Haier Brothers
| Haier Brothers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Liu Zuofeng, Dai Fulin, Jing Lili, etc. |
| No. of episodes | 212 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Orient Maple Advertising Company |
| Original release | |
| Network | CCTV-1 (China Central Television General Channel) |
| Release | July 1996 – 2009 |
Haier Brothers, also known as Haier Brothers: Global Adventures, is an animated series based on the cartoon mascots of the Haier brand. It first aired in July 1996, and the complete series was released by 2009. The creation of the series began in 1995 and includes a total of four parts with 212 episodes, making it a representative work of long-form "domestic animation" in China. Because it was repeatedly broadcast on children's programs on major television stations such as China Central Television (CCTV) in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Haier Brothers became a classic childhood memory for the post-90s and post-2000s generations in China.[1]
History
[edit]Early Development
[edit]Before the production of Haier Brothers, Haier Group had experimented with animated advertising and cartoons starting in the early 1980s. They commissioned animation studios in Shanghai and Taiwan to create several animated commercials and two cartoon series, which already featured early prototypes of the “Haier Brothers” characters. These included a combination refrigerator commercial titled Qindao Haier, aired on CCTV in 1991; [2] the animated series Music Island, co-produced with the Shanghai Animation Film Studio and broadcast on China Central Television during the summer of 1992;[3] and Little Heroes of the Universe, produced around 1992 by Hong Long Animation in Taipei and Hong Ying Animation in Suzhou, which aired on CCTV’s Red, Yellow, Blue program during the summer of 1993.[4] However, none of these branded animations met expectations in terms of storytelling or production quality. As a result, Haier Group president Zhang Ruimin once considered abandoning the idea of producing animated content altogether.
Decision to Produce
[edit]Around 1995, Beijing Orient Maple Advertising Company began producing advertisements for Haier, including a series of public service announcements that featured early prototypes of the characters “Haier Brothers” and “Crude.” Haier Group president Zhang Ruimin was pleased with the results and authorized Orient Maple to begin preparations for a new animated series titled Haier Brothers.[5]
The creative team at Orient Maple initially produced pilot episodes for the first three installments. At that stage, they could only present their work to the head of Haier Group's advertising department. If these samples had failed to surpass previous works like Qindao and Haier (i.e., Music Island and Little Heroes of the Universe), Haier Brothers might never have come to fruition. At the time, most of the creators were not based in China and held jobs at other institutions, so their scripts and animation often had a somewhat foreign flair. Aside from the protagonist “Haier,” whose name was chosen by the Haier Group, all other character names were proposed by the writers. For example, the character “Crude” is a transliteration of the English word “crude,” reflecting traits such as rudeness and lack of manners, which matched the character’s personality. The character names were finalized within the first three episodes, and the completed samples were submitted to Haier’s advertising department. The only feedback given was a single word: “Approved.”[6]
By the end of 1995, more than half of the production work for the first 52 episodes of Haier Brothers had been completed.[7]
First Broadcast
[edit]In the summer of 1996, the first part of the Haier Brothers animated series (Episodes 1–53) premiered on CCTV’s Animation City.[8] Due to its strong reception and positive viewer response during its 1997 rerun, Haier decided to expand the series from 53 to 106 episodes.
