The True Story of Strawberry Shortcake

The True Story of Strawberry Shortcake is a 2D flash animated TV series created by American Greetings and Iconix Brand Group, and produced by DiC Entertainment and WildBrain (formally DHX Media) in association with Del Mar Cartoons Ltd. and Warner Bros. Children's Productions. The show first premiered on Kids' WB on January 1st 2020 The show is rated TV-Y.

It is the 5th (6th if Berry Bitty World is counted) generation of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise, with its elements and designs retained from the 2003 installment (although also being a full on remake with the same episodes, but with mass changes, including a giant lore, new characters, episodes, and plots, and a proper finale), but with a few changes. New voice actors filled in the roles with some new characters made for this series that are based on the versions made in the past shows from the franchise. This new show focuses on adventures taking place in the planet Strawberryland.

The original DHX Media-produced reboot was supposed to premiere in 2018. However, due to negative criticisms of the redesigns as put out by the company from the fans, DHX halted production and cancelled the series in favor of producing the series the captures the spirits of the 2003-07 re-incarnation, but with a few minor changes in terms of character design, and humor.

It was reported that on September 18, 2020, the series will end its run after four seasons. The series finale aired on Strawberry Shortcake's Birthday 2021, and was taken off the Kids' WB Saturday schedule on Christmas Day, 2021.

Plot
Once more the series is set in Strawberryland. Whenever the event is going on an adventure, gaining new comrades, or stopping enemies, it's always a new adventure! A carefree girl has her life turned around when the king shows up to her house and warns her about an army of impending threats.

In the backstory, we reveal that the parents never made it to Strawberryland, but they had the lives that people barely get. They gain pure happiness from their paradise. However, there was an attack that led to the deaths of all the parents, with the murderers of the poor souls not being identified. Adolf Hitler Jr AKA The Peculiar Purple Pieman, who had the worst life yet was blamed. Adolf Jr his entire family and anyone affiliated with him was kicked out of Strawberryland by the king at the time, and was exiled to the dark, gloomy, barren wasteland of Porcupine Peak.

After the tragedies, God took the DNA of the victims and made Strawberry and the others. Jesus Christ used his powers to create Angel Cake, and he also gave the kids the powers to do anything with ease, hoping that Strawberry will one day become the queen of the new planet. He then sends the spirits he made to form the kids of Strawberryland (a more safer, happier, friendlier version of planet Earth) to live out a peaceful life in hopes his proudest creation and alpha girl, Strawberry Shortcake, will one day rule the world.

But this is no easy task!

With his last of his sanity gone, Adolf Jr will do all he can to destroy the world and have it under his control, and therefore, making it embrace the Porcupine Peak. The fate of Strawberryland is in the hands of Princess Strawberry Shortcake. Will Strawberry successfully defend the planet nation, or will we all bow down to the Nazis of all Cartoons?

Differences

 * Porcupine Peak is bigger and badder (new minions are the Porcupine Peak children, porcupines, Licorice Whip, Captain Cackles)
 * According to calculations, everyone except Apple is 8, Apricot is 7, and Sugar is 9 at the start of the series. (Though serval characters do not appear until later seasons)
 * It is shown what happened to the parents
 * More characters
 * More songs

OCs
GloriousHatchlings made four OCs of their own, GloriousHatchlings is the creator of both these characters and is the page creator as well, message them for more info

Sugar Cube
Sugar Cube is the king of Strawberryland, he is a year older than Strawberry.

He has the lightest skin tone of the characters, he has Huck's Year 4 hairstyle but it's spiky and black, he wears a white spring jacket, a dark white t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark white sneakers. He also has a decorated gold crown upon his head.

His pet is Flour Peacock, who is an albino peacock.

Because Strawberry is stated to be the "unofficial princess" of 'Strawberryland', his main goal is to make her the next queen.

He first meets Strawberry when he warns her about the true main antagonist. He normally has a serious personality since he's the king.

He is the only friend Strawberry truly loses, and this is because in the final battle, he sustains injuries that eventually kill him. The time between the moment the injury and his last breath may be inaccurate, but I wanted him to give him time to say his final words to Strawberry. (see quotes)

Fruit Punch
Her name is Fruit Punch, and she is Sugar Cube's girlfriend, and longtime queen.

She has Angel’s skin tone and she has Strawberry’s hairstyle from Year 4, but it’s pure red, smoother, wavier, and longer. She wears a smaller red crown, a red hoodie with a pink t-shirt under it, light blue jeans, and red Mary Janes.

Her pet is Popsicle (a reddish pink piglet)

Though she's the queen, Fruit Punch tends to be a more free spirited girl compared to her boyfriend and king Sugar, who wants to protect the lands, she is also very rowdy, but her adrenaline often fends off all threats that come after her and the king.

