks, there's no telling what each day will hold, but gregarious Felicity and her best canine friend, Miguel (Arturo Sandoval), meet every new experience with an abundance of excitement.
Is It Any Good?
The technicolor conglomerate of characters and scenery that awaits first-time viewers is a fairly accurate commentary on the show's overall content. Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty is so flashy and awash in the full-spectrum visual stimulation that one has to wonder if it's meant to disguise the vacuum of quality content within. Felicity's adventures with her friends are fun and imaginative, but they're not particularly clever, engaging, or instructive.
That said, it's always refreshing to see a character who defies the norms as Felicity's four-in-one nature does, and it challenges viewers' perception of the very existence of "normal" itself. She's a model of self-acceptance and of doing your best with your unique qualities. Even without the kind of magical abilities Felicity has, kids can relate these messages to their own experiences (possibly with some guidance from parents) and better identify what makes them special as well.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes Felicity unique. How does she use what makes her special to help her friends and better enjoy their company in Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty? What other character strengths do you see in her and her friends? Kids: What are some of your favorite qualities in yourself? Why is it important to acknowledge your gifts?
Kids: Do you like to engage in imaginative play? What characters or creatures do you enjoy pretending to be? What do you learn from playing someone or something else?
What examples of friendship stand out in this series? Do any of the characters put limits on their extensions of friendship? How do the characters deal with difficult people and challenging situations? What would you do differently in their positions?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 29, 2019
- Cast : Allegra Clark , Arturo Sandoval , Katie Leigh
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Animals
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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