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Emperor Kuzco
First appearance	Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Created by	Mark Dindal
Voiced by	David Spade (English, speaking)

Kuzco is a fictional emperor, and the main protagonist in the 2000 Disney animated film The Emperor's New Groove. He is the teenage ruler of the Incas, and his name is a reference to the ancient Incan city of Cuzco.

Characteristics

Kuzco is the 18-year-old^[1] emperor of the Incas. He is initially portrayed as a spoiled, selfish, cocky, and sarcastic teenager, albeit with a sense of flair and pizazz.

Background

In the series The Emperor's New School, episode "Father O Mine," Kuzco's real father appears in a flashback. He is a strong, muscular man, and was emperor before Kuzco. According to Kuzco and Yzma he was lost at sea on a trip when Kuzco was just a baby; thereby granting the throne to Kuzco. It is revealed that Kuzco and his father share two things: a llama birthmark and the same necklace.

In another episode of The Emperor's New School, it is revealed that Kuzco has a fear of frogs after a traumatic childhood experience with them as a baby. In another, it is discovered that Kuzco's favorite food is Mudka's Meat Mug which is the only thing he orders.

Appearances

The Emperor's New Groove

Kuzco, in llama-form, has to work with the peasant Pacha to survive.

In The Emperor's New Groove, Kuzco turns in to a llama by the evil Yzma, following her termination as his adviser. He is presumed dead, and finds himself lost in the jungle. Kuzco becomes friends with Pacha, a peasant, who helps Kuzco turn back into a human again, regaining his humility and his throne. Kuzco learns the meaning of friendship and generosity throughout the film.

Kronk's New Groove

In Kronk's New Groove, Kuzco acts like the director and breaks the fourth wall by talking to the audience. He admits he has changed: "I'm nice now. Didn't you see the first movie?" However, he remains self-centered; near the end of the movie, he shows up in woman's clothing, claiming he's Kronk's wife, announcing, "You like how I weaseled my way into this movie?"

The Emperor's New School

In The Emperor's New School, to remain emperor, Kuzco must to go to Kuzco Academy, a school he instituted and financed. He must pass all his classes, but Yzma and Kronk are out to make sure he fails. If he fails even one class, he will not be emperor, and Yzma will take over the empire. He is still self-centered.

In the series Kuzco develops a love interest, named Malina.

Other Appearances

Outside of his own series, Kuzco also appears at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts as a meetable character. He also has appeared in House of Mouse, and has a cameo in Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse. He also makes a couple of appearances on The Disney Channel Games, and makes a brief appearance on the main menu of the Who Framed Roger Rabbit Special Edition DVD.

References

External links

• Emperor Kuzco at the Internet Movie Database