This is the Second secrets short of the Kung Fu Panda franchise about the story of Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc. They do seem to have pretty minimal roles in the movies as I don't recall seeing them there. Though it does show more of Oogway and how complicated he could be and how effective he is as a spiritual leader. He seems like a real important character to the franchise and this helps highlight that. Every Kung Fu Panda Story could tie to Oogway is one way or another. It could help showcase more Chinese morals, like what benefits one could benefit all. It has the same 2D animation as the other Secrets short films in the franchise. That style seems for something of the past or in dreams or in someone's imagination. It would be interesting if the entire franchise was animated like that, though it would then be hard to tell if something was a flashback or a dream unless they do the switcheroo with 2D and 3D.