Barbapapa Sekai wo Mawaru

Barbapapa Around the World / バーバパパ　世界をまわる

Genres: Adventure, Comedy
Studios: Pierrot
Producers: Kodansha
Rating: 5.86 / 10
Rank: #10884
Popularity: #13104
Users Listed: 1,511
Users Scored: 559
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/16/2022
Aired: July 5, 1999 – October 8, 1999 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: Picture Book
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 50
Broadcast: Friday at 16:50 (JST)

Synopsis:

This animated series revisits a beloved family as they embark on globe-trotting adventures. Barbapapa and his family find themselves in diverse ecosystems, encountering a variety of wildlife from New Guinea to the Amazon rainforest. Each short episode blends lighthearted humor with educational elements, exploring animal habitats and the challenges faced by creatures in their natural environments. The family’s playful interactions with animals often lead them to assist in precarious situations, fostering a sense of empathy and discovery. The show offers a gentle and engaging experience for young viewers, centered on themes of curiosity, kindness, and the wonders of the natural world, all presented through vibrant animation and charming character designs.

Characters:

Barbabelle (Main) - Voice Actors: Takada, Yumi, Mazza, Anna
Barbamama (Main) - Voice Actors: Han, Keiko, Margiotti, Beatrice, Vadacca, Maddalena
Barbapapa (Main) - Voice Actors: Chafurin, Semeraro, Luca
Barbazoo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Youko
Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikeda, Masako, Semeraro, Luca

Staff:

Kagawa, Yutaka (Episode Director)
Kawauchi, Hideo (Episode Director, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Kumagai, Masaaki (Episode Director)
Yamada, Michishiro (Episode Director, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Ikeda, Yuuji (Art Director)
Ishiki, Mio (Background Art)
Kamio, Kenichi (Music)
Kanamaru, Takahiko (Sound Effects)
Kibata, Minoru (Animation Director)
Seki, Shuuichi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Shikishima, Hirohide (Animation Director)
Takada, Saburou (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Tison, Annette (Original Creator)
Yamamaoto, Tetsuya (Animation Director)
Yokomatsu, Norihiko (Background Art)

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