In February 1998, the second part of the Haier Brothers series (Episodes 54–79) premiered on Animation City.[9]
By June 1998, the latter half of the second part (Episodes 78–106) was completed. After nearly three years of production, the full initial batch of 106 episodes was finalized. Following the completion, the creators finally met with Haier’s president Zhang Ruimin. He made only one suggestion regarding the series—changing the title from Haier Brothers to Haier Good Brothers. As Haier was the advertising agency’s major client, the team dared not refuse and changed the slogan used at the press conference to “Haier Good Brothers.” However, the official title of the series remained unchanged in the final release. Despite this, many of Haier’s promotional animated commercials released during the same period featured the characters “Haier Brothers” and “Crude,” using “Haier Good Brothers” as the advertising slogan and even incorporating it into the jingle at the end of the commercials.[10]
From the second half of 1998 to 1999, all 106 episodes of Haier Brothers aired on Animation City.[9]
At the 16th China TV Golden Eagle Awards in December 1998, Haier Brothers won the award for Outstanding Animated Series. In a 1999 survey conducted by CCTV, viewers gave the show widespread acclaim, praising it for combining entertainment and educational value, its vivid characters, and high rewatchability.[11]
Sequel Production
[edit]In 2001, the third part of the Haier Brothers animated series (Episodes 107–159) was broadcast on CCTV’s Animation City. Due to the continued positive reception, the creative team decided to further extend the series to a total of 212 episodes. In February, Beijing Orient Maple Advertising Company officially announced the start of production for the fourth part of the Haier Brothers series (Episodes 160–212).[12][9]
Shortly before June 2001, the fourth part was completed. That same month, a special event was held in Beijing titled “Forum on the Development Trends of Chinese Animation in the New Century and the Completion Ceremony of the 200-Episode Haier Brothers Series.”[13] The series was officially filed and archived in March 2007.
Complete Release
[edit]Around 2003, Orient Maple Advertising Company transferred certain rights, including the broadcasting rights of Haier Brothers, to Mitie Xia Company under a formal contract. However, this led to a series of legal disputes, which prevented the fully completed Haier Brothers series from being aired as scheduled. The prolonged legal battle continued until 2008. As a result, the completed fourth part was never broadcast on television.
In 2009, an internal staff member released the fourth part for the first time on Baidu’s Haier Brothers forum. From that point on, the full Haier Brothers series was finally made available to the public.[9]
Around 2012, a revised version of the complete series was released under a new title: Haier Brothers: Global Adventures.[14]
Characters
[edit]Haier Brother: Created by the Wise Old Man, he is knowledgeable, intelligent, and brave. He is skilled at thinking through problems and often leads the group to overcome dangers. Also known as Qindao, he was born in the depths of the ocean, possibly in the Pacific.
Haier Younger Brother: Also created by the Wise Old Man, he is intelligent, diligent, and always willing to help others. Like his older brother, he possesses a wealth of knowledge and serves as a reliable assistant. Also known as Haier, he was born in the depths of the ocean, possibly in the Pacific.
Crude: The youngest member of the group, Crude is naive and comical. Mischievous and careless, he often does things that make others laugh, but he also shows remarkable courage and cleverness in critical moments. His birthplace is possibly Norway.
Jenny: A beautiful and kind-hearted girl, Jenny is lively, sweet, and sincere—the only female member of the global adventure team. Her birthplace is possibly the United Kingdom.
Grandpa: Jenny’s grandfather, an old sea captain who fought in World War II. Wise and calm, he remains composed in tough situations and is an expert sailor with a wealth of experience. He teaches the group many valuable lessons.
Wise Old Man: A symbol of human knowledge and wisdom, he used advanced technology to create two robots, and sacrificed his own life to give them human souls and intelligence. He also instilled in them the scientific knowledge humanity had accumulated over time.
