Stitch! (2008)
The beloved alien Experiment 626 lands in Japan in this charming anime spin-off of the classic Disney film Lilo & Stitch.
Stitch! - Series Information
- Original Title: スティッチ!
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 93
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 8, 2008 (Germany - 0), October 8, 2008 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, tv asahi, ABC TV, TSC
- Alternative Titles: Stitch! (JP), Лило и Стич: Стич! (RU), Yuna and Stitch (US)
- Production Companies: Madhouse, Shin-Ei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
Stitch! - Plot
Stitch! is the anime adaptation of the animated feature film Lilo & Stitch and the successor for the Lilo & Stitch series by Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the new story, the alien creature Stitch is running off on the mad scientist Jumba's space scooter when he gets caught in a space storm and has to make an emergency landing at Izayoi Island, the southermost tip of Japan. There, he meets Yuuna, a spirited fourth-grade girl who happens to know karate. Yuuna tells Stitch about the Stone of Chitama, a mysterious object that can make any wish come true. However, he has to perform 43 good deeds to receive his wish.
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Stitch! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Koichi Yamadera
- Motoko Kumai
- Shozo Iizuka
- Yuji Mitsuya
- Hiroshi Yanaka
- Unsho Ishizuka
- Hisako Kyoda
- Koji Ochiai
- Hitomi Hase
- Kanji Suzumori
Stitch! - FAQs
Is Stitch! a sequel to Lilo & Stitch?
Stitch! is not a direct sequel but an anime spin-off inspired by the original Lilo & Stitch film and its animated series. It replaces Lilo with a new protagonist, Yuna, a karate-loving Japanese girl on Izayoi Island, while retaining Stitch and several familiar characters from the franchise.
What happened to Lilo in the Stitch! anime?
Lilo does not appear as a main character in Stitch! The anime introduces Yuna as Stitch's new companion on Izayoi Island, Japan. The show is set in a different continuity from the original film and American animated series, effectively replacing Lilo's role with this new Japanese character.
How many seasons and episodes does Stitch! have?
Stitch! ran for 3 seasons and a total of 93 episodes. Season 1 (Yuna & Stitch) has 26 episodes, Season 2 (The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure!) has 37 episodes, and Season 3 (Best Friends Forever) has 30 episodes. The series aired from 2008 to 2012.
Where can you watch Stitch! online?
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What is the Stitch! anime about?
Stitch! follows alien Experiment 626 after crash-landing on Izayoi Island, Japan, where he befriends Yuna, a spirited fourth-grader skilled in karate. To have a wish granted by the mystical Stone of Chitama, Stitch must complete 43 good deeds, driving the series' episodic adventures.
Who are the main voice actors in Stitch!?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Koichi Yamadera as Yuna's Father, Motoko Kumai as Yuna, Shozo Iizuka as Jumba Jookiba, Yuji Mitsuya as Agent Pleakley, Hiroshi Yanaka as Dr. Jacques von Hämsterviel, and Unsho Ishizuka as Gantu, among others.
When did Stitch! first air?
Stitch! first aired on October 8, 2008. The anime series debuted on TV Tokyo in Japan and ran until 2012, spanning three seasons. It was produced by Madhouse and Shin-Ei Animation as a Japanese reimagining of the beloved Disney franchise.
What are shows similar to Stitch!?
Fans of Stitch! may enjoy The House Spirit Tatami-chan, Uchitama?! Have You Seen My Tama?, and Amazing Nuts! for their similarly lighthearted animated styles. For anime with alien or sci-fi comedy elements, Resident Alien and Gundam vs Hello Kitty also offer comparable tonal appeal.
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