The Amazing World of Gumball

The Amazing World of Gumball is a British-American animated television series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. Produced primarily by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, the series first aired on May 3, 2011 and is rated TV-Y7-FV.

Characters

Gumball Watterson (voiced by Logan Grove, seasons 1–2; Jacob Hopkins, season 3 onward) – The series' protagonist, Gumball is a blue 12-year-old cat who repeatedly gets himself into troublesome situations. Throughout the series, he is shown to have very limited intelligence, much like his father; although he has been shown to be able to think for himself, his plans often end up backfiring and leading him into trouble. He has a massive crush on his schoolmate Penny Fitzgerald, who in turn shares the same feelings for him – however, they both struggle to properly express their feelings for each other. Gumball often fails to perform simple tasks and is noted to have very poor leadership abilities. Despite his rambunctious behavior, he can still be loyal, serious and kind-hearted.

Darwin Watterson (voiced by Kwesi Boakye, seasons 1–2; Terrell Ransom, Jr., season 3 onward) – Darwin, a goldfish, is Gumball's best friend and adoptive brother. Initially given to Gumball as a pet, Darwin later sprouted legs and subsequently became a full member of the Watterson family. Due to his sudden introduction into the world, he tends to be more naïve and gullible than other characters. He is easily fascinated and scared by simple things. Although his best friend can sometimes be a negative influence on him, he is extremely loyal to Gumball and has often helped him out of sticky situations.

Anais Watterson (voiced by Kyla Rae Kowalewski) – A pink rabbit, Anais is Gumball and Darwin's 4-year-old sister. She is incredibly smart for her age, to the point that she attends Elmore Junior High with her brothers. Gumball resents the fact that she is always telling him what to do, but nonetheless loves her and acknowledges her good intentions. Although impatient with her brother, she often tags along with him on his misadventures as a voice of reason, usually having to help Gumball out of situations caused by these misadventures. She has, however, been shown to not be above manipulating her family to get what she wants. Despite her intellectuality, she still shows typical child-like behavior and has tried to fit in with Gumball and Darwin on numerous occasions.

Nicole Watterson (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) – Nicole is a blue cat who is responsible for the upkeep of her family, performing house chores and working long hours at The Rainbow Factory. A workaholic, she is often over-stressed and possesses a short temper. She acts as a guide to her children Gumball and Darwin when they get in a tough spot with their misadventures. Competitive by nature, Nicole is a master martial artist, and is very agile and flexible.

Richard Watterson (voiced by Dan Russell) – A pink rabbit and stay-at-home dad, Richard spends most of his time sleeping, eating, and watching television. Named "the laziest person in Elmore" since 1983, he has a large appetite and is a voracious eater. Richard often serves as a third-wheel to his sons' misadventures and cares deeply for his family despite his lethargic nature. He does not appear to have much sense of responsibility or intelligence; nonetheless, he usually has meaningful and constructive intentions.

By: Paloma Cunha