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Flying in [[Alfred J. Kwak]] is depicted in several ways. Some can fly because of magic, | Flying in [[Alfred J. Kwak]] is depicted in several ways. Some can fly because of magic, some of the [[:Category:Bird_Character|avian]] and [[:Category:Insect Character|insect characters]] are shown to fly by using their wings and some levitate through technology. | ||
== [[:Category:Insect Character|Insect characters]] and flight == | == [[:Category:Insect Character|Insect characters]] and flight == | ||
* The second cut of the [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1|first episode]] of the [[Alfred J. Kwak|animated series]] shows the very first flying characters, namely [[Mevrouw Bij]], [[Willem Bij]] and [[Mevrouw Bij's son]]. The [[:Category:Bee Character|bees]] can later be seen in an interstitial cut just after [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]] and [[Anna van de Polder]] get married and just before [[Henk de Mol]] goes for a maternity visit. Later on in the same episode, [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] is also engrossed for a moment by a bee moving from flower to flower.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref> | * The second cut of the [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1|first episode]] of the [[Alfred J. Kwak|animated series]] shows the very first flying characters, namely [[Mevrouw Bij]], [[Willem Bij]] and [[Mevrouw Bij's son]]. The [[:Category:Bee Character|bees]] can later be seen in an interstitial cut just after [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]] and [[Anna van de Polder]] get married and just before [[Henk de Mol]] goes for a maternity visit. Later on in the same episode, [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] is also engrossed for a moment by a bee moving from flower to flower.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|JA|1}}</ref> Later on in their introduction [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 21|episode]] Mevrouw Bij and her family return and help Alfred get his money back from King [[Franz Ferdinand]].<ref name="Ep21">{{CiteAJKep|JA|21}}</ref> Mevrouw Bij is last seen flying, meeting up with [[Henk de Mol]] and later on seeing Alfred and [[Tom Wana]] vying for [[Winnie Mandoline Wana|Winnie]]'s attention.<ref name="Ep27">{{CiteAJKep|JA|27}}</ref> | ||
* Later on several [[:Category:Butterfly Character|butterflies]] are shown flying around [[Anna van | * Later on several [[:Category:Butterfly Character|butterflies]] are shown flying around [[Anna van de Polder]] while she's picking flowers. One of the same breed of butterfly wakes [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]] up the next morning. After [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] is born he looks at several butterflies in the air while sitting in the clog.<ref name="Ep1" /> | ||
* While emigrating with his family [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak|Alfred]] sees a [[:Category:Butterfly Character|butterfly]] flying, distracting him from the journey. Later on Alfred is also smitten by a flying ladybug.<ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|2}}</ref> | * While emigrating with his family [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak|Alfred]] sees a [[:Category:Butterfly Character|butterfly]] flying, distracting him from the journey. Later on Alfred is also smitten by a flying ladybug.<ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|JA|2}}</ref> | ||
* While enjoying spring in [[Groot Waterland]] Alfred sees several [[:Category:Bee Character|bees]] and [[:Category:Butterfly Character|butterflies]] flying around.<ref name="Ep14">{{CiteAJKep|JA|14}}</ref> | |||
== [[:Category:Bird_Character|Avian characters]] and flight == | == [[:Category:Bird_Character|Avian characters]] and flight == | ||
[[File:Snapshot-2026-01-31 at 02 07 56 PM-11232.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Igor]] seen flying carrying the files and rope ladder to Alfred and the other characters trapped at the [[National Crow Party headquarters]].<ref name="Ep23" />]] | |||
