Tayo the Little Bus (2010)
A cheerful South Korean animated series for preschoolers, following a little city bus and his friends through heartwarming everyday adventures.
Tayo the Little Bus - Series Information
- Original Title: 꼬마버스 타요
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (10 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 182
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: August 23, 2010 (United States - NR), August 23, 2010 (Germany - 6), August 23, 2010 (Mexico - AA), August 23, 2010 (Italy - T), August 23, 2010 (Spain - 7), August 23, 2010 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: EBS 1
- Production Companies: ICONIX, Studio Gale
- Production Countries: South Korea
- Alternative Titles: Tayo, the Little Bus (US), Пригоди Тайо (UA), ちびっこバス・タヨ (JP), 小公交车太友 (CN)
Tayo the Little Bus - Plot
Tayo the Little Bus is a South Korean computer-generated animated television series created by Educational Broadcasting System, Iconix Entertainment, Seoul and Hot Animation which is owned by HiT Entertainment. The Korean-dubbed series began airing on EBS in 2010 and the English-dubbed series aired on Disney Junior in 2012. The latter is also scheduled to air on Disney Channel and Cartoonito in 2013. The narrator of the UK series is Michael Angelis who also narrates the UK series of Thomas & Friends.
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Tayo the Little Bus - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Moon Nam-sook as Tayo (voice)
- Um Sang-hyun as Rogi (voice)
- Eun Yeong Seon as Lani (voice)
- Jung Sun Hye as Gani (voice)
- Shin Yong-woo as Cito (voice)
- Choi Han as Max (voice)
- Jung Yeong-woong as Big (voice)
- Choi Ha-na as Ray (voice)
Writers
- Choi Jong-il
Executive Producers
- Shin Chang-hwan
- Choi Jong-il
Tayo the Little Bus - FAQs
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What is Tayo the Little Bus about?
Tayo the Little Bus follows Tayo, a cheerful young city bus, and his friends Rogi, Lani, and Gani as they navigate life on the busy streets of Seoul. Each short episode blends gentle humor, friendship lessons, and everyday adventures tailored for preschool-aged viewers.
Is Tayo the Little Bus suitable for very young children?
Yes. Tayo the Little Bus is specifically designed for preschool audiences. Episodes run approximately 10 minutes, feature simple storylines centered on friendship and cooperation, and carry an ALL rating in South Korea. The series aired on Disney Junior internationally, confirming its suitability for very young viewers.
How many seasons and episodes does Tayo have?
Tayo the Little Bus has 7 seasons with 182 episodes in total. Each season contains 26 episodes, and the series remains in production as a returning series, meaning new content may continue to be released beyond the current episode count.
When did Tayo the Little Bus first air?
Tayo the Little Bus first aired on August 23, 2010, on South Korean public broadcaster EBS 1. The English-dubbed version later reached international audiences via Disney Junior in 2012, expanding the show's reach to viewers across multiple countries and regions.
Is Tayo the Little Bus still being made?
Yes, Tayo the Little Bus is still in production and listed as a returning series. The show has aired continuously since 2010 and ran through at least 2024, making it one of South Korea's longest-running animated children's properties with seven seasons completed.
What language is Tayo the Little Bus originally in?
The original language of Tayo the Little Bus is Korean. The series was produced in South Korea and first broadcast on EBS 1 in Korean. Dubbed versions, including an English-language edition, were later produced for international distribution on channels such as Disney Junior.
Who are the main voice actors in Tayo the Little Bus?
The Korean voice cast includes Moon Nam-sook as Tayo, Um Sang-hyun as Rogi, Eun Yeong Seon as Lani, Jung Sun Hye as Gani, Shin Yong-woo as Cito, Choi Han as Max, Jung Yeong-woong as Big, and Choi Ha-na as Ray.
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