Episode Guide and Setting
[edit]Many of the Haier Brothers episodes are based on real-world events, scientific facts, or popular legends, such as global warming, the Manhattan Project, or the “Strange Slope” phenomenon in Shenyang.[15]
| Episode 1 | Haier Brothers Return | Episode 2 | Distress in The Sea | Episode 3 | Volcano Island |
| Episode 4 | Mysterious Rocks | Episode 5 | Norwegian Whirlpool | Episode 6 | Sargasso Sea |
| Episode 7 | Tomb in The Sea | Episode 8 | Storm in The Polar Regions | Episode 9 | Polar Day |
| Episode 10 | Adventure in Alaska | Episode 11 | Bear-hunting | Episode 12 | Flying over The Canyon |
| Episode 13 | Return Wild West | Episode 14 | Adventure in The West | Episode 15 | Dinosaurs’ Era |
| Episode 16 | Return 20th Century | Episode 17 | Mad’s Intrigue | Episode 18 | The Valley of Ghosts |
| Episode 19 | Black Sandstorm | Episode 20 | The Buried City | Episode 21 | Walking Through The Crocodile’s Jaws |
| Episode 22 | Jenny’s in Danger! | Episode 23 | Battle between a Leopard and a Python | Episode 24 | Solar Eclipse |
| Episode 25 | A War Against Ants | Episode 26 | Back to Atlantis | Episode 27 | Mirage |
| Episode 28 | Get off The Tail! | Episode 29 | The Wind in The Valley | Episode 30 | Machu Picchu |
| Episode 31 | Mysterious Pagoda | Episode 32 | The Cold Cold Equator | Episode 33 | Glacier Crisis |
| Episode 34 | The beautiful Killer-stone | Episode 35 | The Tree of Life | Episode 36 | Treasure in The High Lake (Part 1) |
| Episode 37 | Treasure in The High Lake (Part2) | Episode 38 | Struggling out of Swamp | Episode 39 | Unexpected Flame |
| Episode 40 | Thrilling Chase | Episode 41 | Surprising Action | Episode 42 | Jenny, where are you? |
| Episode 43 | Taming The Gee-gee | Episode 44 | Jenny’s Coming-back | Episode 45 | Adventure in Valley |
| Episode 46 | The Awful Landslide | Episode 47 | Mountain Collapse | Episode 48 | Strange Gravity |
| Episode 49 | Pirates’ Trick | Episode 50 | Fierce Fight against Cachalot | Episode 51 | The Awful Tornado |
| Episode 52 | The Spinning Island | Episode 53 | Escape Within 30 Minutes | Episode 54 | The Forgotten Soldier |
| Episode 55 | Deadly Invention | Episode 56 | Stone Radar | Episode 57 | Diving into The Deep (Part 1) |
| Episode 58 | Diving into The Deep (Part 2) | Episode 59 | Awesome Poisonous Killer | Episode 60 | Trap The Enemy |
| Episode 61 | A Sudden Tsunami | Episode 62 | Magnetic Island | Episode 63 | The Ghost Ship |
| Episode 64 | The Komodo Island | Episode 65 | Hey, Dr. Crude! | Episode 66 | Pump in The Sky |
| Episode 67 | Crude, The Savior | Episode 68 | Hitting The South Pole | Episode 69 | Ice Wadi |
| Episode 70 | Crude And Penguins | Episode 71 | Breaking Ice Field | Episode 72 | Into The Storm Circle |
| Episode 73 | The Moving Iceberg | Episode 74 | The Invisible Killer | Episode 75 | Typhoon Is Coming! |
| Episode 76 | Ruins of Ancient Civilization | Episode 77 | The Missing Pilot | Episode 78 | The Silent Battle |
| Episode 79 | Thrilling Flight | Episode 80 | Emergency in The Air | Episode 81 | Under The Ice Island |
| Episode 82 | The Cracked Island | Episode 83 | 勇敢的克鲁德 | Episode 84 | Boat in The Cave |
| Episode 85 | Crude and Koala | Episode 86 | Across The Time | Episode 87 | We Are not Slaves! |
| Episode 88 | Snake Island | Episode 89 | Sailing That Old-time Boat | Episode 90 | The Great Barrier Reef |
| Episode 91 | The Iron Bridge in The Wind Valley | Episode 92 | Green Monsters | Episode 93 | Dream Age |
| Episode 94 | The Scalding Lake | Episode 95 | Haven of Terror | Episode 96 | Into Africa |
| Episode 97 | Fighting Leopard | Episode 98 | Song of Azrael | Episode 99 | Young Soldiers |
| Episode 100 | Toreader on The Cliff | Episode 101 | Naughty Baboons | Episode 102 | Big Guy in The Forest |
| Episode 103 | Hunting The Hunter | Episode 104 | Crazy Elephants | Episode 105 | Giant and Dwarf |
| Episode 106 | Mysterious Namolatonjar | Episode 107 | Titan Deep in The Lake | Episode 108 | Man-shaped Leopard |
