Kikoriki (2004)
Original title: Смешарики
Kikoriki is a 2004 Russian-language kids series created by Salavat Shaykhinurov and Ilya Popov. It stars Svetlana Pismichenko, Vladimir Maslakov and Sergey Mardar.
The Smeshariki are stylized rounded animals. Each of the nine characters has a unique personality and a range of interests with no negative characters among them. Plots are built not on the battle of opposing forces but on the unexpected situations the animated characters stumble upon in their interactions deemed similar to the ones that children may encounter in their everyday lives. Many of the topics foreground the guidance that friendship and community provide to the individual making his or her way in the world. Complex themes and specific cultural references place this cartoon firmly within the Russian tradition of animation. Much attention was devoted to the humor in the series, some of which has attracted adults as well.
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What is Kikoriki about?
The Smeshariki are stylized rounded animals. Each of the nine characters has a unique personality and a range of interests with no negative characters among them. Plots are built not on the battle of opposing forces but on the unexpected situations the animated characters stumble upon in their interactions deemed similar to the ones that children may encounter in their everyday lives. Many of the topics foreground the guidance that friendship and community provide to the individual making his or her way in the world. Complex themes and specific cultural references place this cartoon firmly within the Russian tradition of animation. Much attention was devoted to the humor in the series, some of which has attracted adults as well.
When was Kikoriki released?
Kikoriki was released on 17 May 2004.
How many episodes does Kikoriki have?
Kikoriki has 399 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made Kikoriki?
Kikoriki was created by Salavat Shaykhinurov, Ilya Popov and Anatoly Prokhorov.
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Cast
- Svetlana Pismichenko as Нюша (озвучка)
- Vladimir Maslakov as Мыш (озвучка)
- Sergey Mardar as Совунья / Кар-Карыч (озвучка)
- Mikhail Chernyak as Пин / Лосяш / Копатыч (озвучка)
- Anton Vinogradov as Крош (озвучка)
- Vadim Bochanov as Бараш (озвучка)
- Igor Dmitriev as голос за кадром (озвучка)
- Vladimir Postnikov as Ёжик (озвучка)
- Igor Yakovel