She commits an unpreventable suicide by pulling a machete from one of Satan's villains.

Alcohol
Alcohol is the stubborn guardian of the king, he knows that the Pieman taking over the whole world will kill everyone in the land. Despite his strictness, he is actually a good person in the story, but could occasionally be convinced to be nicer.

He wears a wine red vest over a dark purple t-shirt, dark black jeans, and guard boots, and is usually seen with a rifle.

Root Beer
Root Beer is a DJ who appears during any songs sung by more than three girls, he debuted in season 2. His catchphrase, which signals his arrival is "WHAT'S UP PARTY PEOPLE!!!!"

He appears similar to Alcohol, but he has a dark brown long sleeved t-shirt, white sneakers with dark brown outlines, he has his own hairstyle, and also dons a pair of sunglasses.

Cotton Candy
One of Strawberryland's country musicians, mainly reserved for country/farm/ranch events.

She wears Angel Cake's pop star outfit from Sweet Dreams, except it's mainly all light pink and has a cowgirl hat, her hair is a dark pink style and the longest of the girls.

Apple Pie
An international friend from the United Steaks. He's a cowboy at heart with a Texas accent, he owns and operates BBQ Ranch. His known pets are Donut Donkey and Hermit Cookie Horse. Whilst having the same hairstyle as Huckleberry Pie but tan, his hat has a color of gold or very light gold and tan with a leaf behind the symbol. His shirt is dark yellow and he has blue jeans and brown boots.

He's an expert at almost anything American. He is very protective over his animals and usually leaves Sourdough to defend. He can't lose his patience, but I can't say the same about his fox, Chili Fox

Pumpkin Pie
Younger sister of Apple Pie (nine months apart), minor character though. No personality apart from loyal and friendly.

She has a ponytail, a cowgirl hat has a color of light orange and brown with a leaf behind the symbol. Her shirt is tan and she has blue jeans and brown boots.

Hot Chocolate
An international guy from the North Pole who Frosty Puff has a crush on

Maple Syrup
He lives in Canada. He's basically a male version of 80s Angel Cake.

Pink Glaze Donut
Pink Glaze Donut is most intimidating of the girls, she is a police officer of both Strawberryland Central and Banana Boro. She has long pink wavy hair, light skin, blue eyes, and a fitted blue cop uniform. Despite her intimidating nature, she has not arrested anyone and she cares a lot about the girls, as she takes drastic measures to ensure the planet is safe from damnation, even going as far as to reach out to the military. The Hitler siblings are terrified of her and they flee before she notices them. Her pet is Hunter, a black male German Shepherd.

Gruffy
An elderly male wolf who raised Strawberry and her older sister Cranberry when they were babies. He has black fur, red eyes, and sharp teeth. Despite his demonic and scary appearance, he's actually a very tame beast, he was wise in his ways, telling Strawberry and Cranberry how they can both live a great life, and even told her to stay brave. He died a year before the events of the first season. The night before Apple Dumplin was born, Gruffy asked Strawberry to visit him, then he died of old age. His body remained in his cave. Strawberry visits the cave eve

The Stallions
The Purple Pieman traverses throughout Strawberryland and the surrounding areas in a cart drawn by eight stallions. The horses names from back to front are Crasher, Prankster, Gangster, Dixon, Rocket, Patriot, Dobbin, and Nixon. Crasher is a buckskin and wears a horseback riding helmet. Prankster is pure white and wears an afro. Gangster is a very dark brown and wears shades. Dixon is black and wears a backwards cap, Rocket is reddish orange with golden mane and wears a red cape. Patriot is red, white, and blue and wears an American print top hat. Dobbin retains his look from the original DiC series,Nixon is a blood bay who wears a drill sergeant hat. Nixon is the father of Randolph, a red and white pinto who possesses an unusual luminous red glow from his body, causing him to be mocked by the other animals except the other eight horses, when Randolph joins the team at the Pieman's request before the final events, he is easily favored by the other animals of Strawberryland, and is credited with sealing Pieman's reformation.

The Parents
There was a tragedy that led to the deaths of all the Strawberryland kids' parents, who were all on the real Earth, so God took the DNA of the victims and used the right ones to make Strawberry and the others. Jesus uses his powers to create Angel Cake, he also gave the kids the powers to do anything with ease, and blesses Strawberry, hoping she will one day become the planet's queen. He then sends the hundreds of kids all over Strawberryland (a more safer, happier, friendlier version of planet Earth) to live out a peaceful life.

