Taotao (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Series · ★ 6.5

Taotao poster

Released in 1984, Taotao is an animation and kids series.

What it’s about. Taotao is an anime series aired for 26 episodes on TV Osaka from October 7, 1983 through March 30, 1984. A second series with the same title was aired from October 9, 1984 through April 9, 1985. Prior to the TV series, an anime film was released on December 26, 1981.They were produced as a Chinese-Japanese joint venture and directed by Shuichi Nakahara and Tatsuo Shimamura.The series is about the eponymous Taotao, a small panda.

Who’s in it. Taotao stars TARAKO as Tao Tao (voice), Taeko Nakanishi as Tao Tao's mother (voice), Toru Furuya as Beaver (voice) and Minori Matsushima as Kiki (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Taotao has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Taotao tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Taotao (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taotao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Taotao worth watching?
Taotao holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Taotao?
Taotao stars TARAKO, Taeko Nakanishi, Toru Furuya and Minori Matsushima.
When was Taotao released?
Taotao was released in 1984.