Quest for Zhu is a 2011 direct-to-DVD animated film based on the Zhu Zhu Pets franchise. The film was created by
Moonscoop,
Prana Studios and Zhu Zhu Pets creator Cepia LLC under the label Dream Garden with the intent on creating four films. All four films were completed, only this one was released.
Tropes in this film
- Be Careful What You Wish For: When Pipsqueak makes a mess her owner gets mad at her and she believes that she doesn't love her, she makes a wish upon a star to be accepted but gets sent to the land of Zhu.
- Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Stinker the Skunk helps the heroes get to the plaice of Zhu but is actually working for the villain.
- Character Development: Throughout the movie, Pipsqueak, Num Nums, Chunk, and Mr. Squiggles face challenges that force them to confront their own flaws and fears, leading to personal growth and stronger bonds of friendship.
- Fish out of Water: Pipsqueak, a small hamster, finds herself in a new and unfamiliar world, the Zhu-niverse, and must navigate through various challenges with the help of new friends.
- Hidden Depths: Each of the main characters, including Pipsqueak, Num Nums, Chunk, and Mr. Squiggles, reveal unexpected talents, backstories, and vulnerabilities as they embark on their quest, adding complexity to their personalities.
- Only Six Faces: All the Zhu Zhu Pets look identical and have the same model.
- The Power of Friendship: The strong bond and loyalty between Pipsqueak and her new friends enable them to overcome challenges, defeat their enemies, and ultimately find happiness and belonging in each other's company.
- Redemption Quest: Stinker, initially a deceptive character working for the villain Mazhula, eventually switches sides and helps the hamsters defeat her, redeeming himself in the eyes of the protagonists.
- Reluctant Hero: Pipsqueak initially sets out on a journey to find her way back home, but eventually becomes involved in a larger quest to save the Zhu-niverse from the villain Mazhula.
- Ragtag Bunch of Misfits: Pipsqueak teams up with Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums, Chunk, and other hamsters from the Zhu-niverse, each with their own unique abilities and personalities, to defeat Mazhula and free the captive hamsters.