=== Avian characters seen flying === | === Avian characters seen flying === | ||
* [[Pikkie de Ekster]]<ref name="Ep2" /><ref name="Ep3">{{CiteAJKep|3}}</ref><ref name="Ep6">{{CiteAJKep|6}}</ref>: In [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2|episode 2]] a young Pikkie is seen still struggling with his flying technique. | * [[Pikkie de Ekster]]<ref name="Ep2" /><ref name="Ep3">{{CiteAJKep|JA|3}}</ref><ref name="Ep6">{{CiteAJKep|JA|6}}</ref><ref name="Ep10">{{CiteAJKep|JA|10}}</ref>: In [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2|episode 2]] a young Pikkie is seen still struggling with his flying technique. | ||
* [[Ollie de Ooievaar]]<ref name="Ep2" /><ref name="Ep7">{{CiteAJKep|7}}</ref> | * [[Ollie de Ooievaar]]<ref name="Ep2" /><ref name="Ep7">{{CiteAJKep|JA|7}}</ref><ref name="Ep9">{{CiteAJKep|JA|9}}</ref><ref name="Ep10" /><ref name="Ep11">{{CiteAJKep|JA|11}}</ref><ref name="Ep20">{{CiteAJKep|JA|20}}</ref><ref name="Ep23">{{CiteAJKep|JA|23}}</ref><ref name="Ep24">{{CiteAJKep|JA|24}}</ref><ref name="Ep25">{{CiteAJKep|JA|25}}</ref><ref name="Ep39" /> | ||
* [[Sparrow triplet|Drieling Mus]]<ref name="Ep2" /> | * [[Sparrow triplet|Drieling Mus]]<ref name="Ep2" /> | ||
* [[Hannes Snater]] and [[Wannes Snater]] are briefly shown flying after getting | * [[Hannes Snater|Hannes]] and [[Wannes Snater]] are briefly shown flying after getting off [[Pel de Pelikaan]]'s bus.<ref name="Ep3" /> | ||
* A non-anthropomorphized gull is seen flying and resting on Alfred's oar in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 7|episode 7]]. | * A non-anthropomorphized gull is seen flying and resting on Alfred's oar in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 7|episode 7]]. | ||
* [[Dolf de Kraai]] is seen flying, or perhaps slowing his fall by flapping and gliding with his wings, as he robs the mansion of the [[Snorremans]], drops down from his tower and jumps out of the [[wikipedia:Willow|willow]] next to Alfred's [[Clog house|clog house]].<ref name="Ep12">{{CiteAJKep|JA|12}}</ref><ref name="Ep13">{{CiteAJKep|JA|13}}</ref><ref name="Ep20" /> | |||
* One onlooker of [[Kaspar Rokodil]]'s speech in [[Waterslag aan Zee]] is seeing flying away searching for rain cover.<ref name="Ep14" /> | |||
* A flock of [[:Category:Pelican character|pelicans]] carrying supplies for [[Zaira|Zonder Waterland]] seen flying in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 20|episode 20]]. | |||
* Several non-anthropomorphized [[:Category:Crow Character|crows]] can be seen flying around the [[King's castle]] in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 21|episode 21]]. These crows can beard, but not seen in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 23|episode 23]]. | |||
* A small green [[:Category:Bird Character|bird]] can be seen flying towards Alfred, among a group of peasants, as he sits in the King's throne.<ref name="Ep21" /> | |||
* [[Igor]]<ref name="Ep23" /><ref name="Ep24" /><ref name="Ep25" /> | |||
* An enormous amount of family members of [[Igor]] are seen flying carrying the [[National Crow Party|Crow Party]]'s money away from the [[King's castle]]. While [[Ollie de Ooievaar]]'s family members are also present, they are not seen flying.<ref name="Ep25" /> | |||
* [[Mister Sparrow|Mister]] and [[Miss Sparrow]] are seen flying to an apple tree near the house of [[Professor Ramses]] as [[Winnie Mandoline Wana]] is caring for him. The two birds later see Winnie again as Alfred helps her get into a rowboat. They are reminded of the apple tree and fly off to visit.<ref name="Ep35">{{CiteAJKep|JA|35}}</ref> | |||
* [[Professor Noël]]<ref name="Ep37">{{CiteAJKep|JA|37}}</ref><ref name="Ep38">{{CiteAJKep|JA|38}}</ref> | |||
* [[Ollie's wife]] can also be seen flying next to her husband when they come after Alfred babysat for them.<ref name="Ep39" /> | |||
=== Notable avian characters not seen flying === | === Notable avian characters not seen flying === | ||
