02x11 - The Amazing Aito/The Haka

[bunniefuu]

We live in a big, beautiful world.

I'm Leo.

I'm Andy.

And I'm Carmen.

Our parents work in a circus that travels

all around the world and we travel with them.

Andy: So we never know where in the world we will end up next.

[train whistling]

Carmen: But wherever we go, we know that

Luna the Moon will be there with us.

Chorus: ♪ Traveling the world as a trio ♪

♪ Andy and Carmen and Leo

♪ With Luna the Moon and some new friends too ♪

♪ Everyone's different and really they're just like you ♪

♪

♪ All around the world

♪ Let's go, Luna, let's go

♪ All around the world

♪ Let's go, Luna, let's go

[whistling theme song]

♪

Andy: The Amazing Aito!

Hmmm...Hepp! Ehhh...Hepp!

Hnnn...

Carmen: Why don't you come relax with us, Andy?

Andy: Thanks Carmen, but relaxing-- hepp--

won't make me a better juggler.

Leo: You juggle?

Andy: You bet, Leo!

I've been juggling this one ball ever since five minutes ago!

I even juggle my interests!

I'm juggling while reading about the amazing Aito!

Leo: The Amazing what--?

[thunk!] Andy: The Amazing Aito!

The legendary juggling octopus!

He could juggle balls at once!

Or in his case, shells!

I read about him in this book about the ocean.

Leo: Wow! Where'd you get the book?

Andy: I got it wherever we are today.

Magic Globe: Well, Andy ...Hey! Whoa!

Hey! Whoa!Leo: Uh, I think you're juggling

the Magic Globe instead of your ball.

Andy: Oops, sorry.

Magic Globe: huh huh, ugh, ugh...

Hey there, kids.

Today we're on the beautiful island of Tahiti,

located in the Pacific Ocean.

Tahiti is part of a large region of islands known as Polynesia.

The ocean and all its creatures

are very important to the people who live here.

Andy: Creatures?

Are there octopuses like the Amazing Aito in Tahiti?

Magic Globe: Definitely, Andy!

In fact, the islands are said to form the shape of an octopus

that holds all the people of Polynesia together in harmony,

with Tahiti at its center!

Octopuses are fascinating creatures

who can disguise themselves to blend into their surroundings

using something called "camouflage".

An octopus also has three hearts and nine brains.

One brain for its head and one for each of its eight arms!

Andy: If I had eight arms, I'd be the best juggler

in the entire Circo Fabuloso!

Fabuloso: Best juggler?

Luna: Yeah, what's all this talk about juggling?

Andy/Carmen/Leo: Luna!

Carmen: ♪ Luna, come and play!

Leo: ♪ Luna's here, what do you say? ♪

Andy: ♪ Luna, bright as day!

Kids: ♪ Show us the world, lead the way! ♪

Luna: Welcome to Tahiti, friends!

Fabuloso: Now who is saying what about juggling in my Circo?

Andy: Just that I wanna be the best juggler ever!

Fabuloso: Oh my boy, the art of juggling

is difficult to master.

You need proper training.

Andy: If only I could be trained

by the Amazing Aito!

He's the best in the world!

Luna: The Amazing Aito?

Fabuloso: Ha-HA! The imaginary Amazing Aito of Tahiti?

The octopus who tried to juggle too many shells

and they all came crashing down?

He's just a myth.

Carmen: Is that true, Luna?

Luna: Hmm...I'm not sure.

If I remember the stories right,

he used to live just off the coast of Tahiti.

But after that shell-dropping incident,

people say he went into hiding.

Fabuloso: Never to be seen again! Hahaha!

Andy: Can we try and find him, Luna?

Maybe he'll teach me how to juggle!

Fabuloso: [laughter] I'll make you a deal, young Hopper.

If you get the Amazing Aito to teach you how to juggle,

I'll let you perform in tonight's show!

Hahaha!

Andy: Did you hear that, Luna!?

We have to find the Amazing Aito,

so I can perform in the Circo tonight!

Luna: Well, I can't promise that we'll find him,

but the ocean itself is worth checking out!

So, let's do it!

Luna: Here we are: The Pacific Ocean!

And this is my submarine, the S.S. Let's Find Aito!

Kids: Wow! Luna: All aboard, everyone!

[honking]

Luna: All hands prepare to dive, dive, dive!

Andy/Leo: Whoa!

Andy: This is awesome, Luna.

Are we getting close to where the Amazing Aito lives?

Luna: Maybe, Andy.

Eyes peeled, everyone!

