TV series
Tico and Friends
1994, Japanese, on Fuji TV. Created by Kōzō Kusuba.
Tico and Friends tells the story of 11-year-old Nanami Simpson and her life-long friendship with a female orca named Tico. The two have an unbreakable bond and swim with each other every day. As a result of this, Nanami has learned how to hold her breath longer and swim deeper than other humans can.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E39: Departures: The eternal ring of light
Aired 18 December 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kōzō KusubaCreator
- Chiyoko KawashimaBenex · 39 ep
- Megumi HayashibaraNanami Simpson · 39 ep
- Akiko YajimaTopia · 39 ep
- Shuichi IkedaScott Simpson · 39 ep
- Daisuke GoriMetal Claw · 39 ep
- Bin ShimadaEnrico · 39 ep
- Hiroshi MasuokaJames · 39 ep
- Hiroya IshimaruGayle · 39 ep
- Hisako KyodaRozalint · 39 ep
- Keisuke YamashitaGaulois · 39 ep
- Kenichi OgataAl · 39 ep
- Mami MatsuiThomas · 39 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 January 1994
- Last aired
- 18 December 1994
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Original title
- 七つの海のティコ
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Tico and Friends: quick answers
Is Tico and Friends worth watching?
Tico and Friends doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Tico and Friends are there?
Tico and Friends has 1 season and 39 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Tico and Friends finished?
Yes. Tico and Friends ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tico and Friends on?
Tico and Friends isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Tico and Friends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tico and Friends is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Tico and Friends?
If you liked Tico and Friends, try 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Future Boy Conan, Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
Who created Tico and Friends?
Tico and Friends was created by Kōzō Kusuba and stars Chiyoko Kawashima, Megumi Hayashibara, Akiko Yajima.