Sofia the First

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Name: Sofia the First
Abbreviation(s): STF
Creator: Craig Gerber
Date(s): 2012-2018
Medium: Animated TV series
Country of Origin: United States
External Links: IMDb
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Sofia the First is a cartoon that aired on Disney Channel on November 18, 2012. It ran from 2012 to 2018 with 107 Episodes, 4 Seasons, and a spinoff series Elena of Avalor

Canon Overview

The Story

The story follows a young girl Sofia who went from the daughter of a cobbler to a princess when her mother married the King of Enchancia. The young princess Sofia is given an amulet as a gift from her new father. Unbeknownst to the king, the amulet is magical granting blessings, curses, and helpful assistance through the summoning of Disney Princesses to aid the young girl through her adventures.

Other Media

Disney Junior Stage show in Disney's California Adventure: Sofia makes an appearance

Characters

The Royal family

  • Princess Sofia
  • King Roland Winslow [1] - Sofia's Step-Father
  • Queen Miranda Cordova [2] - Sofia's Mother
  • Princess Amber of Enchancia
  • Prince James of Enchancia
  • Aunt Tilly (Duchess Matilda) - Roland's Older Sister
  • Uncle Rodrigo [3] [4] - Miranda's Brother (confirmed by creator)
  • Queen Lorelei - Roland's first wife (Deceased)
  • Birk Balthazar - Miranda's first husband (Deceased)

Side/Frequent Characters

Castle Staff

Animal Friends

  • Clover - Sofia's blue ribbon bunny
  • Mia, Robin - Sofia's bird friends
  • Wormwood - Cedric's Familiar
  • Crackle the Dragon - Princess Vivians pet
  • Minimus - Sofia's flying pony
  • Skye - Sofia's flying unicorn

Villager Friends

Jade, Ruby Hanshaw, Lucinda the Good Witch, Meg, Peg

Royal Prep Students

Princes: Hugo, Desmond, Zandar, Jin, Khalid Princesses: Hildegard, Clio, Vivian, Jun, Zooey, Cassandra

Protectors of the EverRealm

Orion, Vega, Chrysta, Nerissa

Villains/ Antagonists

  • Sofia the Worst - Sofia's magical Evil Twin doppelganger created by a spell
  • Grimtrix the Good - Antagonist and Sorcerer. Hexley Hall Headmaster
  • Greylock the Grand - Former classmate of Cedric. Sorcerer of Rudistan
  • Miss Nettle - Evil fairy villain who has been redeemed
  • Princess Ivy - A princess with a thing for monochrome. She has been redeemed
  • Shuriki - Villain in the crossover/pilot of Elena of Avalor
  • Prisma - Season 4 villain that has earned a redemption
  • Vore - Superpowered villain that was destroyed easily

Special Disney Character Appearances

Disney Characters summoned by the Amulet of Avalor to help Sofia

Disney Princess Episode Lesson/Advice
Cinderella Sofia The First - Once Upon a Princess Talking to Sofia about making up with your step-sister.
Jasmine Two to Tangu Helping Amber and Sofia tame a carpet to rescue themselves.
Belle The Amulet and the Anthem Teaches Sofia to go beyond apologizing and doing good deeds.


Ariel The Floating Palace Visits to boost Sofia's morale in saving her mermaid friend.


Aurora Holiday in Enchancia Encourages Sofia to seek help with the animals.
Mulan Princesses to the Rescue Reminds the royal princesses that they shouldn't give up easily and to be the hero to save the princes and kings.
Snow White The Enchanted Feast Reminds Sofia that people are not always what they seem.
Rapunzel The Curse of Princess Ivy Lesson to Amber about redeeming herself for stealing.
Tiana Winter's Gift Tells Sofia that true gift comes from the heart.
Merida The Secret Library Tells Sofia to Believe in yourself and you can do anything.
• Olaf The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle Accidentally is summoned but tries his best to help Sofia solve her problem with Miss Nettle.

Other Disney Character Appearances

  • Flora, Fauna, Merryweather (Three Good Fairies) - The Sleeping Beauty Fairies are teachers at Royal Prep
  • Merlin - From The Sword in the Stone has appeared and been mentioned multiple times. (Morgana of Arthurian Legend has also appeared as his antagonist)
  • Magic Carpet - Aladdin's carpet appears in the same episode as Princess Jasmine, Two to Tangu.

Fandom

Fandom Overview

Even though the show is geared to the Disney Junior audience, the fandom is very mature. Shipping wars and adult themes can be found in both fanart and fanfiction.

Common Tropes

  • Alternative Universe: Modern Coffeeshop Au and College Au’s are found in the Cedfia tag
  • Villain Redemption: Stories that redeem Cedric in the eyes of the royal family are a common trope.

Fan Theories

  • Sofia is actually King Roland's biological daughter [5] - This fan theory suggests that Roland and Miranda had an affair and married soon after Sofia's father went missing at sea. For this to be true, Miranda and Roland would have either had to have had the affair right after the Queen's Death or while the Queen was pregnant with Amber and James.

Shipping

As with all shows that involve a young girl there is controversy and ship war elements within the fandom. The two top ships that are often at odds are Cedfia and Hugfia

Pairings

Portmanteau etc. Ship Characters Tropes
• Cedfia Sofia the First/Cedric the Sorcerer Sofia the First / Cedric the Sorcerer Apprentice and Master
Royalty and Servant
Frienship
Hero Worship
• Hugfia Sofia The First/Prince Hugo Sofia The First (Character) / Prince Hugo Enemies to Friends

Other Potential/Suggested Pairings

  • Amber of Enchancia/James of Enchancia/Sofia the First
  • James of Enchancia/Sofia the First
  • Amber of Enchancia/Sofia the First
  • Clover/Sofia the First
  • Desmond/Sofia the First

Example Fanworks

Fanfiction

Revelry [6] [Fanfiction.net archive] by  Jessibelle811Fandom: Sofia The FirstDate: Apr 27, 2017–Oct 14, 2017Length: 37,741Status: CompletedGenre: Romance/Fantasy
Sofia and Lucinda sneak into the famed Beltane Revelry, a rumored unbridled celebration of debauchery. In disguise, she runs into someone she knows, but who doesn't recognize her. How will she make use of this new anonymity?


A Night To Remember [7] [A03 archive] by  NerdsinaTreeFandom: Sofia The FirstDate: 2020-09-11–2020-09-11Length: 37,741Status: CompletedGenre: Romance/Fantasy
AU with both Cedric and Sofia as Teens. Cedric is surprised when his friend, and secret crush, Sofia asks him to go to a ball with her.

Fanart

Cosplay

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