Kikoriki (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Kikoriki is a kids, animation and family series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Kikoriki stars Igor Dmitriev as голос за кадром (озвучка), Svetlana Pismichenko as Нюша (озвучка), Vladimir Postnikov as Ёжик (озвучка) and Vladimir Maslakov as Мыш (озвучка), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Kikoriki has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kikoriki page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kikoriki tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.