It takes PerBlue at least 6 months to license, design, program, and test new characters.
Encanto came out in November, so late May or early June is the absolute earliest we’ll see any of the Madrigals.
In the meantime, I’ve made some concepts for the Encanto cast:
Luisa Madrigal (Encanto)
Tough and nigh unbreakable, Luisa Madrigal brings her nearly boundless strength to bear against the endless creep horde.
Role: Tank
Position: Front
Trial Team: Yellow
“I’m totally fine. The magic’s fine, Luisa’s fine…I’m totally not nervous.”
[LuisaMadrigal]
Basic Animations
Entrance: Luisa strolls confidently into frame. Once Donkey Toss is unlocked, Luisa strolls confidently into frame with 3 donkeys hoisted onto her left shoulder, which she promptly begins ju…
Camilo Madrigal (Encanto)
With his incredible shapeshifting abilities, Camilo confidently strides into battle, ready to confound his foes with his unpredictable assault!
Role: Tank
Position: Front
Trial Team: Yellow
“-shrug- Worth a shot.”
[Camilo]
Basic Animations
Entrance: In a low stance with arms outward, Camilo slides into position before transforming into Bruno to give the enemy team the spooky finger wiggles, transforming into Mariano to give a mock smooch, and then transforming …
Pepa Madrigal (Encanto)
With her emotions controlling the weather, Pepa storms into the fray with devastating floods and howling winds that also happen to cause devastating floods and howling winds!
Role: Damage
Position: Middle
Trial Team: Yellow
“My baby’s night has to be perfect, and it’s not perfect, and people are going to be coming and nothing’s ready, the whole town will be here!”
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Basic Animations
Entrance: Pepa strides in wit…
Dolores Madrigal (Encanto)
Able to hear a pin drop from a mile away, Dolores Madrigal keeps an ear out for trouble so that her teammates can avoid anything the creeps throw at them!
Role: Support
Position: Middle
Trial Team: Yellow
“The only one worried about the magic is you. And the rats talking in the walls. Oh, and Luisa. I heard her eye twitching. All night.”
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Basic Animations
Entrance: Dolores leans cautiously into frame and loo…
Mirabel Madrigal (Encanto)
Empowered by love for her family, as well as a magical casita, Mirabel enters the fray ready to make her family proud!
Role: Support
Position: Middle
Trial Team: Yellow
“The truth is, Gift or no Gift, I am just as special as the rest of my family.”
[Mirabel]
Basic Animations
Entrance: Mirabel comes whirling into frame, playing the accordion as she dances. Mirabel is constantly dancing and whirling as the battle proceeds, stopping only to use her abilities.
Ba…
Isabela Madrigal (Encanto)
Perfect and beautiful, Isabela Madrigal uses her elegant flower powers to hinder and harass the creeps foolish enough to try to ruin her day.
Role: Control
Position: Back
Trial Team: Yellow
“Please, don’t clap~”
[Isabela]
Basic Animations
Entrance: Isabela swings down from above on a trapeze of vines, smiling genially at everyone as she gently lands and takes her position, a bed of roses appearing at her feet as she does so, and (once unlocked) she immediately…
Bruno Madrigal (Encanto)
With his ability to see the future, his fun-loving rat companions, and his trusty alter-egos Hernando and Jorge, Bruno Madrigal nervously takes the stage to defend his new home.
Role: Control
Position: Back
Trial Team: Yellow
“My Gift wasn’t…helping the family. But, uhh, but I love my family. Y’know?”
[Bruno]
Basic Animations
Entrance: Holding his breath and crossing his fingers, Bruno enters the screen, looking around cautiously. He then exhales, pulls a tin ca…