[[File:Snapshot-2026-01-31 at 01 05 02 PM-26594.png|thumb|right|250px|Alfred tries to fly in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 13|episode 13]], but he's unable to.]] | |||
* [[Rap de Kiekendief]] is scolded by [[Henk de Mol]] for not using his wings as Rap was chased by [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]] in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1|episode 1]]. Rap then talks to himself saying that he could've flown, but for some reason forgot about it.<ref name="Ep1" /> | |||
* [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] is never seen flying using his wings, even though the Dutch and German versions of [[Spetter Pieter Pater (M-2)|the opening theme]] mention that he does, in the very first lyric. In [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 12|episode 12]] the [[Chess Queen]] asks Alfred if he can fly on his own as they are flying through magical means. Alfred says he can, however as he's let go by the Queen he tries to flap his wings, but fails to actually fly. The Queen saves him from falling to the ground. Alfred is shown trying to fly in [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 13|episode 13]], trying to flap his wings but not going airborne. In [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 20|episode 20]] he is seen flapping his wings as he jumps into the water at the start of the episode. In [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 9|episode 9]] he can be seen flying in his dream. It is possible that Alfred has never learned how to fly because [[Henk de Mol]] was unable to teach him properly. | |||
== Magical flying == | |||
* [[Sib]] and [[Sum]] use a [[Flying carpet|flying carpet]] to fly to [[Groot Waterland]].<ref name="Ep9" /><ref name="Ep10" /> | |||
* [[The genie in a bottle]] is able to magically levitate.<ref name="Ep9" /><ref name="Ep10" /> | |||
* The [[Chess Queen]] allows [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] to fly magically as long as he holds her hand. The Queen herself is innately capable of flying by magical means.<ref name="Ep12" /><ref name="Ep13" /> | |||
* The [[Southern Cross]] is seen magically floating when [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak|Alfred]] and [[Henk de Mol|Henk]] clap for them.<ref name="Ep18">{{CiteAJKep|JA|18}}</ref> | |||
* [[The Witch]] and [[Winnie Mandoline Wana]] are seen flying on a broom in Alfred's nightmare, although perhaps the Witch can also be seen at the end of the [[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 39|episode]] when Alfred seems wide awake.<ref name="Ep39">{{CiteAJKep|JA|39}}</ref> | |||
* A [[:Category:Demon character|demon]] can be seen flying in Alfred's nightmare with [[wikipedia:Pterodactylus|pterodactyl]]-like wings.<ref name="Ep39">{{CiteAJKep|JA|39}}</ref> | |||
== Miscellaneous flying characters == | |||
* [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak|Alfred]] and [[Henk de Mol|Henk]] encounter several [[wikipedia:Flying fish|flying fish]] on their journey to the [[South Pole]].<ref name="Ep16">{{CiteAJKep|JA|16}}</ref><ref name="Ep17">{{CiteAJKep|JA|17}}</ref> | |||
* To get in and out of their spaceship, the [[Space ducks]] use levitating technology.<ref name="Ep17" /> | |||
* A swarm of [[:Category:Bat character|bats]] flies up from a hole, surprising [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]] and [[Professor Paljas von Pinguïn]] while they explore through the catacombs of the [[Pyramid of Ops]].<ref name="Ep34">{{CiteAJKep|JA|34}}</ref> | |||
* The [[:Category:Dragon character|dragons]] from outer space are seen flying back to their homeplanet, many of them with tiny [[wikipedia:Bat|bat]]-like wings.<ref name="Ep42">{{CiteAJKep|JA|42}}</ref> | |||
==Notes== | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:37, 22 March 2026
Flying in Alfred J. Kwak is depicted in several ways. Some can fly because of magic, some of the avian and insect characters are shown to fly by using their wings and some levitate through technology.