Andy: ♪ As we dive,

♪ as we dive deep into the blue, ♪

♪

♪ You have to know we're searching just for you ♪

Whale: ♪ Just for you!

♪ You eight-armed, nine-brained wonder ♪

♪

♪ Down we go,

♪ down into this dreamlike place, ♪

♪

♪ Hoping you will show your smiling face ♪

♪

♪ In this paradise deep down under ♪

♪

♪ Juggling balls and shells isn't hard ♪

♪ for an octopus to do

Luna: Aaaiiigh! ♪

♪ But you can juggle every single ♪

♪ Polynesian island too

♪

Kids: ♪ That's what's so cool about you! ♪

Andy: ♪ Looking under rocks,

♪ Caves and crannies far and wide. ♪

♪

I know you sometimes like to hide.

Leo/Carmen: ♪ Please come outside

Andy: ♪ You eight-armed

♪ Nine-brained wonder!

♪

Andy: Hey, what's that?

Luna: It looks like the mouth of a cave--

Let's go in!

Guys, I remember this place!

I think this is where the Amazing Aito lives!

Luna [on speaker]: Hello, Aito? It's me Luna.

Are you there?

Aito: Uggh...

Leo: That rock...is alive!

Luna: It's okay, that's just Aito camouflaging himself!

Hi, Aito!

Aito: Luna the Moon?

Oh, it's so good to see you!

Luna: Aito, I'd like you to meet Leo, Carmen and Andy!

Andy: Hi, Amazing Aito!

We came all this way to ask

if you'll please teach me to juggle.

Aito: Amazing huh...

Sorry, I don't juggle anymore, I'm retired.

Andy: Retired?

But, could you come out of retirement just for today,

to teach me to juggle?

You're the greatest juggler of all time!

Aito: Was the greatest.

Andy: What happened?

Aito: These are the shells I used to juggle.

I was the most popular act in all of Tahiti.

Then, one day,

I tossed all shells into the air,

but only caught .

From that day on, I swore I would never juggle again.

Oh, if only I had an extra pair of arms!

Andy: I know that was hard for you, Mr. Aito.

But I still think you're the greatest.

And the world needs your juggling back.

Aito: Eh, my juggling life is over and that's final.

Andy: But sir, if you don't teach me to juggle,

I don't get to perform in the circo tonight!

Luna: Andy, I think he's made up his mind.

We should probably get going.

Andy: [sighs] I understand.

But you'll still always be

my juggling hero.

Luna: Well, thanks for having us, Aito.

I hope to see you again soon.

Andy: Hmmm--

Aito: [exhales sadly]

Luna: Sorry it didn't work out, Andy.

Fabuloso: So, did you find the mythical juggler?

Andy: Yes, we did.

But he didn't teach me anything.

Fabuloso: Hmm, sure--

So, I guess you won't be juggling in the show tonight.

Andy: Wait! I can still do it!

Whoa!

[bam!]

Aito: You, uh, dropped something?

Andy/Carmen/Leo/Luna: Aito!!!

Fabuloso: [gasps] The Amazing Aito?

You're...you're real?

Andy: I can't believe it!

You came!

Aito: Yeah, I thought I could show you a thing or two.

You came to see me today and well--

it touched all three of my hearts.

Fabuloso: Wait a minute, Amazing Aito,

why don't you perform in the circo show tonight?

Aito: No, no, I'm only here to teach Andy.

Andy: That means I get to be in the show, right?

Fabuloso: Well, a deals's a deal.

If Aito teaches you to juggle, you'll go on after the shrews.

Aye, aye, aye...

Aito: Okay, Andy, let's get started.

Andy: Wow! I can juggle two balls!

Now can you teach me to juggle ?

Aito: Why don't you try three first?

Andy: Uh-oh...whoa!

Ugh! Oof! Ugh! Oof!

Aito: Maybe you should stick with two balls tonight.

Andy: Two?! I can't go out there and juggle only two!

Fabuloso: [gasps] Is the act ready?

Andy: I'm sorry, Senor Fabuloso.

I don't think I can do this.

Fabuloso: Oh Phew, that's a relief.

Aito: No. He's ready!

Andy: I'm what!

Aito: Trust me, he's ready.

Fabuloso: Ayeie... You're up next, Andy!

Places!

Andy: Are you sure about this?

Aito: Here, use these.

Andy: Your shells?

Aito: For good luck.

Fabuloso: Ladies and gentlemen...

Please welcome Andy Hopper and his uh...

new juggling act.

Crowd: [cheering]

[murmuring] Andy: [nervous giggle]

- What are we watching?

