El Chavo: The Animated Series
A Canal 5 Original
El Chavo Animado reimagines the classic neighborhood comedy as bright, kid friendly animation. The show follows the beloved residents of a bustling Mexican vecindad through playful mischief and simple, everyday adventures. El Chavo, a quick witted but impetuous boy, rubs elbows with Doña... Read more
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About El Chavo: The Animated Series
El Chavo Animado reimagines the classic neighborhood comedy as bright, kid friendly animation. The show follows the beloved residents of a bustling Mexican vecindad through playful mischief and simple, everyday adventures. El Chavo, a quick witted but impetuous boy, rubs elbows with Doña Florinda, Don Ramon, Señor Barriga and the rest, delivering humor that relies on timing, physical gags, and warm exchanges. Each episode drops the characters into comic situations that celebrate friendship, fairness, and resourcefulness, while keeping the spirit of the original live action series created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños. It's a colorful tribute that honors nostalgia without spoiling it. The look stays faithful yet playful, with bright colors, snappy sound design, and friendly humor that invites repeat viewing.
Released in 2006, El Chavo Animado adapts the beloved live action series created by Roberto Gomez Bolaños. The animation was developed by a team of directors bringing the neighborhood to life in bright, kid friendly style for children and audiences.
The show taps into a deep well of Latin American pop culture. Its characters, routines and running gags echo in communities, homes and schools, and familiar phrases or visual bits appear in memes and parodies long after air dates. It helped introduce the world to El Chavo in animation.
Audiences greeted the series with steady approval, reflected in a 7.6 out of 10 average from reviewers and fans. The show keeps the core themes of friendship, sharing and resilience, translating them into accessible humor and gentle lessons for kids and families that resonate with generations.
The series does not appear to have major nominations or wins listed in mainstream databases, which fits its role as a popular children's program rather than a high profile awards magnet. It remains a well loved addition to the El Chavo legacy for families worldwide.
Details
- Release Date
- October 21, 2006
- Episode Length
- 23m
- Rating
- TV-G
- User Ratings
- 518 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes
- 136
- Network
- Canal 5, Canal 15
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family
- Country
- Mexico
- Studio
- Ánima Estudios +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Sebastián Llapur
Federico "Quico" (voice)
Víctor Delgado
Senón Barriga y Pesado "Señor Barriga" (voice)
Erica Edwards
Doña Florinda / Popis (voice)
Jesús Guzmán
El Chavo del 8 (voice)
Mario Castañeda
Don Ramón / Ñoño (voice)
Juan Carlos Tinoco
Profesor Jirafales "Maistro Longaniza" (voice)
Created by: Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Seasons (7 seasons, 136 episodes)
Season 1
26 episodes - 2006
Season 2
26 episodes - 2007
Season 3
26 episodes - 2009
Season 4
22 episodes
Season 5
15 episodes
Season 6
14 episodes
Season 7
7 episodes - 2014