KISS

KISS (short for The KISS Show!) is an American animated superhero-comedy musical television series which will soon be aired on YouTube. The series is created by Harry Vallet.

Based on the superhero mythology of KISS, the show follows the comic adventures of a fictionalized version of the band, a musical group of ragtag superheroes, as they haphazardly defend the world from a variety of villains and monsters.

Styled similarly to the campy aesthetics of 1960s and 1970s children's television and Japanese tokusatsu, the show utilizes various mediums of visual styles and special effects, mixing live-action storylines with musical interludes, music videos, and so on. Also, elements of the show were taken from other metal bands, such as Hevisaurus, Pentakill, and Dethklok.

Premise
KISS is centered around the adventures of KISS, a group of superhero rock musicians who travel around the globe on a self-appointed mission to fight evil and solve problems cooperatively, protecting the world from the villains and creatures who threaten it, while leading a double life as a popular rock group.

The group consists of the frontman Starchild, the hotheaded leader of the group; bassist Demon, who can breathe fire; drummer Cat Boy, who is the most agile of the band; guitarist Spaceman, who's armed with a laser-shooting electric guitar; and keyboardist Fox Girl, the band's tactician. The band lives and travels by way of their "Kissmobile", a modified classic GMC motorhome tour bus complex which, despite its small exterior, has an implausibly massive interior (similar to the TARDIS from Doctor Who or The Big Bologna from The Kids from C.A.P.E.R.), which contains, among many things, a science lab, a command center, and a living room.

Format and Influences
The episodes of the show focus on a self-contained villain of the week formula, with little variation. The main concept of the formula is as follows.


 * 1) The band is driving in their Kissmobile, either after their or en route to their newest concert (even after their previous mission), when they run into a new problem that must be solved, forcing them to volunteer to crack the case. That is when they discover a villain behind the problem whom they may try and deal with.
 * 2) During the course of each story, each member of the band, or else, other characters in each story, may break into a song to express their emotions, ranging from joy, sadness, rage, disgust, and/or fear.
 * 3) At the climax of each story, the band uses their superpowers to defeat the villain and save the day before continuing on the way to their destination later on.

Production History
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Music
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Characters
The show stars and is based upon the fictionalized versions of the original line-up of KISS. Adapting the backstory, the band has used for the entirety of their professional career, the show depicts KISS as a ragtag rock group of KISSterians who come to Earth to fight the forces of evil. The five members of KISS are:

Starchild
Starchild is the band’s frontman and de facto leader of team. He can fire a star shaped energy beam from his right eye—especially from his hands. He also claimed that his eye could see everything, including glimpses of the future. Despite often being stubborn and naïve, Starchild is shown to be an effective strategist whose sharp leadership skills, bravery and determination regularly drive the band towards victory.

Demon
The band’s bass guitarist, Demon has the ability to shoot a powerful stream of fire out of his mouth, which is achieved by swallowing his fear. Despite being the largest and strongest of KISS, Demon has a gentle, childlike demeanor bordering on sight dim-wittedness, and as such is usually the most cowardly member of the team.

Fox Girl
The band’s keyboardist. As her name implies, Fox Girl is the sole female member of the band which earns her the position of the group’s heart. Her fox powers are so incredibly unique that she has enhanced senses such as hearing, smell, and night vision. In addition to playing the keyboard in gigs and concerts with her bandmates, Fox Girl uses an aerophone, which can also be used as a weapon during combat and even a spyglass telescope equipped with x-ray and thermal visions.

Cat Boy
The band’s drummer, who is quick and agile, being able to climb across buildings. He can also roar and can create green energy claws from his fingers when he scratched at things. Being the most physically fit and health-conscious member of KISS, some of the series' running gags revolve around Cat Boy's status as a handsome ladies' man and his fondness for healthy food in contrast to other people's voracious affinity for junk food.

Spaceman
The band’s guitarist. The cocky and boyish maverick of the team, Spaceman can generate electricity from his body, and shoot lightning-like laser beams from the headstock of his custom weaponized electric guitar.

Episodes
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Sponsorships

 * Shure Microphones
 * BOSS Effects & Pedalboards
 * Gibson Guitars, Basses and Picks
 * Ampeg Bass Amps
 * Ernie Ball Guitar Straps
 * Roland Electronic Instruments
 * Pearl Drums
 * Remo Drumheads
 * Zildjian Cymbals & Drumsticks
 * ddrum Triggers
 * Marshall Guitar Amps
 * Behringer Pedalboards

Critical Reception
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