Bunnicula

Bunnicula shifts the old premise of a vampire rabbit into a light animated comedy for kids, centering on Mina, her new pet rabbit, and the household animals who react to him. Mina adopts the silent, oddly charming bunny and her two other pets, Chester the suspicious cat and Harold the eager dog, assume investigative and protective roles. Instead of blood, Bunnicula sips carrots, and that strange diet grants him odd powers that turn everyday situations into spooky, humorous set pieces. Episodes mostly stand alone, featuring short, fast plots that mix mild scares, slapstick, and teamwork, letting the characters solve problems while the series stays playful and family friendly without tipping into darker territory.

Released in 2016, the series was created by Jessica Borutski, Maxwell Atoms, with original author James Howe attached. The animated show leans on a veteran voice cast that includes Sean Astin as Chester, Brian Kimmet as Harold, Chris Kattan as Bunnicula and Mina’s dad, and Kari Wahlgren as Mina.

The series didn’t gather major industry awards or prominent nominations, so it remained outside the awards spotlight. Still, it found a steady if modest audience, and its performers drew attention from animation fans looking for strong voice work in children’s programming.

Bringing James Howe’s character to television reintroduced Bunnicula to a new generation and reminded many parents of the original books. Lines and moments from episodes circulated among fans online, and the show’s quirky tone and recognizable voices helped it stick in conversations about kid-friendly spooky comedy.

Overall reception was mixed, reflected in a 6.0/10 user vote average. Reviewers and viewers tended to praise the voice performances and the series’ sense of fun, while some noted its episodic simplicity and uneven humor. The show leans into themes of friendship, accepting oddness, and cooperation, packaging those ideas in short, accessible stories aimed at younger viewers.