Master Po Ping (more commonly known simply as Po and Master Po) is a title character and the protagonist of the Kung Fu Panda franchise. He is the 21-year-old (25 in Kung Fu Panda 2) giant panda who is improbably chosen as the Dragon Warrior, champion of the Valley of Peace in the first film. He's the adoptive son of Mr. Ping, and is one of Master Shifu's students. Po is also the prophesied Dragon Warrior, as well as the warrior of black and white. In Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Po's revealed to have the ability to be able to learn kung fu at a glance. Po is also the team leader of the Furious Five, although that is not properly part as his other companions he is considered as a second master after Shifu.
The character has received largely positive critical reception, reaching influence to serve as the other characters, video games and films in the media.
, 25minutes Directed byTim Johnson OriginUSA GenresComedy, Fantasy, Animation ThemesFilms about animals, Christmas films, Children's films ActorsJack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross Rating67% Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) assigns Po (Jack Black) to host the annual Winter Feast at the Jade Palace, a highly ritualized formal occasion where all the Kung Fu masters of China attend, insisting on the perfection of the event. Although excited, Po also wishes to spend the holiday with his father Mr. Ping (James Hong), and rejects the finest chefs in China in an attempt to have him cater the event. However, Mr. Ping believes Po is more concerned with his duties as the Dragon Warrior, and adamantly remains at his restaurant to feed the townsfolk who have nowhere else to eat for the holiday.