The Quest of Riddle World

The Quest of Riddle World is a 1998 Kuboian traditionally animated children's fantasy adventure film, produced by Kubokartoonz. The film is based off the 1991 cartoon The Incredible World of Riddles, and takes place two years after the show‘s conclusion. The film was distributed by and was released to cinemas in Kuboia and most of Europe on 20th March, 1998. The film did not see a release in North America until 2001.

The Quest of Riddle World had a €8 million budget, earning back €38 million worldwide. The film received critical acclaim for most reviewers (although reviews from American sources were more mixed) and has been cited as one of the best animated films of all time by several sources.

Cast

 * Ashley Maverick as Onita
 * TBA as Paddy and Snappy
 * Sharlie Deem as Kacie and Roller
 * Lilac Montrose as Tennet and Maisy
 * Tone Riddles as Mr. Riddles
 * TBA as Diomo
 * TBA as Aryou
 * as King Klapper
 * Opaline Robins as Tricky
 * TBA as the Diamond King

Development
According to Casey James, The Quest of Riddle World was in development for five years. Whilst the company were working on the second series of The Incredible World of Riddles, Casey felt that the series deserved more than another batch of episodes, and decided that it should receive a cinematic film. The film, originally titled The Incredible World of Riddles: The Movie, was announced in the summer of 1995, slated for a late 1997 release. However, the original release date was postponed in order for more work to be done on a deadline that was more relaxed.

Box office
The Quest of Riddle World debuted at number 1 in the Kuboian box office on the week it was released. It grossed a total of €38 million worldwide.

Critical reception
The Quest of Riddle World was met with critical acclaim. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 94% rating approval based on 38 reviews, with an average score of 8.9/10. On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 88.

In a 2001 review, Jetanie author and cartoonist Amrit Freeland gave the film out of 10 out of 10, naming it the second-best family film of 1998 (behind ). In her review, she stated "The Quest of Riddle World is so colourful, charming and surprisingly deep for what appears to be a simple plot. Definitely a film you should give a chance if you like animation." According to the hosts at the time, the film was enjoyed by British children.

In a controversial review, American magazine gave the film a D rating, stating "The admittedly beautiful animation is hindered by an unfunny and predictable plot."

Controversy
The Leisure Rating Association (LRA) gave the film a YC rating. Shortly after the film's release, however, it was reported that much of the audience felt that the film should have received a K rating.