Bunny Maloney

MoonScoop

Industry	Animation, Television production
Headquarters	France, Ireland
Key people	Christophe di Sabatino, Benoît di Sabatino, Paul Cummins (executive producers)
Products	Animated television series (e.g., Bunny Maloney)

Bunny Maloney is an animated series produced through a French-Irish collaboration, developed by Studio Tanuki with Stéphane Stoll as director. The project was brought to life by MoonScoop alongside Telegael and France Télévisions, drawing inspiration from the short animation The Attack of the Giant Red Octopus (French: Pinpin le Lapin: L'attaque de rouge geant). The narrative follows the escapades of Bunny Maloney, a pink anthropomorphic rabbit, and his companions.

Synopsis

The storyline revolves around three central figures: Bunny Maloney, Candy Bunny, and Jean-François. Bunny is characterized as a playful yet somewhat slow-witted pink rabbit who indulges heavily in fast food, particularly pizza. Although he exhibits laziness and self-centered behavior, he remains protective of his partner, Candy Bunny.

Japanese cultural influences permeate the series, evident in its manga-style artwork, symbolic imagery, and occasional use of Japanese script. Additionally, the show includes nods to well-known pop culture icons such as James Bond.

Main

• Bunny Maloney - A pink rabbit distinguished by large black eyes, known for his mischievous nature, limited intellect, and selfishness. Leading an indolent lifestyle, he favors junk food with a special liking for pizza. As Candy’s boyfriend, he sometimes fears her temper but will defend himself when necessary. He also cares for four pet fish with whom he regularly interacts.
• Candy Bunny - A pink rabbit marked by small black eyes and a red scrunchie. She is quick-tempered and petty, often hostile toward Bunny and even resorting to physical aggression over trivial matters. Despite being his girlfriend, she seldom shows happiness around him. Candy owns a pet named Potchi.
• Jean-François - An alien creature resembling a blue cabbit who shares living quarters with Bunny and Candy. He is naive yet kindhearted and emotionally steady but vulnerable to being manipulated into Bunny’s selfish plots. He is skilled at the fictional rhythm game "Bust-a Para Dance."
• Professor Débilouman - The primary villain of the series; a short man with spiky hair and a long nose who wears a lab coat. His plans are foolish but initially promising before ultimately failing. He harbors animosity toward Bunny and occasionally shows interest in Candy. His signature exclamation when his submarine sinks is "oh, poop."
• Modchi - Débilouman’s pale purple companion resembling Potchi who seldom takes part in schemes but offers sarcastic comments or comic relief alongside Débilouman.

Recurring Characters

• Stan Ookie – A brown badger who communicates through a small blue holographic projection. Intelligent yet occasionally unaware of Débilouman’s schemes, he plays the role of the group's serious character with moments of humor. He connects with the ProtecTeam via the Bunnyganger mech.
• Potchi – A light blue, rounded creature that wanders around the ProtecTeam’s residence, exhibiting dog-like behavior and limited to uttering "onyo."
• Bunny's fish – A quartet of vibrant pet fish sharing a single aquarium; they sometimes provide support or motivation for Bunny’s initiatives.
• The Amazing Secret Spies – Débilouman’s look-alike agents clad in dark sunglasses, who communicate using only a single word.
• Charlotte – Candy’s scatterbrained white lamb companion, recognized for her annoying tendencies and an unreturned affection for Bunny.
• Louis Picollin – A chubby fly dressed in a green and orange superhero costume who admires Bunny and cleans city streets; he aspires to join the ProtecTeam but is turned down.
• Noacak – The stern yet ineffective commander of Bunnyville’s militia, reminiscent of Major Monogram from Phineas and Ferb.
• Secretary Octopus – A purple octopus functioning as Bunnyville’s news correspondent, frequently featured on ProtecTeam broadcasts.
• Marc and Ting – An eccentric pair of salesmen appearing in advertisements and commercial ventures; their names are a play on the word "marketing."
• Ben Tonari – A human acquaintance of Jean-François who regularly dances alongside him in "Bust-a Para Dance" and is also seen skating or mingling in crowds.