Fragaria
One of the only two physically seen parents who isn't Jesus. She has blue eyes, long red hair, and a light pink blouse with a pair of white jeans. She wears a pink and white sun hat with a strawberry design and a red band with a strawberry on a green and white striped ribbon and white and pink sneakers. She is described as a smart, patient, and loving parent who still knew how to have fun. She was Strawberry and her sisters' mother.

Redberry
The other physically seen parent who's not Jesus. He has brown eyes, short auburn hair and a beard, a red and black flannel, blue jeans and black boots. He is described as a kindhearted man who always had the past generations by his side and world normally joke around with his girls. He was Strawberry and her sisters' father

The Narrator
A male voice who narrates the story

The Singer
A female voice of 14 to 16 years who sings any songs the characters don't sing

Strawberrylanders
Males are in bold

Season 1

 * Strawberry Shortcake
 * Apple Dumplin'
 * Cranberry Milkshake
 * Ginger Snap
 * Angel Cake Christ
 * Orange Blossom
 * Mango Smoothie
 * Huckleberry Pie
 * Blackberry Bun

Season 2

 * Root Beer
 * Peppermint Fizz
 * Cranberry Clover
 * Blueberry Muffin
 * Rainbow Sherbet
 * Coco Calypso
 * Seaberry Delight
 * Orange Creme

Season 3

 * Tea Blossom
 * Crepe Suzette
 * Frosty Puff
 * Tangerina Torta
 * Apple Pie
 * Pumpkin Pie
 * Maple Syrup
 * Raspberry Torte
 * Lemon Meringue
 * Apricot
 * T.N. Honey
 * Butter Cookie
 * Lime Light
 * Cherry Cuddler
 * Café Olé
 * Mint Tulip
 * Lem n Ada
 * Peach Blush
 * Almond Cookie
 * Pomegranate Parfait
 * Cranberry Crisp
 * Persimmons
 * Jackfruit Jam
 * Mango Jubilee

Season 4

 * Banana Candy
 * Plum Puddin'
 * Green Apple
 * Watermelon Kiss
 * Annie Oatmeal
 * Carmel Corn
 * Mint Tea
 * Cinnamon Muffin
 * Marble Cake
 * Watermelon Punch
 * Sweet Grapes
 * Mint Ice Cream Cone
 * Abbey Cocoa Frost
 * Pineapple Juice
 * Cotton Candy
 * Coconut Milk
 * Hot Chocolate
 * Dark Chocolate
 * Milk Chocolate
 * White Chocolate
 * Alcohol
 * Fruit Punch
 * Sugar Cube

Animals

 * Pupcake and Custard (Strawberry Shortcake)
 * Grenadine Goat (Cranberry Milkshake)
 * Polly N. Saturated (Cranberry Clover)
 * Apple Ducklin and Tea Time Turtle (Apple Dumplin)
 * Honey Pie Pony
 * Gruffy the Wolf
 * Chocolate Chipmunk (Ginger Snap)
 * Marmalade (Orange Blossom)
 * Vanilla Icing and Souffle (Angel Cake)
 * Shoofly Frog (Huckleberry Pie)
 * Cheesecake (Blueberry Muffin)
 * Marza Panda (Tea Blossom)
 * Eclaire (Crepes Suzette)
 * Banana Bongo (Tangerina Torta)
 * Cola Chameleon (Peppermint Fizz)
 * Tripple Ripple Toucan (Rainbow Sherbert)
 * Papaya Parrot (Coco Calypso)
 * Kiwi Turtle (Seaberry Delight)
 * Freezer Pop (Frosty Puff)
 * Sourball (Lemon Meringue)
 * Rhubarb (Raspberry Torte)
 * Hopsalot (Apricot)
 * Gooseberry (Cherry Cuddler)
 * Donut Donkey, Hermit Cookie Horse, and Chili Fox (Apple Pie)
 * Flour Peacock (Sugar Cube)
 * Popsicle Piglet (Fruit Punch)
 * Rambo, Pork Ham & Bacon, Peck, Stud, Sienna, Frail, Whitaker, Treaty, Sophie, and Coral (Annie Oatmeal)

Fillies

 * Cookie Dough
 * Milkshake
 * Orange Twist
 * Cherry Vanilla
 * Blueberry Sundae
 * Huckleberry Hash
 * Spumoni
 * Pistachio
 * Butter Pecan
 * Lemon Ice
 * Raspberry Ripple

The Stallions

 * Crasher
 * Prankster
 * Gangster
 * Dixon
 * Rocket
 * Patriot
 * Dobbin
 * Nixon
 * Randolph the Red Soul Pinto

