Gavin Blair, Ian Pearson, Phil Mitchell, John Grace
Original Run
1994 – 2001
> ReBoot Intro Monologue
“I come from the Net.”
“Through systems, peoples, and cities to this place: Mainframe.”
“My format: Guardian.”
“To mend and defend.”
“To defend my newfound friends.”
“Their hopes and dreams.”
“To defend them from their enemies.”
“They say the User lives outside the Net”
“And inputs games for pleasure.”
“No one knows for sure, but I intend to find out.”
“REBOOT!”
> Opening Credits
Behind the Lyrics: The World’s First CGI Hero
The ReBoot theme is less of a song and more of an epic mission statement. Voiced by Michael Benyaer (and later Ian James Corlett), the opening monologue by Bob established a complex mythology that was decades ahead of its time. ReBoot was the world’s first completely computer-animated TV series, and its intro treated the computer “Net” as a living, breathing frontier.
The core ethos—“To mend and defend”—defined the Guardian protocol. The mystery of the “User” added a layer of cosmic horror and awe, as the characters viewed the User’s games as catastrophic “Game Cubes” falling from the sky. The orchestral score by Robert Buckley provided a cinematic weight that helped the show transition from a children’s comedy to a mature, serialized cyber-drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “Guardian” in the show?
Guardians (like Bob) are elite peacekeeping programs from the Supercomputer sent to various systems to protect them from viruses and maintain stability. They use a tool called a “Key Tool” (Bob’s is named Glitch).
Who are the main villains?
The primary antagonists are Megabyte (an order-seeking virus) and Hexadecimal (a chaos-loving virus).
What happens when someone yells “Reboot”?
When a Game Cube drops, the characters must double-tap their icons and yell “Reboot!” to change their format and gain the abilities necessary to play the game against the User.
