Galactik Football

Galactik Football

Company type	Animated television series
Industry	Animation, Television
Founded	June 3, 2006 (2006-06-03)
Founder	Augias Imaginaction
Headquarters	France
Area served	International
Products	Animated series

Galactik Football is an animated series developed by Augias Imaginaction, produced in collaboration with Gaumont-Alphanim, France 2 (for the first two seasons), and Telegael (for the third season), alongside Audi'Art, Welkin, Hosem, LuxAnimation, Jetix Europe, Carloon, Europool, and DQ Entertainment. Its broadcast spanned from 3 June 2006 until 27 October 2011, featuring a blend of classic 2D animation and 3D computer graphics techniques.

Set in the futuristic Zaelion Galaxy, Galactik Football focuses on a seven-a-side sport akin to association football but enhanced by the Flux—a cosmic force that amplifies players’ attributes such as speed and strength or grants abilities like teleportation. The plot revolves around the Snow Kids, a fledgling team determined to claim victory in the Galactik Football Cup.

Season 1

The narrative opens with a match pitting Akillian’s home squad against the Shadows. As Aarch, Akillian’s captain, prepares to take a free kick, an explosion triggers an avalanche that initiates the Akillian Ice Age and causes the disappearance of The Breath, Akillian’s Flux.

Fifteen years later, Aarch returns to Akillian accompanied by Clamp, a robotics engineer. His goal is to form a new Galactik Football team capable of winning the Cup. He recruits promising young players: D'Jok, Sinedd, Micro-Ice, Mei, Thran, Ahito, Rocket, and Tia. Rocket's father—Aarch’s brother—permits Rocket’s participation only if their newly formed team, the Snow Kids, can defeat the reigning champions, the Red Tigers, coached by Artegor Nexus, Aarch’s former ally turned rival. During tryouts, Tia reveals she has inherited the lost Breath of Akillian.

The Snow Kids triumph over the Red Tigers and become Akillian’s official team. Meanwhile, Artegor enlists Sinedd to lead the Shadows. As the Snow Kids progress through the tournament, each member begins to manifest the Breath of Akillian amid growing tensions involving Tia, Rocket, and Micro-Ice. Unknown to them all seven players are influenced by Meta-Flux—a synthetic Flux inadvertently created by Clamp and pirate Sonny Blackbones—which was actually responsible for triggering the Ice Age. This Meta-Flux draws the attention of the merciless General Bleylock who threatens the team in his quest to capture it.

With assistance from Clamp and Blackbones, the Snow Kids outmaneuver Bleylock’s plots and ultimately secure victory in the Galactik Football Cup.

Season 2

In this season, Ahito becomes ill and is temporarily replaced as goalkeeper by his cousin Yuki. Rocket faces suspension due to illegal use of The Breath and is substituted by Mark but returns after recovering and gaining league approval. During Rocket’s absence, D'Jok assumes captaincy and retains this role upon Rocket's return. The team achieves their second consecutive Galactik Football Cup win.

Season 3

One year following their back-to-back Cup victories, Lord Phoenix invites galactic teams to compete in a mixed-flux tournament hosted on Paradisia. After a disappointing friendly match against the Shadows, Mei departs from D'Jok’s team to join them. Yuki temporarily moves to the Elektras; D'Jok transfers to Team Paradisia; and Lun-Zia from Wamba joins the Snow Kids.

When flux injections destabilize Paradisia’s core leading to its destruction, players are evacuated with help from fellow Galactik Football athletes. The Snow Kids clinch their third Galactik Football Cup title by defeating Team Paradisia.

Season 3 episodes aired intermittently on Disney XD UK between 2010 and 2011, concluding with the series finale on 27 October 2011.