| Episode 109 | Firework in The Dark Cloud | Episode 110 | A Journey into Mollala Kingdom | Episode 111 | The Tanzania-Zambian Railway |
| Episode 112 | Sailing in The Forest (Part1) | Episode 113 | Sailing in The Forest (Part2) | Episode 114 | The Broken Life chain |
| Episode 115 | A Permanent Secret | Episode 116 | The Vanishing Mine | Episode 117 | Slurry-spurting Lake |
| Episode 118 | Fire of The Red Sea | Episode 119 | Pilgrim to Mekka | Episode 120 | African Drum |
| Episode 121 | The Lost Roman | Episode 122 | Jenny and Bonny | Episode 123 | Drilling The Water-jar-ridge |
| Episode 124 | Legend of The Nile | Episode 125 | Towards Nile | Episode 126 | Adventure in The Nile |
| Episode 127 | Pyramids | Episode 128 | Emergency of Whale Swarm | Episode 129 | The Invisible Little Devil |
| Episode 130 | The Curious King | Episode 131 | Fane in The Valley | Episode 132 | Shadow of Tutankamen |
| Episode 133 | Jenny, The Supergirl | Episode 134 | Magical Sea | Episode 135 | The Rising Waterfall |
| Episode 136 | Adventure in The Castle | Episode 137 | Haier Brothers vs. Archimedes | Episode 138 | A Night in Rome |
| Episode 139 | The Frightening Shadow | Episode 140 | 10,000 Voltage | Episode 141 | Hercules |
| Episode 142 | Guard of Valley | Episode 143 | Drum-beat in The Midnight | Episode 144 | Mini Storm |
| Episode 145 | Martin’s Apocalypse | Episode 146 | The Sand-surrounded Sea | Episode 147 | Heaven’s Anger |
| Episode 148 | The Burning Focus | Episode 149 | The World through A Pinhole | Episode 150 | Hacker’s Attack |
| Episode 151 | On The Edge of The Nuclear Winter | Episode 152 | The Underground Arsenal | Episode 153 | Explosions in The Sun |
| Episode 154 | Robot and The Elder Haier | Episode 155 | Lifeguard, Lemon | Episode 156 | Downtown Tiger |
| Episode 157 | Silent Calling | Episode 158 | Sleeping Pilot | Episode 159 | Between Wolves And Eagles |
| Episode 160 | Oriental Pompeii | Episode 161 | The Legend of General Zuo (Serindian War) | Episode 162 | The Time of Kroranla Empire |
| Episode 163 | God of Nian Wind | Episode 164 | Breaking Through The Flame Mountain | Episode 165 | Adventure in Kongdong Mountain |
| Episode 166 | The Tiger-jump Mountain | Episode 167 | Thousands Years’ Electricity Power Supply | Episode 168 | Ancient Prison of Labyrinth |
| Episode 169 | Army Underground | Episode 170 | The Wonder of Qianlong’s Tomb | Episode 171 | Unveiling The Trick of Witch |
| Episode 172 | The Heaven’s Pit in Xiaozhai | Episode 173 | Tibetan Mini Horse | Episode 174 | The Long-life-Tree |
| Episode 175 | The Floating Temple | Episode 176 | Great Python in Daliang Mountain | Episode 177 | Music of The Dragon Lake |
| Episode 178 | Heaven’s Pillar | Episode 179 | Waking up The SownMountain | Episode 180 | White Monkeys of Shimen |
| Episode 181 | Coffins on The Cliff | Episode 182 | Saga of WuYishan | Episode 183 | Playing with Qiantang River-tide |
| Episode 184 | Saving King from The Xuehong Cave | Episode 185 | Shennongjia Lake Monster | Episode 186 | Ice Bombs |
| Episode 187 | City of Underwater | Episode 188 | Glory of Buddha | Episode 189 | The Mini Buddala Palace |
| Episode 190 | Restoring The Nine-dragon-Wall | Episode 191 | Changes of Beijing | Episode 192 | The Stainless Copper Mirror |
| Episode 193 | Nadamu Meeting | Episode 194 | Curly Light Beam | Episode 195 | The Reticent Forest Watcher |
| Episode 196 | Myth of The New Throne | Episode 197 | Strange Top | Episode 198 | Crookback in The Bell Tower |
| Episode 199 | A Dream of Nanjing | Episode 200 | Shanghai Affair | Episode 201 | The Shaking Fuji |
| Episode 202 | The Butterfly Kingdom | Episode 203 | The Beautiful Nautilus | Episode 204 | The Gigantic Lizard |
| Episode 205 | The Flower And The Greedy Bees | Episode 206 | Legend of The King of Beasts | Episode 207 | Advice from A Maskman |
| Episode 208 | Master Crude | Episode 209 | The Blood-red Diamond | Episode 210 | Samoa Leap |