Insect characters and flight
- The second cut of the first episode of the animated series shows the very first flying characters, namely Mevrouw Bij, Willem Bij and Mevrouw Bij's son. The bees can later be seen in an interstitial cut just after Johan Kwak and Anna van de Polder get married and just before Henk de Mol goes for a maternity visit. Later on in the same episode, Alfred Jodocus Kwak is also engrossed for a moment by a bee moving from flower to flower.[1] Later on in their introduction episode Mevrouw Bij and her family return and help Alfred get his money back from King Franz Ferdinand.[2] Mevrouw Bij is last seen flying, meeting up with Henk de Mol and later on seeing Alfred and Tom Wana vying for Winnie's attention.[3]
- Later on several butterflies are shown flying around Anna van de Polder while she's picking flowers. One of the same breed of butterfly wakes Johan Kwak up the next morning. After Alfred Jodocus Kwak is born he looks at several butterflies in the air while sitting in the clog.[1]
- While emigrating with his family Alfred sees a butterfly flying, distracting him from the journey. Later on Alfred is also smitten by a flying ladybug.[4]
- While enjoying spring in Groot Waterland Alfred sees several bees and butterflies flying around.[5]
Avian characters and flight
Avian characters seen flying
- Pikkie de Ekster[4][7][8][9]: In episode 2 a young Pikkie is seen still struggling with his flying technique.
- Ollie de Ooievaar[4][10][11][9][12][13][6][14][15][16]
- Drieling Mus[4]
- Hannes and Wannes Snater are briefly shown flying after getting off Pel de Pelikaan's bus.[7]
- A non-anthropomorphized gull is seen flying and resting on Alfred's oar in episode 7.
- Dolf de Kraai is seen flying, or perhaps slowing his fall by flapping and gliding with his wings, as he robs the mansion of the Snorremans, drops down from his tower and jumps out of the willow next to Alfred's clog house.[17][18][13]
- One onlooker of Kaspar Rokodil's speech in Waterslag aan Zee is seeing flying away searching for rain cover.[5]
- A flock of pelicans carrying supplies for Zonder Waterland seen flying in episode 20.
- Several non-anthropomorphized crows can be seen flying around the King's castle in episode 21. These crows can beard, but not seen in episode 23.
- A small green bird can be seen flying towards Alfred, among a group of peasants, as he sits in the King's throne.[2]
- Igor[6][14][15]
- An enormous amount of family members of Igor are seen flying carrying the Crow Party's money away from the King's castle. While Ollie de Ooievaar's family members are also present, they are not seen flying.[15]
- Mister and Miss Sparrow are seen flying to an apple tree near the house of Professor Ramses as Winnie Mandoline Wana is caring for him. The two birds later see Winnie again as Alfred helps her get into a rowboat. They are reminded of the apple tree and fly off to visit.[19]
- Professor Noël[20][21]
- Ollie's wife can also be seen flying next to her husband when they come after Alfred babysat for them.[16]
Notable avian characters not seen flying
- Rap de Kiekendief is scolded by Henk de Mol for not using his wings as Rap was chased by Johan Kwak in episode 1. Rap then talks to himself saying that he could've flown, but for some reason forgot about it.[1]
- Alfred Jodocus Kwak is never seen flying using his wings, even though the Dutch and German versions of the opening theme mention that he does, in the very first lyric. In episode 12 the Chess Queen asks Alfred if he can fly on his own as they are flying through magical means. Alfred says he can, however as he's let go by the Queen he tries to flap his wings, but fails to actually fly. The Queen saves him from falling to the ground. Alfred is shown trying to fly in episode 13, trying to flap his wings but not going airborne. In episode 20 he is seen flapping his wings as he jumps into the water at the start of the episode. In episode 9 he can be seen flying in his dream. It is possible that Alfred has never learned how to fly because Henk de Mol was unable to teach him properly.