- You call that juggling? My dog could do better!

Andy: Woah!

Crowd: [cheering]

Andy: Aito!

- It's the amazing Aito!

- He's got all shells!

He's gotta drop 'em, just like he did before!

Aito: Ah! I don't know Andy!

You really think I should attempt the Catch ?

Andy: Go for it!

Aito: Uhhh...

Crowd: [gasps]

Fabuloso: Ayyy!

Crowd: [gasping]

Andy: Agh!

Crowd: [cheers]

♪ [triumphant music]

Crowd: [cheers]

Fabuloso: Bravo, Andy!

And Amazing Aito!

I hope you will perform with us again!

Aito: I'd love to, Señor Fabuloso!

Andy: Does that mean you're out of retirement?

Aito: I think so, Andy.

You believed in me when nobody else did.

Thanks.

Fabuloso: I hope you will stick around

for the circo party tonight!

Aito: I would, but I should really get back to the sea.

I can only survive on land for like minutes!

[gasps for breath] Bye, guys!

Andy: Bye Amazing Aito!

Wow, there goes one amazing octopus!

Right, Luna?

Luna?

Aito: Bye, Luna!

Luna: Bye, Aito!

Thanks for coming today![splash]

Andy: Luna! What did you think of the show?

Luna: I loved it, Andy!

Andy: I may not be the best juggler in the whole circo,

but Aito sure helped me a lot!

Luna: And you helped him too, Andy.

You gave Aito the two extra arms he needed!

Andy: Thanks, Luna.

I bet there are so many more

amazing creatures to meet in Tahiti!

Luna: That's right, Andy.

But remember, there's always tomorrow.

♪ [whistling theme song]

Leo: Hi, it's Leo, with a tale from Polynesia

called The Kite Flier.

Stories are told throughout the islands

about a legendary hero named Maui.

♪

He was small, but strong!

And always looking for adventure.

[bam!]

One day, Maui took some bark cloth,

folded it,

and invented the kite.

♪

Maui: Aaaa-ha!

Leo: But Maui needed wind.

He knew from legend that the wind was trapped

inside a large gourd, so he set it free.

[cr*ck]

[whoosh!]

♪

Well, the wind had never seen a kite before

and assumed it was a monster!

So, the wind att*cked

and blew with all his might,

pushing the kite high into the sky,

angering the clouds, and making them rain!

Maui held on tight,

and yanked the kite closer to Earth again!

Both enjoyed competition,

so back and forth they battled.

The people observed that when Maui's kite was low,

the weather was good.

If it was way up in the clouds and out of sight,

they were in for a storm.

And long after Maui and his kite were gone,

the people remembered how to forecast the weather.

♪

The end.

Leo: The Haka.

Manu: Think fast, Leo!

Leo: [grunting]

[splat]

Boom!

Leo: Ptooey!

Wow, you're a really good rugby player, Manu!

Manu: Thanks, Leo! Whenever I play,

I really get into the Maori spirit.

Kia Manaaaaaa!

Leo: Kia Mana?

Manu: That's an important phrase in my Maori culture.

It means "Be strong!"

Leo: What's Maori?

Manu: Maori is the name of my people here in New Zealand.

Leo: Wow, I wish my people

had a cool saying for "Be strong!"

Sometimes I forget.

To be strong, I mean.

Manu: Well, here. This might help.

It's a Maori necklace

symbolizing new life, growth,

and especially strength.

You can have it, bro...

Kia Mana!

Leo: Oooh, thanks Manu!

Hey, you mentioned that your uncle is coming with you

to the circo show tonight.

Is he Maori too?

Manu: Yes. Actually my uncle is a Grand Maori Chief.

Leo: Grand Maori Chief?

That sounds important.

Manu: He is important.

A Maori chief has an honored leadership role

that's been handed down through generations.

[horn honking] Ah, there he is now.

♪ [traditional drum b*at]

Hey, Uncle Rangi! This is my friend, Leo!

Rangi: Hmmmmmm!

Leo: Uhhh...

Manu: Ha, don't worry about it Leo!

We'll see you later at the show!

Bye! Leo: Okay, bye!

Wow, a real Maori Chief

coming to our circo!

Hey, everybody!

Hello?

My friend Manu and his uncle the Maori chief

are coming to the circo show tonight!

[grunting]

Fabuloso: Child, can't you see I'm in the middle of

shuckingggg oysterssssss?

[whimpers in frustration]

Leo: Ok. Hey, Carmen and Andy!

My friend Manu is bringing his Uncle,

the Maori Chief, to tonight's show!