| Episode 211 | Master of Wisdom Returns | Episode 212 | Haier Brother Reborn |
Plot Summary
[edit]Created by a wise elder, the Haier Brothers and their friends embark on a global adventure to solve the crises facing humanity and to uncover countless natural mysteries. Their journey spans across the world—from the Pacific Ocean, through North and South America, Antarctica, Australia, Africa, Europe, and Asia—ultimately returning to the Pacific, the place of their origin.[13]
The first 106 episodes depict the birth of the Haier Brothers and their travels with friends across the North Pacific into the Arctic, where they meet the diligent and brave Inuit people and witness the natural wonder of the polar day. They cross the vast North American continent and the mysterious South American rainforests. Along the way, they overcome dangerous threats such as a fierce flying python and aggressive pirates, escape from the spinning island, and witness the illusion of a mirage. After flying over Australia, they step onto the African continent.[13]
The next 106 episodes follow the group as they sail across the Persian Gulf and fly over the Mediterranean to reach the beautiful continent of Europe. Using their scientific knowledge, the Haier Brothers predict an upcoming tsunami, and Crude saves a native child choking on a bone using the Heimlich maneuver. While searching for water, they befriend a native girl. They brave the trials of the “Fire of the Red Sea” and fall into the world-famous Dead Sea. Due to a landslide caused by the complex Kost terrain, even their temporary shelter—a castle—collapses. After enduring many hardships, the team finally reaches China by passing through the ancient Silk Road. Eventually, they arrive in the peaceful and warm eastern part of Asia, from where they return to their birthplace—the Pacific Ocean.[13]
Original Soundtrack
[edit]The original songs and music for the animated series were composed by Qi Xiaoyuan, with lyrics written by Zhang Jingping. Although the songs were never officially titled, the theme song is commonly referred to as “The Song of Leo” (Lei'ou zhi ge) in official programs.[16]
- Theme Song: “The Song of Leo” (“Thunder Brings the Rain”)
Lead Vocal: Jiang Xiaohan， Chorus: Black Duck Singing Group
- Insert Song 1: “The Song of the Ocean” (“The ocean brings me back home”)
Lyrics excerpt: “Birds are flying, fish are swimming...”[17]
- Insert Song 2: “The Song of Peace” (“Searching for the sunlight of peace”)
Lyrics excerpt: “The sea breeze brings crashing waves, sh-sh-sh...”[18]
- Narrated with Music: “Home in Our Eyes”
Release
[edit]Comic Book Series
[edit]In 1996, to coincide with the broadcast of the animated series, a Haier Brothers comic book series was illustrated by the Hongye Advertising Company and published by the China Lianhuanhua Publishing House. These comics were adapted from the original animation storyboards, with each volume covering the content of approximately 5 to 7 episodes. The first series consisted of 10 volumes, with the following initial publication dates:
- Volume 1: First edition published in May 1996
- Volume 2: First edition published in June 1996
- Volume 3: First edition published in August 1996
- Volumes 4 & 5: First editions published in December 1996
- Volumes 6 & 7: First editions published in January 1997
- Volume 8: First edition published in March 1997
- Volumes 9 & 10: First editions published in May 1997
In 1998, the second series was released, also consisting of 10 volumes, with the first edition published in April 1998.[19]
Audio-Visual Media Releases
[edit]China Children's Press & Publication Group
- 1996 – Season 1 VHS Release: ISRC CN-M34-96-300-00/V.J9[19]
China Youth Audio-Visual Publishing House
- 1998 – Seasons 1 & 2 VCDs: ISRC CN-A71-98-311-01 to CN-A71-98-312-07
- 2001 – Seasons 1 & 2 VCDs (Labeled "New Edition"): ISRC CN-A71-01-301-01 to CN-A71-01-311-15
- 2001 – Season 3 VCDs: ISRC CN-A71-01-302-01 to CN-A71-01-302-01
- 2004 – Seasons 1–3 DVDs: ISRC CN-A71-04-0010-0
