Honestly, if you've only ever watched Wakfu, you’re missing out on the absolute fever dream that is the prequel. It’s called Dofus: The Treasures of Kerubim (or Dofus: Aux trésors de Kerubim if you want to be fancy and French about it).
Most people stumble upon it and think, "Oh, a cute kids' show about a cat." Wrong. Well, half-wrong. It’s a 52-episode anthology that basically functions as the How I Met Your Mother of the Krosmoz universe, but with way more magic, gambling, and occasional body horror.
What is Dofus: The Treasures of Kerubim, anyway?
The setup is simple. We’re in the year 397, long before the Ogrest’s Chaos flooded the world. A retired Ecaflip adventurer named Kerubim Crepin runs a dusty shop in Astrub. He lives with his adopted son Joris—the same hooded Joris who eventually becomes a total badass in Wakfu—and a maid named Simone.
Every episode starts with an object in the shop. Joris asks about it, and Kerubim launches into a "back in my day" story.
It’s a slice-of-life comedy. But because it’s Ankama, "slice-of-life" means fighting giant tortoises, dating moon-spirits, and dealing with Shushu-possessed houses. The house they live in, Luis, is literally a sentient demon who eats people if they don't pay their rent or follow the rules. Just typical landlord behavior, really.
The weirdness most people forget
If you actually sit down and watch the episodes, you realize the show is bizarrely adult in its humor. Take episode 22, "A Huge Garment." It’s literally about Kerubim getting kidnapped by a giantess named Gulivette who treats him like a living doll. He ends up in a "reboundable" costume, getting forced into a "mortal hammer" game.
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It’s weird.
Then there’s his love life. Most of the show is Kerubim pining over Lou, his great love. Their relationship isn't some sanitized Disney romance; it’s messy. They’re rivals. They’re partners. They’re constantly trying to outmaneuver each other. It gives Kerubim a layer of depth that most "old mentor" characters lack. He’s not just a wise grandpa; he’s a former playboy who made a lot of mistakes and happened to survive them because he’s a demigod son of Ecaflip.
Why the timeline actually matters in 2026
The Krosmoz timeline is a mess, but Dofus: The Treasures of Kerubim is the anchor for everything.
- The Show (Year 397): Kerubim is old, Joris is 7.
- Dofus Book 1: Julith (Year 400): This movie happens right after the show. It’s much darker. It explains why Joris is the way he is.
- Dofus MMO: Takes place roughly in this era.
- Wakfu (Year 981+): Joris is still alive because he has the soul of a dragon/Dofus thing going on. Kerubim? Well, Kerubim is a cat. He has nine lives.
In the Wakfu series, you see Kerubim again, but he’s a kitten. He’s been reincarnated. If you haven't watched The Treasures of Kerubim, that reveal in the Wakfu OVAs makes zero sense. You just see Joris carrying a kitten and think, "Cool, he likes cats." No, that’s his dad. It’s heartwarming and kind of disturbing at the same time.
Kerubim’s Bazaar: Not your average shop
The English dub renamed the show Dofus: Kerub's Bazaar when it hit VRV years ago. While that dub is hard to find now (you basically have to use the Ankama Launcher), it captured the vibe well. Jimmy Hibbert—who voiced half of your childhood if you grew up in the UK—did the voice for old Kerubim.
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The shop isn't just a setting. It’s a museum of Kerubim’s failures and triumphs. Every item represents a lesson Joris needs to learn.
- The Ecaflip’s Luck: Kerubim isn't just lucky; he's cursed by it. His father, the Ecaflip God, is a jerk. He toys with Kerubim’s life like a game of craps.
- The Rivalry: Indie Delagrandaventure (or Indie Thikovit in the dub) is Kerubim’s lifelong rival. Their petty squabbles over Lou and various treasures drive the best episodes.
- The Animation: It’s Flash-based, but don't let that fool you. Ankama’s 2D animation is some of the best in the world. The squash-and-stretch on Kerubim’s facial expressions is top-tier.
Is it worth watching today?
Kinda? Yes. If you like lore, it's essential. If you just want a laugh, it's great.
The show does something rare: it makes the world feel lived-in. In Wakfu, everything is an epic quest to save the world. In Dofus: The Treasures of Kerubim, the stakes are often just "how do I get this girl to like me?" or "how do I stop this giant bird from stealing my pants?"
It’s human. Well, cat-human.
One thing people get wrong is thinking they need to play the MMO to understand the show. You don't. Honestly, the show is a better introduction to the world than the game is. It explains the classes—Iops being dumb, Enutrofs being greedy—without a tutorial screen.
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How to actually watch it in 2026
Since it was removed from VRV and Netflix in various regions, finding it is a bit of a trek.
The most "official" way is the Ankama Launcher. They’ve been centralizing all their media there. You can usually find the French version with subtitles, which is how it was meant to be seen anyway. Jean-Claude Donda’s voice for Kerubim is iconic; he has this raspy, "I've smoked too many cigars and seen too many dragons" tone that the English dub can't quite match.
If you’re a fan of the Dofus or Wakfu games, watching the show actually gives you "Aha!" moments when you see certain items in-game. You realize that the random sword you're using was actually part of a massive heist involving a demigod and a very angry Sadida princess.
What to do next:
If you want to get into the lore properly, don't start with the MMO. Go watch the first three episodes of Dofus: The Treasures of Kerubim. It’ll take you 30 minutes. If you aren't hooked by the time Luis the house starts complaining about his indigestion, then the Krosmoz probably isn't for you. After that, move on to the Julith movie to see how the story takes a sharp turn into "oh no, everyone is crying."
Check the Ankama Launcher or their official YouTube channel; they occasionally rotate the first few episodes for free.