Episodes

1. Casanova Clone ("Candy voit double")
2. Text Message Madness ("Sos SMS")
3. Atomic Flea ("La puce atomique")
4. Rabid Rabbit ("Bunny-sitter")
5. Hasta La Vista, Bunny ("Hasta la vista, Bunny !")
6. Candy's Birthday Surprise ("Joyeux anniversaire, Candy !")
7. Noacak Wants You ("En avant, marche !")
8. A Wrinkle in the ProtecTeam ("Ô ride, ô désespoir")
9. Polterabbitgeist ("Nos ancêtres les lapins")
10. Bunny's Fish Go Off ("Mes chers poissons")
11. Bunny's Big Hit ("Bunny rebondit")
12. Carrots Are a Girl's Best Friend ("Les carottes sont éternelles")
13. Germ-Free ("Ménage de printemps")
14. Spouse or Louse ("Moitié ou minable")
15. The Dispense Sense 9000 ("L'interprétator 9000")
16. Dawn of the Shrimp ("La Nuit des Crevettes Zombies")
17. Jean-François: Top Model ("Jean François top modèle")
18. Bunnies Are From Mars ("Les lapins viennent de Mars")
19. Community Service ("Travaux d'intérêt général")
20. Stuck With You (“Sauve qui peut”)
21. Free Potchi ("Libérez Potchi")
22. S.T.U.P.I.D ("Stupide Machine")
23. Oh, Bust-a-Para Dance! ("Le marathon de Java-Danse")
24. Fishing For Trouble ("En queue de poisson")
25. Raucus Caucus ("Votez Bunny!")
26. OnYooo
27. A Bunny Story ("De mémoire de Bunny")
28. Stan's Perfect Match ("Stan, cœur à prendre")
29. The Wrong Diagnosis ("Docteur Ookie")
30. Charity ("Charité bien ordonnée")
31. Sick Bunny ("Bunny est malade")
32. Lost and Found ("Candy tombe des nues")
33. It's On The Cards ("Mystique en toc")
34. Heaven Scent ("Bunny au parfum")
35. Hypochondriac ("Alerte à l'haleine verte")
36. The Good, The Bad and the Cookie ("Cookie folies")
37. Nanny State ("Les carottes, c'est la santé")
38. Business as Usual ("Sauvetage en promo")
39. Passport to Bunnyvania ("Viva Bunnyvania")
40. Cold Turkey ("Pas de burgers pour Bunny")
41. Think Extinct ("Un problème de taille")
42. Rabbit vs. Rabbit ("Lapin contre lapin")
43. The D-Fixitup ("D-Répare-Tout")
44. We Come in Peace ("Nous arrivons en paix")
45. Dead Bunny ("Feu Bunny")
46. Full House ("Gros comme une maison")
47. Doomsday ("Jugement dernier")
48. Computers Have Feelings Too ("Mon ordi a du cœur")
49. Trading Places ("Vis ma vie")
50. Funny Bunny ("Bunny brûle les planches")
51. Made For TV ("Echec et audimat")
52. The Legend of the Bag Man ("La légende de Sac Man")

Production

The animated pilot Pinpin le Lapin: L'attaque de rogue geant, launched in the early 2000s on Studio Tanuki's website, was designed for a mature audience, incorporating parodies of anime clichés and fighting game elements, with nods to series such as Sailor Moon and Doraemon. Subsequently, MoonScoop approved its development into a children's television program, initiating production in 2007.

A pitch bible for the project was presented via a Microsoft PowerPoint on MoonScoop's website, highlighting distinctions from the eventual aired version.

Although a second season was planned for 2011, it was ultimately scrapped due to financial constraints and MoonScoop’s insolvency.

In 2011, the show became part of a mobile content package under the Club Zed brand, resulting from a collaboration between MoonScoop and Zed Group. This offering included branded logos, animations, video clips, and ringtone downloads.

Additionally, characters from the series appeared in a 2010 promotional campaign by Moët & Chandon called "Fallen in Love," which featured a short film alongside three jointly produced email animations known as "Moët's 'Love Mail.'"

Awards

Award	Year	Category	Nominee	Result
Anime & Manga Grand Prix	2010	Best Non-Japanese Anime	Bunny Maloney	Template:Won

French

• Martial le Minoux as Bunny Maloney
• Élisabeth Ventura as Candy Bunny
• Marc Duquesnoy as Professor Débilouman, Louis Picollin
• Corinne Martin as Charlotte
• Laurent Pasquier as Stan Ookie
• Vincent Violette as Modchi
• François Jérosme as Noacak

English

• Matt Wilkinson as Bunny Maloney
• Jules de Jongh as Candy Bunny
• Walter Lewis as Professor Débilouman, ROBOT
• Keith Wickham as Stan Ookie, Modchi
• Phillipa Alexander as Charlotte, Secretary Octopus
• Tom Clarke-Hill as Ting
• Dan Russell providing additional voices

Broadcast

In France, Bunny Maloney debuted on June 29, 2009, airing on Canal+ and Canal+ Family within the Canaille+ programming block. The premiere initially scheduled for March 29, 2009, was delayed due to concerns about its appropriateness for Cartoon+, a youth-oriented segment. Prior to the official launch, the first three episodes were shown as sneak previews during April and May.

Although there were intentions to air the series on France 2, it never materialized there. Instead, it later appeared on sister channel France Ô within the youth-targeted ôôôôÔ ! block from 2011 through 2013. The show also broadcast on regional channels of France Télévisions, including Via Stella and La 1ère, continuing until March 2016. Plans to feature it on France 4's tween-focused block Ludo did not come to fruition.

Internationally, an English-language dub was available on Kabillion in the United States and Kix in the United Kingdom; however, it was later withdrawn, likely due to content that was more mature than typical children's programming. In Ireland, it aired on 3e from 2009 until 2011.

Network	Country
Canal+, Canal+ Family, Game One, France Ô	France
Kabillion	United States
Kix!	United Kingdom
Canal Panda	Portugal
NTV7	Template:Country data Malaysia
True Spark	Thailand