Invader ZIM (2001)
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Where to Watch.
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This TV Show Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Andy Berman
Dib Membrane
Richard Steven Horvitz
Zim
Rosearik Rikki Simons
GIR
Melissa Fahn
Gaz Membrane
Jhonen Vasquez
Computer
Rodger Bumpass
Professor Membrane
Lucille Bliss
Ms. Bitters
Mo Collins
Zita
Wally Wingert
Almighty Tallest Red
John Fountain
Art Department Manager
Kevin McDonald
Almighty Tallest Purple
Kyle Menke
Storyboard Artist
Chris Graham
Storyboard Artist
Ian Graham
Storyboard Artist
Shawn Murray
Storyboard Artist
Bryan Konietzko
Storyboard Artist
Rayfield Angrum
Storyboard Artist
Joe Daniello
Storyboard Artist
Miyuki Hoshikawa
Storyboard Artist
Louie del Carmen
Storyboard Artist
Ron Brewer
Storyboard Artist
Dave Krocker
Storyboard Artist
Greg Colton
Storyboard Artist
Perry Zombolas
Storyboard Artist
Scooter Tidwell
Storyboard Artist
Steve Ressel
Storyboard Artist / Director
Rob Hummel
Writer
Eric Trueheart
Writer
Roman Dirge
Story / Idea / Writer
Frank Conniff
Writer
Danielle Koenig
Writer
Courtney Lilly
Writer
Philece Sampler
Scientist #4 / Germ Woman / Tiny Germ Voice (voice)
Candi Milo
Mrs. Buggy / Giganto Baby (voice) / Girl (voice) / Clara / Woman in Crowd (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Santa Gerg / Guy in Crowd #1 / Cutest Little Kid (voice)
Kathryn Fiore
Kid / Santa Fan #2 / Little Girl (voice)
Jeffrey Jones
Presidentman / Crowd Man / Guy in Crowd #2 (voice)
Brad Abrell
Announcer (voice)
Phil LaMarr
The Letter M (voice)
Michael McDonald
RoboDad / Crewman (voice)
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 30, 2001
StatusCanceled
Seasons2
Episodes46
Running Time11m
Content RatingTV-Y7
Genres
Wiki.
Invader Zim is an American animated science fiction dark comedy television series created by comic book writer and cartoonist Jhonen Vasquez for Nickelodeon. The series centers on an extraterrestrial named Zim (voiced by Richard Steven Horvitz), from the planet Irk, and his mission is to conquer Earth and enslave the human race along with his malfunctioning robot servant GIR (Rosearik Rikki Simons). He is antagonized by Dib (Andy Berman), a young paranormal investigator who is determined to stop Zim from succeeding.
Nickelodeon contacted Jhonen Vasquez about pitching ideas for an animated series for their older demographic and Invader Zim was the first thing he pitched. In Vasquez's words "it went from pitch to series without hardly any waiting". As the series went on, ratings declined and budgetary issues became more frequent. Before the second season was completed, Nickelodeon cancelled the series, leaving several episodes unfinished. The show originally aired on Nickelodeon from 2001 to 2002, with six of the completed second-season episodes initially going unreleased. These episodes were first made available on DVD in 2004 and later made their television debut on the Nicktoons Network in 2006.Invader Zim received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with praise primarily directed at its humor, writing, animation, art-style, and the way it pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on children's television. In the years following its cancellation, Invader Zim has often been listed as one of Nickelodeon's best shows. The series won an Annie Award, an Emmy Award and a World Animation Celebration Award, and received nominations for seven additional Annie Awards and two Golden Reel Awards. Invader Zim has spawned its own fan convention called InvaderCON and a plethora of official merchandise, including video games, toys, clothing and accessories, among many other products. Despite its early cancellation, due to increasing popularity and above-average merchandise sales it has been widely regarded as a cult classic.A monthly comic book series of the same name was released on July 8, 2015, as a continuation of the television series and published by Oni Press until August 4, 2021. A film based on the television and comic series, titled Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus, premiered on Netflix on August 16, 2019.