Magical flying
- Sib and Sum use a flying carpet to fly to Groot Waterland.[11][9]
- The genie in a bottle is able to magically levitate.[11][9]
- The Chess Queen allows Alfred Jodocus Kwak to fly magically as long as he holds her hand. The Queen herself is innately capable of flying by magical means.[17][18]
- The Southern Cross is seen magically floating when Alfred and Henk clap for them.[22]
- The Witch and Winnie Mandoline Wana are seen flying on a broom in Alfred's nightmare, although perhaps the Witch can also be seen at the end of the episode when Alfred seems wide awake.[16]
- A demon can be seen flying in Alfred's nightmare with pterodactyl-like wings.[16]
Miscellaneous flying characters
- Alfred and Henk encounter several flying fish on their journey to the South Pole.[23][24]
- To get in and out of their spaceship, the Space ducks use levitating technology.[24]
- A swarm of bats flies up from a hole, surprising Alfred Jodocus Kwak and Professor Paljas von Pinguïn while they explore through the catacombs of the Pyramid of Ops.[25]
- The dragons from outer space are seen flying back to their homeplanet, many of them with tiny bat-like wings.[26]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "アルフレッド誕生 (Arufureddo tanjō)" [The birth of Alfred]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 1. 1989-04-03. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "王様に貸した金貨 (Ōsama ni kashita kinka)" [The gold coins lent to the king]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 21. 1989-08-21. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "君の瞳にひとめぼれ (Kimi no hitomi ni hitomebore)" [Love at first sight with your eyes]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 27. 1989-10-02. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "初めてのバースデー (Hajimete no bāsudē)" [First birthday]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 2. 1989-04-10. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ノコギリザメを探せ (Nokogirizame wo sagase)" [Let's find the sawfish]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 14. 1989-07-03. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "カラス党から逃げろ (Karasu-tō kara nigero)" [Escape from the Crow Party]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 23. 1989-09-04. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "王冠のルビー (Ōkan no rubī)" [The ruby of the crown]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 3. 1989-04-17. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "レースの行方 (Rēsu no yukue)" [The outcome of the race]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 6. 1989-05-08. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "魔法のジュータン (Mahō no jūtan)" [Flying carpet]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 10. 1989-06-05. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "船乗りアルフレッド (Funanori Arufureddo)" [Sailor Alfred]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 7. 1989-05-15. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "ふしぎなボトル (Fushigi na botoru)" [Strange bottle]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 9. 1989-05-29. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "面白サーカスピエロ (Omoshiro sākasu piero)" [Funny circus clown]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 11. 1989-06-12. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "クワック砂漠に行く (Kuwakku sabaku ni iku)" [Go to the Quack Desert]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 20. 1989-08-14. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "皇帝になったドルフ (Kōtei ni natta Dorufu)" [Dolf became an emperor]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 24. 1989-09-11. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "空飛ぶ金貨大作戦 (Soratobu kinka daisakusen)" [Operation flying gold coins]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 25. 1989-09-18. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "魔女のプロポーズ (Majo no puropōzu)" [The witch's proposal]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 39. 1989-12-25. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "チェスの女王夢冒険 (Chesu no joō yume bōken)" [Queen of chess dream adventure]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 12. 1989-06-19. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "ぬすまれた女王の冠 (Nusumareta joō no kanmuri)" [The queen's stolen crown]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 13. 1989-06-26. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "迷路のピラミッド (Meiro no piramiddo)" [The maze pyramid]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 35. 1989-11-27. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "王子様からの招待状 (Ōji-sama kara no shōtaijō)" [An invitation from the prince]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 37. 1989-12-11. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "国境を越えた愛 (Kokkyo wo koeta ai)" [Love beyond borders]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 38. 1989-12-18. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "夜空に南十字星輝く (Yozora ni nanajūjisei kagayaku)" [Southern Cross shines in the night sky]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 18. 1989-07-31. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "クジラ探しの大航海 (Kujira sagashi no daikōkai)" [The great voyage to find the whale]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 16. 1989-07-17. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "宇宙からのお友達 (Uchū kara no otomodachi)" [Friends from space]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 17. 1989-07-24. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "古代王朝の薬を探せ (Kodai ōchō no kusuri o sagase)" [Find the medicine of the ancient dynasty]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 34. 1989-11-20. TV Tokyo.
- ↑ "怪獣ドラゴンを救え (Kaijū doragon o sukue)" [Save the monster dragon]. Alfred J. Kwak. Season 2. Episode 42. 1990-01-22. TV Tokyo.