Carmen: What's a Maori Chief, Leo?

Leo: He's a leader of the Maori community,

here...in...uh...

Hey, maybe Magic Globe can help me out!

Magic Globe: Sure can, Leo!

Welcome to the city of Rotorua

in the country of New Zealand!

New Zealand is an island in Polynesia

and it's the center of Maori culture.

The Maori are Polynesian people

who settled in New Zealand

hundreds of years ago!

Maori people have their own unique language,

crafts and performing arts like the Haka.

Andy: The Haka?

That sounds ultra cool!

What's the Haka?

Magic Globe: The Haka is a ceremonial performance

done on special occasions,Performers: HA!

which combines quick movements,

shouting and serious faces!Performers: HAAAAAAAA!

Leo: [shudders] Ugh!

Carmen: Wow, it will be amazing to meet

a real Maori Chief tonight at the Circo!

Fabuloso: A Maori Chief!

Tonight?

At tonight's Circo?

And you didn't bother to tell me?

Leo: Well...I tried to.

Fabuloso: Maori Chiefs are a big deal!

Right, Magic Globe?

Magic Globe: Yes, Señor Fabuloso.

Maori Chiefs are important leaders

with great authority and respect in the Maori community.

Fabuloso: Yes, yes.

They must be treated with the utmost respect!

Magic Globe: That's right! I hope you have

a special welcome planned for this chief!

And have fun in Rotorua, New Zealand, kids!

Kids: Thanks, Magic Globe!

Fabuloso: She's right, Leo!

We must have a special welcome

for the Maori Chief at the show tonight!

And since I'm finding out on such short notice,

it is up to you to make this worthy welcome!

Leo: What!...Me?

Fabuloso: I have no time for a dilly-dallying wombat boy.

Prepare a special welcome.

I must go now and practice my curtsies.

Don't let me down.

Leo: Aaaagh! I don't know anything

about welcoming a Maori chief!

What is Señor Fabuloso thinking?

Carmen: Hmmm, what about the chief's nephew?

Didn't you say he's a friend of yours?

He might know.

Leo: You're right, Carmen! Manu might know!

Let's go find him!

Off to Rotoruaaaaa!

Leo: There he is! It's Manu! And...

Kids: Luna!

Carmen: ♪ Luna come and play!

Leo: ♪ Luna's here, what do you say? ♪

Andy: ♪ Luna, bright as day!

Kids: ♪ Show us the world, lead the way! ♪

Luna: Hi, friends!

Welcome to Rotorua, New Zealand!

Manu and I were just playing some Maori string games.

Leo: Carmen! Andy!

Meet Manu!

Manu: Ah, Leo, nice to finally meet your friends.

Leo: Well, I had to find you.

Señor Fabuloso put me in charge

of giving your uncle a proper welcome at the circo tonight,

but I have no clue how to welcome a Maori chief!

What do you think?

Manu: Hmmm...We could do a welcoming Haka for him?

Leo: Oh yeah, the Magic Globe told us about the Haka!

It's a ceremonial performance for special occasions!

Manu: Yes, the perfect way to welcome my uncle.

But it requires training and practice.

Fortunately, you have a Haka expert to train you.

Leo: Train us?

Wait, you want US to do the Haka?

Carmen: Ooooh, that would be so fun!

Andy: More like haka-riffic!

Leo: [gulps] In front of the entire circo?

I'm too shy for that.

Manu: No worries, little man. I'll teach you to do the Haka

like a true Maori warrior.

You will tap into your inner strength.

We'll all do it together. What do ya say??

Leo: Well, I guess I could try.

Manu: [yelling] Kia Manaaaa!

All right, everybody.

It's time to learn the Haka!

The Haka was once used by great Maori warriors

to prepare for battle, but Haka can also be performed

on special occasions to honor important people.

And to show great honor, you must make a very crazy face--

like this!

[raaaaatgh!]

Leo: Uhhh-- do we have to make that last face?

I don't think I can do that.

Manu: Really? But it's essential to the Haka,

and an important part of honoring my uncle.

C'mon, everybody, let's see what you got!

Carmen/Andy/Luna: Hi-Ha! Spirit, Maori, Spirit!

Andy: Carmen, chant with me!

Andy/Carmen: Kia!

Andy: Manaaaaaa!!! Carmen: Ahhh, I'm right here!

Leo: Grrrr! Ooookay!

Kia Mana!

uuurrg, eeeeeg!

[grunts] I can't do it!

No matter how hard I try, I just can't do that

Kia Mana tongue-sticking-out scary face!

