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1. Mary Katherine (M.K.) Voiced by Amanda Seyfried Persona: A spirited, independent, curious, and determined 17-year-old who struggles with her relationship with her father. After being magically shrunk, she discovers the hidden forest kingdom and becomes involved in its struggle for survival. Relationships: Daughter of Professor Bomba; develops a romantic connection with Nod. Role: Human protagonist who learns courage, trust, and the importance of protecting nature.

2. Nod Voiced by Josh Hutcherson Persona: A rebellious, talented, impulsive young Leafman warrior who dislikes authority and initially refuses to follow orders. Beneath his independent attitude, he is brave, loyal, and caring. Abilities: Exceptional agility, aerial riding, and combat skills. Relationships: Ronin's student and the son of Ronin's late friend; M.K.'s love interest. Role: Learns responsibility and becomes a dependable protector.

3. Ronin Voiced by Colin Farrell Persona: A seasoned, disciplined, courageous, and protective Leafman commander. Ronin is serious about duty but also possesses a dry sense of humor and deep compassion for those under his care. Abilities: Expert swordsmanship, tactical leadership, and aerial combat. Relationships: Nod's mentor and guardian; a longtime friend of Queen Tara. Role: Leads the Leafmen and protects the forest kingdom.

4. Queen Tara Voiced by Beyoncé Persona: A graceful, compassionate, wise, and powerful ruler deeply connected to nature. She believes in renewal, balance, and the potential for life to flourish. Abilities: Nature magic, nurturing plant life, and choosing the next ruler through the forest's magical pod. Relationships: Queen of the forest; shares a deep history with Ronin. Role: Protects the forest's life cycle and its future.

5. Mandrake Voiced by Christoph Waltz Persona: A cunning, cruel, calculating, sarcastic, and power-hungry leader of the Boggans. He despises the forest's flourishing life and seeks to spread decay. Abilities: Commands the Boggans, uses stealth and ambush tactics, and manipulates darkness and decaying plant matter. Relationships: Father of Dagda. Role: Main antagonist whose ambition threatens the entire forest.

6. Professor Radcliffe Bomba Voiced by Jason Sudeikis Persona: An eccentric, enthusiastic, stubborn, and imaginative scientist devoted to proving that tiny forest people exist. His obsession strains his relationship with his daughter, but his intentions come from genuine curiosity and love. Abilities: Scientific observation, experimentation, and tracking unusual forest activity. Relationships: M.K.'s father. Role: His research connects the human world with the hidden kingdom.

7. Supporting characters

8. Mub Voiced by Aziz Ansari A humorous, talkative, confident, and somewhat flirtatious slug. Mub helps care for the magical pods and often acts more confident than he really is. He is Grub's best friend and develops a crush on M.K.

9. Grub Voiced by Chris O'Dowd A good-hearted, funny, cautious, and loyal snail who works alongside Mub caring for the pods. Grub dreams of becoming a Leafman warrior and proving that he can be brave.

10. Nim Galuu Voiced by Steven Tyler A flamboyant, theatrical, eccentric glowworm who keeps magical scrolls recording the forest's history. He enjoys entertaining others but also possesses valuable knowledge about the kingdom.

11. Bufo Voiced by Pitbull A shrewd, streetwise, self-interested toad who operates a business and fixes races. He values profit and survival, avoids unnecessary risks, and can be persuaded when the stakes change.

12. Dagda Voiced by Blake Anderson Mandrake's reckless, aggressive son and a Boggan military leader. Dagda is eager to prove himself, follows his father's ambitions, and serves as a major threat to the Leafmen.

13. Other named characters and minor roles These characters appear in the supporting cast or closing credits. Some have little dialogue or limited characterization in the film.

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12. Finn A Leafman and second-in-command in the Leafmen ranks. His role is minor, and most of his characterization is not explored onscreen.

13. Larry A taxi driver in the human world who appears in a brief supporting role.

14. Pinecone Jinn A small forest-dwelling Jinn character, part of the film's colorful collection of magical inhabitants.

15. Thistle Jinn A minor Jinn character associated with the forest community.

16. Dandelion Jinn A small magical forest resident credited among the film's supporting voices.

17. Flower Jinn A minor flower-associated Jinn character living within the magical forest world.

18. Thistle Lady A supporting forest character credited in the film.

19. Berry Lady A minor character in the forest community.

20. Jinn Mom A mother figure in the Jinn community, credited as a supporting voice.

21. Marigold Girl A young human-world character who appears in a brief supporting role.

22. Flower Girl A minor credited character associated with the film's supporting cast.

23. Roller Derby Girl A brief human-world character.

24. Biker Dude A minor human-world character who appears in the film's supporting cast.

Other credited voices include a race announcer, Bufo's goon, a stickman jockey, a fruit fly in young and old versions, and additional forest residents. The film's credits list more characters than the main story individually develops.

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4. Character groups and worldbuilding

The Leafmen Elite forest guardians who protect Queen Tara and defend the natural world. They are agile, disciplined warriors who ride hummingbirds and other creatures through the forest.

The Boggans Creatures aligned with Mandrake who represent decay and destruction. They use stealth, numbers, and ambush tactics against the Leafmen.

The Jinn and forest inhabitants Small magical residents who populate the kingdom and help make its world feel like a living ecosystem.