Cast

• Mario Rosenstock portrays D'Jok, Barry Rant, Duke Maddox, Baldwin, D'Jado, Akamouk, Zoran, and various additional voices.
• Michael Fitzgerald voices Rocket and Harvey.
• Lara Lenahan provides the voices for Tia, Addim, Xeeria, Paradisia, along with other characters.
• Dominic Catrambone plays Micro-Ice.
• Anthony Royer also voices Micro-Ice.
• Gavin O'Connor acts as Sinedd, Mark, Sonny Blackbones, Warren, Arty, Woowamboo, Ron Zaera, plus other voices.
• Doireann Ní Chorragáin lends her voice to Mei, Yuki, Kernor, Sunja, Zoelene, Lucille, Olka, and Kim.
• Dermot Magennis portrays Thran, Ahito, Flint Corso, Bennett, Hush Sharky, Doukooba, among others.
• Hilary Rose voices Lun-Zia, Nina, Nikki, Lun-Zaera, and additional characters.
• Jonathan Ryan provides the voices for Aarch, Harris, Bellow, Ataro, Otis, and others.
• Morgan C. Jones acts as Clamp and Wolfen with other voice roles.
• Susan Slott performs as Dame Simbai and Callie Mystic.
• Malcolm Douglas voices Artegor Nexus, Norata, Nork Ag'Net, Brim Balarius, and more.
• Roger Gregg plays Sydney, General Bleylock, Brim Simbra, Luur, Stevens, Nihla, plus additional voices.
• Anne Byrne voices Maya, Vega, Momice, Stella among others.
• Eoghan O'Riada portrays Lord Phoenix and Magnus Blade.
• Caitriona Ni Mhurchu acts as Kyra.
• J. Scott Thompson contributes various additional voice roles.

Characters

• D'Jok serves as the lead striker of the Snow Kids and is a committed Galactik Football athlete aiming to secure the Galactik Football Cup. Raised by his foster mother Maya following the death of his biological mother at birth; he is later revealed to be the son of Sonny Blackbones. In season 2 he assumes the role of team captain and briefly transfers to Team Paradisia in season 3 before returning to his original team. Ambitious with occasional arrogance yet compassionate in nature; he maintains complicated relationships with Mei and Nikki while considering Sinedd a rival. His jersey bears the number 9.

• Rocket is the nephew of Aarch and offspring of former star player Norata. Initially engaged in his father's flower business during season 1 before becoming captain of the Snow Kids. Rocket encounters familial challenges including reconnecting with his mother Kira. Suspended in season 2 due to unauthorized flux use outside matches but returns after participating in Netherball. In season 3 he transitions into a coaching role and begins dating Tia. Known for his tactical acumen and drive; he wears jersey number 5 as a midfielder.

• Tia is the daughter of the Obia Moon ambassador who defies parental expectations by trying out for the Snow Kids. She pioneers The Breath technique and overcomes both familial resistance and team difficulties. Taking on captaincy in season 3 while dating Rocket; she is introverted yet resolute and supportive of her teammates. Her position is midfield wearing jersey number 4.

• Micro-Ice acts as the team's humorous striker wearing jersey number 3. Close friends with D'Jok and others; although he develops The Breath later than some teammates he evolves into a crucial player. His personal narrative involves crushes on Mei and Zoelene alongside a relationship with Yuki that ends when she joins another team. Additionally in seasons 2 and 3 he markets his own beverage called Mice Delight.

• Mei initially faces pressure from her mother to pursue modeling but uses her Galactik Football career to assert independence. She shifts from flirting with D'Jok to firmly following her own path as a defender wearing jersey number 7.

• Thran, brother to Ahito and defender for the Snow Kids known for his upbeat personality and technological expertise. He supports Ahito through illness while expressing enthusiasm for gaming and innovation.

• Ahito, goalkeeper twin to Thran who struggles with a serious illness in season 2 connected to flux absorption abilities unveiled in season 3. His health condition impacts team dynamics but after training under Dame Simbai’s guidance he contributes to restoring the team's flux equilibrium.

• Clamp, technical consultant and co-developer of The Metaflux who assists the Snow Kids with engineering support.

• Dame Simbai, team medic and covert operative who offers mentorship and ensures players’ health care.

• Aarch, former star athlete turned founder and coach of the Snow Kids. Brother of Norata and uncle to Rocket; recognized for a strict yet fair coaching approach centered on nurturing talent. His distinguished career includes surviving a devastating flux explosion that triggered Akillian’s Ice Age. After spending years playing for Team Shadow absorbing their flux but suffering related health issues he returned to Akillian to revitalize its Soccar tradition through establishing the Snow Kids academy alongside Clamp and Dame Simbai.

Club Galactik

Galactik Soccar was intended to evolve into an MMO and virtual environment named Club Galactik. This initiative was revealed in early 2009 by Alphanim, the show's producer, in collaboration with MMO publisher Virtual Fairground. The goal was to extend the series' brand presence into interactive digital platforms. Although development commenced and the game briefly went online, it never reached a full release due to Virtual Fairground's insolvency in 2011.