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The first episode, “Bros and Arrows,” drops viewers right into another day in the life of spirited child Finn the Human (Sasha Knight) and his magical brother from another mother, Jake the Dog (John DiMaggio). Finn wants to win the T’Ooournament of Champions, first setting his sights on competing with muscular minotaur Mannish Man (Fred Tatasciore) in the House Throwing Competition. Unfortunately, his attempt to sign up results in ridicule from Choose Goose (Jeff Bennett), whose comment about Finn’s “noodle arms” even incites laughter from Finn’s crush, Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch).
Embarassed, Finn attempts to prove his mannishness by moving a stone tower by the strength of his arms alone, only to accidentally knock the entire tower loose. Luckily, a hooded figure saves the structure (and the three old grannies atop it), but he runs off when Finn approaches. Determined to emulate the mysterious marksman’s heroism, Finn gives up on House Throwing to enter the Crossbow Tournament, where the figure removes his hood to reveal himself as Boyish Boy (Aziah Pesaleli), the son of Mannish Man.
It turns out that Boyish Boy is more of an obnoxious diva than an altruistic hero as he rudely mocks Finn and determines to crush him. But with Jake at Finn’s side, anything’s possible, giving the jovial young human a fighting chance in the tournament despite his lacking skills and poor aim.
Including “Bros and Arrows,” Adventure Time: Side Quests consists of 20 episodes, each one its own standalone story in which Finn and Jake take on challenges, embark on enjoyable journeys, and encounter familiar faces like Ice King (Tom Kenny), Marceline (Olivia Olson), and BMO (Niki Yang).
From the opening credit song to the colorful visuals to the familiar characters, Adventure Time: Side Quests continually pays homage to the wonderful world of Adventure Time while putting its own youth-friendly twist on things. While the original series could get deep and thought-provoking, especially in its later seasons, this new title keeps things light with its kiddish and playful animation style, storylines, and tone. Even the 11-minute runtime seems made specifically with younger viewers in mind.
However, none of this is a strike against the series. If anything, the family-friendly nature of Adventure Time: Side Quests ensures that the franchise reaches a new generation of young fans. And while this show is geared more towards children, there are still plenty of visual gags and jokes that will amuse adults watching with kids, as well as the returning Adventure Time viewers who grew up alongside Finn and Jake. So whether you’re a young first-time viewer or a nostalgic kid at heart, Adventure Time: Side Quests offers a sweet, silly, and easy streaming experience worth your while.
