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Viva Piñata

"Don't beat 'em, join 'em."

TV Show 2006 30m/ep 6.2 /10 Ended
YTV A YTV Original
Created by Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J. Grossfeld, Matthew Drdek

On Piñata Island a colorful cast of piñata species live side by side in sunny gardens, nibbling candy and enjoying simple, friendly days. When a piñata fills with enough treat inside, the village sends it to a party where guests crack it open for sweets, then the piñata is repaired and returned... Read more

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Streaming availability last verified: January 14, 2026

About Viva Piñata

On Piñata Island a colorful cast of piñata species live side by side in sunny gardens, nibbling candy and enjoying simple, friendly days. When a piñata fills with enough treat inside, the village sends it to a party where guests crack it open for sweets, then the piñata is repaired and returned to the island to keep the cycle going. The series follows Franklin Fizzlybear, his friends, and their daily routines as they chase tiny adventures, share advice, and calm neighborhood squabbles in a world that glows with bright colors and warm humor. The tone stays light and playful, focusing on companionship over conflict. Its humor comes from banter and misadventures while it invites kids to consider kindness, patience and teamwork.

Viva Piñata is a 2006 animated kids series created by Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J Grossfeld and Matthew Drdek. It features a colorful piñata cast, with Marc Thompson, Jamie McGonnigal, Dan Green, Rebecca Soler and David Wills voicing the main characters.

There are no major awards or nominations on record for Viva Piñata, reflecting its status as a niche animated title rather than a prestige project. While it attracted a young audience, it did not become a staple of awards season. Production quality and voice acting favor clarity over prestige.

Reception skews toward a light upbeat vibe suited for younger viewers. The show emphasizes friendship, cooperation and everyday problem solving in a bright candy colored world. On record the rating stands at 6.2 out of 10 from eight votes. Its humor and themes align with early grade school values.

While not a dominant force in pop culture, Viva Piñata adds to a playful niche of piñata themed characters in animation. Its art style and friendly cast leave a small but fond impression for fans who enjoy cheerful worlds and lightweight stories for fans worldwide.

Details

Release Date
August 26, 2006
Episode Length
30m
User Ratings
8 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
104
Network
YTV, FOX, The CW
Status
Ended
Genres
Animation, Kids
Country
Canada
Studio
Bardel Entertainment +3 more
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Marc Thompson

Marc Thompson

Franklin Fizzlybear (voice)

Jamie McGonnigal

Jamie McGonnigal

Teddington Twingersnap (voice)

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Dan Green

Hudson Horstachio (voice)

Rebecca Soler

Rebecca Soler

Ella Elephanilla (voice)

David Wills

David Wills

Fergy Fudgehog (voice)

Mike Pollock

Mike Pollock

Langston Lickatoad (voice)

Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman

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Kathleen Delaney

Tina Twingersnap (voice)

Eric Stuart

Eric Stuart

Les Galagoogoo (voice)

Brian Maillard

Brian Maillard

Paulie Pretztail (voice)

Created by: Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J. Grossfeld, Matthew Drdek

Seasons (2 seasons, 104 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

52 episodes - 2006

Season 2

Season 2

52 episodes - 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Viva Piñata is not currently available on streaming subscription services, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Yes, you can buy on Amazon Video.

Viva Piñata has 2 seasons with a total of 104 episodes.

With a rating of 6.2/10 from 8 viewers, Viva Piñata is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

On Piñata Island a colorful cast of piñata species live side by side in sunny gardens, nibbling candy and enjoying simple, friendly days. When a piñata fills with enough treat inside, the village sends it to a party where guests crack it open for sweets, then the piñata is repaired and returned t...

Viva Piñata stars Marc Thompson, Jamie McGonnigal, Dan Green, Rebecca Soler, and David Wills.

Viva Piñata was created by Lloyd Goldfine, Norman J. Grossfeld, and Matthew Drdek.

Viva Piñata was released on August 26, 2006.

Viva Piñata is a Animation and Kids series.

Yes. Viva Piñata draws from the Viva Piñata video game world and expands it into a TV series about Piñata Island, its candy loving residents, and their daily adventures. The show ran for two seasons before ending.

Marc Thompson voices Franklin Fizzlybear. Franklin is one of the piñatas living on Piñata Island.

Dan Green voices Hudson Horstachio. Hudson is another friendly piñata character on Piñata Island.

The series follows a group of piñata friends on Piñata Island as they live their day to day lives. When a piñata's candy inside reaches a high level, they are sent to a party, opened by partygoers, repaired, and returned to the island.