“Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes” Disney Junior Release Date; When Does It Start?

What Is Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes About?

Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes follows the high-action adventures of seven-year-old Kiya, a superhero in her hometown Kimoja City, a dynamic community inspired by the traditions and cultures of southern Africa. Kiya's special crystal headband has mystical energy that transforms her dance and martial arts talents into amazing Dance Ninja superpowers. Kiya's two best friends, Motsie and her stepbrother Jay, have their own crystal-supercharged talents, and together they are the Kimoja Heroes. When their flawed friends cause chaos in Kimoja City, the Kimoja Heroes shine bright to make things right until joy and harmony are restored in their city. Kiya and her best friends turn their love of music, dance, martial arts, and science into extraordinary powers - together they can take on any challenge.

When Kiya, also known by her superhero name “Dance Ninja”, and her two best friends, Jay, also known by his superhero name “Flying Rockstar,” and Motsie, also known by her superhero name “Tech Racer,” put on their headbands adorned with mystical Kimoja crystals, they transform into superheroes and can perform special moves inspired by their passions, like Kiya’s “pirouette POW”. Together they are the team of superheroes known as the Kimoja Heroes, ready to unite their community!

Kiya’s world features a diverse cast of characters inspired by the landscape, natural beauty and culture of Southern Africa, and focuses on themes of community, empathy and unity. As a mashup of action, dance and music, the show will be visually stunning, with African and Asian-lead characters, Southern African locations and a diverse creative team, including writers, designers and composers from across the globe.

Three Kimojans, known as “Flawed Friends,” cause mischief and chaos, motivated by classic preschooler foibles like jealousy, competitiveness and envy. When these kids make a mess, only the Kimoja Heroes can shine bright and make things right to restore harmony to the city, combining everyday preschool experiences with superhero awesomeness.

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