Mantis

Mantis
Background information
Feature films	Kung Fu Panda Kung Fu Panda 2 Kung Fu Panda 3 Kung Fu Panda 4
Short films	Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Kung Fu Panda Holiday Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters Kung Fu Panda: Secrets Of The Scroll
Television programs	Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Voice	Seth Rogen (adult) Max Koch (teenager & TV Series)
Character information
Other names	Little guy Master Mantis
Personality	Strong, impatient, funny, friendly, sarcastic, responsible, sympathetic, caring, considerate, pugnacious, open-minded, pragmatic, dry-witted, warm-hearted, outspoken, brave, protective, defending, sensitive, perceptive, selfless, benevolent, helpful, determined, generous, charitable, romantic, loyal, daring, courageous, agile, fast, bold, heroic, brotherly
Appearance	Small, very slender Chinese mantis, red eyes
Occupation	Kung Fu Master of Praying Mantis Style
Alignment	Good
Goal	To help his friends anyway he can
Home	The Jade Palace in the Valley of Peace
Spouse(s)	Unnamed wife
Partner(s)	Hao (ex-fiancée)
Parents	Unnamed mother Unnamed father †
Allies	Po, Shifu, Tigress, Crane, Viper, Monkey, Oogway, Soothsayer, Storming Ox, Croc, Mr. Ping, Li Shan, Mei Mei, Bao
Enemies	Tai Lung, Lord Shen, Boss Wolf, Shen's Army, Kai, Jade soldiers
Likes	His friends and family, kung fu, having fun with Po, girl bugs, acupuncturing, Hao (formerly), helping others, fairness, justice, equality
Dislikes	Threats to China, his friends and family in danger, Tigress' temper, villains, Po disturbing him, Monkey and Po’s antics, not having a girlfriend, being caged up, being called cute or little, ladybugs, crocodiles, Po's selfishness, rudeness, ill-mannered, laziness, irresponsible, stupidity, impulsive, reckless, immaturity and ego, Po's annoyance, mistreatment, cruelness, prejudice, oppression, sexism, racism, discrimination, unfairness, injustice
Powers and abilities	Praying Mantis Style Kung Fu skills, lightning speed
Paraphernalia	Praying arms, feet
Fate	He bows in respect to Po (1st film) He hugs Po and watches the fireworks (2nd film) He practices chi at the Jade Palace with his friends and the pandas (3rd film)
Quote	"Who am I to judge a warrior based on his size I mean, look at me." (1st film) "I'm so lucky I never had problems with my dad." (2nd film)

“Fear the bug!”

―Mantis

Master Mantis (or just Mantis) is a Kung Fu master and a major character in the DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda franchise.

Background

Strong, fast and tiny, Mantis possesses a mean temper and is ready to "throw down" at the slightest insult. He's quick to interject humor into any situation. Nothing can strike fear into his brave little heart… except female mantis. Mantis is very pragmatic and open-minded with a dry sense of humor. Declaring size did little to define a warrior and could actually be used as an advantage no matter what style one practices. Due to his small size, he hates being referred to as "little". He also seems to have a close bond with Master Monkey because he's is always perched on Monkey's shoulder.

Master Mantis specializes in North Praying Mantis Kung Fu. His fighting style is speedy, calculating, responsive, hard, complicated and precise. Mantis' small size and incredible speed make him nearly invisible to opponents, an advantage that he uses to great effect. He can leap and run as fast a praying mantis pouncing on their prey.

In addition, Mantis also possesses enormous strength that one wouldn't think at first sight. He's able to lift a bridge burdened by 4 animals, create wave on it and pull it to him with great effort. His powerful, high-leaping leaping rare legs and reportorial forelegs are used as defensive weapons. His species is a Chinese Praying Mantis.

Trivia

• In early story development, Mantis was originally a traitor in league with Tai Lung.
• In the Disney film Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, he, along with B.O.B. from Monsters vs Aliens and Pumbaa from the 2019 live-action Lion King film, appear commenting on how Bob the Dwarf's eyes look weird. This is a reference to how all four characters are voiced by Seth Rogen.

v - e - d

Media Films: Kung Fu Panda (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 2 (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 3 (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 4 (soundtrack/video) TV Specials: Kung Fu Panda Holiday • Secrets of the Furious Five • Secrets of the Masters TV Series: Legends of Awesomeness • The Paws of Destiny • The Dragon Knight Theme Parks Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness • Kung Fu Panda: Journey of the Dragon Warrior • Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes • Lanterns of Legendary Legends • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp • Kung Fu Games • Kung Fu Panda: The Emporer’s Quest • Po Live! Characters Warriors: Po • Shifu • Tigress • Crane • Monkey • Viper • Mantis Allies: Oogway • Mr. Ping • Fan Tong • Jing • Po's mother • Li Shan • Zhen • Soothsayer • Thundering Rhino • Storming Ox • Croc Villains: Tai Lung • Lord Shen • Boss Wolf • Shen's Army • Kai • Wu Sisters • The Chameleon Others: Vachir • Bao • Lei Lei • Grandma Panda • Nu Hai • Jombies • Mei Mei • Shen's Parents Locations China • Jade Palace • Jade Mountain • Valley of Peace • Chorh-Gom Prison • Thread of Hope • Gongmen City • Gongmen Jail • Panda Village • Spirit Realm • Training Hall Objects Adversary • Oogway's Staff • Shift Stones See Also Kung Fu Panda • Furious Five • Ladies of the Shade Songs Kung Fu Fighting • Try • Baby One More Time • Crazy Train