'Brown and Friends' the Line Friends animated series on Netflix

'Brown and Friends' the Line Friends animated series on Netflix

Netflix will broadcast a new animated series on December 29 entitled Brown and Friends , made in 3D CG computer graphics .

Created in partnership with digital entertainment company IPX, the series features 11 of its original Line Friends messaging app sticker characters, including Brown, Cony, Sally and Choco in charming, dialogue-free slapstick situations. The new cartoon also comes as popular characters celebrate their XNUMXth anniversary.

Brown and Friends tells stories of everyday life, set in a small and cozy neighborhood bar. Some moments are big and some are small, but we all know corny drama is what makes our lives truly special. Even longtime fans of Line Friends will discover untold stories of their favorite characters in their lighthearted new venture.

Source:animationmagazine.net

The Line Friends

Line Friends (stylized as LINE FRIENDS) are featured characters, invented by South Korean designer Kang Byeong Mok, based on stickers from several applications by South Korean internet search giant Naver Corporation and Japanese messaging app Line. Released in 2015, the characters are used in various products, animations, games, cafes, hotels and theme parks. In addition to its online presence, physical stores have opened with Line Friends in cities around the world. The brand is currently managed by its subsidiary Line Friends Corporation since 2015.

The original line characters were created by Kang Byeongmok (a South Korean designer), also known as “Mogi” in 2011.

Characters

Brown & Friends

Cony, Brown, Moon and James (added in 2011)
Bosses, Jessica and Sally (added in 2013)
Leonard and Edward (added in 2014)
Brown's younger sister, Choco and her best friend pangyō (added in 2016)
Friends of Sally Elly, Louie and Ari (added in 2020)

Brown : Quiet but has a warm heart. His expressionless face is charming, like a friend to all who express his mind more than words. He doesn't seem to care much. But he has a shoulder to share and he has a big heart to listen to you. He loves Cony who is full of energy, and always there for his little sister Choco.

Cony : She is bright, cheerful and full of passion. She gets very turned on when she is with her beloved Brown. Cony is always curious and likes to challenge new things, so she often surprises her friends with her.

Sally : With her unexpected charm, cute little Sally brings joy to her friends with bright and crazy ideas. Don't let her cuteness fool you, she might reveal another side of her that you never expected!

Choco : Sweet and adorable Choco who loves fashion and sweets. She's shy like her brother Brown, but once you get to know her, she gets along well with Brown's friends too.

Moon : a funny boy whose face looks just like the full moon. No one knows where he's from, but he brings gleeful laughs to his friends with his wit and great humor.

Leonard : Sentimental Leonard loves to sing along to the sound of rain. He also loves hanging out with Sally and Edward, the so-called little little trio.

James : The beautiful blond-haired James who loves himself the most. He may look cool and chic, but he's actually delicate and fragile.
Boss : Loud and wild boss is an ordinary salaryman. He shows up out of nowhere and gives people good laughs.

Edward : Edward is brilliant and always curious. He's also a runner with a thirst for speed and an adventurer who dreams of becoming a butterfly!

Jessica : Smart and sassy Jessica. She always gives clear, punchy answers for friends who want to talk about things.

pangyō : Our lazy friend Pangyo, who likes to think and do interesting things. He is always happy and has a smile on his face.

Gianluigi Piludu

Author of articles, illustrator and graphic designer of the website www.cartonionline.com