The Powerpuff Girls is an Emmy award-winning American animated television series about three little girls in kindergarten who have superpowers. The soundtrack was by several artists, notably James L. Venable. Created by animator Craig McCracken, the program was produced by Hanna-Barbera until 2001 when Cartoon Network Studios took over production for Cartoon Network. The series is a spoof on American superheroes as well as Japanese Tokusatsu heroes like Super Sentai.