Tico and Friends

Tico and Friends - S01

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TV25m

Nanami Simpson is a young girl who loses her mother early in life and moves in with her father, Scott Simpson, aboard the marine research ship "Peperonchino". Scott, a marine biologist, is searching for a rare creature called the "glowing whale." When he discovers the bones of one, he becomes disheartened and shifts his focus to protecting the species. Nanami forms a close bond with an orca she names Tico, swimming with it daily. Over time, she mysteriously develops the ability to breathe underwater, surprising her father. After a near-drowning incident, one of the glowing whales rescues her and brings her back to the ship, allowing Scott to finally witness the creature for himself.

Overview:

Nanami Simpson is a young girl who loses her mother early in life and moves in with her father, Scott Simpson, aboard the marine research ship "Peperonchino". Scott, a marine biologist, is searching for a rare creature called the "glowing whale." When he discovers the bones of one, he becomes disheartened and shifts his focus to protecting the species. Nanami forms a close bond with an orca she names Tico, swimming with it daily. Over time, she mysteriously develops the ability to breathe underwater, surprising her father. After a near-drowning incident, one of the glowing whales rescues her and brings her back to the ship, allowing Scott to finally witness the creature for himself.

Aired:Jan 16, 1994
Duration:25m
Episodes:39
Networks:Fuji TV
Country: Japan

Seasons (1)

Episodes (39)

1. The girl with the killer whale: Nanami the adventuress2. Caribbean pirates chasing after children!?3. The Atlantic ocean gang is coming!?4. Run, run, run!!5. Rio de Janeiro never sleeps6. The day we met a sulphur-bottom whale7. Under the Atlantic: Thomas all alone8. Sunken boat on the Zaire river: Treasure mystery9. Boat of hope floating on a mysterious underground lake10. The Pepelonchino sails across land!11. Princess Nanami: Dream of the Aegean sea12. Another Nanami and a happy family13. Oh! The worst day of Thomas's life14. Exciting! A lady on the island of Sicily15. Wonderful unity! Nanami dancing in the sky16. A new friend!! Tico's baby!17. Attaboy, Junior! His first deep breath18. What!! Sheryl, engaged!?19. Big panic in the North sea oilfield: Protect the seabird!20. Does Junior hate Nanami!?21. Shining iceberg! Legend of the North sea aurora22. Ice labyrinth! Buried time23. Goodbye forever! Tico's death24. They who give life: Whalesong sounding in the sea25. To Japan! In search of memories of mother26. I met mom! A distant summer's day27. Ghost story in the fog! St Elmo's ghost-ship28. Squidball 2 goes into deep sea!29. Nanami's adventure: An island with butterflies!30. Miraculous egg which grants eternal beauty31. Sheryl and Scott: A night on a desert island32. To the Coelacanth sea: Mystery of the shining monster33. Scott isn't responding!! Sea that's a devil's lair34. Raise the sails!! Great chase of the blue whale35. Last chance! Dad's prayer36. The light whale in danger: Devil's attack!37. Ambition awakened! Castle of the southern continent38. The light whale's guidance: End of the iron castle39. Departures: The eternal ring of light

Characters & Voice Actors

Chiyoko Kawashima
CharacterBenex
Voice ActorChiyoko Kawashima
Megumi Hayashibara
CharacterNanami Simpson
Voice ActorMegumi Hayashibara
Akiko Yajima
CharacterTopia
Voice ActorAkiko Yajima
Shuichi Ikeda
CharacterScott Simpson
Voice ActorShuichi Ikeda
Daisuke Gori
CharacterMetal Claw
Voice ActorDaisuke Gori
Bin Shimada
CharacterEnrico
Voice ActorBin Shimada
Hiroshi Masuoka
CharacterJames
Voice ActorHiroshi Masuoka
Hiroya Ishimaru
CharacterGayle
Voice ActorHiroya Ishimaru