Subsequent impact
[edit]To promote the series, the rights holder of the Haier brand launched a campaign called "Big Picture: Haier Brothers" around 2014.[20]
In 2024, the characters of Haier Brothers and their theme song “The Song of Leo” made a special appearance in the performance “We Grew Up Watching Cartoons” on the 2024 CCTV Spring Festival Gala2024 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.[21]
Reception
[edit]Since its debut in 1995, Haier Brothers has received relatively widespread attention and positive feedback from viewers, and it holds a certain level of influence in the field of Chinese animation and popular culture. As of December 11, 2023, the series holds a rating of 8.3 on the Douban platform, with a large number of user reviews, reflecting its level of recognition among audiences. Some viewers consider it one of the representative early domestic science-themed animated series, with a presentation style that stands out compared to other works of the same period. For example, the show incorporates scientific knowledge into its storyline, introducing related concepts as characters encounter problems during their adventures, allowing viewers to learn basic scientific principles as the story progresses. Plotlines such as using the principle of leverage to solve a deserted island crisis or applying the law of buoyancy to escape from a whirlpool are seen as effectively transforming dull theories into concrete narratives. These elements are considered to stimulate children's interest in learning and have also been positively received by some parents.[22]
Haier Brothers is one of the first large-scale science education animations produced in China. The series consists of 212 episodes, covering a wide range of topics including global geography, culture, history, and natural sciences. The storyline follows the Haier Brothers as they set off from the Pacific Ocean, traveling through North America, South America, Antarctica, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and Asia, before finally returning to the Pacific in a round-the-world adventure. Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to representative cultural and geographical elements such as the Amazon rainforest, the Egyptian pyramids, and the Pyrenees Mountains. Each episode concludes with a knowledge quiz segment, which is considered to have educational value by helping children learn fundamental knowledge beyond their textbooks while watching the animation.[22][23]
In 2018, China Daily reported on the sci-fi remake of the animation, which included space-age costumes and futuristic settings, describing it as part of a broader effort to promote domestic children’s culture and science education. This new version was developed based on preliminary testing with children and sparked heated public debate, with some nostalgic viewers calling the redesign a destruction of their childhood, while others welcomed the modernization.[24][25]
In March 2025, the high-definition remastered version of Haier Brothers was simultaneously released on multiple platforms including Mango TV, iQiyi, Tencent Video, Youku, and Bilibili. On its first day, it garnered over 30 million views, and within three days, the total views surpassed 100 million. This successful remaster reignited nostalgia among the generations born in the 1980s and 1990s, and also resonated strongly with younger audiences born after 2000. The barrage of “Ye Qing Hui” comments on the platform testified to its cultural influence across different generations.[22][26]
Awards
[edit]| year | Award Ceremony | Awards | result | Ginseng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The 4th National Children's Television "Golden Boy Award" | Second Prize for Animated Program | Awards | [27] |
| 1998 | The 16th China TV Golden Eagle Awards | Outstanding Work Award in the TV Animation Category | Awards |
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