Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)

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As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told.

Introduction
"Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll" is an animated short film launched in 2016, working as a prequel to the first Kung Fu Panda film. The film offers fans an informative backstory, where the chief focus is on Master Shifu and how the Furious Five (Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Mantis, and Crane) were put together. It was directed by Rodolphe Guenoden and produced by DreamWorks Animation. The movie checks out the effectiveness of teamwork, drawing out the unique capabilities of everyone included.

Plot Overview
The story starts when Master Shifu drops a precious scroll while cleansing. This scroll, unbeknownst to Po, includes important info about the formation of the Furious Five, an elite team of Kung Fu warriors. Po finds the scroll and unveils its secrets.

Years prior, Master Shifu had actually received a prophecy from his mentor, Master Oogway, that his team would need to defeat the hazardous challenger, Boar. Shifu, initially desiring Tai Lung to be the Dragon Warrior, is triggered to hastily assemble a group when he unwittingly misinterprets the message in the scroll, believing Tai Lung is the approaching hazard.

The Formation of the Furious Five
Shifu misreads the scroll when again and thinks that Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Mantis, and Crane are predestined to become fantastic warriors. However, these chosen ones are initially catastrophes, causing havoc at the Jade Palace. Shifu has a hard time to train them, due to their awkward behavior and lack of control over their powers. Ultimately, with Tigress's help, the group learns to balance their powers, getting synergy in their movements, and performing their tasks successfully. Boar attacks at this point, presenting the group their very first major obstacle. They battle together, displaying their recently obtained team effort and ultimately winning the fight against Boar.

Character Development and Relationships
The story highlights the preliminary relationships in between the characters, especially between Shifu and Tigress. It reveals a softer, caring side of Shifu towards Tigress, unlike the stretched relationship displayed in the first function movie. It also explores why Tigress views herself as "second best", a sensation originating from Shifu's initial intent of making Tai Lung the Dragon Warrior and not her.

Conclusion
"Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll" presents us to the inception of the Furious Five and their journey from being a group of misfits to an excellent Kung Fu group. The movie, with its engaging story and animation, reminds viewers of the significance of team effort, cooperation, and the discovery of one's unique abilities. It also undertakes a distinct storyline, one that operates in the realm of flashback and filling vital spaces left by its preceding feature film. All in all, the movie offers a rich narrative while effortlessly blending humor, character depth, and amazing Kung Fu action. It's an enjoyable expect fans of the initial "Kung Fu Panda" series and new audiences alike.

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