Antagonists

 * PIE-SIS, an army of Porcupine Peak terrorists
 * The Berry Birds
 * Purple Porcupines
 * Licorice Whip
 * Lord Purple, The secondary antagonist
 * Foreman Poke
 * Raisin Cane
 * Sweet Grapes
 * Sour Grapes II
 * Bread Pudding
 * Adolf Hitler Jr, The Peculiar Purple Pieman of The Exile Wastelands of Porcupine Peak
 * Adolf Hitler Sr (ghost)
 * Sheila Hitler (Sour Grapes I)
 * Satan, the true main antagonist

Others

 * The Fillies
 * The parents, only mentioned
 * Jesus Christ, Angel Cake's father
 * Buckaroo Bob

Season 1

 * Welcome to Love
 * Get to Know Them
 * Frosty The Snowman
 * Santa Claus is Coming to Town
 * Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Season 2
* from The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
 * Every Animal Talks in It's Own Special Way
 * In My Frog Suit* (Sung as a duet by Blueberry Muffin and Cranberry Clover to introduce Super Berry Bros. 3)

Season 3

 * It's A Small World
 * Sweet as a Berry (sung by Strawberry Shortcake and Apple Pie)
 * Seig Heil (sung by the Berry Birds, Porcupines)
 * The Last Stand (sung by Peppermint Fizz)
 * The Hockey Song

Sweet Dream Movie

 * Shiroyama (sung by Peppermint Fizz and Blackberry Bun)
 * Nazi Medley (sung by the Porcupine Peak Pack)

Season 4

 * We're Back!
 * John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (Remix) (the girls who went on the road trip sing this)
 * Die In My Own Blood (World War Berry) (sung by the soldiers)
 * Old MacDonald (Down on the Farm)
 * Old MacDonald (Reprisal) (featuring the kids and the farm animals)
 * My Kingdom My Rules (Sleeping Beauty) (sung by King Booze, Alcohol's SB alter ego)
 * A Path To Salvation
 * Dying Peacefully is Not An Option (sung by Sugar Cube)
 * in The Ultimate Final Journey In the True Final Hour of The Grand Finale (Final Battle Song) (Sung by Everyone)
 * Our Hero (sung by all of everyone)
 * The New Queen (sung by God)
 * Glorious as Strawberryland (Strawberryland National Anthem) (sung by everyone)
 * Strawberryland Is My Place
 * Strawberry Shortcake "03-07 Theme (Extended, plays in the credits)

Apple Pie

 * "Howdy Strawberry!"
 * "He ain't gone for long."
 * "Did I miss anything ladies?"

Pumpkin Pie

 * "Well, this didn't end so nice."

Root Beer

 * "WHAT'S UP PARTY PEOPLE!"
 * "Hello Strawberryland!"

Fruit Punch

 * "Sugar, with the way you described it, this doesn't sound too good."
 * "But why would you die so violently?"

Sugar Cube

 * (catchphrase) "That is just bogus!"
 * (meeting Strawberry) "I've discovered there's a terrible beast, attempting to kill us ALL!"
 * "The Fate of Strawberryland is in your hands."
 * (Explaining why the parents aren't here) "Long before we were summoned, there was a tragedy that led to the deaths of all of our parents, who were all on the real Earth, so God took the DNA of them and used the right ones to make you and the others. Jesus uses his powers to create your friend Angel Cake, he also gave the kids the powers to do anything with ease."
 * "Why die peacefully when you know everyone's going down in this fight of judgement?"
 * (The first time Strawberry mentions Pie Man) "I knew that jerk the day I exiled his entire bloodline to Porcupine Peak!"
 * (When he learns the truth about Pie Man) "I... I guess I was wrong about him. I should have known..."
 * "IN THE NAME OF GOD!"
 * (before In The Final) "Wait did you just say this nation is gonna vanish? NOT TODAY! STRAWBERRYLAND IS MY NATION!! MY EMPIRE!!!! SO YOU VANISH!!!
 * (LAST WORDS) Strawberry Shortcake, you saved us, but I will not be here for many days longer, I do have some things to say before I go. You are now the official queen of Strawberryland, and you are also the alpha girl of Huckleberry’s harem, you and Huckleberry, must go on to fulfill my legacy, and have my glory be known by the ones that come after you. Apple Dumplin, as much as you wanted me to live, I have a feeling this is not what you wanted to happen, I didn’t want it to happen either, so I guess we both have something in common. But remember this, you will always be known as the silliest, goofiest, child I’ve ever met, in all of my life. Be sure that you support your older sister in her time as the queen. Girls, I know you will not let me down, but there is only one more thing I want to say, and this is for all of you. All of you made me the happiest person in this wonderful world alive, thank you for helping me right my wrongs. So may God bless you and all of your friends, and one last thing. (weakens) May... the berries… grow… so… tall…