Kronk Pepikrankenitz
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| Kronk | |
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| First appearance | The Emperor's New Groove (2000) |
| Last appearance | The Emperor's New School |
| Created by | Mark Dindal |
| Voiced by | Patrick Warburton |
| Alias | Principal Knork, Nurse Kronk |
Kronk Pepikrankenitz is a fictional character from the Disney animated feature The Emperor's New Groove. He also starred in his own film, Kronk's New Groove, and is a recurring character in the TV series, The Emperor's New School. In all of his appearances, Kronk is voiced by Patrick Warburton.
Characteristics
Kronk is a dim-witted, muscle-bound henchman of Yzma, the royal adviser to Emperor Kuzco. In The Emperor's New School episode, "Clash of the Families," it is revealed that his last name is Pepikrankenitz. Despite originally working for the villain Yzma, he is surprisingly well-intentioned and as such would be defined as a characteristic anti-villain.
He also has a devil and angel figure who appear on his shoulder as his subconscious, whenever he faces a moral dilemma. They are smaller versions of Kronk, dressed in an angel and a devil costume, and they usually bicker and mock one another.
Kronk is shown to be Jewish; in the film Kronk's New Groove he fantasizes about marrying Miss Birdie in a Jewish ceremony, complete with him stepping on a glass.
Talents
He is revealed to be a great cook who can make such things as spinach puffs and fondue, and also has a secret recipe for foie gras. He also knows a variety of recipes, as revealed in first film when he takes over for the chef.
He is capable of incredible superhuman athletics, such as running from a school to his house and back in mere seconds, and climbing a mountain (while having a seat tied to his body with Yzma riding atop). Through the animated series it is learned that Kronk comes from a family of athletic health and fitness advocates.
It was revealed in the episode of The Emperor's New School "Oops, All Doodles" that Kronk has a talent for drawing.
Appearances
The Emperor's New Groove
In The Emperor's New Groove, Kronk is Yzma's henchman, and helps her turn Kuzco into a llama. He almost throws Kuzco over a waterfall, but has a change of heart and drops him on Pacha's cart instead of killing him. He then helps Yzma find him. He is shown as a sympathetic character through Yzma's abuse of him and his ability to "speak Squirrel."
Kronk's New Groove
In the sequel, he is head chef and owner of a restaurant called Mudka's. He is pleased with his new position, rather than his position with Yzma. However, Yzma eventually tricks him into helping her with a fake "youth potion" to con money out of elderly villagers. He develops a love interest, named Birdwell, and his father, Papi (voiced by John Mahoney) is introduced.
The Emperor's New School
In the animated television series, Kronk plays the role of hero, sidekick, villain, or a combination of these roles in varying episodes. He is Yzma's henchman and also Kuzco's classmate. He gives Kuzco many potions, yet is his good friend. As a running gag, he can never remember that Principal Amzy is really Yzma, and as a result, thinks he is in trouble when Yzma calls for him.
In The Emperor's New School episode, "Clash of the Families," his father Papi makes a return appearance, this time voiced by Jeff Bennett. His other family members in the same episode are his brother Krank, who does not talk, and his sister, whose name was not revealed.
Like Kuzco he appears to have a crush on Malina and is often in competition for her affections with him.
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