Master Mantis is a major character in the DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda franchise.

Background

Strong, fast and tiny, Mantis possesses a mean temper and is ready to "throw down" at the slightest insult. He's quick to interject humor into any situation. Nothing can strike fear into his brave little heart… except female mantis. Mantis is very pragmatic and open-minded with a dry sense of humor. Declaring size did little to define a warrior and could actually be used as an advantage no matter what style one practices. Due to his small size, he hates being referred to as "little". He also seems to have a close bond with Master Monkey because he's is always perched on Monkey's shoulder.

Master Mantis specializes in North Praying Mantis Kung Fu. His fighting style is speedy, calculating, responsive, hard, complicated and precise. Mantis' small size and incredible speed make him nearly invisible to opponents, an advantage that he uses to great effect. He can leap and run as fast a praying mantis pouncing on their prey.

In addition, Mantis also possesses enormous strength that one wouldn't think at first sight. He's able to lift a bridge burdened by 4 animals, create wave on it and pull it to him with great effort. His powerful, high-leaping leaping rare legs and reportorial forelegs are used as defensive weapons. His species is a Chinese Praying Mantis.

Gallery

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Trivia

• In early story development, Mantis was originally a traitor in league with Tai Lung.
• In the Disney film Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, he, along with B.O.B. from Monsters vs Aliens and Pumbaa from the 2019 live-action Lion King film, appear commenting on how Bob the Dwarf's eyes look weird. This is a reference to how all four characters are voiced by Seth Rogen.

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Media Films: Kung Fu Panda (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 2 (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 3 (soundtrack/video/video game) • Kung Fu Panda 4 (soundtrack/video) TV Specials: Kung Fu Panda Holiday • Secrets of the Furious Five • Secrets of the Masters TV Series: Legends of Awesomeness • The Paws of Destiny • The Dragon Knight Theme Parks Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness • Kung Fu Panda: Journey of the Dragon Warrior • Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes • Lanterns of Legendary Legends • Po's Kung Fu Training Camp • Kung Fu Games • Kung Fu Panda: The Emporer’s Quest • Po Live! Character Warriors: Po • Shifu • Tigress • Crane • Monkey • Viper • Mantis Allies: Oogway • Mr. Ping • Fan Tong • Jing • Po's mother • Li Shan • Zhen • Soothsayer • Thundering Rhino • Storming Ox • Croc Villains: Tai Lung • Lord Shen • Boss Wolf • Shen's Army • Kai • Wu Sisters • The Chameleon Others: Vachir • Bao • Lei Lei • Grandma Panda • Nu Hai • Jombies • Mei Mei • Shen's Parents Locations China • Jade Palace • Jade Mountain • Valley of Peace • Chorh-Gom Prison • Thread of Hope • Gongmen City • Gongmen Jail • Panda Village • Spirit Realm • Training Hall Objects Adversary • Oogway's Staff • Shift Stones See Also Kung Fu Panda • Furious Five • Ladies of the Shade Songs "Kung Fu Fighting" • "Try" • "...Baby One More Time" • "Crazy Train"