I'm a Haka failure.

Manu: Leo, you must tap into your inner wombat warrior.

Leo: I want to, Manu,

but my inner wombat warrior is too shy.

Manu: You remember that necklace I gave you?

Leo: Yeah.

Manu: Well, wearing it will remind you

of your inner warrior.

Then, when the time comes,

the Maori spirit will rise up

and you will make a face with honor!

Leo: Okay. I'm just glad you're leading it Manu,

and I'll be in the background.

Manu: Well, you're a strong wombat, Leo.

Just remember--

Kia Manaaaaa!

Manu: [coughing] Whoa, that was weird.

Anyway, I'll go get my uncle and meet you guys back at the circo!

♪ [playful music]

Leo: Oh, man...it's really going to happen.

Fabuloso: Well, little boy, I trust you have put together

a proper welcome for our distinguished Maori chief guest.

Leo: Yes, Señor Fabuloso.

We're going to do the Haka for him,

led by the chief's nephew, Manu!

Maori Chief: [grunting] Leo: Oh, look! They're here!

Fabuloso: Ah, yes, I will show the chief to his special seat!

Welcome, Mr. Special Guest Maori Chief...

Leo: Eeeh...

Manu: [wheezing]

Luna: Oh hey, Manu. What's up?

Manu: [wheeze talking]

[whispering] Luna: Mm-hmm...oh!

Um...Leo?

Leo: Yes, Luna?

Luna: [ahem]

Mmm-kay, [chuckles] what iiiifffff--

you led the Haka?

Leo: What?!

NO!

Luna: Well, Manu lost his voice.

Manu: [wheezing] Kia...mana...

Leo: Wait?! No, Manu! But I can't!

You know, the whole tongue-face-screamy thing!

Manu: [clearing throat]

[wheeze talking]

Luna: He says, "I'll be right there with you,

just be strong!

Remember...kia mana."

Leo: Oh, right! Kia Mana, Kia Mana,

Kia Mana, Kia Mana.

Luna: Ladies and gentlemen,

to kick off tonight's show,

a group of us would like to perform a Haka

to welcome our honored guest

Grand Chief Rangi!

Rangi: [grumbles]

Luna: Anyway...

Without further ado, let's get things started!

Leading the Haka is the Circo's very own, Leo Chockers!

Leo: [shouts] Crowd: [cheering]

[gulps] Maori spirit, be my guide...

Crowd: [cheering]

Chief Rangi: [grunts]

Leo: Okay, here we go...ready?

Spirit, Maori Spirit!

All: Maori Spirit!

Leo: Be strong...Kia Mana!

All: Kia Mana!

Carmen: Welcome, Chief!

Leo: Kia ready!

Andy/Carmen/Luna/Manu: Kia ready!

Leo: Kia set! Andy/Carmen/Luna/Manu: Kia set!

Leo: Okay now, stomp your feet!

Andy: Foot stooomp! Luna: Hi-Ha!

Leo: Slap your knees! Andy/Carmen/Luna/Manu: Hi-Ha!

Leo: Look, listen, bind together!

Okay, everyone...

Eeeh...scary face time...

Luna/Manu: Blllaaaaahhhh!

Carmen/Andy: Blaaagrhh!

Leo: Geeehhhhh...

Luna: [gasps]

Rangi: [grumbles]

Leo: Geeeeeeeeeuhhhhh

Andy: He's going for it!

Leo: Geeeeeeeeeuhhhhh Luna: Here it comes!

Leo: Bllaaaaaahhh!

Kiaaa Maannnaaaaaa!

Rangi: I like it! Crowd: [cheering]

Andy/Carmen/Luna/Manu: Yaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!!

Fabuloso: Yaaay! [chuckles]

Andy: That was awesome!

How do you feel?

Leo: I feel...good!

Like, I really do have

the Maori spirit flowing through me.

I couldn't have done it without your help!

Manu: [wheezes]

Leo: Hey, where's Luna?

I should thank her too!

Oh, there you are Luna!

Luna: Yup, sky time again.

Leo: Luna, I can't believe I got over my shyness

and led the Haka.

Did you see that scary face?

I was like, blaaaahhh!

Luna: Yeah, you were like bllaaahhh

BIG TIME!

I knew you had the spirit of a wombat warrior in you.

You just needed a little help getting it out!

Leo: I can't wait to learn even more about Rotorua, New Zealand!

Luna: There are plenty more things to learn about Rotorua,

or any other place we go.

But remember, there's always tomorrow!

♪ [whistling theme song]

♪ [theme music]

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