Calimero (1974)
The heartwarming tale of a little black chick in a yellow world — a timeless animated classic born in Italy and brought to life in Japan.
Calimero - Series Information
- Original Title: カリメロ
- First Air Year: 1974
- Last Air Year: 1975
- Created by: Nino Pagot, Toni Pagot
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Family, Kids
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (9 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 90
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 15, 1974 (Spain - TP)
- Networks: tv asahi
- Alternative Titles: Calimero et ses amis (CH), Karimero (JP), كاليميرو (SA), Calimero y Priscilla (ES)
- Production Companies: Toei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
Calimero - Plot
Calimero is an Italian/Japanese cartoon about a charming, but hapless anthropomorphized cartoon chicken; the only black one in a family of yellow chickens. He wears half of his egg shell still on his head. Calimero originally appeared on the Italian television show Carosello on July 14, 1963, and soon became a popular icon in Italy. The characters were later licensed in Japan as an anime series, twice. The first was made by Toei Animation and ran from October 15, 1974 to September 30, 1975, and the second, with new settings and characters, was made in 1992. Altogether, 99 Japanese episodes were made. The series mostly consists of the many adventures of Calimero and his friends as they solve mysteries and make documentaries. However, their adventures usually get them into quite a bit of trouble. The first series was also broadcast on European networks such as TROS, ZDF and RTL II or TVE.
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Calimero - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Nino Pagot
- Toni Pagot
Main Cast
- Katsue Miwa
- Kaneta Kimotsuki
- Masako Nozawa
- Sachiko Chijimatsu
- Kenichi Ogata
- Joji Yanami
- Michiko Nomura
Writers
- Takahisa Inoue
- Takeshi Yoshida
Calimero - FAQs
What is Calimero about?
Calimero follows a lovable little black chick — the only dark-feathered one in a family of yellow chickens — who still wears a piece of his eggshell on his head. Together with his friends, he embarks on adventures solving mysteries and making documentaries, though things rarely go smoothly.
Who created the Calimero character?
Calimero was created by Italian animators Nino Pagot and Toni Pagot. The character first appeared on the Italian TV show Carosello on July 14, 1963, before becoming a beloved icon in Italy and eventually inspiring multiple anime adaptations in Japan.
Who are the main voice actors in Calimero?
The 1974 Toei Animation series features Katsue Miwa as Calimero, Kaneta Kimotsuki as Peter Jobatta, Masako Nozawa as Buta and Calimero's Mother, Sachiko Chijimatsu as Deppa, Kenichi Ogata as Calimero's Father, Joji Yanami as Mr. Owl, and Michiko Nomura as Priscilla.
When did Calimero first air in Japan?
The Toei Animation version of Calimero premiered in Japan on October 15, 1974, on tv asahi. It ran until September 30, 1975, spanning 90 episodes across a single season. A second Japanese anime adaptation with new settings and characters followed in 1992.
How many episodes does Calimero have?
The 1974 Toei Animation series consists of 90 episodes across one season, with each episode running approximately 9 minutes. Combined with the 1992 sequel series, a total of 99 Japanese episodes of Calimero were produced across both anime adaptations.
Is Calimero an Italian or Japanese production?
Calimero has roots in both countries. The character originated in Italy, created by the Pagot brothers for Italian television in 1963. The animated series, however, was produced in Japan by Toei Animation and aired in Japanese. The franchise later reached audiences across Europe as well.
What shows are similar to Calimero?
If you enjoy Calimero's gentle, adventure-driven charm, you might also like Bluey Minisodes, Rugrats, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Pixar Popcorn, I Am Groot, Rainbow High, My Melody & Kuromi, and The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball — all family-friendly animated series with similar warmth.
Where was the Calimero anime series produced?
The 1974 anime adaptation of Calimero was produced in Japan by Toei Animation, one of the country's most storied animation studios. While the character and concept originated in Italy, the full animated series was developed and animated entirely in Japan for broadcast on tv asahi.
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